Demetriou soaks up pressure as heat cranks up on Souths
Jason Demetriou is playing it cool as the South Sydney coach faces increased scrutiny over his future at the club.
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‘The dream is alive’: Walters extends, Walsh to follow
Brisbane have received a boost with the news coach Kevin Walters has agreed a contract extension, with flying fullback Reece Walsh also expected to re-sign.
NRL say time is right for Dogs, Warriors to join NRLW
The NRL are adamant the expansion of the women's game from 10 teams to 12 in 2025 will improve the league, with Canterbury and the Warriors to be added.
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa re-signs until end of 2028
Playmaker Isaiya Katoa has been earmarked as the man to lead the Dolphins into the future as the 20-year-old signs a three-year extension with the club.
Schneider follows long line of Penrith’s student No.7s
Brad Schneider's chance to deputise for Nathan Cleary makes him the latest student of the game to step into the coveted role as Penrith's back-up No.7.
Former Cowboys captains inspire unbeaten NRL start
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has hailed the humility and first class response by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend after being relieved of the captaincy.
Munster completes contact training, set for round five
Melbourne's Cameron Munster is on track to return from his groin injury in time for the round-five NRL clash against Brisbane.
Shaun Johnson hungry but not for Dally M Medal
Shaun Johnson missed out on the Dally M Medal by a whisker last season but that hasn't motivated him to chase the award this year.
Titans not worried by Fifita contract situation
David Fifita has six weeks to decide if he wants to stay at a struggling Gold Coast for the next two years, but the Titans insist they are not worried.
Taylan holds hope of May-Day despite Penrith deal
Re-signed Penrith centre Taylan May is still holding hope of one day playing alongside his brothers even though it may have to be in the Super League.
‘It’d be sad’ to farewell Leichhardt: Tigers’ Papali’i
Isaiah Papali'i would be sad to farewell Leichhardt Oval but Wests Tigers players appear resigned they will have little say in the club's future at the ground.
Robinson backs concussion protocol despite bunker error
Trent Robinson has stood by the NRL's concussion protocols, despite the bunker's independent doctor misdiagnosing Sam Walker mid-game in round three.
‘I’d love to stay a Dragon’: Su’A denies Bennett links
Dragons star Jaydn Su'A wants to remain at St George Illawarra, and insists he is not holding out for a third stint under mentor Wayne Bennett.
Broncos pack must fire up in Haas’s absence: Petero
Brisbane legend Petero Civoniceva has challenged the forward pack to adapt to life without Payne Haas against the Cowboys as he backs the club's mix of props.
Cowboy Drinkwater no longer a gunslinger: Coach Payten
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has developed into a complete player and coach Todd Payten says it is due to his selfless dedication to the craft.
Cowboys to shed ‘too nice’ tag against Broncos: Payten
North Queensland coach Todd Payten wants his undefeated side to take a more ruthless approach to defence in one key area against Brisbane.
Dolphins’ Hammer set for Titans after time in the Sun
Dolphins No.1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was in the Gold Coast Suns' AFL academy as a youth and almost signed with them, but now he's set to destroy the Titans.
Campbell back, Titans address ’embarrassing’ NRL start
Jayden Campbell's return is some good news for Gold Coast after an "embarrassing" and "unacceptable" start to the NRL season under new coach Des Hasler.
Struggling South Sydney wield the axe but back Hawkins
Two more players have paid the price for South Sydney's slow start to the season, but Dean Hawkins will stay at halfback for the clash against Canterbury.
Blessing in disguise: Panthers relaxed on Cleary injury
The hamstring problem set to keep Nathan Cleary out of action for up to a month may not be entirely bad news for the Penrith star, coach Ivan Cleary insists.
Ban-magnet Sivo vows to fine-tune tackle technique
After seven disciplinary charges in little more than a year, Parramatta enforcer Maika Sivo is working hard to avoid another visit to the judiciary.
NSW government denies Tigers’ Leichhardt funding plea
NSW Premier Chris Minns has denied Wests Tigers' request to fund upgrades to Leichhardt Oval, casting further doubt on the stadium's future as an NRL venue.
Broncos’ Piakura out of Cowboys clash, Oates recalled
Brisbane's Brendan Piakura will miss four weeks as Jaiyden Hunt makes his club debut and veteran Corey Oates comes on to the bench against North Queensland.
‘Could have been me’: Hastings axing focuses Gamble
Newcastle's Tyson Gamble has quit social media and taken a long hard look at himself after the brutal early season axing of his halves partner Jackson Hastings.
No grudge over Dogs captaincy call: ex-skipper Mahoney
Canterbury hooker and former co-captain Reed Mahoney insists Cameron Ciraldo was right to bring in a replacement as Bulldogs skipper.
Penrith rocked by Nathan Cleary hamstring injury
Talismanic Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary may not play for a month after being sidelined with hamstring trouble.
Mitch Moses out for up to two months with foot injury
Parramatta have been left reeling after Mitch Moses was diagnosed with a foot injury that will require surgery.
Bubbling Bulldogs wary of cornered Rabbitohs
South Sydney's Easter rivals Canterbury are keen to keep the pressure on the beleaguered Rabbitohs, who lie bottom of the ladder after three straight losses.
In-form Lomax wants to leave Dragons: Ben Hunt
Zac Lomax might not want to be at St George Illawarra but he's excelling in his new position, says Dragons captain Ben Hunt.
Warriors superstar RTS won’t make fullback switch
Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck says he's enjoying learning how to be an NRL centre, ignoring calls for him to move to his preferred fullback role.
Broncos take positives out of last year’s GF: coach
Kevin Walters says he has paid $1000 in fines for talking about last year's grand final loss to Penrith and insists the side can go one better this year.