Bulldogs, Warriors escape while Titans debutant stars
The Warriors have got their NRLW season of promise back on track, while Canterbury and the Gold Coast also boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.
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Bellamy lavished with love as Storm unleash masterclass
Melbourne Storm have unleashed one of the most devastating scoring blitzes of the season just a day after Craig Bellamy confirmed he will coach on.
‘Not good enough’: Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth
Manly's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after they coughed up a 14-0 lead against Melbourne on the way to a fifth-straight loss.
Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top
North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is targeting a deep finals run before joining St George Illawarra as the Cowboys chase a key improvement in their game.
‘Can’t assume’: Sharks wary of lowly Dragons in derby
The surging Sharks won't be disrespecting the bottom-placed St George Illawarra in a crucial NRL derby for both arch-rivals.
Knights get unwanted news before key Raiders clash
Canberra will play Newcastle in a wet and wild affair on Sunday, but the Knights will be without one of their representative stars.
Roosters send Yeo warning as Panthers sweat on skipper
Isaah Yeo looks set to miss the back end of Penrith's season, but Spencer Leniu has warned the Panthers are just as potent without their prized No.13.
Roosters pip Dogs to go level with Penrith at top
Billy Smith has scored a double in a tight win over Canterbury that has put the Roosters on a collision course with Penrith for the NRL's minor premiership.
Fears for Yeo’s season after Warriors beat Panthers
NRL premiership hopefuls the Warriors have stunned ladder-leading Penrith, who lost inspirational co-captain Isaah Yeo to what appears a serious injury.
NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on
The Perth Bears' hopes of landing some marquee players have been given a huge boost after the NRL agreed to offer them some handy concessions.
Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke ‘soap opera’ derby drama
The derby clash between Brisbane and the Dolphins is bigger than Ben-Hur, due in no small measure to two powerful personalities on both sides of the fence.
Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy makes call on his future
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has signalled when he is likely to step away from the hot seat, but he hopes Cameron Munster will remain at the club.
Star Raider responds to best friends’ contract rumours
Sebastian Kris is the latest Canberra player rumoured to be leaving the club and winger Xavier Savage has mixed emotions about it.
Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch
The Dolphins had one foot on Brisbane's throat last year in the corresponding derby clash but took it off, a scenario they have no intention of replicating.
Another Rabbitoh injured just as troops return
South Sydney have lost yet another key player to injury, just as cavalry are returning for the round-23 clash against Parramatta.
Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test
North Queensland have bounced back from the club's "darkest day" to wallop Gold Coast 30-8 and go to seventh on the NRL ladder, with their stars shining.
‘Longest break’: Marnus recharged to find Test runs
Marnus Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century for Australia in more than three years, but says a lengthy break has given him the clarity to regain top form.
‘We’re playing like a top-four team’: Bulldogs coach
Canterbury's vastly improved defence is in for a big test against the Sydney Roosters, who put 82 points on North Queensland in their last start.
‘Every faith’: Farnworth on track to stay at Dolphins
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has addressed speculation about Herbie Farnworth's future and revealed why the club is comfortable he will remain long-term.
NRL star ‘moving on’ after betting charge dropped
South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge.
Bears’ English raid continues, sign Canberra forward
English international Morgan Smithies will join the Perth Bears for their inaugural NRL season after three campaigns with Canberra.
Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer
Indigenous sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's recent visit to to the Torres Strait with coach Kristian Woolf reinforced his deep appreciation for the Dolphins.
‘Doesn’t define us’: Cowboys plot bounce after shame
North Queensland conceded 82 points last week, the most in 91 years, but coach Todd Payten has opened up on why the finals are still within the team's grasp.
Roosters’ expansion verdict after 70-point thrashing
The Roosters smashed the Cowboys 82-12 last week. But coach Trent Robinson doesn't want the NRL to slow down its expansion plans.
‘We don’t really care’: Sharks dismiss finals naysayers
The red-hot Sharks are using the doubters as motivators as they chase an elusive NRL premiership and a glorious farewell for several departing teammates.
New Broncos halves point to future as Mam targets gains
Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam has opened up on his defensive struggles as he backs new No.7 Tom Duffy to be his halves partner in 2027.
Brigginshaw’s big ban opens door for next Broncos star
Brisbane must cope without suspended star Ali Brigginshaw for the first time in their history, but her replacement is a rising talent with a big future.
Souths’ Mitchell ‘hurting’ to miss Indigenous Round
First Nations NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined since Magic Round and now his absence will extend into Indigenous Round.
NRL club claims player contributed to training death
A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.
Warrior re-signs, ex-Dragons wantaway completes U-turn
The Warriors have re-signed highly-rated prop Jackson Ford, while former wantaway Dragon Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga has inked his own contract extension.
Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts
Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.