Munster, Asofa-Solomona near timely returns for Storm
Cameron Munster and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are expected to back in Melbourne colours for the Storm's round-five meeting with Brisbane.
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Broncos prop Haas out of Panthers clash
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will consult a specialist and undergo further scans after a knee injury forced him to miss the grand-final rematch against Penrith.
‘Best I’ve felt: Eels’ Brown eyes comeback season
Looking to bounce back to his best, Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has overhauled his diet this season and is feeling better than ever.
Ivan Cleary unsure if Panthers can keep Taylan May
Taylan May is off contract with Penrith at the end of 2022, with coach Ivan Cleary unsure the club will be able to retain the highly rated centre.
Travel no problem as Ivan Cleary eyes off Las Vegas
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary wants his team to kick off the 2025 season in Las Vegas, unfazed by logistical hurdles as the NRL weighs up its options.
Titans’ Foran an extension of Hasler’s brain: Sattler
Five-eighth Kieran Foran's return from a hamstring injury has given the Gold Coast a boost in the showdown with his former club Canterbury.
NRL drops referee after no-try call in Bulldogs game
Referee Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski has been dropped for round three after a controversial no-try call in Cronulla's win over Canterbury.
Knights axe Hastings for Cogger, as Broncos name Haas
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has dumped halfback Jackson Hastings in favour of recruit Jack Cogger after the Knights' disappointing start to the NRL season.
Oloapu eyes NRL comeback in 2025 for Canterbury
Told his NRL career could be over only months ago, Karl Oloapu is eyeing a return to the field with Canterbury in 2025.
‘Testosterone and emotion’: Luai backs banned Hughes
Having himself faced scrutiny for pushing a match official, Jarome Luai feels for Jahrome Hughes, the Melbourne half missing a week for contacting a referee.
Pangai eyes Broncos reunion with Haas, rules out Phins
Tevita Pangai Jr has declared he only wants to return to the NRL with Brisbane as he puts a line though a reunion with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
No special treatment for Latrell in swearing saga: Abdo
Chief executive Andrew Abdo says he is comfortable with the way the NRL has handled Latrell Mitchell's swearing saga.
Broncos’ Madden looks to tame Panthers he almost joined
There's shades of NFL legend Tom Brady in Brisbane's Jock Madden, who will step up against a Penrith side he nearly signed for, Broncos rake Billy Walters says.
Red-hot Hosking happy for bench job on Whitehead return
After two of the best games of his NRL career, Canberra's Zac Hosking won't complain if he is shifted to the bench to get Elliott Whitehead back in the side.
Coach whisperer backs Walters on Broncos’ GF talk ban
Bradley 'Coach Whisperer' Stubbs has advised Australia's great mentors and has praised Brisbane coach Kevin Walters for a big call ahead of facing Penrith.
Waerea-Hargreaves the chief aggressor in NRL’s 300-club
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is set to become the NRL's most aggressive player to reach the 300-game milestone when he brings up the figure against South Sydney.
Keary to miss Souths showdown with latest concussion
Roosters captain James Tedesco does not believe Luke Keary's latest head knock is severe, but it has forced the five-eighth out of the clash with rivals Souths.
Fawlty Towers infiltrates Broncos as GF talk banned
Brisbane players have taken a Basil Fawlty "don't mention the war" approach ahead of their Penrith clash where talk of last year's grand final has been banned.
Souths start swear jar after Latrell’s radio interview
South Sydney have introduced a swear jar in response to Latrell Mitchell's colourful radio interview that followed the Rabbitohs' round-two NRL loss.
‘Not fair’: Storm accept Hughes ban for ref push
Melbourne playmaker Jahrome Hughes will serve a one-game ban game for pushing a referee despite the NRL club believing it was an unavoidable accident.
Broncos can still beat Penrith if Haas out: Jensen
Brisbane have expressed faith in mooted replacement Xavier Willison as prop Payne Haas races the clock to be fit for Thursday's big NRL clash with Penrith.
Axed Ilias no scapegoat: Souths defend dropped halfback
South Sydney have dropped halfback Lachlan Ilias, replacing him with Dean Hawkins for their NRL grudge match against the Sydney Roosters.
Flanagan mulls swinging axe after dire Dragons display
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan was disappointed with the 38-0 loss to the Dolphins and team changes are on the cards.
Tabuai-Fidow’s hammering from Bennett ignites Dolphins
Dolphins No.1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow credits a stern chat with his coach for inspiring a match-winning hat-trick of tries against St George Illawarra.
Hat-trick hero leads Dolphins’ rout over Dragons
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow shone as the Dolphins recorded the biggest win in their short history with a 38-0 thrashing of a bumbling St George Illawarra.
Roosters backline call looms as club coy on Keary
The Sydney Roosters expect to have Billy Smith back to face South Sydney, but Luke Keary has provided a scare after copping a head knock against Manly.
Brooks shines as Sea Eagles hold on to beat Roosters
Manly have claimed another big early-season NRL scalp, beating the Sydney Roosters 21-14 at Brookvale.
Cowboys rocked as star ruled out for at least six weeks
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luke will miss at least six weeks due to surgery on his syndesmosis.
Reynolds out, Haas a doubt for Broncos-Penrith: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has confirmed Adam Reynolds will miss the round-three clash with Penrith, as prop Payne Haas races against the clock to be ready.
NRL under fire as star faces ban for referee contact
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes faces a potential two-match NRL ban for pushing referee Chris Butler while trying to save a try against the Warriors.
Smith ready for Broncos challenge if Fisher-Harris out
Penrith could be without James Fisher-Harris for their grand-final rematch against Brisbane, but Lindsay Smith is ready to stick it to the Broncos' middle men.