Lussick jets in to power Parra’s Melbourne trip
Joey Lussick will be given a baptism of fire on his return to the NRL as Parramatta head south to face Melbourne.
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Dolphins ‘have cap space’ for key 2024 recruits: Reader
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says retention and recruitment for 2024 is set to go up a notch after re-signing Queensland forward Tom Gilbert until the end of 2028.
Roosters’ Walker has final test before return: Robinson
Roosters coach Trent Robinson says injured halfback Sam Walker is on the cusp of returning to action from an anterior cruciate ligament sprain.
Souths extend Tatola, Warriors lock in Pompey
Prop Tevita Tatola has been handed a five-year contract extension by South Sydney, while the Warriors have given a two-year deal to utility back Adam Pompey.
Eels captain Gutherson taking no notice of Storm record
Parramatta have a better winning record over Melbourne than any other side in recent times, but Clint Gutherson doesn't want his team to get complacent.
Tedesco lifts Roosters ahead of Walsh clash: Keary
Luke Keary says the Roosters will have a 'big job' nullifying Brisbane whiz Reece Walsh but the most recent form of skipper James Tedesco has him enthused.
Broncos biter Werner handed two-game NRLW ban
Brisbane Broncos NRLW winger Ashleigh Werner has been suspended for two games and been found guilty of biting Sydney Roosters counterpart Jamye Fressard.
Bellamy names undermanned Storm side for Eels clash
A dislocated finger has robbed Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona of a head-to-head battle with Parramatta brute Junior Paulo.
Titans super sub Campbell needs more minutes: Brimson
Gold Coast utility Jayden Campbell has been one of the Titans' best this year, but he is yet to find a regular starting position.
Cherry-Evans takes the good with the bad on road to 300
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he would not change a thing about the tumultuous journey that has led him to 300 NRL games.
Munsters says Storm must sharpen up ahead of NRL finals
Cameron Munster says he can't remember a Storm side beaten in "effort areas" so regularly and they need to lift to hold their top-four ladder spot.
Gilbert re-signs with Dolphins until 2028
Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert has signed a long-term extension and the likely future skipper says the club can become a regular NRL premiership contender.
Hammer back at fullback as Dolphins chase NRL finals
The Dolphins are on the cusp of the top eight and close to fielding a full strength side ahead of the clash with Canterbury in Bundaberg.
Nothing offensive in Hynes outburst at touch judge: NRL
Nicho Hynes lost his temper at a touch judge during Cronulla's loss to Manly but the NRL says the halfback did not cross a line with his comments.
Broncos NRLW winger Werner pleads not guilty to biting
The Broncos are rallying around winger Ashleigh Werner ahead of her NRL judiciary appearance for allegedly biting Roosters winger Jayme Fressard.
Broncos’ Hetherington credits Dad ahead of 50th game
Kobe Hetherington has put his dalliance with being a miner well behind him as the Brisbane forward marks a milestone match against the Sydney Roosters.
‘Sheriff’ Latrell back in town to spark leaky Souths
Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammates have revealed he is the club's self-appointed 'sheriff', who keeps the side accountable on and off the field.
Cowboys’ Nanai out for four to six weeks
State of Origin representative Jeremiah Nanai will miss up to six weeks with the shoulder injury he suffered in North Queensland's latest game.
More issues for Sharks as Colquhoun banned for a week
Out-of-form Cronulla will need to find a new left back-rower after the NRL judiciary handed Jesse Colquhoun a one-match ban for dangerous contact.
Furious Fitzgibbon to ask NRL to please explain
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will sound out the NRL for answers after the Sharks were on the wrong end of several contentious calls in their loss to Manly.
Manly deny Sharks miracle comeback win in NRL thriller
Manly overcame the early loss of prop Tanela Paseka and withstood a fierce late fightback from Cronulla to beat the Sharks 30-26 in an NRL thriller.
‘Gang back together’ as Panthers smash Bulldogs
Nathan Cleary and the State of Origin contingent made a powerful return for Penrith in a 44-18 defeat of Canterbury at BlueBet Stadium.
Bulldogs rebuild will make Ciraldo better coach: Cleary
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has not yet been able to lift the Bulldogs up the ladder but Penrith's Ivan Cleary is backing his ex-assistant to come good.
Sharks need to man up, says straight-talking McInnes
Lock Cameron McInnes has pulled no punches in assessing Cronulla's poor record against NRL top-eight sides, saying the Sharks must muscle up in defence.
Marshall and Fulton can co-exist at Tigers: Sheens
Rumours of a rift between Benji Marshall and Scott Fulton have dogged Wests Tigers but Tim Sheens believes the pair capable of putting their differences aside.
Bulldogs run their own video session after latest loss
Canterbury's coaching staff had the players run their own video review session this week to encourage them to take responsibility for their latest performance.
West Tigers secure Fainu brothers on 4-year deals
Promising youngsters Samuela and Latu Fainu have signed with NRL strugglers Wests Tigers, joining older brother Sione there.
Walsh back for Broncos but Mitchell showdown cancelled
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh returns from suspension against the Rabbitohs, whose star No.1 Latrell Mitchell will spend another week on the sidelines.
Koroisau inks new deal, set to finish career at Tigers
Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau has agreed a two-year contract extension in a major show of faith in the struggling NRL club.
Warriors, Raiders battle for NRL top four spot
The Warriors welcome Canberra to Auckland on Friday night, with the winner to move inside the NRL's top four as the finals quickly approach.
Cody Walker on high as ‘good omen’ looms for Rabbitohs
South Sydney No.6 Cody Walker is on a high after starring in State of Origin but star fullback Latrell Mitchell will miss the blockbuster clash with Brisbane.