Cowboys eye Leilua return in Wests Tigers homecoming
Luciano Leilua has been stood down since October and could return for North Queensland against the Tigers pending the outcome of a court appearance next week.
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Former Raider Hodgson looks to send message to critics
Canberra will be out for a fifth consecutive win as the NRL club's former hooker Josh Hodgson returns to the nation's capital with Parramatta.
Campbell re-signs with NRL’s Titans, open to new roles
Gold Coast's Jayden Campbell is keen to continue developing his versatility and has signed a contract extension that ties him to the NRL club long-term.
Walters hits 300 as Bronco player, coach but best ahead
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has his own milestone match against Melbourne on Thursday night as his old Storm coaching mentor Craig Bellamy awaits.
Storm’s Bellamy set to make coaching call next week
Craig Bellamy says he's sick of thinking about whether to stay on as head coach Melbourne for a 22nd NRL season and will make an announcement next week.
Welch happy to see fellow prop Haas lead Dally M charge
Ahead of their Thursday NRL clash, Melbourne's Christian Welch is delighted to see a fellow prop in Bronco Payne Haas on top of the Dally M leaderboard.
Knights hit back at NRL mid-season holiday critics
Senior Newcastle players Tyson Frizell and Daniel Saifiti have defended the NRL club's decision to allow players to take holidays during their bye week.
Cook believes he has the ingredients for Origin success
South Sydney hooker Damien Cook believes he is playing better football now than 12 months ago, as he pushes for the NSW No.9 jersey against Apisai Koroisau.
NSW Waratahs would welcome Rooster Suaalii a year early
The NSW Waratahs say they'd be happy to have Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii a year early, amid speculation he could leave the NRL at season's end.
Souths players see a ready head NRL coach in Hornby
Damien Cook and Cameron Murray believe Ben Hornby is ready to be an NRL head coach, with the South Sydney assistant an option for St George Illawarra.
Addo-Carr named to make Bulldogs return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr's chances of winning back his NSW State of Origin jersey have received a massive boost, named to return ahead of time for Canterbury.
Brown laughs off Gallen’s prediction of Eels’ demise
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has laughed off suggestions from Paul Gallen that the Eels' NRL season is already over.
Penrith’s defence still on track despite losses
Despite four early losses, statistics suggest Penrith's defence remains as strong in 2023 as in two of their past three charges to the NRL grand final.
Hynes’ mum to move from prison to his granny flat
Julie Hynes, mother of the NRL's 2022 Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes, will be released from jail after being found guilty of drug supply.
Tedesco backs Trbojevic to be firing for NSW in Origin
NSW captain James Tedesco has said there would be no doubt Tom Trbojevic can rise to the occasion for State of Origin after a difficult start to the NRL season.
Radley won’t change tackling style, targets third title
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley says winning NRL titles is 'like a drug' and he's determined to win a third as he vows to maintain his physical approach.
Cowboys’ Cotter joins Maroons middle forward logjam
North Queensland's Reuben Cotter had a blinder against the Sydney Roosters to stake a claim in Queensland's State of Origin team.
Titans teenager Kini told he was ‘too small’ for NRL
Gold Coast have re-signed 19-year-old fullback/half Keano Kini until 2026 after recruitment manager Ezra Howe discovered him playing league tag in Auckland.
Broncos undaunted by ‘dirty dozen’ losses to Storm
The Broncos haven't beaten the Storm since 2016 but Corey Jensen says this year's team has the ability, confidence and muscle to succeed on Thursday night.
Ben Ikin appointed QRL chief executive
Former State of Origin representative and media pundit Ben Ikin has been named as the new chief executive of Queensland Rugby League.
Jayden Sullivan: I let Dragons and Griffin down
Young playmaker Jayden Sullivan says he let St George Illawarra down against the Wests Tigers despite scoring two tries on his return to the NRL.
Broncos beware as Storm greats give Munster home truth
A bad loss to Souths was only an hour old when Cameron Smith and Billy Slater joined a Melbourne leadership group meeting to help set the Storm on right path.
Tedesco: Walker will become a great NRL halfback
Roosters captain James Tedesco was unhappy with the display of the new-look spine against North Queensland but he's confident the combination will soon fire.
Addo-Carr closing in on miracle return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr is expected to return from a syndesmosis injury for Canterbury before Brad Fittler names his side for NSW's State of Origin series opener.
Wests Tigers win again to heap pain on Dragons, Griffin
Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has proved an inspiration for a side that's now won two-straight NRL games after starting with seven straight losses.
Football operations boss Ben Ikin leaves Broncos
Ben Ikin has stepped down from his role as Brisbane's head of football operations after two years with the club.
Griffin stares down Dragons’ woes after fifth near miss
A fifth-straight NRL loss of six points or less has amplified pressure on the Dragons and coach Anthony Griffin, who insists he isn't worried for his future.
Brutal Cowboys batter Roosters in turnaround NRL win
North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi delved into his box of tricks to unveil another Magic Round moment to savour in a 20-6 NRL win over the Roosters.
Mitch Moses concussed as Titans edge out Eels
Parramatta have fallen to Gold Coast in a close NRL encounter and will lose Mitch Moses for at least a week after he suffered a concussion late in the match.
Sessions with Barrett inspire Eels’ Brown to his best
Dylan Brown's sessions with Parramatta attacking coach Trent Barrett have given him confidence he can stand up and guide the Eels in Mitch Moses' absence.
Robinson: Manu going OK but Roosters spine an issue
Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the performance of the side's new spine, which was average in the loss to the Cowboys, still needs improvement.