Injured stars: Storm learn full cost of bittersweet win
Melbourne have been left to count the costs of their win over Penrith, with Jahrome Hughes, Nick Meaney and Nelson Asofa-Solomona all injured.
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Ponga perfection has Hasler hatching Titans plot
The Gold Coast must shut down Kalyn Ponga when Newcastle travel to Robina, with the Knights fullback having more reasons to showcase his magic.
‘A good contest’: Dolphins’ Katoa ready for Luai test
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has been backed to shine against his Wests Tigers counterpart Jarome Luai, as Kristian Woolf addressed the ongoing Frank Molo saga.
Rabbitohs fullback spot belongs to Mitchell: Bennett
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell will be their preferred fullback over an in-form Jye Gray when the NRL star proves his fitness.
Don’t blame Ilias alone for Dragons loss: Flanagan
Shane Flanagan is no longer frustrated with St George Illawarra's tight loss to South Sydney, nor with Lachlan Ilias's performance at the death.
Hynes key as Sharks bid to beat Vegas travel hangover
Cronulla have had the toughest schedule of any team to start the NRL, but they have been boosted by some good injury news for Nicho Hynes.
Martin gets upper hand in long-running Munster battle
While Cameron Munster's Melbourne got the win at AAMI Park, his Penrith nemesis Liam Martin had the last laugh in their latest battle on the field.
Panthers feel the pain as Storm win grand final rematch
Melbourne have hung tough to beat a dogged Penrith outfit, who lost their skipper Nathan Cleary to an early head knock in their NRL grand final rematch.
Maguire looks within to find key to unlocking Broncos
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is still learning about his new squad and what he must do to extract their best as he opens up about leading the glamour club.
‘Here for him’: Luai’s advice to in-demand young Tiger
Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has a simple approach to speculation that Tigers young stars may switch clubs when their contract expires.
Manly rule Trbojevic out, Cherry-Evans trains freely
Manly will leave Tom Trbojevic on ice for their NRL clash with Canberra, but Daly Cherry-Evans is looking increasingly likely to play.
Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win
North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes scrutiny on his team ahead of the Brisbane clash has been "uncomfortable" after two straight losses.
Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow
Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to play his first NRL match since missing last year's grand final, while Penrith have lost another fullback.
Molo joins Dolphins for love not money after Red V exit
Prop Francis Molo will join the Dolphins and play under old coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Dragons.
Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal
Brandon Smith has found his new home after being told he would no longer be at the Sydney Roosters, signing with South Sydney on a two-year deal from 2026.
Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan
North Queensland are outsiders to beat Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium but the history between the clubs has Pat Carrigan expecting another titanic derby.
Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom
Shaun Lane has conceded Parramatta were "bound to fail" at the start of 2025, but points to Canterbury's revival as proof a tough year could be well worth it.
Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1
Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.
Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Penrith to bounce back in their NRL grand final rematch following the Panthers' shock round-two loss.
Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton
Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.
‘I’ll be back’: Dolphins prop Flegler’s injury vow
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler has provided a positive update on the nerve transfer shoulder surgery that has kept him out of the game for almost 12 months.
RCG still rusty but ‘not worried one bit’ about Titans
As Gold Coast prepare to host Newcastle, new Titans signing Reagan Campbell-Gillard says there is no need for panic after a heavy opening loss.
Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys’ big guns for Broncos
North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.
Molo to pay Dragons settlement fee in contract exit
St George Illawarra's long-running contract stand off with Francis Molo is finally over after the prop agreed to pay back part of his salary in order to exit.
Storm wouldn’t be human to not want revenge: Panthers
Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.
Walsh backed to respond for Broncos after shocker
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was way off the mark against Canberra but his teammates say he has taken an honest look at himself and is set to bounce back.
‘No kicking stones’: Dodd adamant he’s still NRL talent
South Sydney's big-money English halfback Lewis Dodd has declared he's still made out for the NRL, despite lingering in the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade side.
No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns
Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.
Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely
South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.
Storm hopeful star forward escapes ban for GF rematch
With Nelson Asofa-Solomona still "burning" about the 2024 NRL grand final, the Storm want to see the prop avoid another ban ahead of their next Panthers clash.
Dolphins veteran shoulders blame, but no panic at 0-2
Felise Kaufusi admits he's as much to blame as any Dolphins teammate for the side's underwhelming start to the NRL season.