‘Big man syndrome’: Mahoney shrugs off pest tag
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney has shot a barb at his aggressors after finding himself caught in a scuffle for the second time in as many games.
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Papenhuyzen out for ‘four-to-six weeks’ with fracture
Star Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be out for up to six weeks with a lower-leg fracture sustained as his side hung on to beat Gold Coast 22-20 at Robina.
Bennett shows worth again as Dolphins enter top four
The Dolphins have beaten North Queensland 28-26 to return to the NRL's top four, showing South Sydney again just what the master coach can do for a club.
Lebanon gesture that showed Cheika’s NRL credentials
Jacob Kiraz says NRL coaching candidate Michael Cheika has a gift for inspiring his players, as evidenced by a gesture from the last Rugby League World Cup.
Hughes felt calf ‘pop’ as Storm injuries mount
Injured Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, while half Jahrome Hughes is also in doubt for Storm's Cronulla showdown.
Tigers’ Sezer facing long ban over hip-drop tackle
Wests Tigers half Aidan Sezer is facing a ban of up to five matches after being charged for a hip-drop tackle in his side's round-nine loss to Canterbury.
Saifiti believes he has turned corner after Knights win
Former NSW Origin prop Daniel Saifiti feels he is returning to form for Newcastle, after admitting he was "pretty bad" at times earlier in the NRL season.
Sharks hold off Dragons in Flanagan’s return, stay top
Shane Flanagan has lashed his St George Illawarra side for their failure to control possession in a 20-10 loss to NRL front-runners Cronulla.
Haas, Staggs in doubt as Broncos’ injury curse returns
Brisbane duo Payne Haas and Kotoni Staggs have knee complaints and are both racing the clock to be fit to play the Sydney Roosters.
‘Show me’: Ricky’s challenge to his under-fire Raiders
Losers of their past two NRL matches in poor fashion, the Raiders are calling on their battle-hardened forward pack to lead the way against Manly on Friday.
Vegas scars stay in Vegas for Broncos, Roosters
Trent Robinson and Kevin Walters insist there are no fears of overflowing emotions as the Roosters and Broncos face off for the first time since Las Vegas.
Even Roosters believe Bennett to Bunnies is a positive
Trent Robinson reckons Wayne Bennett's return to South Sydney is a formality, with Adam Reynolds also adamant the 74-year-old should keep coaching in the NRL.
Fifita no closer to contract call as deadline looms
Gold Coast star David Fifita has little more than a week to decide if he wants to quit the NRL club, but his coach says he's not talking to him about it.
Odd couple Welch and Munster hit Melbourne milestones
Christian Welch says it will be an honour to share a milestone NRL game with one of his best mates, Cameron Munster, when the Storm face Gold Coast.
NRL fines Gould $20k over TV rant on game’s rules
The NRL has hit Phil Gould with a breach notice and $20,000 fine, accusing the Canterbury general manager of a destructive attack on the game during a TV rant.
Bailey Hayward out to forge own mark at Bulldogs
Bailey Hayward has rugby league and football blood running through his veins, but he is is determined to make his own name in the NRL at Canterbury.
New coach, same Souths in big loss to Penrith
Penrith have belted South Sydney in the last-placed Rabbitohs' first game since firing coach Jason Demetriou this week.
NRL to review heat policies after young player’s death
The NRL should look at mandating a two-week acclimatisation period when players return from off-season, a coroner has said after a death from heat exhaustion.
How Bennett is already making presence felt at Souths
Wayne Bennett has been widely tipped to take charge of South Sydney in 2025 -- but the coach is already making his presence felt this season.
Cleary back for round 10, Koroisau out for Tigers
Nathan Cleary will return from a hamstring issue to play in Penrith's next game, but Wests Tigers have revealed bad news about Api Koroisau's injury.
Renouf rejected Roosters, backs Cobbo to follow suit
Brisbane great Steve Renouf is confident young Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo will stick with the Broncos despite likely big money interest from the Roosters.
Tigers’ Super Rugby convert finds balance on NRL path
Ex-Super Rugby winger Solomon Alaimalo has overcome struggles with his mental health to turn his hand to the NRL with Wests Tigers.
Souths lose yet another player as Host cops ban
South Sydney's ailing NRL season has copped another blow as second-rower Jacob Host faces a two-week suspension for his shot on Penrith half Brad Schneider.
Robinson wants experienced half to guide Walker in 2025
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the club would ideally sign an experienced half to replace Luke Keary, but says it's unlikely any will be available.
Finals not the priority for Souths under Hornby
NRL strugglers South Sydney will target improvement rather than a finals berth now that Ben Hornby has taken charge on an interim basis.
Bennett’s ‘Man in Mirror’ call can save Souths: Carroll
Former South Sydney prop Mark Carroll regrets not joining Brisbane under Wayne Bennett but believes the master coach would transform Souths if he gets the job.
NRL player’s lawyer predicts more civil suits
Former Manly prop Lloyd Perrett has threatened to take legal action against the NRL club, after he was hospitalised following a training session in late 2017.
‘Not smooth sailing’ but no regrets in JD saga: Souths
It has been a turbulent start to 2024 for South Sydney but chief executive Blake Solly will not rue his club's handling of now ex-coach Jason Demetriou
Critics don’t concern Bulldogs No.7 Hutchison
Canterbury's Drew Hutchison says critics who have questioned his job at No.7 will not prevent him giving his teammates "as much chance as possible to shine".
Raiders still in premiership frame: Whitehead
After successive NRL bashings, Canberra hope an injection of experience can help put their campaign back on course against Manly.
Tigers confident as wounded Koroisau sits out training
An injured Apisai Koroisau has missed training with Wests Tigers, but the club remain confident the star hooker will recover in time to face Canterbury.