Cleary hopes Luai’s masterclass silences doubters
Jarome Luai excelled in Penrith's big win over the Sydney Roosters and Nathan Cleary hopes the performance is enough to silence the five-eighth's critics.
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Volkman scores Warriors’ winner with compound fracture
Five-eighth Ronald Volkman fought on after a compound fracture of the finger and without a painkilling injection in the Warriors' win over Canterbury.
Manu, JWH hurt in Roosters’ ’embarrassing’ loss
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has lashed his side's 'embarrassing' loss to Penrith, during which Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Joey Manu were injured.
Fonua-Blake can be world’s best prop – Warriors
Warriors captain Tohu Harris has claimed teammate Addin Fonua-Blake has the potential to go past Payne Haas as the world's best prop.
Ciraldo ready to wield axe and blood young Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has said he will blood players from outside his top-30 squad and make several changes for his battling team's Gold Coast clash.
Luai stakes Origin claim as Panthers thrash Roosters
NSW Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai has reaffirmed his State of Origin credentials with a big performance in Penrith's defeat of the Sydney Roosters.
Johnson revival continues as Warriors down Bulldogs
Shaun Johnson has set up two tries to help the Warriors snap a three-game losing streak with a 24-12 win over Canterbury.
Walker’s Roosters recall hopes hit by knee injury
A knee injury has dented Sam Walker's hopes of breaking back into the Sydney Roosters' NRL side after almost a month playing in reserve grade.
Papali’i keen to show Tigers move wasn’t the wrong one
Isaiah Papali'i says his move from Parramatta to the Tigers wasn't a poor one as Wests seek to upset South Sydney.
Bellamy urges Storm halfback Hughes to back himself
Coach Craig Bellamy says Jahrome Hughes can dominate when at his creative best and has urged the Storm halfback to back himself against the Broncos.
Give Dylan Edwards a chance on the wing for Blues: Luai
With NSW short on wing options for game one of the State of Origin series, Penrith's Jarome Luai has suggested Brad Fittler look at Dylan Edwards.
Bird sprays Dragons fans, fires up on future and coach
Dragons forward Jack Bird says "at the moment" he is staying at the NRL club to help turn it around but tells overly-critical fans to pull their heads in.
Cavalry set to ignite Cowboys finals push: Townsend
North Queensland ended their hoodoo against the Sydney Roosters in Magic Round and a timely return of key troops is set to ignite the Cowboys' finals push.
Drive to improve has Adam Reynolds in best form at 32
Adam Reynolds' statistics since joining Brisbane show he's in career-best form and the veteran says he's in top shape ahead of the NRL clash with Melbourne.
Lachlan Coote to retire at end of Hull KR’s season
Former Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys star Lachlan Coote will retire at the end of the Super League season.
Ryles has Robinson’s support for head coaching gig
The Sydney Roosters won't stand in Jason Ryles' way if the assistant coach is keen to explore head-coaching options for 2024.
Addo-Carr out of round 11 in big blow to Origin hopes
Josh Addo-Carr's bid to make a late charge into State of Origin calculations has suffered a significant setback with the winger ruled out of round 11.
Suaalii won’t be leaving NRL early: Trent Robinson
Trent Robinson has lashed Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan for his dig at the Roosters' salary cap and confirmed Joseph Suaalii won't be leaving early.
NRL calls for upgrades to Canberra’s outdated stadium
The NRL has added its voice to calls for a redeveloped or new stadium in Canberra, weeks after the federal government helped fund Tasmania's new facilities.
Manly ’10-times’ better with Schuster, says Croker
Manly players say they are 10-times better with Josh Schuster on the field, with the five-eighth set to return from conditioning within a fortnight.
NRL reclaims unpredictable status in year of upsets
The NRL is producing more upsets in 2023, while margins are at record lows after years of predictable one-sided blowouts.
Titans sign ‘magnificent seven’ until end of 2026
Gold Coast recruitment chief Ezra Howe has chipped away to create a sustainable roster full of talent with players now buying into the Titans' future vision.
North Queensland snap up Jillaroo, Origin rep Harden
Jillaroos and Queensland representative Tallisha Harden has agreed to a one-year contract with North Queensland, one of four new NRLW teams this season.
Broncos skipper Reynolds set to miss Penrith clash
Brisbane NRL halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of serious injury after being stretchered off AAMI Park in a neck brace in their clash with Melbourne.
Ruptured testicle ends Spencer Leniu’s Origin chances
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu's chances of playing in the State of Origin series opener for NSW are over after he required surgery on a ruptured testicle.
Melbourne topple NRL ladder leaders Brisbane
Melbourne have overcome Brisbane 24-16 in a gripping NRL contest at AAMI Park with the Broncos losing three players to the sinbin in an action-packed affair.
NRL concedes bunker was wrong on Carrigan sin bin
In the latest hip-drop tackle drama, the NRL has conceded sin-binned Brisbane prop Patrick Carrigan did not perform the outlawed challenge against Melbourne.
Hayne’s plummet the ‘consequence of his own offending’
Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will spend at least the next two years in jail after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman.
Eels re-sign breakout recruit J’maine Hopgood
Middle forward J'maine Hopgood has signed a contract extension with Parramatta after shining in his first 10 weeks as an Eel.
John Morris underrated in NRL coach debate: Demetriou
Jason Demetriou has suggested John Morris should be in the mix for a head coaching job as St George Illawarra continue sounding out candidates for 2024.
Dragons seek lift for Hook and Hunt in Cowboys clash
St George Illawarra enter Saturday's contest against North Queensland looking for a win and lift for both captain and coach after losing their last five.