Cleary wants compensation as rivals raid Penrith kids
Ivan Cleary believes Penrith should be compensated for player development as their junior nursery is raided by NRL rivals.
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Crichton a possible Penrith option if they miss Fifita
Angus Crichton could become a potential option for Penrith if they miss out on David Fifita, after a preliminary inquiry about the Sydney Roosters forward.
Arthur enters defining month at under-pressure Eels
Parramatta are entering a crucial month and their priority must be cutting "brain explosions" from their second-half performances, says Ryan Matterson.
Draw critics won’t faze Sharks ahead of NRL litmus test
Siosifa Talakai has declared that Cronulla must prove to themselves in Melbourne they are among the NRL's best, despite topping the ladder after nine rounds.
Broncos select rookie Josh Rogers to fill Reynolds void
Josh Rogers, with just one game of NRL to his credit, will step into the Brisbane halfback role vacated by Adam Reynolds in the clash with Parramatta.
Returning Leniu to make up for lost time, say Roosters
The Sydney Roosters believe firebrand prop Spencer Leniu is ready to make up for lost time after serving an eight-match NRL ban for a racial slur.
Dolphins’ Gilbert to meet surgeon and go under knife
It has been a long wait for Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert who is hopeful he can get surgery on his injured knee and start rehab with round one, 2025 in his sights.
Souths turn to debutant halfback amid injury crisis
South Sydney have named their third different halfback of the season with Dion Teaupa set to make his NRL debut amid the club's injury crisis.
Manu has good and bad news for Sydney Roosters fans
Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has just one goal in 2024 before his move to Japan next season.
Bennett never intended to coach Dolphins in 2025: CEO
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has scuppered suggestions the club should have signed Wayne Bennett for 2025 and explained why Bennett's succession plan can succeed.
Hughes wants to stay at Storm, refutes move to Titans
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes says he intends to stay at the Storm for the rest of his career and win more titles, refuting any mooted move to Gold Coast.
Bennett backs Perth NRL bid, cagey about Souths talks
Wayne Bennett says he will eventually "get around to it" when it comes to talking with South Sydney about his coaching future, while backing the Perth NRL bid.
Rest may be best for Souths captain Murray: Walker
Cody Walker concedes a period of rest may do Cameron Murray some good as the South Sydney skipper faces eight weeks on the sidelines.
‘It was close’: Turuva opens up on contract call
Reigning Dally M rookie of the year Sunia Turuva has revealed what convinced him to move from all-conquering Penrith to Wests Tigers.
Sharks out to flip narrative ahead of tough NRL run
NRL leaders Cronulla desperately want to take things one game at a time ahead of an unenviable trip away to Melbourne.
Warriors’ slump continues as Knights claim tight win
The Warriors have gone from one of the NRL's pre-season favourites to 14th on the ladder one-third of the way into 2024, after being beaten 14-8 by Newcastle.
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Gould to fight $20k NRL fine
Canterbury football boss Phil Gould intends to take legal advice as he prepares to challenge a breach notice from the NRL.
Bennett insists he had no say in Souths’ Dodd signing
South Sydney coaching target Wayne Bennett says he has never seen St Helens half Lewis Dodd play, scuppering suggestions he was already working for Rabbitohs.
Bennett wants Bunnies deal done, and quickly
Wayne Bennett hopes he can get a coaching deal done with South Sydney in a prompt fashion so he can focus on finishing his time at the Dolphins on a high.
Storm warning: Welch wary of Titans
Gold Coast upset the Warriors for their first win of the season last week but Christian Welch is on his guard as Melbourne travel to the Glitter Strip.
Taumalolo hits form for Cowboys ahead of Dolphins clash
North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo had his best game of 2024 against Penrith last week and the Cowboys need more of the same against the Dolphins.
Resurgent Raiders stun Manly with 26-24 comeback win
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
Canberra’s Whitehead sparks comeback win over Manly
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
Reynolds injured as rampant Roosters overpower Broncos
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is facing at least three months on the sidelines with a biceps injury as the Sydney Roosters ran riot to post a 40-18 win.
Broncos must embrace life without Reynolds: Walters
Adam Reynolds will miss up to 14 weeks with ruptured biceps and Brisbane will turn to Jock Madden to fill the void, but even he is under an injury cloud.
Crichton ripe for NSW recall under old coach Maguire
In-form Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is eyeing a NSW recall under a familiar coach, a new contract and another NRL premiership.
Murray to miss Origin I, out for up to eight weeks
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray is set to miss up to eight weeks with a hip injury, ruling him out of the start of the State of Origin series for NSW.
No blood in the water as Flanagan confronts Sharks
Six years after an NRL-enforced split, Shane Flanagan still holds a soft spot for the Sharks as he returns for the first time as an opposition head coach.
Why South Sydney shouldn’t hire Bennett: Scott Sattler
Scott Sattler has a special warning for South Sydney if the struggling Rabbitohs appoint Wayne Bennett as their coach in 2025.
‘Just do your job’: AOB’s message to Hetherington
Jack Hetherington returns from suspension this weekend but Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien isn't putting extra pressure on the prop to repay the Knights.
Tigers’ discipline frustrates Benji in loss to Bulldogs
Canterbury have come from behind to beat Wests Tigers 22-14 in a fiery NRL encounter at Sydney's Accor Stadium.