From disillusioned and hiding, Flanagan is back in NRL
Shane Flanagan's return to coaching at St George Illawarra ends an emotional roller-coaster of trying to hide at games and being disillusioned by rugby league.
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Papenhuyzen’s $40,000 outlay paying immediate dividends
Ryan Papenhuyzen paid $40,000 out of his own pocket to travel to the USA for rehab in the off-season, and the Melbourne No.1 says it was money well spent.
Pain washes away for ‘still speedy’ Bulldog Xerri
Bronson Xerri felt four years of pain wash away with a try on his return from a doping ban, and insists he still has pace to burn at Canterbury.
Papenhuyzen scores on return as Storm lose to Bulldogs
Melbourne have lost their pre-season trial 24-12 to Canterbury, but Ryan Papenhuyzen's electric speed was back with a try in his return from a dislocated ankle.
Tevita Pangai’s NRL return confirmed via Queensland Cup
Tevita Pangai has signed a deal to return to rugby league via Brisbane's feeder club in the Queensland Cup, Souths Logan.
Past greats drive All Stars passion for Mitchell
Indigenous All Stars captains Latrell Mitchell and Tallisha Harden credit Preston Campbell, Johnathan Thurston and other cultural leaders for All Stars success.
Simmons pep talk hypes Penrith for World Club Challenge
Royce Simmons knows a thing or two about English rugby league and visited Penrith training to give the players a pep-talk ahead of the World Club Challenge.
Two Toms better than one for Dolphins: Gilbert
Tom Gilbert will play his first game in nine months for the Dolphins and says he has improvements to make in his game, with new recruit Tom Flegler to assist.
Excitement machine Toole still on rugby sevens radar
ACT Brumbies winger Corey Toole is edging closer to Wallabies selection, but another national team remains of interest to the speedster.
More sprays, less KFC: Suli warming to coach Flanagan
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan's tough approach is getting the best out of fried-chicken loving Dragons centre Moses Suli this pre-season.
Adam O’Brien signs new three-year deal at Knights
Adam O'Brien has signed a new three-year extension as coach of Newcastle after being rewarded for the club's 2023 finals run.
No more mind games as Brown grasps Manly lifeline
Anthony Seibold's straightforward approach has Nathan Brown believing he can rekindle the fire which earned him State of Origin honours with NSW.
Latrell Mitchell to captain Indigenous All Stars
Latrell Mitchell says he is honoured to captain the Indigenous All Stars side for the first time ahead of the clash with the Maori All Stars in Townsville.
Titans duo Fifita, Campbell out until April: Lenihan
Gold Coast guns David Fifita and Jayden Campbell are not expected to play until round four or five of the NRL, says Titans assistant coach Jimmy Lenihan.
Family hopes lessons learned from NRL player’s death
The family of Manly player Keith Titmuss hope his death can help save lives as experts call for greater awareness of heat-related illness.
Vision emerges of Broncos’ Walsh, Haas in park rumble
The Nine Network has released vision of Brisbane stars Reece Walsh and Payne Haas jesting in a public park, but the pair won't be sanctioned by the club.
Dragons’ Kyle Flanagan expects pressure playing for dad
New St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan knows he'll have to show the outside world that his dad, Dragons coach Shane, is right to pick him.
Panthers back May to hit ground running at centre
Penrith's Taylan May will be tasked with replacing superstar centre Stephen Crichton when he returns from a year on the sidelines.
Lomax a winger for now but prefers centre stage
Zac Lomax could become a full-time winger under new St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan after a pre-season spent roaming around the backline.
Bennett’s blast puts Dolphins on notice ahead of trial
Wayne Bennett has given the Dolphins a giant spray at training ahead of naming Herbie Farnworth and Thomas Flegler to play a trial against the Titans.
Cobbo will star as Broncos centre if he owns it: Renouf
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf insists Selwyn Cobbo can be "a great success" in his new centre position with the looming defensive challenge the biggest test.
Best inspired by last year’s finals to stay at Knights
Bradman Best says last year's finals run inspired him to prioritise a premiership at Newcastle over money in deciding to re-sign at the Knights.
Sharks pack carry chip as Hamlin-Uele mulls future
Braden Hamlin-Uele admits Cronulla's pack don't believe they get the respect they deserve, as he weighs up his own future beyond the 2024 NRL season.
Xerri named for Dogs trial in first game since drug ban
Bronson Xerri's four-year NRL exile is over after the one-time prodigy was named to return from a doping ban to line up in Canterbury's trial against Melbourne.
Luciano Leilua sets sights on Cowboys NRL exit
Luciano Leilua has his sights set on a return to Sydney after his manager asked for permission to speak to rival NRL clubs.
Smith-Shields puts heat on Kelly in Titans centre quest
New Gold Coast signing Harley Smith-Shields has his eye on incumbent Brian Kelly's left centre position ahead of the Titans' trial with the Dolphins.
Ex-NRL player Robati’s rape accuser to record evidence
A judge has granted an application to declare a woman accusing a former NRL player of raping her as a witness in need of extra protection.
Reynolds, Carrigan sorry as Broncos shy away from ban
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has ruled out a club-imposed ban for Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan after they were caught scuffling on a night out.
Best rejects NRL offers elsewhere to stay at Knights
NSW State of Origin centre Bradman Best has signed a new three-year deal with Newcastle, rejecting interest from rival NRL clubs to stay at the Knights.
Manly prepare to get skinny for shorter Vegas field
Manly have become the latest NRL club to move to smaller training fields as they prepare for the skinnier and shorter Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Aussie Croft super excited to tackle former teammates
Aussie Super League star Brodie Croft's first competitive match in Leeds Rhinos colours is against his former club Salford, and he can't wait for the clash.