Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister.
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Armstrong’s sleepless night before shining as Knight
Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins.
Haas adamant emotions won’t take over against Roosters
Brisbane star Payne Haas is adamant emotions won't boil over in his side's clash against the Sydney Roosters after the Las Vegas racism saga.
Dolphins suffer double Bromwich blow, Lemuelu in frame
Dolphins brothers Jesse and Kenny Bromwich have added to the side's injury woes but forward Connelly Lemuelu is now fit.
Stuart ‘hurting’ for young Raiders after Sharks mauling
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was "embarrassed" by his side's dismal 40-0 loss to Cronulla, but has vowed to persist with his young squad amid a slew of injuries.
Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins
Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins.
Munster set to Storm his way into elite 200-game club
Cameron Munster will reach the 200-game milestone at the Storm on Saturday, with the star playmaker saying he's only ever wanted to be coached by Craig Bellamy.
Ilias to market, skipping Origin not easy for Latrell
South Sydney halfback Lachlan Ilias has been told he can look elsewhere, while any Latrell Mitchell plans to skip State of Origin could be blocked by the NRL.
Chippy turned playmaker nailing down Sharks halves role
Former tradie Daniel Atkinson has no regrets about swapping wood chips for chip-and-chases as he looks to dovetail neatly into place as Cronulla's five-eighth.
Copying SBW’s All Blacks path may be slow burn for Manu
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
Cowboys sign Harrison Edwards, set to release Gosiewski
Todd Payten has confirmed North Queensland's signing of Canterbury's Harrison Edwards and called for defensive clout from the Cowboys against Penrith.
Sivo brain snap sums up Eels’ woes in loss to Manly
Parramatta have given up a second-half lead for the second time in as many weeks, watching a 14-6 advantage turn into a 32-18 defeat to Manly.
Cherry-Evans, Olakau’atu face bans as Eels fume
Manly pair Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu both face two-match bans for a dangerous throw on Shaun Lane, with Parramatta fuming over several calls.
Maroons face nervous wait on Dolphins prop Flegler
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the nerve damage to Queensland Maroons prop Thomas Flegler's shoulder must be repaired before he can play again.
Hynes ready for Origin recall after 2023 lesson
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says he is ready to return to the State of Origin arena, with a month of football at the Sharks left to push his case for NSW.
Bennett backs Trai Fuller for Dolphins regular NRL gig
The manager of 27-year-old Dolphins pocket dynamo Trai Fuller says he wants to secure a top 30 NRL spot, and Wayne Bennett insists he has the ability to do so.
Souths close in on signing English No.7 for 2025
South Sydney are set to sign St Helens halfback Lewis Dodd for 2025, adding further questions to the future of their No.7 jersey.
Koroisau hurt as Brisbane tear apart poor Tigers
Reece Walsh has scored an electrifying double, as Brisbane put the cleaners through a woeful Wests Tigers to win 34-10 at Campbelltown.
No concerns for Walsh despite cramps and vomiting
Reece Walsh failed to finish Brisbane's 34-10 win over Wests Tigers at Campbelltown, but the Broncos are confident it was only cramping keeping the No.1 down.
Penrith grit repels Cowboys, To’o has blinder in 100th
The Panthers beat North Queensland 26-20 in Townsville in a magnificent defensive effort without the ball as winger Brian To'o shone in his milestone match.
Madden set for scans, Mam races clock to face Roosters
Brisbane No.6 Jock Madden will have scans on a pectoral injury, while Ezra Mam and Selwyn Cobbo will have fitness tests ahead of Sydney Roosters clash.
Cronulla crush poor Canberra to reclaim NRL’s top spot
Cronulla have beaten up on an undermanned Canberra side, thrashing them 40-0 at GIO Stadium to return to the top of the NRL ladder.
Titans break duck, Eels struggle with ‘stupid’ Sivo
A look back at round eight of the NRL season, where a Parramatta flyer was sin-binned at the worst possible time and South Sydney struggled to defend.
Manly to fight Cherry-Evans ban at NRL judiciary
The Sea Eagles have accepted Haumole Olakau'atu's dangerous-throw ban, but will try to downgrade Daly Cherry-Evans's punishment for his role in the same tackle.
Keary to announce looming retirement from NRL
Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary is set to make 2024 his last season in the NRL, after deciding to call time on his career at the end of the campaign.
Walters urges Mozer to be patient, NRL chance will come
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is adamant teenaged hooker Blake Mozer has a future at the club, despite the Broncos' surfeit of high-quality rakes.
Souths’ personnel crisis worsens as Milne banned
Struggling South Sydney have lost yet another player with Taane Milne copping a ban for his mindless tackle on Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster.
Richardson’s new deal ‘big news’ for Tigers: Benji
Interim chief executive Shane Richardson has been handed the role on a permanent basis after overseeing significant improvements at Wests Tigers.
Roosters’ Walker back on top after ‘loss of confidence’
Sam Walker lost self-belief after falling out of the Sydney Roosters' NRL side in 2023 but says he's fresh and firing on the back of his Anzac Day masterclass.
Plath re-signs with Dolphins after perfect season start
Dolphins lock Max Plath has committed to the club until the end of 2027 after signing a new three-year deal.
Galvin’s rise gives other Tiger cubs fresh belief
Lachlan Galvin's rise from a young hopeful to teenage star for his first home game at Campbelltown has given other Wests Tigers juniors renewed confidence.