Penrith, Melbourne due for blockbuster reality
Penrith and Melbourne have been the two best sides of the NRL for five years, but their matches have rarely lived up to blockbuster billing.
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Renouf credits Bennett promise for Hall of Fame honour
NRL Hall of Fame inductee Steve Renouf says a guarantee from Wayne Bennett at a pivotal moment in his career gave him the drive to succeed as a Brisbane Bronco.
‘No more wasting talent’: Hunt lauds WA’s time to shine
West Australian rugby league product Royce Hunt has lauded the imminent arrival of the Western Bears to the NRL competition.
Royce Hunt wants to finish NRL career at Cronulla
Cronulla's Royce Hunt is hoping to end his NRL career with the Sharks despite the club granting the prop permission to field offers from other NRL rivals.
Smith ready for Immortality after Hall of Fame call
Cameron Smith is eligible to become rugby league's next Immortal, after the NRL confirmed he would at the very least be elevated into the game's Hall of Fame.
Penrith ready to mimic Storm record as NRL heavyweights
Penrith once saw Melbourne as an example of the powerhouse club they wanted to be. Now they can join them as the most consistent NRL side of the century.
New Nikorima deal gives Woolf his dream Dolphins spine
Ahead of his 200th NRL match against Canterbury, Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has joined key spine teammates in signing a new deal until the end of 2026.
Luai sees value in eventual Pasifika side in NRL
Jarome Luai has pushed the case for a Polynesian side in future rounds of NRL expansion, pointing to the model of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.
Valentine Holmes on cusp of joining NRL’s Dragons
Valentine Holmes looks likely to join St George Illawarra for the 2025 season after positive contract talks with the joint venture.
Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.
Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors
Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.
Uncomfortable viewing: Cowboys glad for Broncos wake-up
North Queensland are determined to make amends for their shock loss in their NRL grudge match against Brisbane with a vital two points against Canberra.
Pearce calls for action on Mitchell photographer
Mitchell Pearce believes the NRL should be investigating the person who took a photoraph that appears to show Latrell Mitchell leaning over a white powder.
Talagi arrival could be making of Cole at Penrith: Luai
Jarome Luai has suggested Jack Cole could benefit from Blaize Talagi's arrival at Penrith, with the duo likely to battle for the No.6 jersey.
Broncos’ Walsh has hand fracture, Mam out for season
Brisbane's horror NRL season has suffered another setback with Reece Walsh sustaining a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland.
O’Sullivan has more than Dolphins golden point to prove
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan landed a winning golden-point field goal against the Warriors and is working hard to earn back a starting halves spot.
‘Looks like Flanagan bit him’, says ex-teammate Radley
Kyle Flanagan's alleged biting of Stephen Crichton has proven a talking point out of round 23 of the NRL season.
No bunker error despite Eels’ obstruction protests: NRL
The NRL says the bunker was correct not to overturn Penrith's winning try against Parramatta or award Canberra a try after an incorrect knock-on decision.
Latrell Mitchell appears pictured with white powder
NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been pictured with a white powder while sidelined through injury.
Pangai Jnr ripe for Bulldogs reunion as France beckons
Dolphins prop Tevita Pangai Junior has utmost respect for the former Canterbury club he will face after coach Cameron Ciraldo taught him plenty.
Sevens star Moses Leo would ‘excel’ at NRL: Warbrick
Will Warbrick says Kiwi rugby sevens player Moses Leo is equipped to follow in his footsteps and make the switch to the NRL with Melbourne.
O’Donnell hits the heights with four-try onslaught
Leigh coach Adrian Lam hailed Kai O'Donnell's career-best four tries in the 42-12 Super League win over Hull FC but said the Australian could have scored more.
‘Fittest I’ve ever been’: Addo-Carr eyes finals tilt
Josh Addo-Carr is ready to reap the rewards of a personal-best pre-season as Canterbury sit on the cusp of a fairytale NRL finals berth.
Brisbane post huge NRLW win as Dragons stun Knights
Mele Hufanga has hoisted Brisbane to their biggest win in seven NRLW seasons, before St George Illawarra stunned heavyweights Newcastle.
Penrith’s amazing comeback a warning shot to NRL rivals
A snapshot of round 23 of the NRL, where the Dolphins won a golden-point thriller and the Panthers fought back to beat Parramatta 36-34 in dramatic scenes.
Finals hopes at risk as Flanagan referred to judiciary
Kyle Flanagan has been referred directly to the NRL judiciary after being accused of biting Stephen Crichton during St George Illawarra's loss to Canterbury.
Sharpe bags four tries as Knights remain in finals hunt
A four-try haul from Fletcher Sharpe has helped Newcastle hold off Wests Tigers and remain in the race for an NRL finals berth.
Dolphins pip Warriors in golden-point thriller
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan came off the bench to land an 83rd-minute field goal and secure a vital 34-32 NRL win over the Warriors.
NRL’s Sele cleared of heart issue after hospitalisation
Hame Sele left St George Illawarra's NRL round-23 loss in an ambulance after complaining of chest pains but has since been cleared of a cardiac issue.
Rookie Iro firing Sharks title push with dad’s advice
Cronulla Sharks centre Kayal Iro has taken advice from his legendary father to heart and is driving the club towards a top-four finish with powerful displays.
Hufanga powers Brisbane to record NRLW thrashing
Barnstorming centre Mele Hufanga has starred as Brisbane recorded their biggest win in seven NRLW seasons, a 44-4 thrashing of Gold Coast.