Dolphins teenager Katoa ‘ready’ for NRL debut: Woolf
Former Penrith junior prodigy Isaiya Katoa is set to play in the halves for the Dolphins if Anthony Milford is not in the NRL side to play the Sydney Roosters.
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Phil Gould hails Kikau impact on rising Bulldogs star
Phil Gould says the leadership of key recruits Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney has boosted the Bulldogs as teenager Paul Alamoti prepares for his NRL debut.
Keary can return to best in Roosters charge: Cronk
Luke Keary can return to his best after three disrupted NRL seasons at the Sydney Roosters, according to his former halves partner Cooper Cronk.
New Bulldog Sutton puts turbulent 2022 behind him
Ryan Sutton says 2022 was one of the hardest years of his career after getting overlooked by club and country, as well as becoming a dad to twins.
Reborn Tom Burgess aims for more with South Sydney
Big South Sydney prop Tom Burgess says he's found his calling as an impact player for the Rabbitohs.
Second coming of Seibold arrives with ‘Manly mentality’
Anthony Seibold has earned the right to call himself a Manly man according to Jake Trbojevic, sharing characteristics with coaches who succeeded at Brookvale.
Cogger ready to emulate O’Sullivan, reignite NRL career
Jack Cogger has arrived at Penrith knowing he can reignite his NRL career by being a back-up to their halves after being squeezed out of the NRL at age 23.
AJ Brimson always wanted to be No.1 Titan
Titans fullback AJ Brimson is targeting a return to NRL finals footy and the Queensland Origin team this year as he keeps on top of a nagging groin injury.
Dolphins nab Origin prop Flegler from Broncos for 2024
Tom Flegler will switch from Brisbane to cross-town NRL rivals the Dolphins next year as the new club continues to raid the Broncos' stocks.
‘I thought it was over’: Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline
James Tamou was doing delivery work and thought his career was done when he got a call to return to North Queensland, where he wants a second NRL title .
US stint gives hope for a more Turbo-charged Trbojevic
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has declared his stint with Bill Knowles in the US can make him an even better NRL player after another year of battling injuries.
Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business
Jason Taumalolo is determined his North Queensland team will kick on from their dramatic NRL rise in 2022.
Roosters star Crichton takes indefinite break from NRL
NSW and Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has taken a step back from rugby league and is receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, his father says.
Johns says Ponga can be an all-time great five-eighth
Newcastle legend Matthew Johns believes gifted talent Kalyn Ponga can develop into an all-time great NRL five-eighth if the Knights stick with his move in 2023.
New Storm leader Munster to continue booze ban
After an ultra-consistent 2022 season, Cameron Munster will continue his self-enforced booze ban as he looks to keep Melbourne among the NRL frontrunners.
Roosters want fast start to end round-one curse
After being beaten in four of their past five opening-round clashes, the Sydney Roosters have made clear their determination to start the NRL season fast.
Turkey earthquake disaster hits home for Raiders’ Guler
Canberra's Emre Guler is preparing for the Raiders' opening clash with North Queensland, but a part of his heart is many miles away in earthquake-struck Turkey.
Roos coach Meninga wants formal international schedule
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga would like to see rugby league establish a formal schedule of international fixtures, with no Australian matches set for 2023 yet.
RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
Robinson told Smith Roosters would turn him into a man
Coach Trent Robinson told star recruit Brandon Smith the Sydney Roosters would help him to mature as a person and deal with the media spotlight in Sydney.
Ex-NRL judiciary chair Paul Conlon is new NSWRL boss
Paul Conlon has been appointed as the new NSW Rugby League chairman, days after Sydney Roosters chief executive Joe Kelly also joined the board.
Dragons prop Francis Molo pleads guilty to intimidation
The NRL has opted against standing down St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo after he pleaded guilty to a domestic-related intimidation charge.
Titans captain Tino given wings by former Eagle Foran
Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.
Six-times GF winner Cronk says attitude is key for Eels
He's won more grand finals than any player in almost half a century and Cooper Cronk says attitude will be the key to 2022 runners-up Parramatta bouncing back.
Tszyu lifts Bronco Paix as both have big fight on hands
Tim Tszyu toured Brisbane's training facility on Wednesday where hooker Cory Paix was knuckling down to win the fight for a starting spot.
Wounded Roosters star Manu hopeful for round one
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has spoken of suffering his second facial fracture, but remains hopeful of playing in round one of the NRL.
Give us time to grow: DCE on Manly’s new halves combo
Daly Cherry-Evans has made clear that his new Manly halves combination with Josh Schuster will be a work in progress early in the NRL season.
Welch to lead Storm with Munster among vice-captains
Highly-rated prop Christian Welch has become the first solo captain at the Melbourne Storm since Cameron Smith, with Cameron Munster among three deputies.
Ex-teammate Fogarty encourages Fifita Canberra move
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he's spoken to former Gold Coast teammate David Fifita about joining the Raiders for the 2024 NRL season.
Wighton, Mitchell plead not guilty to fight charges
Star rugby league duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from an alleged fight earlier this month.
Ciraldo’s Dogs relish their long-awaited revival
Rookie coach Cameron Ciraldo is tasked with turning the Bulldogs from cellar dwellers into NRL contenders, but can 2023 be the year they turn things around?