Knights beat Dragons to begin NRLW premiership defence
Newcastle have overcome mass off-season changes to beat St George Illawarra, while Gold Coast held off North Queensland on the first day of the NRLW season.
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Cowboys into NRL’s top eight with sixth straight win
North Queensland are into the NRL's top eight outright with their sixth consecutive victory via a 24-16 win over Parramatta in Townsville.
Moylan axing a warning for ‘inconsistent’ Sharks
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has made changes to the Cronulla side that fell to the Warriors last week and will not tolerate any more defensive inconsistencies.
Broncos’ Taupau faces three-week ban for lifting knees
Broncos coach Kevin Walters says prop Martin Taupau was warned by the NRL about his running style before his charge for dangerous contact against South Sydney.
Kikau’s Panthers face-off on ice until 2024
Canterbury's Viliame Kikau had been considered a chance to return from injury in time to meet his old side Penrith but the reunion will have to wait until 2024.
Tedesco terrorises Titans as Roosters stay alive in NRL
The Sydney Roosters have kept their NRL finals' hopes alive in a 36-18 win over the Gold Coast as skipper James Tedesco led from the front.
Dragons half Sullivan free to test market: Flanagan
Incoming St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan will allow playmaker Jayden Sullivan to negotiate with other clubs as the Saints look to retain Ben Hunt.
Knights upset Storm to keep NRL finals bid alive
Newcastle have snapped an 11-game, eight-year NRL losing streak against Melbourne and kept their hopes of a fairytale finals berth alive.
Broncos’ Werner sent off for biting in NRLW loss
Newcastle, Gold Coast and the Sydney Roosters all had wins on the opening day of the NRLW season that culminated with a sensational send-off.
Nanai injured as Cowboys surge into NRL’s top eight
North Queensland are into the NRL's top eight outright with their sixth consecutive victory via a 24-16 win over Parramatta in Townsville.
Bellamy questions Storm after another lead blown
The final 70 minutes of Melbourne's NRL loss to Newcastle were the most disappointing in recent memory for coach Craig Bellamy.
Smith revival gives Roosters a kick towards finals
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson remains confident his side can go on a late winning run like they did in 2022, with Brandon Smith's form a key.
Down on troops, Arthur not fazed by Eels’ run home
Brad Arthur is adamant Parramatta's finals chances are in their own hands despite a narrow 24-18 loss to North Queensland
Wests Tigers make perfect start in NRLW win over Eels
Wests Tigers have celebrated their first NRLW match with a 36-8 win over Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Reynolds can be ‘king of Brisbane’ in 10 weeks: Walters
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds is on track to be one of the best recruits in NRL history.
Panthers thrash Bulldogs on Cleary’s NRL return
Nathan Cleary has made a powerful return to the NRL as Penrith thrashed Canterbury 44-18 at BlueBet Stadium.
NRLW’s Werner referred to judiciary for biting
Broncos winger Ashleigh Werner has a date with the judiciary after an alleged bite led to her becoming the first NRLW player to be sent from the field.
Melbourne’s Sims to miss two weeks for high shot
Melbourne are set to be without forward Tariq Sims for the next two weeks after he was charged by the match review committee.
Wests Tigers, Sharks make impressive starts to NRLW
Wests Tigers have celebrated their first NRLW match with a 36-8 win over Parramatta while Cronulla also got off to a flying start.
Munster and DCE revive 1980s Alfie liaison: Lewis
Cameron Munster hails his "yin and yang" combination with Maroons halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans as Wally Lewis reveals how Munster reminds him of himself.
Toby Sexton backed by mentors to shine as Bulldogs No.7
Former Titans half Toby Sexton came through the Palm Beach Currumbin High School nursery and two of his former coaches say the Bulldogs have made a shrewd buy.
RLPA using NRL players: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart
As tensions continue to boil surrounding the NRL's collective bargaining agreement, Ricky Stuart has accused the players' union of using uninformed players.
Murray delights in Koloamatangi’s Origin rise
Cameron Murray says South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi has the potential to make an immediate impact on his NSW debut.
Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout
Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.
In-form Raiders on the lookout for Wighton replacement
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has shed light on the club's search for a new five-eighth ahead of Friday night's clash with St George Illawarra.
Dragons give 27-year-old Russell his NRL debut
Papua New Guinea international Daniel Russell has been a rugby league journeyman but will fulfil a lifelong dream when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.
Nanai on ice after hip knock at Maroons training
Queensland Origin forward Jeremiah Nanai sat out the end of training after a knock to his hip which coach Billy Slater described as "a bit of a bruise".
Sharks race away from spirited Tigers for 36-12 NRL win
Cronulla Sione Katoa grabbed a tryscoring hat-trick as the Sharks defeated the Wests Tigers 36-12 in the NRL.
Fitzgibbon’s Sharks brace for season-defining NRL month
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says there a long way for his side to go after moving level with Penrith at the top of the ladder.
Langer hails ‘great’ DCE as Origin No.7 record looms
Daly Cherry-Evans will pass Allan Langer when he plays a record 16th consecutive State of Origin game at No.7 and Langer has praised the Maroons skipper.
Coach Ciraldo seeks reaction from struggling Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is eager to right the wrongs of last week's thumping at the hands of Newcastle when they face South Sydney.