Panthers avoid repeat of Wests Tigers Bathurst upset
Penrith are back in the winners' circle after holding out Wests Tigers 22-6 in front of a sell-out crowd in their NRL clash in Bathurst.
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‘Long way to go’: Fitzy downplays Sharks’ strong start
Before this week, Cronulla hadn't entered a round of football atop the NRL ladder since 2016, but Craig Fitzgibbon isn't popping the champagne just yet.
Low of Knights humiliation powering Dogs revival: Kiraz
Jacob Kiraz says the feeling of getting smashed 66-0 by Newcastle has helped spark Canterbury's encouraging start to the 2024 NRL season.
Arthur coy on making changes after Eels collapse
Brad Arthur would not commit to swinging the axe on his Parramatta side after a disastrous 44-16 loss to the Dolphins in Darwin.
Flanagan says outgoing Lomax a must-pick for NSW Origin
Shane Flanagan believes in-form St George Illawarra ace Zac Lomax deserves a State of Origin debut.
Hasler ready for Manly visit, but one topic off limits
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has "great memories" of his time at Manly, but is keeping his counsel over a bitter court case with his former club.
Lomax stars as Dragons stun Warriors
St George Illawarra have claimed their most impressive win of Shane Flanagan's tenure so far, beating the Warriors 30-12.
Eels gave up in thrashing from Dolphins: Arthur
Coach Brad Arthur has torn strips off Parramatta after the side leaked 40 second-half points in the loss to the Dolphins.
Cavalry coming for Broncos, but Raiders first: Walters
Brisbane's quartet of injured stars are on track to be fit for round eight, but Kevin Walters has warned Canberra must be negotiated first.
Tedesco dodges ban for tripping Papenhuyzen
James Tedesco has been fined for tripping Ryan Papenhuyzen but will be free for next week's traditional Anzac Day game against St George Illawarra.
‘Lover not a fighter’: Storm’s Nelson to end nasty tag
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has underlined his love for the Melbourne Storm as he vowed to curb his aggressive streak following his NRL return.
Boyd ‘can be regular Titans half’ but Sami scratched
The recalled Tanah Boyd can be an NRL regular, Gold Coast coach Des Hasler insists, as injury forces another Titans re-shuffle ahead of their clash with Manly.
Benji shrugs off prowling Panthers’ Utoikamanu interest
NSW representative Stefano Utoikamanu is firmly in Penrith's sights, but the champions' interest doesn't worry Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
Woolf downplays Dolphins’ crystal ball moment
Kristian Woolf is likely to make an earlier-than-expected debut as Dolphins head coach with Wayne Bennett battling the flu ahead of the game against Parramatta.
Maroons door open for Hopgood amid vacancies: Slater
The door is open in the Queensland forward pack for new applicants due to injury, and Maroons coach Billy Slater wants the contenders to announce themselves.
Manly’s Lawton signs with Cowboys on two-year deal
Manly utility Karl Lawton will join North Queensland from next year, on a deal which runs until the end of 2026.
Robinson fumes as Roosters pipped by NRL-leading Storm
Melbourne have defeated the Sydney Roosters 18-12 to move the Storm up to first spot on the NRL ladder.
NRL steps in to help depleted Dolphins, Bennett a doubt
The injury-ravaged Dolphins have again gone outside their top 30 with Trai Fuller to wear No.1 against Parramatta, while coach Wayne Bennett may miss the match.
Storm see off Roosters in error-riddled NRL win
Melbourne have defeated the Sydney Roosters 18-12 to move the Storm up to first spot on the NRL ladder.
Historic women’s Origin born from 2023 fiasco: Ali
Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says the controversial 1-1 Origin series "win" to the Maroons last year opened the door for a historic three-match series.
Dragons delighted Lomax saga finally over
Shane Flanagan hopes St George Illawarra can put their Zac Lomax rigmarole in the past now the unsettled centre has formally signed with Parramatta.
Eels’ long-term plan to keep NRL young gun Blaize-ing
Blaize Talagi is one of the hottest young properties in the NRL, and Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has a long-term plan to keep him at the Eels.
Eels out to silence Arthur’s critics
Back in the winners' circle after a shaky start to 2024, Parramatta are out to put an end to rumours over Brad Arthur's future as coach.
Sivo impressing Arthur but Eels recall still on hold
Coach Brad Arthur has provided an update on Maika Sivo's path back to the NRL after the Parramatta winger was dropped prior to round six.
Police drop charges against Broncos prop’s brother
Police have withdrawn all charges against the brother of NRL player Payne Haas over the alleged supply of almost 2kg of meth in the NSW Hunter region.
Luai battle no added motivation for Tigers gun Galvin
Wests Tigers veteran John Bateman is doubtful if a clash with future teammate Jarome Luai will be extra motivation for young gun Lachlan Galvin.
No deal for Manu return to Roosters says Robinson
Ahead of their clash with Melbourne, Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed there's no agreement for Joey Manu to return to the NRL club from rugby.
Raiders’ Strange makes Canberra home until 2028
Canberra five-eighth Ethan Strange has signed a contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of 2028 just six games into his NRL career.
‘He challenged me’: Asi’s chat with Eels boss Arthur
It took an honest chat with Brad Arthur for Daejarn Asi to snap back to form and oust Blaize Talagi from Parramatta's starting side.
Penrith a market force as Warriors add Fisher-Harris
Penrith have released James Fisher-Harris, allowing the prop to sign a four-year deal with the Warriors to free up significant salary-cap room.
Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury’s X-factor supersub
Blake Taaffe will start on the bench for Canterbury against Newcastle as coach Cameron Ciraldo looks to use him as an impact player.