Raiders setback as Horsburgh faces three-match ban
Canberra's hopes of making the NRL finals have taken another blow, with forward Corey Horsburgh hit with a suspension for a shoulder charge against Brisbane.
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Canberra to challenge Horsburgh’s shoulder-charge ban
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh will head to the NRL judiciary in a bid to overturn a shoulder-charge ban ahead of the Raiders' final-round trip to Cronulla.
Cronulla’s Tracey relishes showdown with in-form Ponga
Cronulla fullback Connor Tracey is eager to show his class against in-form Newcastle No.1 Kalyn Ponga.
Titans’ Campbell dislocates kneecap but ‘some relief’
Titans utility Jayden Campbell faces a five-month recovery after dislocating a patella against Penrith, while winger Phil Sami has a Lisfranc foot injury.
Garrick’s broken back sparks NRL rule change debate
A broken back for Manly flyer Reuben Garrick has led to calls to change the rules surrounding players competing for a bouncing ball.
Manly axe sub-par Schuster, Walker returns for Roosters
Josh Schuster has been axed by Manly coach Anthony Seibold after an underwhelming display against the Warriors.
Cowboys relish ‘do or die’ ultimatum against Dolphins
North Queensland must beat the Dolphins in round 26 to keep their finals hopes alive and have Peta Hiku and Jordan McLean both marking their 200th NRL games.
Fiery Flegler dreaming of a Broncos fairytale finish
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler will join the Dolphins next year but he has unfinished business at the Broncos until at least NRL grand final day on October 1.
Burgess, Souths split as Demetriou defends Latrell
Jason Demetriou insists he treats each South Sydney player equally after Rabbitohs great Sam Burgess walked out on the club over Latrell Mitchell's conduct.
‘Reasonably significant’: Penrith deny resting fit men
Penrith have been coy on the status of players coming out of the team in recent weeks but Ivan Cleary insists his side is contending with legitimate injuries.
Painful lessons drive Riki’s Broncos title quest
Broncos second-rower Jordan Riki says last year's late-season fadeout "really burnt us all" and is driving his hunger to succeed in finals football in 2023.
Russell Crowe not consulted on Souths’ Burgess break-up
South Sydney say the decision to part ways with Sam Burgess was not done with the blessing of co-owner Russell Crowe.
‘Top-four’ Knights will shake up NRL finals: Best
Newcastle centre Bradman Best says his side's recent seven-game winning streak has convinced them they can beat any team in the NRL.
‘Silly Latrell’ to miss Souths blockbuster for elbow
Latrell Mitchell has received a one-match suspension for hitting Tyson Frizell high with his elbow and will miss South Sydney's most important game of the year.
Reynolds calf strain gets Sam Kerr focus in Brisbane
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds hopes to follow in the footsteps of Matildas skipper Sam Kerr and return from a calf problem in time to help a finals push.
Roosters have eyes firmly on Tigers, not Rabbitohs
After reviving their unlikely finals hopes with three straight wins, the Sydney Roosters want to rule out any chance of slipping up against the lowly Tigers.
NRL backs mid-air tackle call in Manly loss to Warriors
Manly fumed after the referee chose not to award them a penalty at a crucial stage of the must-win game with the Warriors but the NRL has stood by the decision.
Tigers lock down NRL halves pairing with Sezer signing
Former Canberra halfback Aidan Sezer will return to the NRL in 2024, signing a one-year contract with Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers.
‘Doubt me more’: Best thriving as Knights surge on
Bradman Best is crediting new levels of self-belief for turning him into one of the form centres in the NRL.
Meaney open to utility role as Papenhuyzen nears return
Melbourne could use their Mr Fix-It Nick Meaney from the bench once Ryan Papenhuyzen returns from a long-term knee injury.
Latrell Mitchell ‘burning” about ‘brain snap’ ban
There is a strong chance Latrell Mitchell might not play in the NRL again this season after choosing to take an early guilty plea for elbowing Tyson Frizell.
Hammer back as Dolphins No.1 for Drinkwater showdown
Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is back at fullback and ready to end the finals hopes of the Cowboys and former teammate and No.1 combatant Scott Drinkwater.
Top-four-bound Warriors deny Manly in NRL thriller
The Warriors remain on course for a top-four finish after ending Manly's NRL finals hopes with a Dallin Watane-Zelezniack-inspired 29-22 victory in Auckland.
Tedesco concussed as Roosters dent Eels’ finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters' resurgence has continued with a 34-12 defeat of Parramatta, but a concussion to star fullback James Tedesco is cause for concern.
Seibold livid as ‘dud’ calls end Manly’s finals hopes
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has been left seething after believing a 'dud' decision for the second week in a row ended the Sea Eagles' NRL finals hopes.
Roosters shrug at tackle that concussed skipper Tedesco
James Tedesco was concussed in the Sydney Roosters' victory over Parramatta, but coach Trent Robinson had no qualms with the shot that struck his captain down.
Eels ‘weren’t up to it’ in 2023: Coach Arthur
Parramatta's finals hopes are all but over, leaving coach Brad Arthur to rue a season of missed chances for the reigning runners-up.
Bennett backs Benji, reflects on final Sheens duel
Wayne Bennett and Tim Sheens have had "wonderful" times coaching against each other since the 1980s and they prepare to do it one final time.
Souths NRL premiership-winner Kyle Turner dies aged 31
South Sydney premiership-winner and Indigenous All Stars representative Kyle Turner has died at the age of 31.
Wighton to miss Canberra’s vital clash against Bulldogs
Star five-eighth Jack Wighton will be missing for Canberra as they chase a much-needed win against Canterbury to firm up their NRL finals hopes.
Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller
The Sydney Roosters confirmed their status as the NRLW's benchmark team in a 30-8 win over Gold Coast as St George Illawarra and Cronulla also posted victories.