Raiders offered suspended fine, no ban for Vegas tiff
The two Canberra players who wrestled one another in a Las Vegas elevator have received a breach notice from the NRL, but are not facing suspension.
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Scans confirm Burton, Kikau to miss up to six weeks
Matt Burton is expected back playing for Canterbury in a matter of weeks after scans confirmed only a low-grade knee injury.
Panthers and Tigers are alike: star winger Turuva
After scoring a hat-trick of tries, Wests Tigers recruit Sunia Turuva says he's feeling right at home with his new NRL club.
Bulldogs lick injury wounds after biting the Titans
Canterbury have been left to count the cost of a 40-24 win over Gold Coast, with Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau suffering knee injuries.
Brown booed, Galvin stars as Tigers thrash Eels
Lachlan Galvin has run rings around Dylan Brown to help West Tigers down Parramatta 32-6.
Humphreys shows why he knew he could be Souths No.7
Jamie Humphreys was considered long odds to be South Sydney's No.7 when he signed with the club last year, but he is now showing why he believed he could be.
Edwards set for stint out, Trbojevic hamstring in clear
Manly have received the best news possible on star fullback Tom Trbojevic, but Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards will miss up to three weeks with a groin strain.
Furious Flanagan says Klemmer won’t fix Dragons’ effort
Shane Flanagan has let loose on his NRL side after their loss to South Sydney, appearing as frustrated as at any point in his St George Illawarra tenure.
Why Stuart picked Nicholson in two-try Raiders debut
A double against high-flying Brisbane and high praise from coach Ricky Stuart ... Matty Nicholson couldn't have dreamed of a better start to life in the NRL.
Debut double for Nicholson as Raiders outmuscle Broncos
New recruits Matty Nicholson and Savelio Tamale starred for the Raiders in a 32-22 upset over Brisbane in Canberra.
Sharks extend Cowboys’ miserable NRL season start
Cronulla have handed the Cowboys a 36-12 thumping in Townsville with North Queensland now conceding 78 points in the opening two NRL rounds.
Humphreys the man as South Sydney topple the Dragons
South Sydney have completed an unlikely 25-24 comeback win over St George Illawarra, with rookie half Jamie Humphreys kicking a late field goal.
‘You can’t win them all’: Ryles on Brown’s mega-deal
Dylan Brown's record-breaking $14 million deal at Newcastle has been the talk of the NRL, but Parramatta coach Jason Ryles isn't surprised his half accepted it.
Gold Coast looking for better season start at Belmore
Last year's trip to Belmore was a horror show for Gold Coast but Titans coach Des Hasler is feeling upbeat ahead of their latest clash with the Bulldogs.
Manly face anxious wait as Trbojevic heads for scans
Tom Trbojevic has been locked in for scans on his problematic left hamstring, while Daly Cherry-Evans' back also remains a concern for Manly.
Losalu swaps footy for worksite day after famous win
While his Sydney Roosters teammates were sleeping off a famous win over Penrith, rookie forward Taylor Losalu was up and about mixing concrete on the worksite.
St Helens, Salford reach Challenge Cup quarters
St Helens and Salford are through to the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup after beating Leeds and Bradford respectively.
Panthers lost to Roosters before kick-off: coach Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says his side were unprepared for the plucky Sydney Roosters ahead of a game that finished as a contender for upset of the NRL season.
Roosters stun Penrith in proudest win of Teddy’s career
The Sydney Roosters, $11 outsiders tipped for a tough season, have stunned four-time reigning premiers Penrith for a famous NRL win.
Trbojevic, Cherry-Evans hurt as Manly lose to Warriors
Manly have suffered a horror night in Auckland, with their two biggest names injured in a 36-16 loss to the Warriors.
Taumalolo to play for Mackay in Queensland Cup
North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo will play for Mackay Cutters in his first game since off-season foot surgery as he targets a NRL return.
Kennedy takes defensive lessons from Vegas into Cowboys
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy says the loss to Penrith in Las Vegas showed him where he needs to improve, and the Sharks they can take it to the NRL's best.
‘Have a crack’: Walsh sharpens focus as Ponga steps up
Kalyn Ponga has escalated the battle for the Queensland fullback spot as Reece Walsh works on his defensive clout and gets the backing of a Brisbane legend.
Klemmer’s Dragons deal done as NRL dominoes fall
Mikaele Ravalawa has moved to South Sydney and David Klemmer to St George Illawarra, leaving the door ajar for Wests Tigers to pursue Taylan May.
Bennett confirms he wants Brandon Smith at Rabbitohs
Super coach Wayne Bennett says he'd love to have Brandon Smith at South Sydney, comparing the hooker's work ethic to injured Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray.
Knights’ depth tested as Pearce-Paul, Thompson out
Newcastle second-rower Kai Pearce-Paul is staring at the prospect of a two-game ban, while fellow forward Leo Thompson is also looking at time on the sidelines.
Storm embracing NRL title favouritism: Papenhuyzen
Ahead of their grand-final rematch with Penrith, Melbourne aren't shying away from the tag of NRL premiership picks according to fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.
O’Brien no longer silent Knight on Brown signing
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has spruiked the Dylan Brown signing and explained why he had refused to speak about it a day before the win over the Dolphins.
Ponga genius inspires Knights to home win over Dolphins
Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga has turned in one of his best all-round games in a 26-12 win over the Dolphins to keep the Knights undefeated after two rounds.
Hayne’s rugby league return grounded for another week
Jarryd Hayne will be made to wait at least another week to play his first rugby league game since 2018, after being ruled out of a Ron Massey Cup match.
Stretch stance on ref attacks to commentators: Robinson
The NRL will take a dim view of coaches criticising referees this year but Sydney Roosters boss Trent Robinson feels the league could take it further.