Going to market wasn’t an option for Panther Edwards
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards says he was never going to be lured by the potential of bigger money on the open market, after inking a new four-year extension.
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Broncos sweat on Piakura as Walters backs finals depth
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura was put on report three times in the 32-22 loss to Melbourne and prop Xavier Willison was injured ahead of the finals.
NRL weigh up possible Stuart fine over refs comment
The NRL's referees boss Jared Maxwell has shot down claims by Canberra coach Ricky Stuart that his powers have been diminished by head office.
Murray snubs rugby interest to re-sign with Souths
Cameron Murray will remain with South Sydney until the end of 2028 after rejecting overtures from rugby union to switch codes.
Walsh fit for Broncos, Walters stews on team for Storm
Reece Walsh is back from a knee knock but prop Payne Haas was rested from Monday training as Broncos coach Kevin Walters mulled over his team to play Melbourne.
Resurgent Knights out to defy NRL history
No side in the NRL era has ever won the grand final from outside the top four but on an eight-game winning streak, Newcastle believe they can become the first.
Bennett in NRL expansion bid teams sights
Dolphins head coach Wayne Bennett is a free agent at the end of 2024 and says he has no intention of retiring as new NRL expansion bid teams seek his services.
Sharpe, Badger become NRL’s first solo women referees
Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger have been appointed to referee NRL matches this weekend, making them the first women to do so under the one-referee system.
How Drinkwater quenched Cowboys thirst for excellence
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater is in career-best form ahead of his side's crunch clash with Penrith and credits a settled family life for inspiring him.
Raiders blow as Papali’i ruled out for rest of season
Canberra star Josh Papali'i won't play again this NRL season after being sent for surgery on a torn bicep tendon.
Walker denies wielding too much power at Souths
As South Sydney's NRL season hangs in the balance, Cody Walker has denied he and Latrell Mitchell are put on a pedestal by coach Jason Demetriou.
Souths on verge of historic NRL collapse amid dramas
South Sydney's off-field dramas have dominated the headlines for a week, but on the field the Rabbitohs are at risk of the worst capitulation of the NRL era.
NRL finals fates hinge on fitness as stars sidelined
A number of the NRL's star names are facing late fitness tests, with the final week of the regular season likely to be hit by missing players.
Reynolds finals fit, plots 23-year first for Broncos
Adam Reynolds hasn't won a minor premiership, and while he'll miss Thursday night's Storm clash he wants to play a role in Brisbane achieving a rare feat.
Waerea-Hargreaves cops one ban, will fight another
Sydney Roosters firebrand Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has accepted a three-game ban at the NRL judiciary but will fight his grade-two dangerous contact charge.
Hynes injury no excuse for big Knights loss: Sharks
Nicho Hynes missed Cronulla's hefty loss to Newcastle but coach Craig Fitzgibbon says more went wrong for the Sharks than just his halfback's training injury.
In-form Knights release Lachlan Miller to Super League
Newcastle fullback Lachlan Miller will leave the Knights after just one season to take up a multi-year deal with the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
Trbojevic tackle technique can save NRL: Gillmeister
Kangaroos defence coach Trevor 'The Axe' Gillmeister says his old-school style, as exemplified by Jake Trbojevic, would reduce NRL concussions and suspensions.
Bennett weighs in on ‘make or break’ Souths dramas
Wayne Bennett says Sam Burgess will be a NRL coach, Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell are easy to coach and Souths mentor Jason Demetriou faces his litmus test.
Wighton Souths backlip would be understandable: Stuart
Ricky Stuart has taken a swipe at South Sydney as their tumultuous campaign rumbles on, suggesting Jack Wighton could consider back-flipping on his move there.
Records in sight as DWZ leads resurgent Warriors
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has the Warriors' record for tries in a season in his sights as the Kiwi club faces St George Illawarra.
Injuries hammer Dolphins ahead of Cowboys clash
Dolphins duo Jesse Bromwich and Robert Jennings will miss the Cowboys clash due to injury, as Wayne Bennett took aim at The Bunker and his team's poor defence.
Manly’s Schuster backed to respond from second axing
Josh Schuster's future is under the microscope once more after he was dropped by the Sea Eagles for the second time this year.
Payten confident prop McLean will stay with Cowboys
Off-contract Cowboys prop Jordan McLean will play his 200th NRL game against the Dolphins and coach Todd Payten wants him to stay.
Future uncertain as Oates plays 200th game for Broncos
Off-contract Broncos winger Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game for the club against Canberra in round 26, with an offer for next year still unsigned.
Luai dislocates shoulder as Eels stun Panthers
Penrith's biggest loss of the season has come with an added injury blow after star five-eighth Jarome Luai left the field with a dislocated shoulder.
Best win of the year comes a week too late for Eels
Parramatta's finals hopes were all but over when they sprung a memorable 32-18 win over local rivals Penrith, leaving coach Brad Arthur with mixed feelings.
Mr Fix-It Cogger ready to save the day for Panthers
Penrith are facing the possibility of losing Jarome Luai on the run to the finals but Jack Cogger insists he is well-equipped to replace the star five-eighth.
‘I enjoy rehab’: Broncos warrior Robinson returns early
Fast-healing Brisbane NRLW winger Julia Robinson's positive mindset has got her back on the park weeks ahead of schedule after a hamstring tear.
Pangai not on Broncos radar for return: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Tevita Pangai Jr won't be back at the club, but is adamant that star No.6 Ezra Mam will be re-signed before November 1.
Storm’s Papenhuyzen cleared to take on Titans
Melbourne fan-favourite Ryan Papenhuyzen has been cleared to make his return to the NRL after more than 400 days out of the game through injury.