More issues for Sharks as Colquhoun banned for a week
Out-of-form Cronulla will need to find a new left back-rower after the NRL judiciary handed Jesse Colquhoun a one-match ban for dangerous contact.
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Furious Fitzgibbon to ask NRL to please explain
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will sound out the NRL for answers after the Sharks were on the wrong end of several contentious calls in their loss to Manly.
Manly deny Sharks miracle comeback win in NRL thriller
Manly overcame the early loss of prop Tanela Paseka and withstood a fierce late fightback from Cronulla to beat the Sharks 30-26 in an NRL thriller.
‘Gang back together’ as Panthers smash Bulldogs
Nathan Cleary and the State of Origin contingent made a powerful return for Penrith in a 44-18 defeat of Canterbury at BlueBet Stadium.
Bulldogs rebuild will make Ciraldo better coach: Cleary
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has not yet been able to lift the Bulldogs up the ladder but Penrith's Ivan Cleary is backing his ex-assistant to come good.
Sharks need to man up, says straight-talking McInnes
Lock Cameron McInnes has pulled no punches in assessing Cronulla's poor record against NRL top-eight sides, saying the Sharks must muscle up in defence.
Marshall and Fulton can co-exist at Tigers: Sheens
Rumours of a rift between Benji Marshall and Scott Fulton have dogged Wests Tigers but Tim Sheens believes the pair capable of putting their differences aside.
Bulldogs run their own video session after latest loss
Canterbury's coaching staff had the players run their own video review session this week to encourage them to take responsibility for their latest performance.
West Tigers secure Fainu brothers on 4-year deals
Promising youngsters Samuela and Latu Fainu have signed with NRL strugglers Wests Tigers, joining older brother Sione there.
Walsh back for Broncos but Mitchell showdown cancelled
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh returns from suspension against the Rabbitohs, whose star No.1 Latrell Mitchell will spend another week on the sidelines.
Koroisau inks new deal, set to finish career at Tigers
Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau has agreed a two-year contract extension in a major show of faith in the struggling NRL club.
Warriors, Raiders battle for NRL top four spot
The Warriors welcome Canberra to Auckland on Friday night, with the winner to move inside the NRL's top four as the finals quickly approach.
Cody Walker on high as ‘good omen’ looms for Rabbitohs
South Sydney No.6 Cody Walker is on a high after starring in State of Origin but star fullback Latrell Mitchell will miss the blockbuster clash with Brisbane.
Tigers close on NRL wooden spoon with loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have defeated Wests Tigers 18-14, all but guaranteeing Tim Sheens' side will finish the season on the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Dragons coach tips more NRL sin-bins after Sloan call
St George Illawarra interim coach Ryan Carr was left scratching his head when Tyrell Sloan went to the sin bin in the NRL defeat of Wests Tigers.
The 6am sessions that resurrected NRLW’s Vette-Welsh
Botille Vette-Welsh makes her long-awaited return to the NRLW this weekend and can thank some gruelling 6am sessions for readying her for the comeback.
Raiders target first-year premiership in expanded NRLW
A 10-team NRLW competition kicks off on Saturday, with new entrants Canberra believing they have the talent to win a title in their first season.
Storm record ‘irrelevant’ to finals-aspirant Knights
Losing to Melbourne on Saturday would make Newcastle's finals equation much more complicated, but wins over the Storm are rare for the 10th-placed Knights.
Taumalolo’s bench role to continue against Parramatta
North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home.
Robinson slams ‘unfair’ criticism of Tedesco’s holiday
Coach Trent Robinson has stood by his decision to give James Tedesco a holiday while the Sydney Roosters are fighting to keep their season alive.
Ex-NRL star’s domestic violence convictions upheld
Once among the NRL's brightest young stars, Curtis Scott suffered another major blow after failing to overturn convictions for assaulting his former partner.
Cartwright eager to stay an Eel next NRL season
Resurgent Bryce Cartwright is the only member of the team Parramatta fielded last week who does not have a contract beyond 2023.
Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG’s NRL bid
Papua New Guinea's bid to host the 18th NRL team has received a $5.5 million boost from the Australian government.
Daine Laurie inks one-year deal for Panthers homecoming
Premiers Penrith have signed Daine Laurie on a one-year NRL deal from Wests Tigers as the Panthers prepare for Jarome Luai's possible exit from the club.
Broncos’ Taupau was warned by NRL about lifting knees
Broncos coach Kevin Walters says prop Martin Taupau will need to get one aspect of his running style out of his game after he was put on report against Souths.
Raiders comeback in vain as Johnson saves Warriors
A field goal in golden point has clinched a 21-20 NRL win for the Warriors after Canberra levelled the scores with two tries in the dying stages of normal time.
No sprays from coach Ciraldo ahead of Penrith clash
Canterbury have been woeful defensively for the past month but coach Cameron Ciraldo has resisted temptation to become snarky with his Bulldogs.
Walsh magic inspires Broncos win over woeful Rabbitohs
Fullback Reece Walsh has dazzled on his return from suspension as Brisbane's 36-20 win over South Sydney put the Rabbitohs' finals hopes in danger.
Pelite stars, Fuimaono hurt as NRLW Titans beat Cowboys
Gold Coast have kicked off the NRLW season with a 16-6 come-from-behind win over competition newcomers North Queensland.
Tedesco terrorises Titans in big Roosters win
The Sydney Roosters kept their NRL finals hopes alive in a 36-18 win over the Gold Coast with skipper James Tedesco having a blinder.
Mitchell’s return can’t come soon enough for Rabbitohs
Out of form South Sydney must rediscover their winning mentality, so the return of their talismanic fullback Latrell Mitchell next week will be vital.