Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
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Veteran Gagai shuns Roosters to re-sign with Knights
Queensland Maroons centre Dane Gagai will stay at Newcastle beyond the age of 35 after penning a two-year extension with the Knights.
Dynasty-chasing NSW bent on smash-and-grab win
The NSW women are looking to flip the men's hoodoo at Suncorp Stadium and kick off the three-game Origin series with a win over Queensland.
Dolphins’ Farnworth feared three months out and surgery
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth starred in a 30-24 win over Manly after returning from a shoulder injury he initially feared would keep him out long-term.
Recovering Reynolds takes on key new role for Broncos
Injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds will fill a vital role behind the scenes, and club legend Trevor Gillmeister says he will one day make an ideal coach.
I’ve seen a change in Latrell during suspension: Hornby
Latrell Mitchell has impressed Ben Hornby during his ban but the coach is warning South Sydney not to think of the star's return as a get-out-of-jail card.
Storm’s Sua ready for Sharks aerial assault: Bellamy
Melbourne are expecting crafty Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes to use his kicking game to put pressure on Sua Fa'alogo in his first NRL start at fullback.
Judiciary gaffe ‘weird’, but no issue for Jarome Luai
Spencer Leniu is set to make his return from a ban for a racial slur, but the man wrongly caught up in the judiciary case says he was not offended by the error.
Dolphins weed out shirt sponsor over ad rule bungle
A medicinal marijuana clinic's logo has been wiped from the Dolphins' NRL jerseys after its sponsorship was found to have breached advertising laws.
Maroons rehab queen Robinson back from shoulder injury
Queensland winger Julia Robinson has done it again by embracing rehab and recovering from a dislocated shoulder in six weeks to be ready for State of Origin.
Penrith’s Cleary limps out of Bulldogs clash
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury during Penrith's clash with Canterbury, leaving the field before halftime.
Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with hamstring injury
Manly expect their gun No.1 Tom Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with a hamstring injury, in a powerful blow for the Sea Eagles and NSW.
‘Shattered’ Cleary hurt against Bulldogs, in NSW doubt
Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury in Penrith's win over Canterbury, throwing his State of Origin hopes into doubt.
Pearson earns NSW recall for women’s Origin opener
NRLW halfback star Rachael Pearson will make her return to the Origin arena after being named in the NSW side, with young gun Jesse Southwell getting the chop.
Luai desperate to make amends for NSW in Origin
Jarome Luai has detailed his desperation to make up for the pain of last year's State of Origin series, as he fights to win back the NSW No.6 jersey.
Farnworth boost for Dolphins as ‘Hammer’ nears return
The Dolphins welcome back strike centre Herbie Farnworth from injury against Manly as back-rower Felise Kaufusi prepares to spend time at prop.
Titans adamant Fifita can win premiership on Gold Coast
David Fifita's contract saga is set to go to the final hour at Gold Coast, with the Titans adamant he need not head to Penrith to try and win a premiership.
Injury piles on Warriors’ woes amid winless run
Second-rower Kurt Capewell is set to miss three high-pressure fixtures for the Warriors, who hope to break a four-game winless run against the in-form Roosters.
Storm skipper Grant expects speedster Fa’alogo to shine
Harry Grant says young gun Sua Fa'alogo has worked hard learning from Billy Slater and Ryan Papenhuyzen to be ready for his first Storm start at fullback.
Broncos’ Walsh to take ‘chill pill’, Gosiewski debuts
Reece Walsh mustn't try for too much too early against Parramatta, while the "time is not right" for Tristan Sailor to return for Brisbane, Kevin Walters says.
Fifita tells Chooks he’s in after knocking back Titans
David Fifita is set to join the Sydney Roosters in 2025 after deciding to tear up the last years of his Gold Coast deal and knock back an offer from Penrith.
Luai sets the scene with ‘Penrith Bulldogs’ sledge
Jarome Luai believes the foundations of Penrith's success are already starting to show at Canterbury, with four ex-Panthers playing under Cameron Ciraldo.
Boom rookie Talagi wants to stay at Eels: coach Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says highly rated rookie Blaize Talagi has laid out his future plans as he hits the open market for 2025.
Why Ciraldo approves of Mahoney’s chirpy ways
Canterbury have made a pact not to be stood over by rivals this year, which is why Reed Mahoney's front-foot approach sits fine with coach Cameron Ciraldo.
Walters, Bellamy talks fire Pangai’s NRL return quest
Tevita Pangai Jr will give up boxing and turn his attention to returning to the NRL after chats with leading coaches strengthened his conviction.
Bennett’s magic dust ‘could lift Souths to NRL title’
Hooker Damien Cook is adamant Wayne Bennett would be inheriting a squad ready to win a premiership if he returned to South Sydney in 2025.
Tom Trbojevic injured as Dolphins secure comeback win
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has suffered a hamstring injury as Dolphins No.1 Trai Fuller starred in a sensational 30-24 comeback victory.
Manly preparing for up to eight weeks without Trbojevic
Manly expect their gun No.1 Tom Trbojevic to miss up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury, in a devastating blow for both the Sea Eagles and NSW.
Panthers circle ‘marquee’ Fifita as contract call looms
David Fifita has been labelled a "marquee player" by Penrith coach Ivan Cleary after the Panthers met with the Gold Coast star at the weekend.
‘Not a gender issue’: NRL launches defence of referee
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the performance of referee Kasey Badger amid intense scrutiny over her officiating.
Souths’ Gray, Hawkins face lengthy injury lay-offs
Jack Wighton looks set for an extended stint in the halves after South Sydney confirmed Dean Hawkins and Jye Gray were both facing long-term lay-offs.