Bulldogs board vow to defend club in Topine civil case
Canterbury's board will fight a civil case brought by Jackson Topine, as a result of a 2023 wrestling session.
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Re-signing Foran a must for Titans jigsaw: Sattler
Kieran Foran wants to play a 17th season in the NRL and has backed Shaun Johnson to play a 15th as the two champion playmakers prepare to clash on the field.
Arthur’s ‘part-time footy team’ barb stokes Eels’ fire
Parramatta prop Junior Paulo says coach Brad Arthur was right to call out the Eels squad for their lacklustre performance against the Dolphins.
Knights name uncapped Armstrong as Ponga’s replacement
With their season threatening to spiral out of control, Newcastle will roll the dice on an uncapped fullback to replace the injured Kalyn Ponga.
‘Tactical juices flow’ as Reds boss goes back to roots
Reds rugby coach Les Kiss, a former Queensland State of Origin winger, has relished the chance to talk tactics with Kevin Walters and his brains trust.
Dolphins turn pro in ‘weird times’ as Bennett returns
Dolphins winger Jack Bostock said weird times in Darwin without ill coach Wayne Bennett was no barrier to a rampant win over Parramatta, but the coach is back.
Sharks in limbo as Trindall ‘fails roadside tests’
Cronulla NRL star Braydon Trindall has allegedly failed roadside drug and alcohol tests, with the club standing the playmaker down with immediate effect.
Mam proud of stance on slur, prepared to meet Leniu
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has broken his silence on Spencer Leniu's racial slur, saying he has no regrets about how he handled it, and he is open to meeting Leniu.
No decision to make: concussions end Finucane’s career
Two-time premiership-winning forward Dale Finucane has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL, citing multiple concussions.
Fisher-Harris signing could help sway future: Johnson
Veteran halfback Shaun Johnson has described the Warriors' signing of Test prop James Fisher-Harris as massive and something that could entice him to play on.
Ponga facing months out, Raiders’ Fogarty sidelined
Kalyn Ponga's hopes of a State of Origin recall are in tatters after Newcastle confirmed the fullback faces several weeks out with a foot injury.
Storm’s Hughes expects Souths lift in Anzac Day clash
Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes says there are signs that a South Sydney revival is coming and he expects a tough NRL encounter in Melbourne on Anzac Day.
Everywhere man Brown wants to make Dragons his home
Hooker Fa'amanu Brown hopes he can put down roots at St George Illawarra, after the Dragons became his fifth club in the space of two years.
Knights’ Hetherington banned for tunnel altercation
A tunnel dust-up with Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney has earned Newcastle forward Jack Hetherington a one-game ban from the NRL.
Souths ban is ‘killing’ Latrell: Shaq Mitchell
It is hurting Latrell Mitchell to watch from the sidelines but the South Sydney fullback is committed to playing his role as "Mr Energy", says brother Shaq.
Got to shift our attitude: Payten ponders Cowboys cull
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is considering changes to the Cowboys' line-up after his side was thoroughly outplayed by Cronulla.
Bulldogs earn Knights revenge in ‘dark day’ response
Coach Cameron Ciraldo acknowledged Canterbury's progress after the Bulldogs accounted for Newcastle less than a year after the Knights walloped them 66-0.
Hynes pushes Origin case as Sharks belt Cowboys
Nicho Hynes starred as Cronulla came up with their most clinical performance of the season to defeat North Queensland at Shark Park.
Star’s foot damage adds injury to insult for Knights
A hobbled Kalyn Ponga suffered a potentially serious foot injury as Newcastle fired few shots in a 36-12 loss to Canterbury that dropped the Knights to 2-5.
Demetriou has been ‘dragged through the mud’: Murray
It has hurt South Sydney's players to witness the criticism aimed at coach Jason Demetriou during the Rabbitohs' poor start to the season, Cameron Murray says.
Pat Carrigan in career-best form for resurgent Broncos
Brisbane stand-in skipper Pat Carrigan has inspired two crucial, consecutive wins as coach Kevin Walters says the lock forward has never played better.
Confidence no issue for winless Titans: Hasler
Gold Coast fell agonisingly short of victory for a second consecutive week, but coach Des Hasler does not believe his side's confidence is running short.
Raiders’ teenager Stewart made of right stuff: Stuart
Canberra No.1 Chevy Stewart had a tough first half in the loss to Brisbane but his response after a challenge from coach Ricky Stuart revealed his character.
Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.
Titans gallant but Des still winless after Manly clash
Manly have taken the bragging rights over former coach Des Hasler, whose Gold Coast team remain winless in his first season at the helm.
Panthers avoid repeat of Wests Tigers Bathurst upset
Penrith are back in the winners' circle after holding out Wests Tigers 22-6 in front of a sell-out crowd in their NRL clash in Bathurst.
‘Long way to go’: Fitzy downplays Sharks’ strong start
Before this week, Cronulla hadn't entered a round of football atop the NRL ladder since 2016, but Craig Fitzgibbon isn't popping the champagne just yet.
Low of Knights humiliation powering Dogs revival: Kiraz
Jacob Kiraz says the feeling of getting smashed 66-0 by Newcastle has helped spark Canterbury's encouraging start to the 2024 NRL season.
Arthur coy on making changes after Eels collapse
Brad Arthur would not commit to swinging the axe on his Parramatta side after a disastrous 44-16 loss to the Dolphins in Darwin.
Flanagan says outgoing Lomax a must-pick for NSW Origin
Shane Flanagan believes in-form St George Illawarra ace Zac Lomax deserves a State of Origin debut.
Hasler ready for Manly visit, but one topic off limits
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has "great memories" of his time at Manly, but is keeping his counsel over a bitter court case with his former club.