Ex-NRL star loses bid for $1m spinal injury payout
A former professional rugby league player has lost a court bid to claim a sizeable insurance payout after suffering a career-ending spinal injury in a tackle.
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Raiders have ‘opened people’s eyes’: NRLW coach
Canberra are in for a litmus test when they host Newcastle in round two of the NRLW season, as Gold Coast eye a bumper crowd against Wests Tigers.
Reynolds will stay Broncos captain in 2025: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has scuppered suggestions Adam Reynolds could be replaced as captain and wants a response from the side after an 'honesty session'.
Xerri eager for new Bulldogs deal, premiership tattoo
Bronson Xerri says he is deep in talks to re-sign with Canterbury and will book in for a premiership tattoo if the resurgent Bulldogs go all the way in 2024.
Justin Olam’s season could be over after high shot
Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.
Storm aim to stay near-perfect with all-star spine
Melbourne's all-star spine is one of rugby league's most dangerous, but they will start together in the NRL for only the 13th time against St George Illawarra.
Utoikamanu poised to become Storm’s next success story
Melbourne have beaten Canterbury to gain the signature of Stefano Utoikamanu from Wests Tigers, the best prop on the NRL's open market.
Iro wants to be trailblazer for Cook Islands in NRL
Kayal Iro looms as an option for New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, but the Cronulla centre will prioritise being a trailblazer for the Cook Islands.
Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.
Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid
It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success.
Titans unsung hero Sami back in 2020 Origin form
Gold Coast centre Phil Sami has been in career-best form to put the Titans in finals contention ahead of the home clash with derby opponents Brisbane.
Cam Smith legacy drives Mozer quest to be Broncos lifer
Brisbane hooker Blake Mozer, a Cameron Smith fan, is tall for a rake like his idol and also wants to be a one-club man like the former Melbourne Storm skipper.
Flanagan believes Holmes can return to best at Saints
Shane Flanagan will play Valentine Holmes at left centre if the Cowboy signs for St George Illawarra, while adamant Tyrell Sloan is his long-term No.1.
Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter
Spencer Leniu admits to feeling daunted as he continues to fill Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes as the Sydney Roosters' front-row enforcer.
Brian To’o staying put at reigning champions Penrith
Penrith winger Brian To'o has declared he will stay at the three-time defending premiers, after meeting with club bosses and his management.
Dolphins’ Farnworth embraces Manu showdown in wild west
The Dolphins have lost six of their past eight matches and need a dominant display from centre Herbie Farnworth against the Sydney Roosters in Perth.
Panthers to meet with To’o as rumours shock teammates
Penrith are set to meet with Brian To'o in coming days, with teammates finding it hard to believe the NSW State of Origin flyer is unsettled at the NRL club.
Munster says Storm’s Hughes deserving of Dally M hype
Returning Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster says Jahrome Hughes would be a deserving winner of the Dally M Medal.
Wests Tigers trio missing bus ‘honest mistake’: Benji
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed his stance on whether he'll keep selecting star forward Stefano Utoikamanu ahead of his offseason departure.
Staggs defends Reynolds, hits out at Broncos ‘haters’
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs says current captain Adam Reynolds is the right man to lead the club despite claims by Gorden Tallis that he should be sacked..
Penrith pounce for Talagi after young gun rejects Eels
Penrith are the frontrunners to sign young gun Blaize Talagi, after the rising Parramatta star told the Eels he would be moving on at the end of the season.
Brisbane NRLW star withdraws judiciary challenge
Brisbane's Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala has withdrawn a bid to downgrade a ban for a hip-drop tackle after injury ended her victim's season.
Sloan’s demotion over in one week as Dragon recalled
Tyrell Sloan has been called back in as St George Illawarra's fullback, among a host of big-name returnees for round 22 of the NRL.
Cowboys players unfazed by Holmes testing market
Valentine Holmes has been granted permission to test the market but that hasn't hampered North Queensland's preparations for their clash against Wests Tigers.
Sharks insist faltering form won’t cause a collapse
Cronulla's record between rounds 12 and 21 has been the same as South Sydney's during their 2023 NRL collapse. But the Sharks are adamant they aren't fading.
Wests Tigers players stick up for outgoing Utoikamanu
Alex Twal has defended Stefano Utoikamanu for opting to walk out on Wests Tigers, while Alex Seyfarth says it will be unfair to move the prop to NSW Cup.
Race on: Titans flyer Khan-Pereira nears 62-year record
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is closing in on 40 tries inside 40 games as he puts his hand up to race the NRL's fastest men on grand final day.
Cleary eyes freedom of second-receiver alongside Luai
Nathan Cleary believes he can spend more time as second receiver in Penrith's charge for a fourth straight NRL title, after watching Jarome Luai star at No.7.
Broncos player facing domestic violence investigation
The NRL Integrity Unit has been alerted to a Queensland Police investigation into a Brisbane player over an alleged domestic violence incident.
Cartwright unclear where Eels future lies under Ryles
Bryce Cartwright admits he remains in the dark over whether he is part of Parramatta's future as incoming coach Jason Ryles makes some big decisions.
Asofa-Solomona adamant he will see out Storm deal
Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he has cleared the air with the NRL club's bosses and intends to see out his lucrative deal at the Storm.