Penrith’s defensive dominance under the microscope
After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.
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Mitchell cops big fines, ban left in Souths’ hands
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has learned his fate after the now-infamous white-powder saga.
Pay-cut offer was Trbojevic’s idea, says Manly coach
Coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims Manly tried to pressure star player Tom Trbojevic into taking a pay cut given his injury struggles.
Panthers insist hunger remains despite Cleary doubts
Ivan Cleary has publicly questioned Penrith's hunger for another NRL premiership after the loss to Canberra, but the Panthers insist the fire is still burning.
Carrigan wary of Bennett derby factor, Haas trains
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is sure Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett will have his side ready to fire in the derby clash as prop Payne Haas eyes an early return.
Demetriou’s appointment a crucial step in PNG’s NRL bid
Jason Demetriou has been appointed coach of the Kumuls. The boss of Papua New Guinea's NRL bid explains why that is good news for the country's push for a team.
St Helens sign North Queensland winger Kyle Feldt
English Super League outfit St Helens have announced the signing of North Queensland winger Kyle Feldt for 2025.
Titans star AJ Brimson sent for groin surgery
AJ Brimson's frustrating year at the Gold Coast has come to an end with the Queensland representative to have groin surgery on an injury that ruined his season.
Storm rest 11 on run to finals, name three debutants
NRL minor premiers Melbourne have rested a host of stars for their penultimate game of the regular season.
How Savage love salvaged Raiders flyer’s NRL career
Canberra Raiders winger Xavier Savage is enjoying his most successful NRL season yet, but he almost found himself without a club before Christmas.
I’ve made poor decisions, admits Latrell Mitchell
NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has released his first comments about the white-powder scandal that landed him before the South Sydney board.
Trbojevic felt sacrifice was right after injury pain
Tom Trbojevic has revealed his most recent hamstring injury hit him harder than previous ones, prompting his offer of a salary sacrifice at Manly.
Waerea-Hargreaves knows he let Roosters down: Tedesco
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has taken an early guilty plea for his latest high tackle, all but guaranteeing he will play for the Sydney Roosters at least once more.
Sharks owe Hynes for ‘taking bullets’, says captain
Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes says the Sharks owe Nicho Hynes their support as he closes in on a return from his ankle injury.
Dolphins injury crisis strikes ahead of Broncos derby
Three key Dolphins players are in doubt for the NRL derby clash with Brisbane as a finals berth goes on the line at Suncorp Stadium.
Broncos’ Sailor eyes Staggs night out in Dolphins derby
Fullback Tristan Sailor is at the end of his Brisbane career but wants to finish the Dolphins' NRL finals hopes at what teammate Kotoni Staggs calls "our home".
Ciraldo tells Bulldogs to embrace the NRL hype train
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo wants his team to thrive off the focus on them ahead of the finals, with a record crowd expected for a 6pm game against Manly.
Coach Cleary admits Panthers’ desire can be questioned
Coach Ivan Cleary has admitted questions can be asked over whether Penrith have the will to push for another NRL premiership, after back-to-back losses.
Saifiti only willing to leave Knights on his terms
Newcastle's attempts to move Daniel Saifiti off the NRL club's salary cap won't come easy, with the Origin prop declaring he will only move on if it suits him.
Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals
Christian Welch says by clinching the minor premiership the Storm have earned the right to rest players, even if it impacts the NRL finals make-up.
Cowboys’ top tryscorer to leave at NRL season’s end
Veteran winger Kyle Feldt will depart North Queensland at the end of the season, leaving Jason Taumololo the last 2015 NRL premiership-winner standing.
Grin and Bear it: Fogarty inspires Rogers’ NRL arrival
Josh Rogers said watching the NRL career of Burleigh Bears teammate Jamal Fogarty take off in his late 20s had inspired his own tale of perseverance.
‘Biggest ever’: Dolphins sell out Battle of Brisbane
The Dolphins host the Broncos in a round 26 derby where the winner will stay alive in the finals race and the loser will be on the cusp of Mad Monday..
NRL adamant officials are on same page with high shots
The NRL has rejected claims of confusion around high tackles, adamant that the error not to sin-bin Stephen Crichton in round 25 is largely an isolated one.
Dragons’ lack of consistency opens up NRL finals race
St George Illawarra's season-long issues have reared their ugly head against Cronulla, creating a five-team race for the final spot in the NRL's top eight.
Sharks land blow on Dragons to make top-four claim
Cronulla have moved closer to a top-four finish with a 38-10 win over St George Illawarra, piling pressure on the Dragons in their battle to return to finals.
JWH on report again as Roosters move to second
Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, in his first game back from suspension, was put on report as his team went second with a 48-22 win over Gold Coast
Sharks stay unbeaten, Titans reassert NRLW authority
Gold Coast remain a force in the NRLW after a 26-6 win over the Roosters, Brisbane came back to beat Wests Tigers 44-14 and Cronulla pumped the Dragons 28-4.
Murray’s Souths season likely over with high-tackle ban
South Sydney's nightmare NRL season has taken yet another blow, with captain Cameron Murray set to be banned from the final two games for a high tackle.
Minor premiers Storm to rest stars for Townsville trip
Coach Craig Bellamy said that wrapping up the minor premiership early meant he could leave some weary Storm stars out of their long-haul flight to Townsville.
Kalyn Ponga set to thrive on Knights’ finals challenge
Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga has indicated he's beginning to find his mojo again after a year of injuries, thriving on the chance to push for the finals.