Sheens finding positives in Wests Tigers ‘nightmare’
An improved performance against Parramatta has given Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens reason for optimism despite his side going winless in six 2023 NRL games.
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Moses leads Eels to NRL win, Tigers’ Doueihi injured
Playmaker Adam Doueihi has a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury as Wests Tigers fell to Parramatta 28-22 in the NRL.
Gilbert will ‘fight over a 10-cent piece’ for Dolphins
Dolphins great Wally Fullerton-Smith says lock Tom Gilbert has a hint of madness about him, in a good way, as he drives the team's strong season start.
Brave and brilliant Raiders end Broncos’ unbeaten run
A brutally physical Canberra beat Brisbane 20-14 at Suncorp Stadium with Corey Horsburgh and a bloodied and brilliant Jordan Rapana playing starring roles.
Trbojevic plays down injury after pain-killing needle
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has insisted back spasms are not a threat to his ongoing fitness, after he was needled up at halftime of the loss to Penrith.
Edwards scores four tries as Penrith flog Manly
Penrith have produced a 44-12 flogging of Manly, with fullback Dylan Edwards scoring four tries and Nathan Cleary dominating in the halves.
Jack Wighton to Parramatta unlikely: Coach Brad Arthur
Parramatta appear unlikely to enter the race for Jack Wighton's signature after the Dally M Medallist informed Canberra he would test the open market.
Holbrook backs new Titans spine to fire against Dragons
Having lost 32-18 to St George Illawarra in round two, Gold Coast aim to bounce back as two young guns get their first start of the season in key positions.
Blake Lawrie a Dragons captain in waiting: Merrin
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie has the pedigree, leadership quality and love of the club to lead the Dragons, says 2010 premiership winner Trent Merrin.
Webster wants Warriors to keep their eyes on the prize
Coach Andrew Webster says his high-flying side need to get past their slow starts in the NRL and keep improving as they prepare to tackle the Knights.
NRL defend officials as Preston avoids hip-drop ban
The NRL's match review committee have determined Canterbury's Jacob Preston was trying to make a one-on-one strip, and not a hip-drop, when he was sin-binned.
Broncos skipper Reynolds allays leg injury fears
Adam Reynolds sent a scare through Brisbane when his lower leg bent back making a tackle against Canberra but the No.7 says he'll be fit to play Gold Coast
Ricky Stuart doesn’t want to lose Wighton like Milford
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a special bond with playmaker Jack Wighton but conceded Wayne Bennett's Dolphins remain a threat after Raiders tabled new deal.
Eels just as desperate as Tigers for Easter win: Arthur
Parramatta found themselves ambushed by a desperate Wests Tigers side last Easter but the Eels will be just as hungry for victory as their rivals this time.
Tabuai-Fidow relishing fresh NRL start at Dolphins
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has only one regret leaving North Queensland for NRL newcomers the Dolphins and it's the loss of his favourite fishing spots.
Broncos’ Taupau avoids NRL charge over Rapana collision
Brisbane prop Martin Taupau has not been charged for his collision with Jordan Rapana after being controversially penalised late in the NRL loss to Canberra.
Raiders firebrand Horsburgh targets Maroons debut
In-form Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh grew up idolising Queensland forward Corey Parker and hopes to play for the Maroons after overcoming multiple injuries.
Skipper Yeo made Penrith meeting hours after child born
Isaah Yeo returned to Penrith training four hours after the birth of his second child as the Panthers prepared ahead of their NRL defeat of Manly.
Coach Sheens claims Brooks attacks verge on ‘bullying’
Tim Sheens has hit out at critics of Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks, claiming the media are almost bullying the under-pressure No.7.
Sexton the hero for Titans as late try sinks Dragons
Gold Coast have moved into the NRL top eight with a 20-18 win over St George Illawarra after a 76th minute try to five-eighth Toby Sexton.
Ponga ‘reassured’ by brain health after concussions
Kalyn Ponga says brain tests in Canada went as well as they could and is confident he's ready to return to the NRL after four concussions in 10 months.
Knights enter top eight after ending Warriors comeback
Newcastle have put aside a knee injury to captain Jayden Brailey to hold on and beat the Warriors 34-24, catapulting themselves into the NRL's top eight.
Warriors must control energy to fix costly slow starts
The Warriors' slow starts have become their season's Achilles heel with coach Andrew Webster claiming it is because his team are too eager.
Titans tyro Sexton credits Foran for his match winner
Titans playmaker Kieran Foran may be injured but his value as a mentor is vast, as his replacement Toby Sexton explained after starring against the Dragons.
Edwards ‘no superstar’ despite fullback conquests
Dylan Edwards has outgunned Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell this year, after making it his goal to get the better of his superstar rivals each week at No.1.
Dragons’ Molo set for long ban after latest high shot
Francis Molo is facing his second lengthy ban for a high tackle in the space of five games after the St George Illawarra prop was charged by the NRL.
Indebted Souths stars to sidestep Bennett mind games
South Sydney players have paid their respects to Wayne Bennett and how he helped their careers, but know better than to start playing mind games with the coach.
Dolphins’ Nicholls: South Sydney kickstarted my career
Mark Nicholls says his career took off at South Sydney under Wayne Bennett, as the Dolphins prop prepares to welcome his old club to Suncorp Stadium.
Suaalii mentor Manu can see possible return to NRL
Joey Manu says he can see the possibility of a Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii NRL return, while saying he has not seriously thought about a switch to rugby.
Crichton leads list of returning Roosters cavalry
Angus Crichton's comeback to rugby league in NSW Cup will headline a list of seven players set to make their returns at the Sydney Roosters.
Raiders stars back Wighton to join million-dollar club
Canberra players Elliott Whitehead and Jamal Fogarty say out-of-contract teammate Jack Wighton will be worth every penny of a $1 million-plus annual pay packet.