Broncos gun NRLW recruit to fire under Prince of halves
Star Brisbane NRLW recruit Jesse Southwell is learning plenty from coach Scott Prince who is keen to add another lethal string to her already impressive bow.
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‘It’s not right’: Knights coach on player’s slur
Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook says the Knights must learn from Asu Kepaoa's homophobia controversy.
Star Knight returns to Broncos 15 years after axing
Newcastle veteran Dane Gagai will make a fairytale return to Brisbane for his NRL swansong after inking a one-year deal.
‘We love Bronson’: Mid-season exit a no-go for Bulldog
Canterbury's Bronson Xerri has attracted interest from NRL rivals Melbourne and Parramatta, but the Bulldogs are keen to keep the centre for the rest of 2026.
‘No chance’: Maguire denies release for Broncos prop
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has put an end to speculation new skipper Payne Haas could be released to South Sydney before June 30.
Dolphins play long game with Woolf at door of finals
The Dolphins have a two-fold aim to win games and to make sure they are ready to fire in the finals, as coach Kristian Woolf makes bold calls to hit bullseye.
Pacific inspiration drives Cowboys colossus before 300
North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo will play his 300th NRL game for the club with gratitude in his heart and Penrith in his sights.
Kepaoa slapped with six-match ban for homophobic slur
NRL club Newcastle will work closely with Asu Kepaoa after the NSW Cup forward was given a six-match ban for using a homophobic slur.
Parramatta Eels enter race to sign strike centre
Bronson Xerri appears to be on the outer at Canterbury and Parramatta, boasting open spots on their roster, are keen to enter the battle for his services.
Manly halfback’s confession after field goal failure
Jamal Fogarty is aware discourse about his his ability to handle pressure will ramp up after missing two field goals in Manly's loss to Canterbury.
Spotlight on Broncos veteran to prove he still has mojo
Brisbane veteran half Ben Hunt has been backed to justify why he was re-signed at the age of 36 as the injury crisis at the Broncos takes another dire turn.
‘All myths’: Bennett bristles at conspiracy theories
Supercoach Wayne Bennett has lashed the latest suggestions South Sydney's synthetic turf training surface might behind the NRL club's concerning injury toll.
Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff
Auckland-born Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will play a Warriors club he once trained with for a week in the U20s before his career took a different turn.
Cleary’s blunt NRL warning over New Zealand expansion
New Zealand seems ripe for NRL expansion but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary feels adding a 20th team there could hamstring its biggest success story.
Blow for NRL’s breakout prop as Dogs make halves call
Jackson Ford's breakout NRL campaign has been hit with news the star Warriors prop will miss up to 12 weeks of the club's season.
Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed
Brisbane have hit a new low after 16 rounds for any defending NRL premiers and must turn it around against Sydney Roosters without Ezra Mam and Adam Reynolds.
‘Don’t bag him’: Moses defends target of NSW blame game
Laurie Daley is a man under pressure but Mitchell Moses believes former NSW State of Origin greats need to lay off the besieged Blues coach.
‘Dolphins first’: star centre opens up on Roosters link
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed his plans beyond 2027, wanting to win an NRL premiership and play long-term at the club with a gun side.
Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos
Veteran utility Ben Hunt will play at least another year with the Brisbane Broncos after signing a contract extension.
Christian NRL star backs Israel Folau’s push for return
A former State of Origin prop has thrown his support behind Israel Folau's audacious bid to return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.
Campbell sees Titans’ turning point in halfback heroics
Jayden Campbell feels the future is bright with Zane Harrison as the Gold Coast halfback after the youngster kicked the Titans to one of their finest wins.
Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build
Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.
No ‘cry-babies’ in Shark vs Rooster stoush
Ronaldo Mulitalo and Mark Nawaqanitawase have opened up on their running on-field battle following the Sydney Roosters' defeat of Cronulla.
Knights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur
Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur while playing reserve grade.
Blues blow as Latrell Mitchell ruled out of game three
Latrell Mitchell had said Monday's training could help decide his chances of returning in round 17 but the Rabbitohs centre did not make it past the warm-up.
Shark hooker’s trick for speedy recovery
Cronulla hooker Blayke Brailey had a simple trick to help expedite his recovery from the broken arm he suffered against Manly in round 13.
Origin hopeful injured in Warriors’ win over Cowboys
The Warriors have put in an impressive performance against the Cowboys but an injury has left one of their stars unlikely to feature in NSW Origin discussions.
Melbourne fly high as Raiders’ finals hopes sink
A hat-trick by rampaging winger Will Warbrick has steered Melbourne to a 42-20 win over Canberra, fighting back from 16-0 down at AAMI Park.
Nawaqanitawase caps big week starring in Roosters’ win
The Sydney Roosters' State of Origin contingent have returned to inspire victory over Cronulla in the final game of the NRL's round 16.
NRL coach makes Origin offer to under-fire Daley
Laurie Daley is under pressure after NSW's fade-out in Origin II and the Blues coach has received an offer of help from Craig Bellamy.
Two more years: Cowboys make call on coach
Todd Payten has been re-signed for two more years as head coach of North Queensland, putting to bed speculation about his future.