Young ‘all good’ after crusher, Sipley to miss Vegas
Dom Young has assured NRL fans he is "all good" after being taken to hospital in a neck brace following a crusher tackle from a now-suspended Toff Sipley.
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Manly’s Sipley takes three-game ban for Young crusher
Tof Sipley has accepted a three-game ban for his crusher tackle on the Roosters' Dom Young, ruling the Manly prop out of the NRL season opener in Las Vegas.
Hasler likes teen Keano Kini as fill-in Titans fullback
Coach Des Hasler has identified Keano Kini as the man most likely to start the NRL season at fullback for Gold Coast in place of the injured Jayden Campbell.
Reynolds, Carrigan cop breach notices for public scrap
Brawling Brisbane pair Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan are set to face NRL punishment following their public scuffle that blew up on social media.
Chapman double helps Indigenous women post massive win
The Indigenous women have smashed their Maori opponents 26-4 to win the annual All-Stars clash in Townsville.
Indigenous grit their way to All-Star win against Maori
The Indigenous All-Stars have relied on their defence to beat their Maori opponents 22-14 in Townsville.
Walters won’t let Walsh leave Broncos’ stable again
Kevin Walters says superstar fullback Reece Walsh will definitely stay at Brisbane, as the Broncos look to lock down the next piece of their long-term puzzle.
Dom Young taken to hospital after crusher tackle
Roosters winger Dom Young has been stretchered into an ambulance and taken to hospital for neck scans after a crusher tackle in a pre-season win over Manly.
Cogger makes case for Knights’ No.6 jersey in trial win
Jack Cogger has kicked a 40/20 and scored a try in a 44-18 win over Cronulla to push his case to claim the Newcastle No.6 jersey ahead of Tyson Gamble.
Dragons’ Flanagan era starts with Charity Shield loss
The Shane Flanagan era is underway at St George Illawarra but it was South Sydney who left Jubilee Stadium with the Charity Shield, winning 28-6.
Raiders belt Eels in trials but spine questions remain
Canberra have comfortably accounted for Parramatta 38-16 in an NRL pre-season trial, but uncertainty lingers as to their spine for 2024.
South Sydney’s Cody Walker firming for Las Vegas
Injured five-eighth Cody Walker is firming for inclusion when South Sydney open their NRL campaign against Manly in Las Vegas.
Robinson confident Manu will return after code switch
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says it is clear Joey Manu will leave the NRL for rugby union, but expects the star centre to one day return to his club.
Pain washes away for ‘still speedy’ Bulldog Xerri
Bronson Xerri felt four years of pain wash away with a try on his return from a doping ban, and insists he still has pace to burn at Canterbury.
Papenhuyzen’s $40,000 outlay paying immediate dividends
Ryan Papenhuyzen paid $40,000 out of his own pocket to travel to the USA for rehab in the off-season, and the Melbourne No.1 says it was money well spent.
From disillusioned and hiding, Flanagan is back in NRL
Shane Flanagan's return to coaching at St George Illawarra ends an emotional roller-coaster of trying to hide at games and being disillusioned by rugby league.
Hot talent Tamale gives Dragons reason to be optimistic
There's reason for hope at St George Illawarra this year with teenager Savelio Tamale shaping as a dark horse to make an impact on their NRL campaign.
Broncos’ three-man wing battle for Las Vegas heating up
Prospective Brisbane wingers Corey Oates, Deine Mariner and Jesse Arthars have plenty to play for in their final chance to impress ahead of NRL round one.
Origin lure helps Hopgood fend off second-year syndrome
Parramatta's J'maine Hopgood is hopeful his Indigenous All Stars role isn't his only representative honour in 2024, as he eyes off a big second year in the NRL.
Dragons’ Kyle Flanagan expects pressure playing for dad
New St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan knows he'll have to show the outside world that his dad, Dragons coach Shane, is right to pick him.
Vision emerges of Broncos’ Walsh, Haas in park rumble
The Nine Network has released vision of Brisbane stars Reece Walsh and Payne Haas jesting in a public park, but the pair won't be sanctioned by the club.
Family hopes lessons learned from NRL player’s death
The family of Manly player Keith Titmuss hope his death can help save lives as experts call for greater awareness of heat-related illness.
Titans duo Fifita, Campbell out until April: Lenihan
Gold Coast guns David Fifita and Jayden Campbell are not expected to play until round four or five of the NRL, says Titans assistant coach Jimmy Lenihan.
Latrell Mitchell to captain Indigenous All Stars
Latrell Mitchell says he is honoured to captain the Indigenous All Stars side for the first time ahead of the clash with the Maori All Stars in Townsville.
No more mind games as Brown grasps Manly lifeline
Anthony Seibold's straightforward approach has Nathan Brown believing he can rekindle the fire which earned him State of Origin honours with NSW.
Adam O’Brien signs new three-year deal at Knights
Adam O'Brien has signed a new three-year extension as coach of Newcastle after being rewarded for the club's 2023 finals run.
More sprays, less KFC: Suli warming to coach Flanagan
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan's tough approach is getting the best out of fried-chicken loving Dragons centre Moses Suli this pre-season.
Excitement machine Toole still on rugby sevens radar
ACT Brumbies winger Corey Toole is edging closer to Wallabies selection, but another national team remains of interest to the speedster.
Two Toms better than one for Dolphins: Gilbert
Tom Gilbert will play his first game in nine months for the Dolphins and says he has improvements to make in his game, with new recruit Tom Flegler to assist.
Simmons pep talk hypes Penrith for World Club Challenge
Royce Simmons knows a thing or two about English rugby league and visited Penrith training to give the players a pep-talk ahead of the World Club Challenge.
Past greats drive All Stars passion for Mitchell
Indigenous All Stars captains Latrell Mitchell and Tallisha Harden credit Preston Campbell, Johnathan Thurston and other cultural leaders for All Stars success.