Roosters coach takes aim at ‘laughable’ penalty
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson was left shaking his head following a bizarre penalty in the win over Melbourne.
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Storm clouds gather as fresh injury hurts finals hopes
Melbourne's finals hopes have taken another hit as Will Warbrick suffered a serious injury in a loss to the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Sharks solidify top-four spot with third straight win
Cronulla have beaten Newcastle, thanks partly to an off night with the boot from Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga, to strengthen their position in the NRL top four.
Souths set star’s timeline as absence rolls on
Wayne Bennett could be without Latrell Mitchell for another three weeks as the South Sydney star battles to overcome a calf injury.
Bulldogs give Crichton update, reveal Kikau outlook
Captain Stephen Crichton has been ruled out of Canterbury's Saturday night clash with Wests Tigers.
‘Had to give back’: Bronco backs teammate-led axing
Josiah Karapani says being dropped at the request of his Brisbane teammates has give him a rev-up as the Broncos push for an unlikely finals berth.
Young keeps head down as Dragons coaching call looms
St George Illawarra caretaker coach Dean Young has refused to lift the lid on his full-time ambitions as the struggling NRL club prepares to make a big call.
Walsh wizardry helps Broncos edge past Panthers
Three try assists and a late goal from the sidelines from Reece Walsh have helped Brisbane edge past Penrith in a 14-12 NRL thriller.
‘Write us off’: Dolphins vow response as star cleared
Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert insists his side are still a finals force ahead of a showdown with North Queensland, despite last round's 66-0 thrashing..
Coach rolls dice on rookie half in Storm survival bid
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy believes Trent Toelau has the game to tame the Sydney Roosters as the Storm face their rivals without their first-choice halves.
‘Dark times’: Young gun reveals the cost of his injury
Noah Martin has opened up about his recent ankle surgery, while speculation spreads on Corey Horsburgh's future in Canberra.
Sharks star now better at handling the heat: coach
Nicho Hynes had a record-breaking performance in Cronulla's big defeat of the Dolphins, with the Sharks now hoping to follow that result with another win.
Unwanted star Tiger ‘fully supportive’ of exit plan
Four-time NRL premiership winner Jarome Luai admits it was "a bit of a shock" to be told he was unwanted by Wests Tigers beyond 2026.
‘Mentor for me’: Titans young gun has Fozball in sights
Gold Coast half Zane Harrison regards Manly coach Kieran Foran as a mentor, but now he intends to take the best of the former Titan and turn it on.
Coach backs ‘big game’ Broncos in last chance saloon
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has recalled Ezra Mam and Josiah Karapani to the starting side and shown faith in centre Gehamat Shibasaki for the Penrith clash.
Panthers coach reveals stance on leading NSW in 2027
Ivan Cleary won't entertain coaching NSW in 2027 in a bid to give incoming Peter Wallace time to learn the ropes before he takes over as Penrith coach.
Broncos finals hopes a virtual ‘Mission Impossible’
Brisbane must reach 13 wins to have any chance of playing finals in 2026, but even that wasn't enough for them in 2022 and may not be again this year.
‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa
Tonga forward Felise Kaufusi wants another crack at Samoa in the World Cup as he reveals why the clash is so important to both nations.
NRLW players eye off longer season, full-time salaries
A $5.3 billion broadcast deal, booming participation and new contracts on the horizon have NRLW stars hopeful their league can soar to new heights.
Crichton on Bulldogs’ team sheet after ‘scary’ injury
Stephen Crichton is in Canterbury's extended squad for round 20 so is rated a chance to make a quick recovery from the frightening injury he suffered last week.
Premiership Panther hits books during injury lay-off
Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny swapped his birdwatching binoculars for science-fiction and fantasy novels as he recovered from his broken leg.
Luai joins Parramatta as Marshall slams rumours
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has launched a scathing attack on media claims of a rift between him and Jarome Luai, who will join Parramatta for 2027.
Dolphins walking wounded as hurdles hit Origin stars
Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi has backed the side to bounce back from their 66-0 thumping as three State of Origin stars trained on their own on Tuesday.
How Storm will power finals tilt without injured stars
Cameron Munster could miss the remainder of the NRL season, while his Storm halves partner Jahrome Hughes is also injured in a blow to their finals hopes.
‘I want to pay them back’: new NRL deal for Souths half
Rising halfback Ashton Ward has signed a contract extension after producing some eye-catching form for the NRL club this season.
Missing piece in 2025 GF photo drives Bronco Billy
The motivation for Billy Walters to sign a new Brisbane deal is in front of him each day as he thanks a young gun for getting him through a second ACL recovery.
‘I’m ready to go’: Walters sends Broncos coach message
Brisbane veteran Billy Walters has put himself in the frame for an NRL recall after playing three matches for Souths Logan following a lengthy ACL recovery.
Walker must ‘take lessons and move on’ for Roosters
Daly Cherry-Evans has backed Sam Walker to shake off State of Origin disappointment on the Sydney Roosters' run to the NRL finals.
‘No more excuses’: Broncos cavalry back for miracle run
Brisbane have received a boost for their fading finals hopes with a suite of stars set to return for the away clash against Penrith as they eye a winning run.
‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup
Payne Haas has cleared the air on his World Cup plans and says there is a "great chance" for Samoa to lift the trophy for the first time.
‘Thanks Sammy, mate’: Burgess’ role in Dufty comeback
Matt Dufty has been a bargain buy for South Sydney this season, most recently setting up three tries in an upset win against Newcastle in round 19.