Spirited Souths effort buys Demetriou more time
Jason Demetriou has been spared the immediate axe at South Sydney, as five-eighth Cody Walker insists the players are still fighting for the embattled coach.
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Demetriou expects to hang on as coach after Souths loss
Embattled coach Jason Demetriou expects to lead South Sydney in their next game against Melbourne, despite the a 34-22 loss to Cronulla adding more pressure.
Pressure off Eels but Dylan Brown faces nervous wait
Parramatta have scored a much-needed win over North Queensland but Dylan Brown faces a nervous wait after going on report for a high tackle.
Red flags for Meninga around interim Souths job
Mal Meninga has raised concerns over South Sydney's handling of Jason Demetriou, admitting there are red flags around him taking over as interim coach.
Dragons hunting hooker/half combo player, not Schuster
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has shed light on his club's decision not to pursue Josh Schuster, whose NRL career is in limbo.
Canberra’s youth movement ready to take on Gold Coast
Canberra will unleash perhaps their youngster backline in club history against the Gold Coast on Sunday, with veteran Jamal Fogarty leading the way.
Blast from past helps centre Cobbo find Broncos path
Selwyn Cobbo admits adapting to NRL life has been a challenge but credits current Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs and legend Steve Renouf for assisting his growth.
Hammer blow as Dolphins absentees continue to stack up
Dolphins star fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow could miss up to six weeks with a hamstring strain, while utility Anthony Milford faces a fortnight's suspension.
Broncos big guns rock Dolphins, Tabuai-Fidow injured
Brisbane scored four second half tries in 14 minutes to beat the Dolphins 28-14, with star fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow straining a hamstring for the losers.
Bulldogs denied by Storm despite Addo-Carr hat-trick
Former Storm favourite Josh Addo-Carr has bagged a hat-trick but it wasn't enough for Canterbury to leave Melbourne with a victory, falling 16-14.
‘I’d be the first to know’: Arthur talks down Eels exit
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur insists external chatter around his job does not have him looking over his shoulder, adamant he would know if the heat was on.
Time off can let Schuster sort future: Seibold
Manly coach Anthony Seibold hopes out-of-favour second-rower Josh Schuster's future can be sorted during his two weeks of personal leave.
Roosters’ Keary charged for making contact with referee
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has become the latest NRL player to come under scrutiny for making contact with a match official.
Pressure on as Demetriou storms out of press conference
Jason Demetriou has shown the first public signs of succumbing to pressure at South Sydney, with the coach storming out of a press conference after 27 seconds.
Bennett to Eels has romance but PNG compels: Maranta
Founding Brisbane chairman Barry Maranta explains how Jack Gibson brought Wayne Bennett to the Broncos and how the philosophies of both led to great success.
Oates driven by one thing he feels he owes the Broncos
Brisbane veteran Corey Oates, who returns to the wing against the Dolphins, is inspired by the pain of never having won a premiership and time is running out.
Inside the Roosters’ celebrations for Jennings’ 300th
Michael Jennings' "past conduct" meant he was not celebrated by the NRL ahead of his 300th game - but the Sydney Roosters held tributes of their own.
‘Never heard booing like that’: Refs frustrate Knights
The officiating of Newcastle's round-six defeat by the Sydney Roosters has frustrated Knights coach Adam O'Brien.
Roosters edge Knights in Jennings’ 300th
In the 300th NRL game of controversial centre Michael Jennings, the Sydney Roosters posted a hard-fought win over Newcastle.
‘Keep guessing’: Bennett remains coy on future plans
South Sydney? Journalism? Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is keeping his options open as he considers what lies beyond the end of his current contract in 2024.
Wanted man NAS nearing NRL return for Storm
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says there's been "hysteria" over the non-selection of Nelson Asofa-Solomona but insists he will be among first picked when fit.
No risk to Walsh from early return: Broncos’ Walters
Fit-again Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh will wear precautionary headgear as he makes a faster-than-expected return from a facial fracture to face the Dolphins.
Tale of two cities shows why Tigers need Campbelltown
Wests Tigers are putting an emphasis on embedding themselves in the Macarthur, desperate to make use of a junior talent nursery previously gone to waste.
Schuster can still make it big in the NRL: Marshall
Told by Manly he's free to explore options elsewhere, out-of-favour Josh Schuster has now been granted personal leave by the NRL club.
‘That interests me’: Meninga makes pitch for Souths job
Mal Meninga has conceded he would be keen to coach South Sydney until the end of the year as Jason Demetriou's job prospects diminish by the day.
Cowboys’ Feldt polishes baseball bats for Eels clash
Winger Kyle Feldt secured North Queensland's all-time NRL try-scoring record last week but against Parramatta he wants his team to fire the entire game.
Players union marks 300-gamer Jennings despite NRL snub
Controversial NRL player Michael Jennings' looming 300-game milestone has been highlighted by the Rugby League Players Association.
Schuster searching for new home as Manly let him walk
Josh Schuster's turbulent stay with Manly may be coming to an end, with the big-money second-rower told he can start talks with rival NRL clubs.
South Sydney downplay Meninga links as Cook left angry
South Sydney chief Blake Solly says claims the club has lined up a short list topped by Mal Meninga to replace Jason Demetriou as coach are "rubbish".
Concussion research gives Roosters an edge with Tedesco
Lessons from a medical-staff trip to Pittsburgh have given the Sydney Roosters confidence that James Tedesco is fine after his latest concussion.
Be patient with teen fullback Chevy Stewart: Raiders
Canberra are set to debut 18-year-old fullback Chevy Stewart against the Gold Coast, but their players want fans to manage their expectations.