Josh Addo-Carr catches Bulldogs teammates by surprise
Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr has made a habit of surprising his Bulldogs teammates and he could have another one in store for them.
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Tigers backing young gun Galvin to take NRL by storm
Wests Tigers teammates are predicting teenage prodigy Lachlan Galvin won't be overawed when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.
Honeymoon is over for Dolphins as Bennett wields axe
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett picked Isaiya Katoa and Jake Averillo and dropped Sean O'Sullivan and Tesi Niu after a round-one hiding to put his squad on notice.
Scoreless Panthers try-ing hard to break Eels hoodoo
Moving on from a scoreless round-one defeat, Penrith are looking to break a two-year home-and-away losing streak against Parramatta when they host their rivals.
I wish I found Brad Arthur and Eels earlier: Cartwright
As he prepares to face former club Penrith, Bryce Cartwright has admitted he was like a part-time footballer before he found Brad Arthur at Parramatta.
Reynolds to fire for Broncos against old club: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says there is no grand final hangover for skipper Adam Reynolds who he tips to be at his best against former club South Sydney.
Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism
Amid backlash from prominent NRL figures, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is lauding Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker for speaking up for Indigenous people.
Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths
Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.
Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia
Reds coach Les Kiss wants Rugby Australia to get behind Jordan Petaia, saying Super Rugby's playmakers need greater protection.
Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm’s Coates
Will Warbrick says the defence shown by Xavier Coates in round one is no fluke with his fellow Melbourne winger a stand-out in the Storm pre-season.
Manly’s Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury
Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.
Sharks out to shed tag as NRL’s top-eight lightweights
The Sharks hope a gritty season-opening away victory over the Warriors proves a line-in-the-sand moment in their quest to become a genuine NRL title force.
Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi
Canberra hooker Danny Levi put a roller coaster 2023 NRL campaign behind him with a strong showing in his side's upset opening-round win against Newcastle.
Simonsson wants Eels centre spot amid Lomax interest
Bailey Simonsson has made clear he wants to make Parramatta's left centre spot his own, as the Eels continue to be linked with Dragons star Zac Lomax.
Greyhounds NSW fire contractor over Ezra Mam comment
The person responsible for poking fun at the NRL's recent racism saga in an official form-guide for Greyhounds NSW has been fired, the racing organisation says.
NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston
Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.
NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur
The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.
Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Mam
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been banned for eight matches after admitting calling Brisbane's Indigenous star Ezra Mam a "monkey" during an NRL game.
Panthers seek to spark attack after slow start to NRL
Izack Tago is closing in on a new deal at Penrith as coach Ivan Cleary looks to add bite to the Panthers' attacking threat.
NRL defends Dally M anonymity after voting puzzlers
The NRL says anonymity of Dally M voters is crucial after some round-one votes left fans puzzled.
New Raider Smithies extends Canberra’s British empire
New recruit Morgan Smithies has already made an impact with Canberra and is relishing the chance to test himself against one-time idol John Bateman.
Broncos to unleash new Cobbo, Walsh combo on Rabbitohs
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit to play former club South Sydney as the Broncos plan to up the ante with the Reece Walsh and Selwyn Cobbo combination.
Mam receives deadly support from Renouf and his people
The partnership between Deadly Choices and Brisbane for an 11th year launched on Monday, with Broncos star Ezra Mam supported by the Indigenous community.
Ex-NRL star wanted ‘intimacy’ but denies sexual touch
Former Souths and St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has admitted that he wanted to "be naughty" with a woman, but denies groping her buttocks.
Mam statement available for NRL in Leniu hearing
The NRL will be able to call upon statements from Ezra Mam and two other Broncos when deciding a ban for Spencer Leniu after the Sydney Rooster's racial slur.
Cowboys winger Feldt targets new deal and Bowen record
Kyle Feldt is seeking a new contract as well as North Queensland's try-scoring record.
Suli’s new love of training spicing life at Dragons
St George Illawarra centre Mosese Suli played superbly in the opening round NRL win over Gold Coast and attributes it to a new-found resolve off the field.
Dolphins’ Gilbert suffers setback ahead of ACL surgery
A blood clot has delayed surgery on Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert's torn anterior cruciate ligament but Wayne Bennett has no concerns over the player's recovery.
Cowboys trample Dolphins to set early NRL pace
North Queensland have walloped the Dolphins 43-18 at Suncorp Stadium in their NRL opener, with the hosts also losing forward Connelly Lemuelu to a knee injury.
Fittler wants NRL to clamp down on Leniu commentary
Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler wants the NRL to sanction players who spoke out on the Spencer Leniu racism claim before it reached the judiciary.