Melbourne’s Sims to miss two weeks for high shot
Melbourne are set to be without forward Tariq Sims for the next two weeks after he was charged by the match review committee.
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Wests Tigers, Sharks make impressive starts to NRLW
Wests Tigers have celebrated their first NRLW match with a 36-8 win over Parramatta while Cronulla also got off to a flying start.
Munster and DCE revive 1980s Alfie liaison: Lewis
Cameron Munster hails his "yin and yang" combination with Maroons halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans as Wally Lewis reveals how Munster reminds him of himself.
Toby Sexton backed by mentors to shine as Bulldogs No.7
Former Titans half Toby Sexton came through the Palm Beach Currumbin High School nursery and two of his former coaches say the Bulldogs have made a shrewd buy.
RLPA using NRL players: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart
As tensions continue to boil surrounding the NRL's collective bargaining agreement, Ricky Stuart has accused the players' union of using uninformed players.
Murray delights in Koloamatangi’s Origin rise
Cameron Murray says South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi has the potential to make an immediate impact on his NSW debut.
Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout
Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.
In-form Raiders on the lookout for Wighton replacement
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has shed light on the club's search for a new five-eighth ahead of Friday night's clash with St George Illawarra.
Dragons give 27-year-old Russell his NRL debut
Papua New Guinea international Daniel Russell has been a rugby league journeyman but will fulfil a lifelong dream when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.
Nanai on ice after hip knock at Maroons training
Queensland Origin forward Jeremiah Nanai sat out the end of training after a knock to his hip which coach Billy Slater described as "a bit of a bruise".
Sharks race away from spirited Tigers for 36-12 NRL win
Cronulla Sione Katoa grabbed a tryscoring hat-trick as the Sharks defeated the Wests Tigers 36-12 in the NRL.
Fitzgibbon’s Sharks brace for season-defining NRL month
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says there a long way for his side to go after moving level with Penrith at the top of the ladder.
Langer hails ‘great’ DCE as Origin No.7 record looms
Daly Cherry-Evans will pass Allan Langer when he plays a record 16th consecutive State of Origin game at No.7 and Langer has praised the Maroons skipper.
Coach Ciraldo seeks reaction from struggling Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is eager to right the wrongs of last week's thumping at the hands of Newcastle when they face South Sydney.
No such thing as an Origin dead rubber: Fittler
Brad Fittler doens't like talk of State of Origin dead rubbers, adamant wearing the Blues jersey is enough for NSW to lift against Queensland next week.
On point ‘velvet’ Val Holmes notches Maroons century
Queensland's Valentine Holmes is now in a select group for both all-time Origin tries and points, but how he got there reveals the elite nature of his talents.
QRL and NRL go to war over funding for expansion
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has hit back at QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher's anger over a decision not to fund Gold Coast and North Queensland teams in the Queensland Cup.
Raiders survive almighty scare from improved Dragons
St George Illawarra have shown considerable improvement after recent hammerings but it was not enough to prevent a 36-26 defeat by Canberra.
Stuart wants change in attitude as Raiders edge Dragons
St George Illawarra have shown considerable improvement after recent hammerings but it was not enough to prevent a 36-26 defeat by Canberra.
QRL waits for ‘one of a kind’ Slater on contract talks
QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher is unfazed by Maroons coach Billy Slater's reluctance to commit publicly to staying on, with talks set for after the Origin series.
Future not on Carr’s mind as Dragons make move on Young
St George Illawarra are set to announce Dean Young as an assistant coach for 2024 but that hasn't given Ryan Carr reason to consider his own future at the club.
‘Genuine grievances’: Bennett backs players media ban
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has no problems with players boycotting media among CBA talks, suggesting there's real issues with the deal they've been offered.
Maturing Walker can spark NSW into life: Fittler
NSW are hoping Cody Walker can play with freedom after being recalled to the Blues side for the State of Origin dead rubber.
JT’s ‘regret’ fuels Maroons’ bid for rare Origin sweep
Maroons assistant coach Johnathan Thurston has reminded this year's crop how rare State of Origin sweeps are, revealing his own regret at missed opportunities.
Metcalf magic leads Warriors to big win over Eels
Luke Metcalf has starred for the Warriors, leading the New Zealand outfit to a comprehensive 46-10 victory to end Parramatta's five-game winning streak.
Bulldogs bounce back from thrashing in upset Souths win
Canterbury have responded to their 66-0 thumping by Newcastle in perfect fashion, knocking off South Sydney 36-32 at Accor Stadium.
Gutherson working hard to shine as Blues’ Mr Fix-It
Clint Gutherson says he will work hard, possibly harder than anyone else on the ground, to help the Blues avoid a series whitewash on his Origin recall.
Dolphins beat Titans with golden point penalty goal
The Dolphins broke a four game losing streak with a 23-21 win over the Titans when Jamayne Isaako stepped up in golden point to win it.
Rabbitohs’ youngsters excite Demetriou in Bulldogs loss
Despite falling 36-32 to Canterbury on Saturday night, South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou thinks his side's performance could yet define their season.
Canterbury’s Sutton cleared of serious neck injury
Canterbury prop Ryan Sutton has avoided a serious neck injury, the NRL club's football boss Phil Gould has confirmed.
Buderus backs ‘carefree’ Tedesco to shine for NSW
NSW assistant coach Danny Buderus has backed James Tedesco to respond to his critics after an underwhelming State of Origin series to date.