Nanai return gives Cowboys punch ahead of Sharks clash
North Queensland have a semi-final spot on the line in their home showdown with Cronulla and welcome the return of boom forward Jeremiah Nanai from injury.
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Sam Walker return close but not against Eels: Robinson
The Sydney Roosters will face a 'sudden-death' clash against the Eels with Angus Crichton back in the 17 and Sam Walker nearing a return.
Robinson confident Manu will remain a Rooster for life
Joseph Manu is off-contract at the end of 2024 but coach Trent Robinson expects the Sydney Roosters star to remain at the club even beyond his playing career.
Brooks takes dig at Tigers bosses as turmoil goes on
Luke Brooks says the club's backroom staff are preventing Wests Tigers from turning a corner on the field.
Warriors honour Daniel Anderson as finals loom
The Warriors have renamed their home ground Daniel Anderson Stadium for Friday's showdown with Manly in Auckland and intend to do their former coach proud.
Nicho Hynes masterclass dashes Cowboys’ finals hopes
Cronulla have moved to fourth on the NRL ladder and dashed North Queensland's finals chances with a 32-12 win in Townsville.
Injury denies departing Brooks a Wests Tigers send-off
Luke Brooks may not play for Wests Tigers again after picking up a calf injury in training.
Re-signed Haas happy with Brisbane’s title prospects
Payne Haas says the way the Broncos have turned around their title prospects convinced him to re-commit to the NRL club.
James Tamou has called time on his NRL career
James Tamou has announced his retirement from the NRL after a decorated career.
Mind coach helps Broncos’ Walsh find balance and form
Brisbane's Reece Walsh has spoken of the valuable lessons learned from his suspension and the sports psychologist who has changed the fullback's perspective.
Mulitalo in tears after Graham’s retirement call
Wade Graham's decision to retire left his teammate Ronaldo Mulitalo in tears, such is the respect the co-captain commands at Cronulla.
NRL footy boss backs controversial Cody Walker try
Graham Annesley has strongly defended some refereeing decisions from the weekend, including an onside call allowing South Sydney's Cody Walker to score a try.
Walker’s Roosters teammates content to wait on return
Sam Walker made his return to the field in the NSW Cup on Sunday but his Sydney Roosters teammates know that's no guarantee he'll play first-grade this weekend.
Knights’ Hastings injury only minor, may play this week
Jackson Hastings could play this weekend after scans revealed he suffered only minor ankle damage against Canterbury.
Jarrod Croker explains decision to make NRL retirement
Canberra's Jarrod Croker says it's time to end his NRL career, admitting his body isn't able to continue with the pressures of training for another year.
Rabbitohs back in NRL top eight after Dragons win
South Sydney have been given a minor scare before returning to the NRL top eight with a 26-14 win over St George Illawarra in Cairns.
Warriors beat Wests Tigers to boost NRL top-four hopes
The Warriors have all but secured an NRL top-four finals berth with a surprisingly tough win over Wests Tigers.
Roosters’ finals hopes alive with NRL win over Dolphins
A strong second half has kept the Sydney Roosters in the hunt for an NRL finals berth, Trent Robinson's side claiming a 30-14 win over the Dolphins.
How Waerea-Hargreaves sparked Napa’s fairytale comeback
If not for some good advice from former teammate Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dylan Napa may not have landed back at his beloved Sydney Roosters.
NRLW Broncos lose forwards Clark, Fogavini for a week
Brisbane's NRLW depth is set for a test with news Brianna Clark and Jasmine Fogavini will both miss a game due to suspension.
Knights end Titans’ unbeaten start to NRLW season
Reigning NRLW champions Newcastle have snapped Gold Coast's unbeaten start to 2023, while the Sydney Roosters continue to find their mojo, smashing Cronulla.
Storm thrash Raiders in massive NRL top-four blow
Melbourne have cruised to a 48-2 win against Canberra at AAMI Park with the Storm back inside the NRL's top four.
Storm thrash Raiders in huge NRL top-four statement
Melbourne have cruised to a 48-2 win against Canberra at AAMI Park to charge back into the NRL's top four.
Canberra champion Croker announces NRL retirement
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker won't play on beyond this season, having failed to trigger a one-year extension on his contract.
Hastings injures ankle as NRL’s Knights belt Bulldogs
Newcastle have continued their fairytale push to the NRL finals but look set to lose their organising halfback Jackson Hastings to an ankle injury.
Run home for NRL finals contenders
The run home for teams still in contention for the NRL finals.
Big Knights loss blindsides Bulldogs coach Ciraldo
Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury prepared for a clash with Newcastle at an "elite level" and he was surprised they were on the wrong side of a 42-6 scoreline.
Eels’ star recruit Albert hurt in NRLW loss to Broncos
Parramatta remain rooted to the bottom of the NRLW ladder after losing to Brisbane and to make matters worse, star recruit Elsie Albert has re-injured her calf.
Bulldogs different team since Knights belting: Ciraldo
Newcastle put Canterbury to the sword the last time the sides met but Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo insists his team won't capitulate again.
Broncos No.1 Walsh stays humble and ruthless: Walters
After putting Parramatta to the sword in a brilliant display Broncos fullback Reece Walsh impressed coach Kevin Walters with his drive to keep getting better.
Raiders must fix errors or be ‘eaten alive’: Stuart
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart admits the Raiders have to improve markedly from their narrow win over Wests Tigers to trouble Melbourne in a vital NRL clash.