NRL great Burgess denies driving on drugs
NRL premiership winner Sam Burgess has been arrested for returning a positive drug test while driving unlicensed, but denies having had cocaine in his system.
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RLPA slam NRL over salary cap increase
The value of the salary cap for NRL clubs has been increased to a record $12.1 million, but the players' union is furious about the announcement.
Souths re-sign superstars Mitchell, Walker
South Sydney have re-signed two pieces of their premiership puzzle in Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell, the latter declaring he wants to be a Rabbitoh for life.
Young Dragons must lift their game: Woods
Veteran NRL forward Aaron Woods says St George Illawarra young guns such as Tyrell Sloan and Jayden Sullivan must show consistency next season.
Dylan Brown re-signs with NRL’s Eels
Parramatta have taken an important step towards breaking their premiership drought by signing young five-eighth Dylan Brown to a contract extension.
Injured Trbojevic out for six-plus weeks
Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic will miss six to weeks of Manly's NRL pre-season after going down with a hamstring injury at training.
Broncos bank on Walsh to fire at fullback
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters brought Reece Walsh back to wear the No.1 and get the club playing NRL finals again, and the early signs are promising.
Rabbitohs re-sign star hooker Cook
Damien Cook has signed a contract extension that will keep him in the NRL with South Sydney until at least the end of 2025, by which time he will be 34.
Dolphins assistant Woolf hungry for more
A huge success as head coach of Super League club St Helens, Kristian Woolf is back in the NRL and keen to learn as Wayne Bennett's number two at the Dolphins.
Manly concern as Trbojevic hamstrung again
Tom Trbojevic's hamstring issues have reared their head again after he limped out of Manly's latest pre-season training session.
Bronco Hetherington ruptures biceps in gym
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington has had surgery on his ruptured biceps and his legendary father Jason Hetherington is backing him to get back to his best.
Staggs boost for Broncos after surgery
Brisbane gun Kotoni Staggs is back in training after shoulder surgery, as Jesse Arthars targets securing a centre position of his own.
Broncos relief after Reynolds ankle injury
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the ankle injury suffered by halfback Adam Reynolds is not serious after consulting with his skipper.
Penrith re-sign star winger Brian To’o
Penrith have retained a significant piece of their premiership puzzle, signing State of Origin winger Brian To'o to a long-term contract extension.
League hardman Bob Cooper dies aged 67
Bob Cooper, who played in the first State of Origin match for NSW in 1980, has died after a brief battle with cancer aged 67.
NRL title in Broncos’ grasp: Carrigan
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan will bring the wisdom of Penrith players he won the World Cup with to the table when he targets winning a NRL premiership in 2023.
Paix out to usurp Walters as Broncos’ No.9
Cory Paix desperately wants to become Brisbane's first-choice hooker and is up for the battle with Billy Walters to become the club's long-term No.9.
Dolphins target Niu ahead of NRL debut
The Dolphins are in the market to add more strike power to their backline, with coach Wayne Bennett confirming talks are ongoing with Broncos fullback Tesi Niu.
Brimson’s motivation as Titans eye rise
AJ Brimson, who will dedicate the NRL season to a fallen mate, has analysed the Titans' poor recent form and identified some fixes with new recruit Kieran Foran
Bennett explains why he signed Nicholls
Veteran prop Mark Nicholls was signed by Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett to set the bar high from day one about what the new NRL club stands for.
Siosifa Talakai extends Sharks contract
Cronulla have handed Siosifa Talakai a new three-year deal to keep him at Sharks until the end of 2026.
Bronco Mam bulks up for No.6 battle
Brisbane teenager Ezra Mam has competition for the starting five-eighth jersey next year and has packed on the kilos in a bid to add to his defensive clout.
Storm Academy designed to boost locals
Melbourne have launched a Storm Academy, with a dozen youngsters training alongside their NRL crop with the goal of boosting the number of homegrown players.
Young gun Walker extends Roosters stay
Talented playmaker Sam Walker has signed a new deal with the Sydney Roosters, extending his time with the club until 2025.
Gold Coast league ‘godfather’ remembered
Former rugby league player, coach and administrator Paul Broughton has been remembered as an instrumental figure in the sport who was ahead of his time.
Penrith junior program to inspire Warriors
Penrith assistant-turned-Warriors coach Andrew Webster is hoping his new side can develop the kind of junior nursery that made the Panthers a premiership force.
NRL’s Panthers re-sign Salmon, Eisenhuth
Reigning NRL premiers Penrith have re-signed grand-final winner Jaeman Salmon and veteran forward Matt Eisenhuth ahead of the 2023 season.
Xerri set to sign with Bulldogs after ban
Canterbury are poised to sign Bronson Xerri when he completes his doping suspension next November but won't be able to register his contract until then.
Bronco Palasia signs with NRL’s Titans
Brisbane forward Keenan Palasia will join intra-state rivals Gold Coast from 2024 after signing a two-year contract.
Oates wants Broncos’ all-time try record
Brisbane winger Corey Oates is close to Steve Renouf's club record for most career tries, and after signing a new deal he's in prime shape to set a new mark.
Panthers to chase rare NRL three-peat
Penrith great Greg Alexander says the Panthers have a tough battle to defend their title, but quality replacements for key losses could get them over the line.