Crichton a possible Penrith option if they miss Fifita
Angus Crichton could become a potential option for Penrith if they miss out on David Fifita, after a preliminary inquiry about the Sydney Roosters forward.
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Cleary wants compensation as rivals raid Penrith kids
Ivan Cleary believes Penrith should be compensated for player development as their junior nursery is raided by NRL rivals.
Souths’ Gray, Hawkins face lengthy injury lay-offs
Jack Wighton looks set for an extended stint in the halves after South Sydney confirmed Dean Hawkins and Jye Gray were both facing long-term lay-offs.
‘Not a gender issue’: NRL launches defence of referee
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the performance of referee Kasey Badger amid intense scrutiny over her officiating.
Panthers circle ‘marquee’ Fifita as contract call looms
David Fifita has been labelled a "marquee player" by Penrith coach Ivan Cleary after the Panthers met with the Gold Coast star at the weekend.
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Gould to fight $20k NRL fine
Canterbury football boss Phil Gould intends to take legal advice as he prepares to challenge a breach notice from the NRL.
Warriors’ slump continues as Knights claim tight win
The Warriors have gone from one of the NRL's pre-season favourites to 14th on the ladder one-third of the way into 2024, after being beaten 14-8 by Newcastle.
Sharks out to flip narrative ahead of tough NRL run
NRL leaders Cronulla desperately want to take things one game at a time ahead of an unenviable trip away to Melbourne.
‘It was close’: Turuva opens up on contract call
Reigning Dally M rookie of the year Sunia Turuva has revealed what convinced him to move from all-conquering Penrith to Wests Tigers.
Sharks hold off Dragons in Flanagan’s return, stay top
Shane Flanagan has lashed his St George Illawarra side for their failure to control possession in a 20-10 loss to NRL front-runners Cronulla.
Saifiti believes he has turned corner after Knights win
Former NSW Origin prop Daniel Saifiti feels he is returning to form for Newcastle, after admitting he was "pretty bad" at times earlier in the NRL season.
Tigers’ Sezer facing long ban over hip-drop tackle
Wests Tigers half Aidan Sezer is facing a ban of up to five matches after being charged for a hip-drop tackle in his side's round-nine loss to Canterbury.
Hughes felt calf ‘pop’ as Storm injuries mount
Injured Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, while half Jahrome Hughes is also in doubt for Storm's Cronulla showdown.
Lebanon gesture that showed Cheika’s NRL credentials
Jacob Kiraz says NRL coaching candidate Michael Cheika has a gift for inspiring his players, as evidenced by a gesture from the last Rugby League World Cup.
Bennett shows worth again as Dolphins enter top four
The Dolphins have beaten North Queensland 28-26 to return to the NRL's top four, showing South Sydney again just what the master coach can do for a club.
Papenhuyzen out for ‘four-to-six weeks’ with fracture
Star Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be out for up to six weeks with a lower-leg fracture sustained as his side hung on to beat Gold Coast 22-20 at Robina.
‘Big man syndrome’: Mahoney shrugs off pest tag
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney has shot a barb at his aggressors after finding himself caught in a scuffle for the second time in as many games.
Tigers’ discipline frustrates Benji in loss to Bulldogs
Canterbury have come from behind to beat Wests Tigers 22-14 in a fiery NRL encounter at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
‘Just do your job’: AOB’s message to Hetherington
Jack Hetherington returns from suspension this weekend but Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien isn't putting extra pressure on the prop to repay the Knights.
Why South Sydney shouldn’t hire Bennett: Scott Sattler
Scott Sattler has a special warning for South Sydney if the struggling Rabbitohs appoint Wayne Bennett as their coach in 2025.
No blood in the water as Flanagan confronts Sharks
Six years after an NRL-enforced split, Shane Flanagan still holds a soft spot for the Sharks as he returns for the first time as an opposition head coach.
Murray to miss Origin I, out for up to eight weeks
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray is set to miss up to eight weeks with a hip injury, ruling him out of the start of the State of Origin series for NSW.
Crichton ripe for NSW recall under old coach Maguire
In-form Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is eyeing a NSW recall under a familiar coach, a new contract and another NRL premiership.
Broncos must embrace life without Reynolds: Walters
Adam Reynolds will miss up to 14 weeks with ruptured biceps and Brisbane will turn to Jock Madden to fill the void, but even he is under an injury cloud.
Reynolds injured as rampant Roosters overpower Broncos
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is facing at least three months on the sidelines with a biceps injury as the Sydney Roosters ran riot to post a 40-18 win.
Canberra’s Whitehead sparks comeback win over Manly
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
Resurgent Raiders stun Manly with 26-24 comeback win
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
Taumalolo hits form for Cowboys ahead of Dolphins clash
North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo had his best game of 2024 against Penrith last week and the Cowboys need more of the same against the Dolphins.
Storm warning: Welch wary of Titans
Gold Coast upset the Warriors for their first win of the season last week but Christian Welch is on his guard as Melbourne travel to the Glitter Strip.
Bennett wants Bunnies deal done, and quickly
Wayne Bennett hopes he can get a coaching deal done with South Sydney in a prompt fashion so he can focus on finishing his time at the Dolphins on a high.
Bennett insists he had no say in Souths’ Dodd signing
South Sydney coaching target Wayne Bennett says he has never seen St Helens half Lewis Dodd play, scuppering suggestions he was already working for Rabbitohs.