Waerea-Hargreaves career call left for mid-season
A decision on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' future at the Sydney Roosters won't be made until mid-season, as the focus shifts to beating Melbourne Storm.
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Jury finds Jarryd Hayne guilty on rape charges
The jury in Jarryd Hayne's third rape trial has returned guilty verdicts a week after retiring to deliberate in the NSW District Court.
Actions, not words, required from under-fire Raiders
Struggling Canberra are already looking to save their NRL season, needing a lift across the park to match the undefeated Broncos in Brisbane on Saturday night.
Walsh ready for Maroons debut: Lockyer
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer says Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh would not be daunted by the Origin cauldron and highlighted a key area where he had improved.
Brasher backs Tigers’ call to return Doueihi to No.6
Tim Brasher has told Wests Tigers players to get behind Tim Sheens and trust the coach, backing the call to revert Adam Doueihi to No.6 from fullback.
Manu named at fullback for Roosters’ clash with Storm
Joey Manu will replace James Tedesco as the Roosters' fullback this weekend, while Parramatta, Manly and North Queensland have welcomed back key players.
Sexton says he’s ready to step up as Titans lose Foran
Recalled Gold Coast playmaker Toby Sexton says he is in the best head space after his former schoolboy coach Brad Davis helped revive his NRL career.
NRL likely to weigh up Hayne’s awards after conviction
Jarryd Hayne could lose his Dally M Medals and other awards with the NRL expected to weigh up his accolades in the game after a rape conviction.
Home truth is Cowboys did a lot for me: Dolphin Gilbert
Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert will rip and tear into his former Cowboys teammate Reuben Cotter on Friday night with respect and a debt of gratitude in his heart.
Wests Tigers apologise, re-design Anzac jersey
Wests Tigers have chosen to re-design their Anzac Day jersey which used a stock image of American soldiers rather than Australian servicemen.
World’s best Manu right fullback for Roosters
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Joey Manu is one of the best players in any position, making him first choice to replace James Tedesco at fullback.
Sharks’ Rudolf set for three-month injury absence
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf is set to miss the next three months of the NRL season after having surgery on his toe.
Captain Harris cautious of NRL return against Newcastle
Warriors skipper Tohu Harris has yet to make a decision on whether he'll return from a knee injury this weekend against the Knights in Newcastle.
De Belin understands NRL stand-down amid Amone concern
Jack de Belin says he understands the need for the NRL's no-fault stand-down rule, despite fearing teammate Talatau Amone would also be sidelined long term.
Ipswich is our heartland: Jones talks up NRL expansion
ARL commissioner Kate Jones says the NRL is determined to expand to 20 teams as Brisbane Firehawks and Brisbane Jets powerbrokers promote southeast Queensland.
Finucane, Niukore, Okunbor accept NRL hip-drop bans
Cronulla captain Dale Finucane, Warriors second-rower Marata Niukore and Canterbury winger Jayden Okunbor have all pleaded guilty to hip-drop tackles.
Rugby cash won’t tempt NRL’s Cameron Murray
Souths captain Cam Murray has doubled down on his stance on a code switch, saying no amount of money will entice him away from the Rabbitohs in the short-term.
Bird rebounds after personal challenge set by Griffin
St George Illawarra lock Jack Bird says Anthony Griffin was right to challenge him after a slow start to the season following knee surgery.
Broncos flyer Arthars re-signs until 2026
Brisbane have rewarded versatile outside back Jesse Arthars with a new Broncos deal after his strong start to the season on the wing.
Panthers re-sign NRL premiership prop Moses Leota
New Zealand international prop forward Moses Leota has re-signed with Penrith in a major boost for the reigning premiers.
No setbacks in Papenhuyzen’s push for NRL return
Ryan Papenhuyzen says his long wait to return to the NRL is through caution rather than setbacks as he continues rehab after surgery on a shattered kneecap.
Cowboys and Tigers reveal maiden NRLW signings
Emma Manzelmann will go down in the history books as the first-ever NRLW player for North Queensland, while Kezie Apps' move to Wests Tigers has been confirmed.
Tedesco inspires Titans gun Fermor in ACL recovery
Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor says "it sucks" to have suffered two ACL ruptures by the age of 24 but his determination to return to his best has not wavered.
Happiness fuels Johnson’s fire at the Warriors
Shaun Johnson has endured a tough second coming at the Warriors, but after his heroics against Cronulla the much-maligned NRL playmaker finally feels happy.
Raiders sign NRLW premiership-winning half Temara
Canberra have snared Jillaroos half Zahara Temara from the Sydney Roosters for their inaugural NRLW season, as well as young forward Monalisa Soliola.
Latrell ready to respond after Demetriou tongue-lashing
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell says Jason Demetriou's spray has got him ready to rip in against Canterbury on Good Friday.
Lazarus gives Broncos’ new offload king Haas big tick
Brisbane great Glenn Lazarus, a childhood hero of Payne Haas, says the in-form prop is leading the Broncos towards a title by adding a key string to his bow.
Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
With jurors in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial unable to reach a unanimous verdict after 17 hours, a judge has urged perseverance in the deliberations.
Roosters’ backline dilemma won’t faze Storm
The Roosters are deliberating whether to play Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii or Joey Manu at fullback against Melbourne, who won't be bogged down by the selection drama.
Dragons still have top four in sight after early horror
Prop Blake Lawrie has claimed St George Illawarra have shown their minimum standard in their win over the Dolphins, confident his side is still a top-four team.
NRL dismisses suggestions of hip-drop crackdown
The NRL's policing of the hip-drop tackle has been criticised as overly zealous, but the league insists it did not plan to crack down on the shot in round five.