Best out of Origin 1 in more injury blues for NSW
NSW's incumbent centre Bradman Best has been ruled out of the State of Origin series opener with injury but the Blues and his club side Newcastle have options.
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Arthur axed as ‘stalled’ Parramatta search for progress
Parramatta have sacked long-standing coach Brad Arthur after the Eels' underwhelming start to the 2024 NRL season.
Annesley backs bunker on Kelly no-try, rebutts Hasler
NRL head of football Graham Annesley supports the bunker's ruling to overturn an on-field decision of try to Gold Coast's Brian Kelly in the loss to Newcastle.
Schoupp leaves Titans to join Manly on two-year deal
Aaron Schoupp will join Manly immediately after struggling for opportunities under new Gold Coast coach Des Hasler.
Walsh on track for Broncos after double knee knock
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was running with the rehab group on Monday and is on course to return from a knee injury against the Gold Coast Titans.
Munster ruled out of entire Origin series for Maroons
Cameron Munster will miss the entire State of Origin series, but his Maroons teammates are confident either Tom Dearden or Ezra Mam can fill in.
Maroons boost as top gear Hammer speeds towards Origin
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says he's ready to light up State of Origin for Queensland after a blistering return from injury against Wests Tigers.
I want Trindall back playing for Sharks ASAP: Hynes
Nicho Hynes is hopeful troubled Cronulla teammate Braydon Trindall will make his NRL comeback sooner rather than later.
From footy clinics to 50k fans: Braidon Burns is back
Three weeks ago, Braidon Burns was running footy clinics in schools. Now, he heads into NRL round 12 as the man who snapped North Queensland's losing streak.
Naden, Olam to miss a week for Tigers as Benji fumes
Wests Tigers duo Brent Naden and Justin Olam are facing one-week NRL suspensions with early guilty pleas to dangerous contact charges.
Souths-bound Bennett says he won’t poach Dolphins guns
Wayne Bennett has said he will keep Ben Hornby on his coaching staff at South Sydney next year and guaranteed the Dolphins he wouldn't raid their roster.
Hammer inspires Dolphins win as Tigers lose two to bin
Dolphins fullback Hamiso 'Hammer' Tabuai-Fidow scored a double in a 24-12 win over Wests-Tigers who lost Brent Naden and Justin Olam to the sin-bin.
‘I’ve never walked away from a fight’: Eels boss Arthur
Brad Arthur says he's never been one to walk away from a fight, as the Parramatta coach insisted he was the man to lead the Eels out of their rut.
Munster in Origin doubt after Magic Round groin agony
Cameron Munster's recurring groin injury in the Storm's Magic Round flogging of the Eels has put the Queensland star in doubt for the State of Origin series.
Panthers won’t blame May absence for shock loss
Penrith centre Taylan May was arrested the day before the side's shock loss to the Warriors but the Panthers are not looking for excuses.
Panthers upset ‘proves what Warriors need to do’: coach
The Warriors have sprung a huge upset on reigning premiers Penrith, with stand-in fullback Taine Tuaupiki scoring the winning conversion after crossing late.
Lockyer backs Madden to guide Broncos without Reynolds
Brisbane legend Darren Lockyer says half Jock Madden's game management and cool head to land a match winning field goal against Manly summed up his class.
Best set for scans as NSW, Knights hold their breath
Newcastle football boss Peter Parr says Bradman Best will have scans on an injured hamstring as Kalyn Ponga's rehabilitation is set to go up a notch.
Payten looks in mirror to break Cowboys’ losing cycle
North Queensland coach Todd Payten said he questioned himself and changed some things during a five-game losing streak that ended with a win over South Sydney.
No head knock for Luke Keary despite scare: Roosters
Luke Keary has been cleared of concussion after going down late in the Sydney Roosters' loss to Cronulla at Magic Round.
Cowboys end five-game loss streak, add to Souths misery
Former South Sydney outside back Braidon Burns has come back to haunt his former club with two tries in North Queensland's 28-22 win in Brisbane.
Hynes stars in win over Roosters to push Origin case
Nicho Hynes looks to be closing in on a State of Origin recall after starring in an important win for Cronulla over the Roosters on return from a calf injury.
May claims won’t distract ‘professional’ Panthers
Penrith Panthers players are determined to remain professional despite losing centre Taylan May for a Magic Round clash against the Warriors.
NRL player Taylan May faces domestic violence charges
Penrith NRL player Taylan May has been charged over allegations he punched a woman he knew in the face.
Hasler lashes ‘crazy’ Bunker after loss to Knights
Titans coach Des Hasler has blown up after a 28-24 loss to Newcastle where The Bunker ruled Brian Kelly lost the ball scoring a try that would have tied game.
‘Like Inglis’: Lockyer backs Cobbo for Maroons recall
Selwyn Cobbo's form in multiple positions has Queensland selector Darren Lockyer likening him to Greg Inglis and in the frame for a Maroons recall.
Dolphins No.7 Katoa gets Bennett tick ahead of Tigers
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has won rave reviews for his form and coach Wayne Bennett says there is plenty more to come ahead of the clash with Wests Tigers.
In-form Dragons forward Jaydn Su’A signs new NRL deal
Jaydn Su'A will stay put at St George Illawarra until at least the end of 2026 after signing a two-year contract extension.
Storm’s Munster hoping to work some magic against Eels
Playmaker Cameron Munster says he needs to lift to get Melbourne "humming" as they prepare to take on Parramatta in Sunday's Magic Round clash.
Bennett confirms Souths move, open to coaching past 80
Wayne Bennett will have a "secret meeting" with South Sydney CEO Blake Solly to finalise his coaching deal as he remains open to coaching an expansion side.
Jordan Rapana dodges ban, Josh Papalii cops a week
Jordan Rapana has become the latest NRL player cited for putting illegal pressure on a kicker, while Canberra teammate Josh Papalii was also sanctioned.