Maroons’ Carrigan tags Penrith mates enemies of state
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan will take on board Maroons legend Petero Civoniceva's advice that as a representative player he now has to maintain high standards.
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Manly lose gun five-eighth Schuster for season opener
Josh Schuster's dream of shining as an NRL No.6 for Manly has been put on the backburner after he suffered a calf injury against the Sydney Roosters.
NRL season launch cancelled, Titans star targets deal
The NRL won't hold its season launch this year, as Jillaroo Evania Pelite targets a Gold Coast contract when the NRL ends its conflict with clubs and players.
Staggs wants to be new pearl in Brisbane after Renouf
Brisbane strike centre Kotoni Staggs wants to emulate the feats of club legend Steve 'Pearl' Renouf, who has backed Staggs to take the NRL apart in 2023.
Burgess is making his mark with title-hungry Bunnies
Sam Burgess is back at South Sydney and the former premiership winner is helping impart his knowledge on a team desperate to finish 2023 with a grand final win.
Holmes and Cowboys relish being ‘the hunted’ in 2023
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes says he has improvement in his game as he targets being the best centre on the field this year in every match he plays.
Why Foran wants Fifita at Titans for years to come
After playing his first game alongside David Fifita, veteran Kieran Foran has reiterated why the Gold Coast must keep the off-contract Titans forward.
Offloads win Manly $100,000 but cost Sharks big pay day
Cronulla claimed the biggest wins in the NRL's pre-season, but Manly walked away $100,000 richer as a reward for throwing more offloads in their victories.
Titans destroy dire Dolphins as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Tigers offer hope in NRL pre-season mauling of Canberra
Wests Tigers have shown they have the potential to rise well beyond last year's wooden spoon by beating Canberra 36-4 in their final pre-season match.
Roosters CEO voted onto NSWRL board with push for peace
Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly has been voted onto the NSWRL board, with directors hopeful peace can be found after a year of warring with the NRL.
Storm ready to show forward pack still a strength
The early signs are that Melbourne can conquer the latest challenge to their era of NRL dominance, coming through losing the core of their forward pack.
Luai sees no change in game with Garner replacing Kikau
Jarome Luai has made clear his attacking options do not need to change despite Viliame Kikau leaving Penrith's left edge and Luke Garner stepping in.
Bateman no certainty to start NRL season for Tigers
John Bateman is no guarantee to play in round one of the NRL, with Wests Tigers officials weighing up whether to hold the recruit back after his late arrival.
Penrith lose winger Taylan May for year with ACL injury
Penrith flyer Taylan May has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, in a blow to the Panthers' hopes of winning a third straight NRL title.
Hammer embraces Bennett spray before Dolphins debut
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and his Dolphins teammates were treated to a classic Wayne Bennett spray ahead of Sunday's final pre-season hit-out before their NRL debut.
Panthers ready to turn up heat in World Club Challenge
Sweltering conditions in western Sydney on Saturday should hand Penrith some advantage against English giants St Helens in the World Club Challenge.
Strike action still an option as NRL talks continue
The players' union has hosed down talk of a pay deal close to being done with the NRL, with Penrith star Nathan Cleary warning strike action is still possible.
‘Be patient’: motto of Broncos’ not so ancient Mariner
Broncos teenager Deine Mariner asked for a release last year but now he wants to stay and be part of a new dynasty with the NRL club.
Panthers eye final frontier in World Club Challenge
Penrith get the chance to chase the one trophy COVID previously denied to them - the World Club Challenge - when they take on English giants St Helens.
Queensland Rugby League CEO Rohan Sawyer resigns
Queensland Rugby League chief executive Rohan Sawyer has resigned to pursue a new job opportunity, leaving the organisation searching for a new permanent boss.
Adam Doueihi inks one-year NRL deal with Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi won't be leaving the Wests Tigers at the end of this NRL season after signing a new deal until the end of 2024.
Wiser Staggs shoulders Broncos hopes after surgery
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs wants to win back his NSW jersey and make the Broncos a powerhouse as he prepares to wrangle with Cowboys superstar Val Holmes.
Eels back-row pain worsens in NRL win over Knights
Parramatta's back-row crisis has deepened with Shaun Lane and Matt Doorey both hurt in their 36-14 NRL Pre-Season Challenge win over Newcastle.
Suaalii hurt as Manly go top in pre-season challenge
Sydney Roosters star Joseph Suaalii has suffered a head injury as his side were beaten 28-16 by Manly in the pre-season challenge.
Trbojevic fit to take flight for Manly in round one
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is confident Tom Trbojevic won't start the NRL season underdone, with the superstar fullback certain to play in round one.
Manu not certain to be fit to start season for Roosters
Joey Manu's facial fracture has the Sydney Roosters unsure if he will be able to play in their NRL season opener against the Dolphins on March 5.
Eels confirm fractured jaw for back-rower Lane
Shaun Lane is in grave doubt for Parramatta's NRL season-opener against Melbourne with the Eels confirming the back-rower has fractured his jaw.
David Fifita’s schoolboy link a contract key for Titans
Off-contract Gold Coast forward David Fifita is closing in on making a call on his future as coach Justin Holbrook outlines how the Titans can keep him.
Red-hot Rabbitohs whip awful Dragons in Charity Shield
St George Illawarra have plenty to work on if they are to be an NRL finals force after being humbled 42-24 by a clinical South Sydney in Mudgee.
Former All Blacks 7s giant stars as Storm beat Warriors
A disjointed Melbourne have plenty to work on ahead of their NRL season opener but one new rising star shone in a 24-6 win over the Warriors.