Broncos consolidate top-two place with win over Cowboys
A defensive display for the ages has keep Brisbane in the hunt for the NRL's minor premiership with a 30-14 derby win over North Queensland.
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Papenhuyzen makes successful rugby league return
After more than a year on the sidelines, Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has made a successful return from a horror knee injury.
Dolphins can still play finals: Marshall-King
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has overcome his shoulder issues and is ready to help the side go on an unbeaten run.
Star Storm duo in doubt for NRL clash with Panthers
Melbourne's task of beating NRL premiership favourites Panthers could be made more difficult with Jahrome Hughes and Xavier Coates in doubt for Friday night.
Storm chasing Haas but Bellamy feels Broncos have edge
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed his NRL club's interest in Payne Haas but believes Brisbane are presenting a strong case for keeping the star prop.
Titans’ AJ Brimson races clock for Warriors showdown
The Gold Coast have shown plenty of grit under interim coach Jim Lenihan and incoming 2024 coach Des Hasler has taken note.
Warriors No.7 Johnson has never played better: Foran
Gold Coast No.6 Kieran Foran once played alongside Warriors half Shaun Johnson and both will take elite form into the looming clash between the two clubs.
Manly and Sydney Roosters ready for pivotal NRL clash
Manly and the Sydney Roosters know exactly what is on the line on Thursday night as the two sides continue to walk the NRL finals tightrope.
Kimmorley does wonders with Tigers NRLW side: Ruan Sims
Former Jillaroos captain Ruan Sims says a perfect blend of experience and youthful talent has given Wests Tigers a dream start to their NRLW existence.
Raiders must make fans proud again: winger Rapana
Jordan Rapana has not held back in his appraisal of Canberra's round-22 loss to Newcastle, saying the Raiders' fans deserve a better showing v the Wests Tigers.
Robinson denies coaching shake-up looms at the Roosters
Sydney Roosters' Trent Robinson isn't buying into speculation a coaching shake-up is imminent at Bondi Junction following the Tricolours' fall from grace.
Broncos won’t collapse in a heap this year: Cartwright
The Broncos have shown no signs of letting their finals hopes slip away like last year and assistant coach John Cartwright has explained why.
Taulagi trains in Holmes’ left centre spot for Cowboys
Brisbane are bracing themselves for "games" around Val Holmes' centre replacement, with Murray Taulagi among the options for North Queensland coach Todd Payten.
Tigers Staines relishing return from perforated bowel
A relieved Charlie Staines is eyeing an end-of-season flourish for Wests Tigers following his NRL return after missing four months with a perforated bowel.
Post-surgery, Melbourne’s Katoa eyeing first NRL finals
Eliesa Katoa is back and ready to take on ladder-leaders Penrith after a freak eye injury forced the Melbourne back-rower to lie face down for a week.
Manly desperate to end Seibold’s white-knuckle rides
Tolo Koula and his Manly teammates have vowed to stop allowing opponents back into games and testing the nerves of coach Anthony Seibold.
Storm star Papenhuyzen to make return in Queensland Cup
Coming back from a shattered right kneecap, Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first match in more than a year in a return with Storm's feeder club.
Judiciary gamble backfires on Cowboys’ Holmes
North Queensland have fought and lost Valentine Holmes' case at the judiciary and will now be without their star player for the rest of the regular season.
Titans upset Cowboys, Valentine Holmes on report
The Gold Coast have beaten North Queensland 22-13 to give the Cowboys plenty of work to do if they are to play in the NRL finals.
Wally Lewis CTE ’90 per cent certain’ after shock scans
Broncos hooker Billy Walters says the NRL is acting appropriately to prevent CTE, after Wally Lewis was diagnosed with a probable case of the form of dementia.
Cleary relishing Penrith’s clash with ‘benchmark’ Storm
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary suspects the Panthers' showdown with 'benchmark' Melbourne will be one of the matches of the NRL season.
Warriors wary of dangerous Titans
Warriors NRL coach Andrew Webster says his side's improved defence will need to be on its guard against the pacy Titans when they meet on the Gold Coast.
Broncos’ Walters to unveil art of deception on Cowboys
Brisbane No.9 Billy Walters says assistant coach and premiership-winning hooker Matt Ballin has helped him enhance his skills ahead of their Cowboys showdown.
Taaffe to join Bulldogs as Gould continues rebuild
South Sydney back Blake Taaffe will move to Canterbury next season on a two-year deal, where football boss Phil Gould says he'll be allowed to "shine".
Teddy backs Freddy, wears Roosters backlash
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco accepts the backlash he and his team are enduring comes with the territory as an under-performing team.
Broncos blockbuster just the tonic to reboot Cowboys
North Queensland host Brisbane in a sold out clash that coach Todd Payten says "means just that little bit more" than a normal fixture.
Cowboys Holmes faces three weeks out for high shot
North Queensland backline ace Valentine Holmes faces a three-week suspension for a high shot at a crucial time in the Cowboys' fight for a NRL finals berth.
Emotion of DCE’s 300th won’t sidetrack Manly: Seibold
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says milestone games for two club stalwarts will not guarantee victory over St George Illawarra in the chase for finals football.
The making of fearless Cowboys tyro Kuli Finefeuiaki
Cowboys wrecking ball Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been an ultra-aggressive performer ever since he was a schoolboy star at Ipswich State High in Queensland.
Johnston hat-trick helps Rabbitohs seal crucial NRL win
South Sydney have beaten Wests Tigers 32-18 in Tamworth, with winger Alex Johnston and star fullback Latrell Mitchell among the stand-out players.
Clinical Storm power past sloppy Parramatta in NRL
Melbourne have boosted their NRL top-four prospects and significantly hurt Parramatta's with a clinical 46-16 smashing of the Eels at Marvel Stadium.