Dragons, Manly closing in on Aaron Woods swap deal
Aaron Woods is likely to leave St George Illawarra mid-season to move to NRL rivals Manly, as part of a swap deal for young prop Viliami Fifita.
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Tensions thaw between NRL and RLPA, boycotts end
The NRL and players' association are close to reaching agreement after protracted pay talks, with the union dropping their boycott of the league's promotions.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
Brimson, Foran, Taulagi injured as Cowboys beat Titans
North Queensland and Gold Coast are licking their wounds after a number of injuries in a chaotic and error-ridden NRL derby won by the Cowboys.
Souths honour Sattler with golden-point win over Manly
Lachlan Ilias has kicked South Sydney to a 13-12 golden-point win over Manly in a fitting memorial to late Rabbitohs legend John Sattler.
Manly see positive in return to rugby league grind
Manly lost the battle against South Sydney but see genuine improvement in being able to enter an 80-minute grind with a top team for the first time in years.
Brimson’s Origin hopes hamstrung in Cowboys defeat
A hamstring injury has dealt a blow to Titans' fullback AJ Brimson's hopes of starting for Queensland when State of Origin gets underway on May 31.
Brisbane founder says Dolphins ‘best thing’ for Broncos
Brisbane founding director Barry Maranta spoke to the club recently about what a derby rivalry with the Dolphins would do for them and he's been proven right.
Suaalii won’t solve Wallabies’ woes: Brandon Smith
Roosters hooker Brandon Smith has questioned whether signing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was the right way for the Wallabies to go about restoring their former glory.
Cowboy Nanai to miss two NRL games for dangerous throw
North Queensland's State of Origin back-rower Jeremiah Nanai is set to miss two games after he was charged for his dangerous throw on Gold Coast's Phil Sami.
Broncos No.6 Mam will handle Dolphins heat: Walters
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam had his knee strapped at training but is right to take on the Dolphins as prop Payne Haas prepares for an early forward onslaught.
All Blacks star Barrett right at home with the Storm
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has spent the week training and swapping ideas with the Melbourne NRL team while on a rest period with the Hurricanes.
Lawrie says Dragons players ready to fight for Griffin
Blake Lawrie says he's made it clear he wants to fight to help coach Anthony Griffin keep his job as St George Illawarra canvas available replacements for 2024.
Codes co-exist as Brisbane embraces new footy landscape
Brisbane's Friday night footy double-header will be unlike any other and the response from the public and the codes suggests they'll happily share the moment.
Brisbane derby fullback battle to show Maroons’ depth
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Brisbane counterpart Reece Walsh can make a State of Origin statement when their NRL teams clash on Friday night.
Moses knocks back rivals, staying put at Parramatta
Mitchell Moses has finally decided his future, telling Parramatta's rivals he will take up a new deal that keeps him at the Eels.
Tigers release Maumalo, joins Titans immediately
Wests Tigers winger Ken Maumalo has been granted an immediate release to join NRL rivals Gold Coast, while Manly have re-signed Christian Tuipulotu
Moses the hero as Eels upset Panthers in GF rematch
A Mitchell Moses field goal in extra time has helped Parramatta kickstart their season with a 17-16 defeat of local rivals Penrith.
‘Brave’ Panthers have no cause for concern: Ivan Cleary
Penrith have dropped two of their first three games but Panthers' coach Ivan Cleary isn't reaching for the panic button.
‘I’ll stab you’: Broncos threat recalled for derby
Wayne Bennett's most feared former defensive hitman explains how the Dolphins coach will handle the loss of suspended Felise Kaufusi, but he hopes he won't.
History against Parramatta’s 2023 title ambitions
History says Parramatta will need to turn their season around pretty quick to have any chance of hoisting the premiership trophy in 2023.
Sheens adamant Doueihi can be right fit as Tigers No.1
Adam Doueihi can be a big, powerful NRL fullback for Wests Tigers in the same mould as South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell, according to coach Tim Sheens.
Munster set for Storm comeback against Tigers
Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster has trained strongly despite his injured finger and is set to line up in the Storm's NRL clash with Wests Tigers.
Ciraldo not concerned young pups will grow big heads
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is not concerned that a week of high praise for his NRL rookies will have the Bulldogs getting ahead of themselves.
Not in my wildest dreams: Bennett on Dolphins v Broncos
A nostalgic Wayne Bennett says coaching the Dolphins against the Broncos will be a proud moment for him personally and a 'magnificent moment for the game.
Knights more resilient as they continue without Ponga
Jayden Brailey claims his Newcastle side is more resilient than last season, as they battle on without concussed superstar Kalyn Ponga.
Former Bronco Milford a chance as Dolphins eye Brisbane
Anthony Milford has trained in the halves as cover for Isaiya Katoa, ahead of what could be a spicy Dolphins debut against his former NRL club Brisbane.
Storm half Pezet looks to learn from game’s greats
Having scored a try in his NRL debut, exciting young halfback Jonah Pezet says he's trying to learn from some of the game's greats at Melbourne.
NRL strike action possible as CBA talks grind on
Players could resort to industrial action as the NRL are given an ultimatum over slow-moving collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Dolphins wary of Broncos’ on-field ‘coach’ Reynolds
Mark Nicholls knows just how influential former South Sydney teammate Adam Reynolds will be for Brisbane if the Dolphins don't shut him down.
Struggling Tigers confirm mass changes for round four
Wests Tigers have shuffled their spine in a bid for a first win of 2023, while Nicho Hynes, Josh Papali'i and Ryan Matterson prepare to take their season's bow.