Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL’s ‘blame culture’
The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals.
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Broncos made no approach to break contract: Ben Hunt
Dragons captain Ben Hunt insists he has had no contact about a move to the Broncos, despite reports Brisbane are being investigated by the NRL.
No change to grand final time if Warriors qualify: NRL
The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match.
Coach feedback may not sway NRLW expansion plan: Abdo
Seven of the NRLW's 10 head coaches are against expanding the competition in 2024 but that won't necessarily stop the league from adding more teams.
Ikin ‘more confident’ Slater will stay Maroons coach
QRL boss Ben Ikin warned the NRL not to mess with the State of Origin schedule and says negotiations with Maroons coach Billy Slater are at their "pointy end".
Panthers, Storm name injured stars for prelim final
Jahrome Hughes and Jarome Luai both hope to return from injury and play in Friday's Penrith-Melbourne preliminary final.
Farnworth to honour Broncos ‘pact’ before Dolphins move
Centre Herbie Farnworth has no regrets about joining the Dolphins for 2024 as an unspoken commitment made three years ago drives his Brisbane title quest.
Johnson stars as Warriors surge into preliminary final
The Warriors have celebrated the return of talismanic halfback Shaun Johnson by belting Newcastle 40-10 in their NRL semi-final at Mount Smart Stadium.
Warbrick’s heroics for Storm a season in the making
Melbourne winger Will Warbrick picked the perfect first time to score a try from a Cameron Munster long bomb when the Storm won a semi-final thriller.
Warriors’ resurgence is nothing to joke about
It's a sunny afternoon in Auckland and super fan The Joker is on the loose, just as the Warriors are ready to take the turf.
Newcastle’s 15-minute slip up comes at Knightmare time
Newcastle's lengthy run of great form slipped at a critical time as a poor start meant they were always struggling in their semi-final defeat by the Warriors.
Broncos lock in NRLW finals spot, Roosters to host semi
Brisbane have beaten St George Illawarra 46-12 to wrap up an NRLW finals spot, while the Sydney Roosters finish second after beating North Queensland 40-16.
Wait and see on Johnson’s injury management: Warriors
The Warriors are content to play Shaun Johnson's calf injury by ear as they prepare to battle Brisbane but the halfback is confident that he will line up.
Warbrick’s late stunner seals Storm win over Roosters
Melbourne winger Will Warbrick has scored a stunning try in the dying moments to seal a thrilling 18-13 semi-final win for the Storm over the Sydney Roosters.
Munster delivers again for Storm with season on line
Cameron Munster is a big-game player who saves his best for the moments that count, and he did it again in the 18-13 NRL semi-final win over the Roosters.
Snapshot of Storm’s semi-final win over Roosters
Melbourne's 18-13 semi-final win over the Sydney Roosters came courtesy of a giant leap in the 79th minute by winger Will Warbrick to score the crucial try.
Turuva eyes new house for family with next NRL deal
Penrith winger Sunia Turuva has revealed his dream of buying his dad a new house with his next NRL deal, after their family home burnt down three years ago.
Storm hopeful Hughes, Coates are fit to face Penrith
Melbourne are concerned about the fitness of star half Jahrome Hughes and winger Xavier Coates after downing the Sydney Roosters in a thriller.
‘Heartbroken’ coach Robinson proud of Roosters’ season
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has refused to blame a contentious non-call for his team's nail-biting semi-final defeat to Melbourne.
No chinks in Knights’ armour after brutal clash
Newcastle defeated Canberra in extra time but coach Adam O'Brien does not believe the bruising encounter will weigh on his side against the Warriors.
DCE’s last shot for Australia spot as PM’s XIII named
The first Prime Minister's XIII match in Papua New Guinea since 2018 will offer Daly Cherry-Evans one last chance to regain Australia's halfback jersey.
NRL moves mid-season transfer deadline back to June
The NRL has removed the chance for clubs to sign players from rivals late in the season, moving the transfer deadline back to June 30.
Why Riki re-signed after Broncos’ darkest hour
Loyalty and the belief finals footy was on the agenda are what drove second-rower Jordan Riki to extend with the Broncos after the wooden-spoon season of 2020.
Reimis Smith shrugs off axing ahead of NRL return
There'll be no hard feelings for Reimis Smith this week as he breaks back into Melbourne's starting side following two turbulent months at the selection table.
Ponga’s blunt message that sparked great Newcastle run
Some home truths from Kalyn Ponga's father made the Newcastle star realise he hadn't been the player the Knights needed him to be in the NRL.
Phoenix rising: Knights’ unsung hero catches Kiwi eyes
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has played himself into Test selection for New Zealand with his blistering form for the Knights.
How New Zealand’s closed borders saved Pauga’s career
Fetalaiga Pauga's career could have easily been killed off by COVID-19, instead New Zealand's closed borders kept the Sydney Roosters winger's NRL hopes alive.
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
The honesty session that saved Warriors from oblivion
After three seasons of hardship, Warriors CEO Cameron George has detailed the meeting that turned negatives into positives to transform the club.
Tributes flow as first Maroons coach John McDonald dies
Former Test rugby league player, Maroons coach and QRL chairman John McDonald has died, with 1980 Queensland heroes Wally Lewis and Chris Close paying tribute.