Humphreys the man as South Sydney topple the Dragons
South Sydney have completed an unlikely 25-24 comeback win over St George Illawarra, with rookie half Jamie Humphreys kicking a late field goal.
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Sharks extend Cowboys’ miserable NRL season start
Cronulla have handed the Cowboys a 36-12 thumping in Townsville with North Queensland now conceding 78 points in the opening two NRL rounds.
Debut double for Nicholson as Raiders outmuscle Broncos
New recruits Matty Nicholson and Savelio Tamale starred for the Raiders in a 32-22 upset over Brisbane in Canberra.
Why Stuart picked Nicholson in two-try Raiders debut
A double against high-flying Brisbane and high praise from coach Ricky Stuart ... Matty Nicholson couldn't have dreamed of a better start to life in the NRL.
Furious Flanagan says Klemmer won’t fix Dragons’ effort
Shane Flanagan has let loose on his NRL side after their loss to South Sydney, appearing as frustrated as at any point in his St George Illawarra tenure.
Edwards set for stint out, Trbojevic hamstring in clear
Manly have received the best news possible on star fullback Tom Trbojevic, but Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards will miss up to three weeks with a groin strain.
Humphreys shows why he knew he could be Souths No.7
Jamie Humphreys was considered long odds to be South Sydney's No.7 when he signed with the club last year, but he is now showing why he believed he could be.
Brown booed, Galvin stars as Tigers thrash Eels
Lachlan Galvin has run rings around Dylan Brown to help West Tigers down Parramatta 32-6.
Bulldogs lick injury wounds after biting the Titans
Canterbury have been left to count the cost of a 40-24 win over Gold Coast, with Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau suffering knee injuries.
Panthers and Tigers are alike: star winger Turuva
After scoring a hat-trick of tries, Wests Tigers recruit Sunia Turuva says he's feeling right at home with his new NRL club.
Scans confirm Burton, Kikau to miss up to six weeks
Matt Burton is expected back playing for Canterbury in a matter of weeks after scans confirmed only a low-grade knee injury.
Raiders offered suspended fine, no ban for Vegas tiff
The two Canberra players who wrestled one another in a Las Vegas elevator have received a breach notice from the NRL, but are not facing suspension.
Dolphins veteran shoulders blame, but no panic at 0-2
Felise Kaufusi admits he's as much to blame as any Dolphins teammate for the side's underwhelming start to the NRL season.
Storm hopeful star forward escapes ban for GF rematch
With Nelson Asofa-Solomona still "burning" about the 2024 NRL grand final, the Storm want to see the prop avoid another ban ahead of their next Panthers clash.
Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely
South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.
Knights’ depth tested as Pearce-Paul, Thompson out
Newcastle second-rower Kai Pearce-Paul is staring at the prospect of a two-game ban, while fellow forward Leo Thompson is also looking at time on the sidelines.
Bennett confirms he wants Brandon Smith at Rabbitohs
Super coach Wayne Bennett says he'd love to have Brandon Smith at South Sydney, comparing the hooker's work ethic to injured Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray.
Klemmer’s Dragons deal done as NRL dominoes fall
Mikaele Ravalawa has moved to South Sydney and David Klemmer to St George Illawarra, leaving the door ajar for Wests Tigers to pursue Taylan May.
‘Have a crack’: Walsh sharpens focus as Ponga steps up
Kalyn Ponga has escalated the battle for the Queensland fullback spot as Reece Walsh works on his defensive clout and gets the backing of a Brisbane legend.
Kennedy takes defensive lessons from Vegas into Cowboys
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy says the loss to Penrith in Las Vegas showed him where he needs to improve, and the Sharks they can take it to the NRL's best.
NRL’s Tatola urges Munro to avoid the mistakes he made
Junior Tatola went to a dark place when sidelined with a long-term injury and says he'll be ready to make sure Tyrone Munro doesn't make the same mistakes.
Dolphins suffer double injury blow after week from hell
The Dolphins have further adversity to face in Newcastle with forwards Connelly Lemuelu and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki both ruled out.
Cobbo sends signal to Broncos legend of carnage to come
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has started the season with a hat-trick, and mentor Steve Renouf has noted key signs the "freakish talent" is about to cut loose.
Flanagan backs Ilias to prove a point against Souths
Lachlan Ilias believes he is a better player on arriving at St George Illawarra, and the No.7 has a chance to prove it in his return bout against South Sydney.
Manly expect Vegas disappointment to spark Warriors
Manly are wary of the Warriors after the Kiwi side struggled under the bright Las Vegas lights in round one of the NRL season.
Why Hazelton spurned NRL rivals to ink new Sharks deal
Towering prop Tom Hazelton has revealed why he declined offers from rival NRL clubs to remain with a Cronulla side boasting high-calibre forwards.
How NRL merry-go-round could give Tigers space for May
The Wests Tigers appear the most likely landing spot for Taylan May, as the final piece in an early-season, multi-club, NRL transfer jigsaw puzzle.
Boom or bust: the stark reality of Knights’ $13m gamble
Dylan Brown's $13 million deal with Newcastle has the potential to turn them into legitimate title contenders. It could also cause decade-long problems.
‘Not an easy decision’: Cowboys axe Origin star
North Queensland have dumped Maroons forward Jeremiah Nanai after his horror performance against Manly.
Stronger, smarter Tino back to raise Titans from depths
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui feels wiser and stronger as he prepares to make his NRL return from an ACL rupture.
Cowboys players on notice after Payten swings axe
North Queensland stars have vowed to rebound from their woeful round-one defensive display after coach Todd Payten made an early statement about accountability.