Broncos chasing ‘benchmark’ Panthers and closing gap
Brisbane will likely have to beat Penrith in the finals to win the 2023 crown, but former Panthers title winner Kurt Capewell says it's not an impossible dream.
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Seibold challenges Schuster to rise to the occasion
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is demanding more 80-minute performances from his NRL charges against Penrith, especially enigmatic playmaker Josh Schuster.
Titans No.9 Verrills set for bone graft on collarbone
Titans coach Jim Lenihan says hooker Sam Verrills has battled a nagging infection in his collarbone, but surgery will have him right to start 2024 with a bang.
Lemuelu schooled by Marshall to earn Dolphins success
Dolphin Connelly Lemuelu credits Benji Marshall for fuelling his belief he could make it from New Zealand to the NRL, via the Gold Coast's Keebra Park High.
Haas’s NRL deal hangs on post-footy package: manager
The manager of Payne Haas says he is hopeful the Brisbane prop forward will re-sign with the club before November 1.
Rugby league’s warring parties reach player peace deal
The players' union and the NRL have resolved their ongoing collective bargaining stoush, ending months of increasingly rancorous dispute.
Haas like Lazarus, will stay at Broncos: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Payne Haas will be a Bronco well into the future and has backed the club to come up with a post-playing career for him too.
Rejuvenated Hynes can take Sharks to new levels
Nicho Hynes is back in form and Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the halfback hasn't scratched the surface of what he can do.
Broncos table one-year extension for Corey Oates
Coach Kevin Walters wants Corey Oates on board next year but the Broncos winger will have to take a pay cut from his 2023 salary to stay at the NRL club.
Matt Parish quits role as Samoa RL coach
Samoa will need a new coach for this year's rugby league Tests against Australia and New Zealand after Matt Parish announced he's stepping down.
Clunky Panthers end Manly’s NRL finals hopes
Penrith will need to aim up in September but they have nevertheless managed to defeat Manly 24-12 at Brookvale Oval.
Broncos’ Piakura proving himself a line-break whiz
The powerful impact of Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura reminds club legend Trevor Gillmeister of 1992 grand final hero Alan Cann.
Cherry-Evans applauds players as war with NRL ends
Rugby League Players Association president Daly Cherry-Evans has applauded the NRL's players for standing firm in the CBA dispute that came to an end this week.
Brave loss to Penrith encourages Manly’s top-eight bid
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken plenty of positives from his side's 24-12 loss to reigning premiers Penrith.
NRL confirms teams for 2024 Las Vegas games
The NRL has confirmed Brisbane, Manly, South Sydney and the Sydney Roosters will play in Las Vegas during round one next year.
Rabbitohs out to kick habit of making slow starts
No guarantee of playing in the NRL finals, South Sydney are vowing to break their habit of starting games slowly before trying to claw their way back.
Four-try NRLW centre Hufanga has Broncos in her heart
Brisbane centre Mele Hufanga is a former rugby union star who shone at the Rugby League World Cup before making a huge impact early in her NRLW career.
Still time for Tedesco to stake rep claim: Robinson
Coach Trent Robinson says James Tedesco deserves the opportunity to fight for his Kangaroos jersey as the Sydney Roosters push for an NRL finals berth.
Legends comparison explains Raiders’ Strange decision
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart insists debutant Ethan Strange is ready for NRL football, saying the 18-year-old has similarities with Raiders greats of the past.
Dolphins have gone backwards since March: Bennett
In a frank assessment of his team, Wayne Bennett says the Dolphins' struggles at the back end of their opening NRL season have not come as a surprise.
Different league: NRL confirms 2024 Las Vegas games
The NRL has confirmed Brisbane, Manly, South Sydney and the Sydney Roosters will play in Las Vegas during round one next year.
Tino, Fifita re-sign with Titans in huge Hasler coup
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has re-signed until the end of 2033 and boom forward David Fifita until the end of 2026.
Cronulla overpower Gold Coast en route to 36-6 NRL win
Cronulla have rediscovered their defensive grit to claim a second straight NRL win in a 36-6 victory over Gold Coast.
Grand final winner Asiata aims for Challenge Cup glory
Australian import John Asiata is out to lead Leigh to a first Challenge Cup title in over half-a-century in England's rugby league showpiece against Hull KR.
Walsh stars, Moses injured as Broncos demolish Eels
Eels halfback Mitchell Moses has suffered a suspected fractured eye socket as Brisbane hit top gear in all facets of play in a 54-10 thrashing at the Gabba.
Temara’s golden-point field goal secures Raiders win
Canberra have held on for a third-straight NRLW win, beating the Dragons in extra time, while North Queensland also left it until late to topple Wests Tigers.
Sam Burgess to leave Souths for UK head coach role
Sam Burgess will leave his post as an assistant at South Sydney to become head coach of Warrington, but the Rabbitohs have tipped him to return in future.
SBW advising Haas as star Bronco weighs up NRL future
Ahead of NRL game 100, Brisbane's Payne Haas has spoken for the first time about his future after his manager said he would test the market from November 1.
South Sydney hit-man Arrow ‘scared’ by back injury
South Sydney's Jai Arrow is a fearsome State of Origin middle forward but says he was scared when a back injury brought him down against Cronulla.
Hynes fine to continue role as Sharks’ whipping boy
Halfback Nicho Hynes says he is fine to continue taking hits for Cronulla, as he draws confidence from rallying the team to victory against South Sydney.
Souths’ Burgess set to miss rest of NRL regular season
South Sydney prop Thomas Burgess is set to be ruled out until the NRL finals series as he faces a hefty suspension for a careless high tackle.