V’landys vows no Vegas visa issues as NRL, clubs meet
The NRL and its four touring clubs have found financial middle ground over Las Vegas expenses, while Peter V'landys insists there will be no player visa issues.
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Queensland move best Origin prep for NSW captain Apps
Kezie Apps has made the call to play in Queensland before State of Origin in a bid by the NSW captain to ensure she doesn't enter the high-profile series cold.
Brown’s BBL century catapults him towards overseas deal
Josh Brown's BBL century has attracted the attention of global franchises, with the Brisbane opener offered his first chance to play in overseas leagues.
Age no obstacle to Eels’ NRL premiership pursuit: Moses
Mitchell Moses says Parramatta can challenge for a premiership despite the fact their senior players are approaching the twilight of their careers.
One left from 2019: Nofoaluma latest to exit Tigers
David Nofoaluma has been served termination papers by the Wests Tigers, leaving Alex Twal as the sole player left at the club from the 2019 NRL season.
NRL scraps penalties for short dropouts, kick-offs
The NRL will encourage teams to perform more short dropouts and kick offs by removing penalties for those that don't go 10 metres or land in the field of play.
Hunt, Flanagan fear new rule makes NRL more predictable
Ben Hunt and Shane Flanagan have both questioned the NRL's new rules around illegal restarts, warning it will make line dropouts more predictable.
Sloan set to hold off Lomax for Dragons No.1 jersey
Tyrell Sloan is set to keep the St George Illawarra No.1 jersey, with new coach Shane Flanagan also confirming Jack Bird is on track to return to the centres.
NRL hope new kick-off rules reduce concussions
New NRL rules encouraging short kick-offs and dropouts are aimed at unpredictability, but there is also a hope from head office it will reduce concussions.
Lawrie eyes balanced workload, NSW Origin calculations
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie believes he won't need to play as many minutes as last season in 2024, and hopes he can enter State of Origin contention.
Furious RLPA wants Volkman the line-in-sand moment
Clint Newton has demanded the Ronald Volkman saga becomes a line-in-the-sand moment for contracting, with the Rugby League Players Association CEO furious.
Johnson and Reynolds injured, but no round one concern
Shaun Johnson and Adam Reynolds have both been hurt at NRL training, but the Warriors and Brisbane both say their respective players will be fine for round one.
Brimson to morph into Titans’ centre of attention
Kieran Foran has talked up AJ Brimson's forecasted positional switch into the centres for Gold Coast and indicated he'd like to play beyond his 16th NRL season.
New Raider Hosking ‘begged’ Penrith for early release
Canberra signing Zac Hosking says he can see similarities between his former club Penrith and his new home in the nation's capital.
Broncos can cope without grand-final trio, says Jensen
Brisbane have lost three key forwards from the 2023 grand-final side, but prop Corey Jensen says the void will be filled by veterans and tyros in 2024.
Olam’s Tigers move confirmed in Storm NRL swap deal
Centre Justin Olam will shift to Wests Tigers while backrower Shawn Blore will go the other way to Melbourne in an immediate NRL swap deal.
Bennett’s four magic words that made Flegler a Dolphin
New Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler ditched Brisbane to play under Wayne Bennett and join three former Melbourne heroes who he intends to learn plenty from.
Former Cowboy boss Jeffries gets prime Knights NRLW gig
Ben Jeffries has been confirmed as Newcastle's NRLW coach, a month after he was granted an early release from his North Queensland contract.
Walters pumped for NFL great Tom Brady’s Broncos visit
Brisbane's Billy Walters has returned from a Las Vegas tour to promote the NRL - now NFL legend Tom Brady will visit the Broncos to impart some winning wisdom.
Raiders nab Panthers’ Hosking in forward-pack boost
Penrith second-rower Zac Hosking is heading to Canberra after his former club granted him an immediate release from his contract.
Walters confirms Cobbo switch to centre for Broncos
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has found Herbie Farnworth's centre replacement, explaining why Selwyn Cobbo will handle the move from the wing.
Jarome Luai a ‘diamond’ deal for Wests Tigers: CEO
Signing Penrith superstar Jarome Luai was the Wests Tigers' only serious option as the beleaguered club plot a path back up the NRL ladder, their CEO says.
Raiders recruit Troy Dargan dies in motorcycle crash
Canberra recruit Troy Dargan has passed away in a motorcycle accident while on holiday in the Cook Islands, his management have confirmed.
Key players will try to deliver the goods for NRL clubs
A new year of NRL awaits, with each club relying heavily on experienced stars or rising youngsters to step up in key areas in 2024.
Luai’s move to Wests Tigers all set to be confirmed
Wests Tigers' ambitious signing of Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai is expected to be confirmed at a press conference in Sydney's Darling Harbour.
Jarome Luai signs with NRL’s Wests Tigers
After months of build-up, Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has officially joined Wests Tigers in a major coup for the NRL strugglers.
Cleary comments a shock, but I’m all in for 2024: Luai
It was never on Jarome Luai's radar to ask Penrith for a release, but contract comments from Ivan Cleary did come as a surprise to the Wests Tigers recruit.
Luai grabs ‘keys to the team’ with move to Tigers
After months of build-up, Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has officially joined Wests Tigers in a major coup for the NRL strugglers.
Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle
Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.
No half-measures for new Bulldog Hutchison
After years of being a utility, new Canterbury playmaker Drew Hutchison wants 2024 to be the season he makes his name as an NRL halfback.
Booze bans and ballet on Rudolf’s list of resolutions
Toby Rudolf says he wants to stop drinking and solve a lingering toe injury to turn Cronulla from NRL pretenders into contenders.