Rabbitohs’ Mitchell lends Crichton his support
Latrell Mitchell says former teammate Angus Crichton is in his thoughts after it emerged he was seeking treatment for his mental health.
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Red-hot road trip offers Canberra early NRL challenge
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes.
Grand final retribution still months away for Eels
Parramatta start the NRL season desperate to go one step better, but coach Brad Arthur says the pain of last year's grand-final loss cannot fuel this season.
Penrith to chase NRL history as rivals try to keep pace
Penrith can become the first team in 40 years to win three straight NRL premierships, with the last players to do so backing the Panthers as a genuine chance.
Munster escapes Storm injury toll to tackle Eels
Cameron Munster looks to have overcome his pelvic issue to lead an injury-hit Melbourne into battle against Parramatta in their NRL season opener.
Panthers warn Cobbo about his Luai ‘grub’ jibe
Penrith players have predicted Jarome Luai will thrive on a personal showdown with Selwyn Cobbo, after the Broncos star labelled the Panther a grub.
Early signings better for NRL, not worse: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has rejected the push for moving the NRL's anti-tampering deadline to June 30, arguing it improves players on the field and off it.
Walsh set to miss Penrith game in another Broncos blow
Pat Carrigan expects the Broncos will rest injured Reece Walsh against Penrith, and says losing two stars to the Dolphins has been 'tough'.
Ramien the latest star back to re-sign with Cronulla
Strike centre Jesse Ramien is the latest star back to recommit to Cronulla, saying he reckons the Sharks can win the NRL premiership in 2023.
Papali’i shrugs off calf concerns before Raiders opener
Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland.
Dolphins kickers get ‘Rich’ thanks to AFL Lions maestro
The kicking nous of the AFL's best continues to influence the NRL with Dolphins half Sean O'Sullivan receiving tuition from Brisbane whiz Daniel Rich.
Why Nicho Hynes wants to end his NRL career at Cronulla
Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes has outlined his passionate plan to stay at Cronulla for the rest of his NRL career and what's driving the pin-up playmaker.
Townsend excited yet wary of NRL parity
Chad Townsend anticipates a tighter fight for top eight spots this season as parity between NRL sides grows stronger.
Jayden Sullivan wins race for Dragons’ No.6 jersey
Jayden Sullivan has won the battle to start the NRL season at five-eighth for St George Illawarra, with Jack Bird to play lock.
NRL, RLPA more aligned than ever on key CBA matters
Rugby League Players Association director Wade Graham has claimed the union and NRL are aligned on most key issues in the pay war as peace looms.
NRL superstar Hynes’ emotional plea for jailed mum
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes says supporting his mother in jail is proving to be the toughest time of his life ahead of Cronulla's NRL season opener.
Dolphins six guns Milford, Katoa in High Noon shootout
Dolphins halfback Sean O'Sullivan has confidence in whichever of Isaiya Katoa or Anthony Milford wears the No.6 jersey as the duo swapped the role in training.
‘Done wonders’: Gould hails Reynolds effect on Bulldogs
Phil Gould says the return of Canterbury cult hero Josh Reynolds has already given the club a boost with rising teenage playmaker Karl Oloapu set to benefit.
Dragons duo have regret, not ill-will after Mudgee row
Zane Musgrove and Mikaele Ravalawa insist they are on good terms after the St George Illawarra pair were fined over a spat in Mudgee.
Leniu becomes latest Panther to tell club he’s leaving
Spencer Leniu has told Penrith he will leave the club at the end of this NRL season, with the prop expected to sign with the Sydney Roosters.
Elliott fit for Knights’ NRL season opener at Warriors
Adam Elliott has declared himself fit for Newcastle's NRL season opener against the Warriors, after spending the off-season battling a hip injury.
Reynolds names ‘Bumper’ secret weapon in Broncos tilt
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says the team's defence will improve this NRL season as players embrace the wisdom of contact coach Brett 'Bumper' O'Farrell.
Manly’s Aloiai adds support to NRL-wide Respect Round
Manly prop Josh Aloiai has backed Peter V'landys' push for an NRL-wide Respect Round, six months after he and other Sea Eagles sat out a rainbow-jersey match.
Dolphins chairman buoyed by Cowboys’ 2022 example
Dolphins chairman Bob Jones has opened up on the club's roster hits and misses and why he has faith that Wayne Bennett's 'magic dust' will keep them on track.
Levi desperate to make an NRL home at the Raiders
Danny Levi goes into a fifth year at a fifth different club desperate to make Canberra his long-term home as he vies for a spot in their first-choice 17.
Dolphins’ huge signing coup, Farnworth to leave Broncos
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says he is "elated" to sign England and Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth on a three-year deal from 2024.
Cronk tips Bellamy to again weave his Melbourne magic
Cooper Cronk does not buy into talk Melbourne will struggle without representative quartet Jesse and Kenny Bromwich, Brandon Smith and Felise Kaufusi.
Graham accuses Dragons of having rats in their ranks
Former St George Illawarra captain James Graham claims there are rats in the club's ranks, concerned about the Mudgee hotel argument being made public.
Todd Payten locks in coaching extension with Cowboys
North Queensland have tied down coach Todd Payten to a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm through 2026.
Jensen re-signs with Broncos, Kevin Walters next
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is poised to join Corey Jensen in re-signing with the club, while injured fullback Reece Walsh targets a round-one return.
Bateman ready to play when called upon by Tigers
John Bateman has shrugged off concerns about his fitness after arriving in Australia just before the NRL season, adamant he is ready to play for Wests Tigers.