DCE’s last shot for Australia spot as PM’s XIII named
The first Prime Minister's XIII match in Papua New Guinea since 2018 will offer Daly Cherry-Evans one last chance to regain Australia's halfback jersey.
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NRL moves mid-season transfer deadline back to June
The NRL has removed the chance for clubs to sign players from rivals late in the season, moving the transfer deadline back to June 30.
Why Riki re-signed after Broncos’ darkest hour
Loyalty and the belief finals footy was on the agenda are what drove second-rower Jordan Riki to extend with the Broncos after the wooden-spoon season of 2020.
Reimis Smith shrugs off axing ahead of NRL return
There'll be no hard feelings for Reimis Smith this week as he breaks back into Melbourne's starting side following two turbulent months at the selection table.
Ponga’s blunt message that sparked great Newcastle run
Some home truths from Kalyn Ponga's father made the Newcastle star realise he hadn't been the player the Knights needed him to be in the NRL.
Phoenix rising: Knights’ unsung hero catches Kiwi eyes
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has played himself into Test selection for New Zealand with his blistering form for the Knights.
How New Zealand’s closed borders saved Pauga’s career
Fetalaiga Pauga's career could have easily been killed off by COVID-19, instead New Zealand's closed borders kept the Sydney Roosters winger's NRL hopes alive.
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
The honesty session that saved Warriors from oblivion
After three seasons of hardship, Warriors CEO Cameron George has detailed the meeting that turned negatives into positives to transform the club.
Tributes flow as first Maroons coach John McDonald dies
Former Test rugby league player, Maroons coach and QRL chairman John McDonald has died, with 1980 Queensland heroes Wally Lewis and Chris Close paying tribute.
Wong for all: Roosters rookie eyes multi-nation legacy
Rising Sydney Roosters forward Siua Wong is keen to win caps for four different countries after a breakout year in the NRL.
Roosters work in the shadows comes to finals fruition
The depth of Sydney Roosters' injury crisis is shown by the fact 11 of their 17 players for the semi-final against Melbourne played some reserve grade in 2023.
Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final
Star Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has been ruled out of the Storm's semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a calf injury.
Walters office chat where Broncos’ Arthars edged Oates
Jesse Arthars pipped veteran Corey Oates for a Broncos wing spot before the 26-0 win over Melbourne and explains how he found out in Kevin Walters' office.
Johnson a better chance of playing than not: Warriors
The Warriors will trust Shaun Johnson to determine whether he can play in the must-win semi-final against Newcastle, but coach Andrew Webster likes his chances.
Knights star Bradman Best set for Kangaroos Test reward
Newcastle centre Bradman Best has been identified by Australia coach Mal Meninga as a likely Kangaroos debutant in the end-of-year Pacific Championships.
Clune’s Newcastle knowledge gives him edge for finals
Adam Clune has detailed how Newcastle's club-wide attacking system can help make for a seamless transition while filling the No.7 jersey in the NRL semi-finals.
Wantaway Ben Hunt: I’m still the man to captain Dragons
Despite his widely touted wish to leave the NRL club, halfback Ben Hunt has made clear he believes he remains the right man to captain St George Illawarra.
Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos’ Mariner
The NRL fined the Dolphins $25,000 for trying to induce Brisbane centre Deine Mariner to break his contract, a decision that has "perplexed" CEO Terry Reader.
Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW
Newcastle's NRLW side have claimed the club's maiden minor premiership, but there is an injury concern for star teenage halfback Jesse Southwell.
Roosters-Storm rivalry rages on as another final looms
Five years have passed since the 2018 grand final, but the Melbourne and Sydney Roosters rivalry remains a battle of the NRL-era's two most dominant teams.
Time in coaches’ box helps reinvigorate Nathan Cleary
Nathan Cleary has missed significant game time in each of the last three seasons, but the Penrith ace says that hasn't always been a bad thing.
Hastings uncertain for prelim if Knights make it: Coach
Jackson Hastings is missing Newcastle's semi-final against the Warriors and is no certainty to return for next week's preliminary final if the Knights qualify.
Canberra chase big Titans win to seal NRLW finals spot
The final round of the NRLW season includes Canberra hosting Gold Coast in search of a win that would seal their spot in next weekend's finals.
Big Val sets November scales target for Dolphins return
Dolphins centre and cult hero Valynce Te Whare reckons his fish and vegetable diet will help him lose the eight kilograms he wants to shed in the off-season.
Warriors cut ‘kamikaze’ prep for biggest game in decade
Andrew Webster says the Warriors threw themselves too hard into preparations for their qualifying final but feels they've struck a better balance this week.
The Warriors combination 10 years in the making
Dom Young and Greg Marzhew have been two of the star attractions in Newcastle this year, but the Warriors' wing pairing goes back much further.
Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team
Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.
Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes
Nicho Hynes says Cronulla must look within if they are to stop their habit of falling in NRL finals games.
Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi
Daniel Saifiti will join Jackson Hastings on the sidelines for Newcastle's NRL semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland.