NRLW stars finally get security as contracting begins
NRLW players will finally be given the security of contracts after the league and players' union opened the window for players to sign with clubs for 2023.
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Murray Taulagi sidelined with MCL injury
North Queensland will be without star winger Murray Taulagi for an extended period following a knee injury.
Milford in best shape ever: Dolphins performance boss
Dolphins head of performance Jeremy Hickmans has revealed how playmaker Anthony Milford is in peak condition to handle an extended run in the halves.
Manly pass call wrong but tracking tech still a way off
The NRL won't rush to introduce ball-tracking technology before the end of 2023 despite admitting to an error in a crucial try-scoring situation in round four.
Jury retires as third Jarryd Hayne rape trial closes
A jury considering whether Jarryd Hayne is guilty of sexual assault has been told they're not in court to judge if the ex-NRL player was nice or polite.
Titans receive positive news on Foran, Brimson injuries
Kieran Foran will target a return against St George Illawarra after Gold Coast's bye while AJ Brimson says his hamstring strain is not as bad as first thought.
Dolphins forward Lemuelu caught 4.57am train to the NRL
Connelly Lemuelu says he is thankful for the discipline he learned as a schoolboy at Keebra Park High as his NRL stocks rise with the Dolphins.
Hynes delivers masterclass in Cronulla NRL derby win
Nicho Hynes has taken his stunning Dally M form from 2022 into 2023, putting on a masterclass in his first game as Cronulla beat St George Illawarra 40-8.
Hunt embarrassed by loss and pressure on Griffin
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has admitted he was embarrassed by his team's showing against Cronulla, knowing it does not help coach Anthony Griffin.
A snapshot of round four action in the 2023 NRL season
All the details from round four of the NRL season, where Brisbane claimed a derby win over the Dolphins and the Dragons' woes worsened.
Raiders rue ill-discipline in NRL defeat to Knights
Newcastle have claimed their second win of the NRL season by inflicting a 24-14 defeat on Canberra.
Bad news for Dolphins on O’Sullivan’s pectoral muscle
Sean O'Sullivan has been ruled out for up to three months after scans confirmed the Dolphins halfback had ruptured his pectoral muscle.
Ciraldo proud despite tough loss
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has called his side's 16-14 loss to the Warriors the "best performance we've had" this year.
Matterson claims regret and confusion over ban decision
Ryan Matterson has admitted he would not have taken a three-match ban over a fine in hindsight, after watching Parramatta lose their first three games of 2023.
Late Johnson try steals win for Warriors over Bulldogs
The Warriors have scored a come-from-behind NRL win over Canterbury, beating the visitors 16-14 in Auckland after a late Shaun Johnson try.
Ilias gives Souths crucial second field goal option
The match-winning field goal from Lachlan Ilias against Manly was a far cry from the NRL club's attempts at winning games with the boot at the death in 2022.
Panthers’ Salmon in doubt for Raiders grudge match
A finger injury could prevent Penrith utility Jaeman Salmon from featuring against Canberra on Friday.
Canberra’s Wighton cops two weeks for hit on Hastings
Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton is set to miss two games for hitting Jackson Hastings late in the loss to Newcastle.
Schuster finding his voice as Manly’s five-eighth
A verbal spray during the loss to South Sydney has convinced Brad Parker that Josh Schuster is the right man to partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the Manly halves.
Hynes ready to be a marked man at Sharks in 2023
Cronulla half Nicho Hynes says he is ready to live up to the challenge of being a marked man in the NRL, after starring on his return from a calf injury,
Eels’ Junior Paulo to miss two games for high shot
Just as they've broken into the winners circle for the first time this season, Parramatta are set to lose co-captain Junior Paulo for two games.
Ponga heads to Canada for concussion treatment
Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga is flying to Vancouver, where he will undergo specialist testing following the latest in his string of concussions.
Eddie Jones helped dissolve NRL coaching feud: Seibold
Manly's Anthony Seibold says current Wallabies coach Eddie Jones helped him move on from a feud with Jason Demetriou that dated back to 2019.
Cowboys aim to be back in the saddle against Gold Coast
The NRL's 'other' round-four Queensland derby pits the Cowboys against Gold Coast, with Todd Payten predicting a closer affair than recent blowouts suggest.
Munster magic ensures Storm return to winning ways
With Cameron Munster starring, Melbourne have ended a two-game losing streak in beating Wests Tigers 24-12 at AAMI Park.
Broncos clinch derby win over Dolphins with late try
Dolphins' Sean O'Sullivan has suffered a suspected torn pectoral as Brisbane beat the Dolphins 18-12 with a late try to Kotoni Staggs in a classic NRL derby.
‘This is our home’: Staggs says Broncos own Suncorp
Kotoni Staggs once played for Redcliffe - but the Broncos centre says his vocal post-try statement in the 18-12 derby win sent a message to the new Dolphins.
Bennett backs Milford to stay at No.6 for the Dolphins
A pectoral tear to Dolphins No.7 Sean O'Sullivan will give Anthony Milford a chance to play regular NRL alongside teenager Isaiya Katoa.
Tigers’ Bateman in danger of missing clash with Broncos
Englishman John Bateman was one of the Wests Tigers' best in their 24-12 loss to Melbourne but could miss their next clash with Brisbane due to an injury.
Papali’i, loaded Canberra forward pack set for Knights
Canberra will have star front-rower Josh Papali'i back in the mix when they travel to Newcastle to face the Knights in round four NRL action.
Griffin keeps cool over Dragons’ coaching scenario
Off-contract St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has insisted nothing has changed in his fight to keep his job, as the Dragons canvas options for 2024.