Manu has good and bad news for Sydney Roosters fans
Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has just one goal in 2024 before his move to Japan next season.
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Souths turn to debutant halfback amid injury crisis
South Sydney have named their third different halfback of the season with Dion Teaupa set to make his NRL debut amid the club's injury crisis.
Dolphins’ Gilbert to meet surgeon and go under knife
It has been a long wait for Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert who is hopeful he can get surgery on his injured knee and start rehab with round one, 2025 in his sights.
Returning Leniu to make up for lost time, say Roosters
The Sydney Roosters believe firebrand prop Spencer Leniu is ready to make up for lost time after serving an eight-match NRL ban for a racial slur.
Broncos select rookie Josh Rogers to fill Reynolds void
Josh Rogers, with just one game of NRL to his credit, will step into the Brisbane halfback role vacated by Adam Reynolds in the clash with Parramatta.
Draw critics won’t faze Sharks ahead of NRL litmus test
Siosifa Talakai has declared that Cronulla must prove to themselves in Melbourne they are among the NRL's best, despite topping the ladder after nine rounds.
Arthur enters defining month at under-pressure Eels
Parramatta are entering a crucial month and their priority must be cutting "brain explosions" from their second-half performances, says Ryan Matterson.
Crichton a possible Penrith option if they miss Fifita
Angus Crichton could become a potential option for Penrith if they miss out on David Fifita, after a preliminary inquiry about the Sydney Roosters forward.
Cleary wants compensation as rivals raid Penrith kids
Ivan Cleary believes Penrith should be compensated for player development as their junior nursery is raided by NRL rivals.
Souths’ Gray, Hawkins face lengthy injury lay-offs
Jack Wighton looks set for an extended stint in the halves after South Sydney confirmed Dean Hawkins and Jye Gray were both facing long-term lay-offs.
‘Not a gender issue’: NRL launches defence of referee
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the performance of referee Kasey Badger amid intense scrutiny over her officiating.
Panthers circle ‘marquee’ Fifita as contract call looms
David Fifita has been labelled a "marquee player" by Penrith coach Ivan Cleary after the Panthers met with the Gold Coast star at the weekend.
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Gould to fight $20k NRL fine
Canterbury football boss Phil Gould intends to take legal advice as he prepares to challenge a breach notice from the NRL.
Warriors’ slump continues as Knights claim tight win
The Warriors have gone from one of the NRL's pre-season favourites to 14th on the ladder one-third of the way into 2024, after being beaten 14-8 by Newcastle.
Sharks out to flip narrative ahead of tough NRL run
NRL leaders Cronulla desperately want to take things one game at a time ahead of an unenviable trip away to Melbourne.
‘It was close’: Turuva opens up on contract call
Reigning Dally M rookie of the year Sunia Turuva has revealed what convinced him to move from all-conquering Penrith to Wests Tigers.
Sharks hold off Dragons in Flanagan’s return, stay top
Shane Flanagan has lashed his St George Illawarra side for their failure to control possession in a 20-10 loss to NRL front-runners Cronulla.
Saifiti believes he has turned corner after Knights win
Former NSW Origin prop Daniel Saifiti feels he is returning to form for Newcastle, after admitting he was "pretty bad" at times earlier in the NRL season.
Tigers’ Sezer facing long ban over hip-drop tackle
Wests Tigers half Aidan Sezer is facing a ban of up to five matches after being charged for a hip-drop tackle in his side's round-nine loss to Canterbury.
Hughes felt calf ‘pop’ as Storm injuries mount
Injured Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, while half Jahrome Hughes is also in doubt for Storm's Cronulla showdown.
Lebanon gesture that showed Cheika’s NRL credentials
Jacob Kiraz says NRL coaching candidate Michael Cheika has a gift for inspiring his players, as evidenced by a gesture from the last Rugby League World Cup.
Bennett shows worth again as Dolphins enter top four
The Dolphins have beaten North Queensland 28-26 to return to the NRL's top four, showing South Sydney again just what the master coach can do for a club.
Papenhuyzen out for ‘four-to-six weeks’ with fracture
Star Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be out for up to six weeks with a lower-leg fracture sustained as his side hung on to beat Gold Coast 22-20 at Robina.
‘Big man syndrome’: Mahoney shrugs off pest tag
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney has shot a barb at his aggressors after finding himself caught in a scuffle for the second time in as many games.
Tigers’ discipline frustrates Benji in loss to Bulldogs
Canterbury have come from behind to beat Wests Tigers 22-14 in a fiery NRL encounter at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
‘Just do your job’: AOB’s message to Hetherington
Jack Hetherington returns from suspension this weekend but Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien isn't putting extra pressure on the prop to repay the Knights.
Why South Sydney shouldn’t hire Bennett: Scott Sattler
Scott Sattler has a special warning for South Sydney if the struggling Rabbitohs appoint Wayne Bennett as their coach in 2025.
No blood in the water as Flanagan confronts Sharks
Six years after an NRL-enforced split, Shane Flanagan still holds a soft spot for the Sharks as he returns for the first time as an opposition head coach.
Murray to miss Origin I, out for up to eight weeks
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray is set to miss up to eight weeks with a hip injury, ruling him out of the start of the State of Origin series for NSW.
Crichton ripe for NSW recall under old coach Maguire
In-form Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is eyeing a NSW recall under a familiar coach, a new contract and another NRL premiership.
Broncos must embrace life without Reynolds: Walters
Adam Reynolds will miss up to 14 weeks with ruptured biceps and Brisbane will turn to Jock Madden to fill the void, but even he is under an injury cloud.