Sharks drop Graham and Moylan, Latrell back from injury
Wade Graham and Matt Moylan have been axed, while Reece Walsh, Nathan Cleary and Latrell Mitchell all return to the field in NRL round 21 action.
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Sivo judiciary blow latest in Eels’ woes
Suspended pair Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo will both miss a month of footy as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home in the NRL.
‘Bomb Squad’ bench to strike fear in NRL teams: Hess
Crafted by the Springboks and now used by North Queensland, the Cowboys' own 'Bomb Squad' bench has prop Coen Hess fearful for opposing NRL clubs.
Long-serving Jake Granville signs Cowboys extension
Days before his 200th NRL appearance, North Queensland utility Jake Granville has agreed a one-year contract extension with the club.
Piggins, Heads inducted into NRL’s hall of fame
Rabbitohs great George Piggins and journalist Ian Heads have been inducted into the rugby league hall of fame in recognition of their service to the sport.
Dragons name third different captain for Canberra clash
The Dragons have opted against naming controversial forward Jack de Belin captain for their Canberra clash as questions remain about the club's leadership void.
Sheens will be head coach in 2024: Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers are sticking solid to their plan and will not parachute Benji Marshall into the head-coaching role for 2024 despite the poor results.
Hasler makes pitch to star Titans duo Tino and Fifita
Clauses in Gold Coast duo Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita's contracts have made them free agents but 2024 coach Des Hasler does not intend to lose them.
Calmer Cody Walker won’t see red on Blues return
Cody Walker is known as one of the fieriest customers in the NRL but insists he can weather the emotional cauldron that is State of Origin football.
Canberra’s Kris signs long-term deal after No.1 shift
Emerging Canberra talent Sebastian Kris has re-signed with the club until 2027 after a breakout season, with a shift to the halves potentially on the cards.
We won’t underestimate Tigers: Sharks coach Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is expecting a response from the Wests Tigers following their 74-0 mauling by North Queensland in their last outing.
Bennett’s 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy
Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.
NSW’s Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise
There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.
To’o tips Luai to rise from NSW Origin axing
Jarome Luai won't feature for NSW in State of Origin III but his good mate Brian To'o says the Penrith five-eighth has taken the axing in his stride.
Taupau extends at Broncos, Haas out until round 21
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has ankle tendon inflammation and will be unavailable until round 21, while fellow front-rower Martin Taupau has inked a new deal.
NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war
Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.
Grateful Cowboy Nanai saddles up for Origin outing
After a stop-start beginning to 2023, North Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai is back to his blistering best and keen to make the most of his State of Origin return.
Dolphins boost as Marshall-King season far from over
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has been described as 'tough as woodpecker lips' and he's about to prove it and play through a labral tear in his shoulder.
Dolphins in my heart and on my arm: Josh Kerr
Dolphins prop and Redcliffe junior Josh Kerr once asked Wayne Bennett to find a way to get him a gig at the club, and how it panned out couldn't be scripted.
New Bulldog Sexton backed by Foran after Titans exit
There's plenty more to come from Toby Sexton after the out-of-favour halfback's mid-season switch from Gold Coast to the struggling Bulldogs, Kieran Foran says.
Blues’ Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III
Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.
Cherry-Evans buys into Horsburgh cult-hero status
Corey Horsburgh's gusto, attitude and most importantly red hair has all the makings of a new Queensland cult hero, according to captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Bulldogs ‘will take time’ to rise from NRL rut: Gould
Canterbury could face a few years in the NRL wilderness rebuilding after a heavy defeat at the hands of Newcastle, says club football manager Phil Gould.
Best attitude: Bradman’s path from bus bad boy to Blues
A dramatic change in attitude has helped Bradman Best go from underachieving Newcastle centre to a NSW State of Origin player.
Horsburgh to debut, Brimson back as Maroons name squad
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh and Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson have been named in Queensland's 17 as the Maroons target a State of Origin clean sweep.
Grant on cloud nine as Maroons switch rakes, target 3-0
Harry Grant has been named to start at hooker and Ben Hunt on the bench as Queensland tinkers with their line-up in pursuit of a rare series whitewash.
Slater backs banned Walsh to learn important lesson
Queensland coach Billy Slater says suspended No.1 Reece Walsh is imperfect like a lot of 20-year-olds and will learn a valuable lesson from a suspension.
Brown cops $40k fine, seven games for sexual touching
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been sanctioned by the NRL after being found guilty of two counts of sexual touching.
NRL says bunker critics ‘bring game into disrepute’
The NRL's head of football Graham Annesley believes criticism of a no-try decision in one of Saturday's round-18 matches was excessive.
Knights ease pressure on coach with huge win over Dogs
Newcastle have piled on 11 unanswered tries to crush Canterbury 66-0 in the Knights' biggest NRL victory, easing pressure on embattled coach Adam O'Brien.
Ciraldo pleads with fans to not give up on Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is promising disgruntled fans good times are ahead despite the side's 66-0 mauling from Newcastle.