Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again
Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team.
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Staggs out, Oates returns for Broncos against Panthers
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs will miss the clash with Penrith to attend a close friend's funeral as veteran Corey Oates returns from a knee injury.
NRL approves Nawaqanitawase’s early Roosters arrival
Rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase is free to join the Sydney Roosters before the end of the NRL season, after his deal was approved by head office.
Family key to decision on future for Cowboys’ Townsend
Chad Townsend is close to agreeing to his final playing contract and says he is a chance of rebuffing NRL interest to finish his career overseas.
Burton goes with less-is-more on mid-field bombs
Matt Burton has the most dangerous torpedo bomb in the NRL, but the Canterbury halfback has opted for a less-is-more approach as his game develops.
Jillaroos to feature in NRL’s expanded Vegas venture
The NRL is set to add a women's Test match into the schedule for Las Vegas in 2025, with Australia expected to face off against England.
Knights tell prop Daniel Saifiti he can move on
Daniel Saifiti has revealed Newcastle have told him he can move on at the end of the 2024 NRL season, despite having two years left on his contract.
Depleted Roosters won’t rush Wallaby’s league education
The Sydney Roosters say they're unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early as expected, instead preparing him for 2025.
NRL’s Horsburgh accepts bans for punching, headbutt
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh has learned his fate after punching and headbutting a rival player in the NSW Cup at the weekend.
Maroons eyes on Titans’ Fifita in Big Banana showdown
Gold Coast forward David Fifita will play Cronulla in Coffs Harbour on the cusp of a Queensland recall as versatile teammate AJ Brimson gets set to return.
Sin bin appears here to stay despite NRL coaches’ pleas
The sin bin has re-emerged as a hot topic among NRL coaches in recent days but the league looks unlikely to heed calls for change.
Tupouniua heads to Dogs, Crichton re-signs at Roosters
Sitili Tupouniua is set to join Canterbury on a four-year deal from 2025, while Roosters teammate Angus Crichton is staying put for the next two seasons.
Tigers take four games to CommBank, less at Leichhardt
Wests Tigers bosses have moved to play four games at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium from 2025, with three to be played at Leichhardt and four at Campbelltown.
Cobbo tipped for Origin recall but Slater has options
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists Selwyn Cobbo is ripe for a Queensland recall as Maroons coach Billy Slater has to replace injured winger Xavier Coates.
No panic stations at Sharks despite downward spiral
Cronulla have dropped off in every key statistical category during a run of losses, while they have suffered an injury setback before a clash with Gold Coast.
Broncos face forwards crisis ahead of Panthers showdown
The Broncos welcome back their State of Origin stars against the Panthers but have just seven middle and edge forwards available from the top 30 due to injury.
Honesty proves best policy for revitalised Rabbitohs
Cameron Murray convened the South Sydney forward pack for a heart-to-heart chat during their losing streak and ended up jolting the NRL side back to life.
Angus Crichton inks new deal after months of build-up
Angus Crichton publicly questioned his future at the Sydney Roosters earlier this season, but is now pleased to have re-signed.
Donoghoe ban adds to Dolphin woes, Bennett lashes team
Wayne Bennett says he has no sympathy for Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe, who will cop a three-game suspension as the coach lamented a key failing of his side.
Roosters unlikely to play Nawaqanitawase in NRL in 2024
Trent Robinson says the Sydney Roosters are unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early, and will instead prepare him for 2025.
Manu injured as hot Roosters tame last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Robinson joins Bennett in calling for sin bin overhaul
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has called for the NRL to consider changes to the sin bin law, fearing it is toying with the integrity of matches.
‘All cake no icing’ as Panthers fall to gutsy Cowboys
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Another Dolphin goes down in big loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have cruised to a 26-6 victory over the Dolphins to bolster their hopes of ending their NRL finals exile.
Xavier Coates out of Origin III with hamstring issue
Xavier Coates will be unavailable for the third State of Origin match after scans revealed the winger tore his hamstring while on duty with Melbourne.
Warriors sign two-time premiership winner as NRLW coach
The Warriors have made the first major move since their readmission to the NRLW, signing two-time premiership-winning coach Ronald Griffiths.
Makeshift Storm surprise coach Bellamy with ladder spot
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy hopes to get some troops back to face Wests Tigers in round 18, but fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen's latest injury is causing concern.
Joey Manu injured as Roosters pound last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Gutsy Cowboys ambush Panthers in Origin-affected clash
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Moses magic can’t halt Eels’ slide in Newcastle
Mitchell Moses has been unable to lift Parramatta out of their form slump, the Eels on the wrong end of a 34-26 NRL defeat to the Knights in Newcastle.
Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders
Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.