Premiership star Scott Sorensen re-signs with Penrith
Penrith forward Scott Sorensen has ended speculation he might be forced to leave the club by signing a contract extension with the Panthers.
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Warriors rout Raiders to spoil Croker celebration
The Warriors have produced a gutsy win in Canberra, beating the Raiders 36-14 to overshadow Jarrod Croker's 300th NRL game.
Turbo-charged Manly thump injury-hit Dolphins 58-18
Tom Trbojevic has led Manly's demolition of the Dolphins at Brookvale Oval, scoring twice as the Sea Eagles claimed a comfortable NRL win.
Bennett won’t buy to fix faltering Dolphins
Wayne Bennett has no interest in going to market as the Dolphins battle a growing injury toll in their first NRL campaign.
Walters drops Paix, gives Smoothy Broncos debut
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has sent hooker Cory Paix back to Queensland Cup to work on his game, while giving Tyson Smoothy his club debut.
Koroisau out of Origin with broken jaw as Titans win
Wests Tigers and NSW hooker Api Koroisau broke his jaw while Gold Coast and Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was put on report in the Titans' 28-12 NRL win.
Tino escapes ban for shot on Koroisau, free for Origin
Maroons and Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has escaped suspension for his shot that broke Apisai Koroisau's jaw and is free for State of Origin II.
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Lyons backs Rabbitohs combinations for Origin II
Ex-NSW five-eighth Cliff Lyons is hoping to see South Sydney's former halves Cody Walker and Adam Reynolds reunited in the second State of Origin game.
Slater’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ vie for two Maroons spots
Queensland have forwards bashing down the door to be chosen for the second State of Origin clash in Brisbane as coach Billy Slater outlines the key criteria.
PNG legend Mead buoyed by prospect of NRL franchise
Former PNG skipper David Mead says the NRL's expansion into his country must be followed by heavy investment to strengthen the nation's talent pool.
Josh McGuire hit with 12-game Super League ban
Former Queensland and Australia Test prop Josh McGuire risks being sacked by his Super League club after being banned for 12 games for unacceptable language.
Reynolds ‘perfect for role’ of NSW No.7: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Adam Reynolds is in career-best form and would be an ideal candidate to replace Nathan Cleary in NSW's State of Origin team.
Schuster swipes blasted by Manly legend Cliff Lyons
Manly great Cliff Lyons has called for patience with Josh Schuster, who has been targeted with criticism following a tough start on his switch to five-eighth.
Brown stood down but Eels won’t become distracted
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown will be stood down indefinitely from his NRL duties after being charged with five counts of sexual touching.
Dylan Brown barred from pubs over alleged breast grope
Parramatta Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown has been barred from entering licensed premises in Sydney's Double Bay after allegedly groping a woman's breasts.
Fit again Oates driven by pain of 2022 Broncos fadeout
Brisbane are joint leaders of the NRL and winger Corey Oates says they intend to stay there, learning from last year's painful lessons.
Holbrook feels no pressure despite Titans bad habit
The Titans welcome back star fullback AJ Brimson from injury against Wests Tigers as they aim to rectify their habit of choking when in control of games.
Pangai shakes off self-doubt after week with Latrell
A week in State of Origin camp with one of the game's biggest personalities has helped restore Tevita Pangai Jr's self-confidence.
Struggling Saints need younger coach: Bennett
Wayne Bennett says St George Illawarra have to think long-term and opt for a fresh approach when considering their next permanent head coach.
Papenhuyzen shuts down talk of imminent Storm return
Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is targeting a return before the NRL finals but says it would be a miracle if he's back playing within a month.
Bumper crowd expected as Raider Croker hits game 300
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders are eager to deliver in Jarrod Croker's 300th game, with players working overtime to be fit for Friday's clash.
Bennett urges Blues to pick Reynolds and Walker
Wayne Bennett says NSW would be crazy to overlook Adam Reynolds and Cody Walker with the Blues' Origin hopes hanging by a thread.
NRL’s Trbojevic concussion ruling confuses Bennett
Wayne Bennett is unsure what message the NRL is sending by clearing Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic to play against his Dolphins side.
Parramatta name Brown despite sexual touching charges
Dylan Brown has been named at five-eighth for Parramatta despite being charged with five counts of sexual touching over the weekend.
Hard nut: Penrith’s Leniu makes painful sacrifice
Penrith's Spencer Leniu has made a quicker than expected return to NRL action after surgery on a ruptured testicle, and now has State of Origin in his sights.
Lodge likely to leave Roosters after JWH deal
Matt Lodge concedes he is likely to seek NRL pastures new in 2024, after current club the Sydney Roosters re-signed fellow prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Cobbo blazes Broncos trail ‘on shoulders of giants’
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo is only scratching the surface of his talents, Steve Renouf says, with the winger doing the Broncos' Indigenous legends proud.
Former NSW forward says Hynes must be the Blues’ No.7
Ex-NSW forward Dale Finucane believes promoting his Cronulla teammate Nicho Hynes to the Blues' starting halfback role should be a no-brainer for Brad Fittler.
Nicoll-Klokstad won’t make way for Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says Golden Boot winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't dislodge Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad from fullback when he returns next year.
Origin stars Fifita, Mitchell and Murray all sidelined
While Manly's Tom Trbojevic has been cleared to play in round 15, fellow Origin aces David Fifita, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray have all been ruled out.