Knights ditch ‘Kalyn Ball’ for surprise resurgence
Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season.
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Souths hope to turn season around in Wighton’s 250th
South Sydney will look to milestone man Jack Wighton to provide some much-needed energy as they hunt their first NRL win in six games against North Queensland.
Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club
Ex-Manly coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his bitter court case over his sacking from the club.
Storm’s Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego
Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona admits having to fight his way back into first grade was a blow to his confidence as the Storm prepare for the Eels.
Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next
Brisbane has won hosting rights for the NRL's Magic Round for the next three seasons as plans ramp up to have the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand.
‘Productive’ talks, but PNG’s NRL fate still uncertain
The Australian government and NRL have held "productive" discussions over the possible inclusion of a team in Papua New Guinea.
NSW’s Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara
NSW will breathe a sigh of relief after five-eighth Corban Baxter escaped suspension following the women's State of Origin series opener.
NSW too good in first game of historic Origin series
NSW have beaten Queensland 22-12 on the back of a dominant first-half at Suncorp Stadium to take the first game of the historic three-game Origin series.
Souths hoping to weave magic with early coach signing
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is hopeful the beleaguered club can lock in its new head coach sooner rather than later.
Madden’s night-shift extras have Broncos No.7 primed
New Brisbane half Jock Madden has been putting in on his day off with night sessions practising his kicking as he prepares for an extended run at No.7.
Departing Zac Lomax leaves Dragons fans bewildered
Zac Lomax has refused to elaborate on his reasoning for leaving St George Illawarra to join Parramatta in 2025.
Retirement, rehab and Vegas: Raider ponders his future
Jordan Rapana thought injury had ended his career earlier this season, but the Canberra fullback is back and pondering another campaign at age 35 next year.
‘Fun and games’: Titans troll Fifita over backflip
David Fifita's Gold Coast teammates have been keen to make light of his capricious ways after the second-rower backflipped on plans to join the Roosters.
Walsh injury blow for Broncos as young gun gets debut
Reece Walsh has been ruled out of Brisbane's clash against Manly with Selwyn Cobbo moving to fullback and speedy outside back Josiah Karapani to debut.
NRL addresses ‘very serious’ allegation against player
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.
Giddy-up Nicholls as Dolphins extend ‘Goat’ for 2025
Veteran Dolphins prop Mark 'Goat' Nicholls will finish his career at the Dolphins after earning a contract extension until the end of 2025.
Women’s coaches predict higher-quality Origin opener
The first game of the 2023 women's State of Origin series was a scrappy affair, but both coaches have reason to believe things will be different this year.
Indefinite bans for NRL fans after alleged racial abuse
The NRL spectators who allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker have received indefinite bans from attending live games.
Calf problem can’t keep Pearson out of Origin opener
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson will line up in the opening match of the women's State of Origin series, despite battling a calf issue this month.
Moses could handle Origin with one game lead-in: Paulo
Junior Paulo is backing Mitchell Moses to leap off the treatment table and into the Origin arena, arguing the Parramatta halfback could handle the heat.
Titans want to wrap up Foran, no concerns Tino leaves
Gold Coast want to re-sign off-contract half Kieran Foran and have no concerns that captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will exercise options in his contract and leave.
Keary adamant concussion fears not behind retirement
Retiring Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary says fears around concussions were not behind his retirement, with the five-eighth clear minded on his decision.
Close encounters of the Choppy kind give Maroons belief
Queensland players have spoken of how a powerful speech by legend Chris Close continues to inspire them ahead of the women's State of Origin series opener.
Raiders coach Stuart pens new deal until end of 2029
Ricky Stuart is set to coach NRL side Canberra until the end of 2029 after he was handed a new four-year deal with the Raiders.
Game over for NRL teams who lose backs while trailing
A break down of the first 10 rounds of the NRL season has shown no team has come from behind to win after losing a back in the first half.
Fifita backflips on Roosters to stay at Titans
Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell has explained why David Fifita activated a two-year option to stay at the Titans, spurning a four-year deal at the Roosters.
Hasler wallops Fifita with noodles to get Titans firing
Gold Coast winger Jojo Fifita is thriving under the coaching of Des Hasler and credits the veteran mentor's techniques for his growth.
Harry Grant wins landmark NRL judiciary fight
Melbourne Storm's Harry Grant has fought the NRL judiciary and won, cleared of making dangerous contact with the legs of Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson.
Eels to miss Moses magic, Trindall a chance to return
Mitch Moses looks set to have just one chance to prove his State of Origin credentials, with the Parramatta halfback set to miss Magic Round through injury.
Maroons dynamo Rapana credits Thurston legacy for form
Queensland wrecking ball Tazmin Rapana's family links set her on a league path but it was idol Johnathan Thurston who left an indelible mark on her career.
Brisbane, Gold Coast suffer more injury carnage
Long-term injuries to Brisbane's Ben Te Kura and Tristan Sailor, and month-long absences for Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phil Sami have rocked the clubs.