Broncos on rival Kaufusi’s side at NRL judiciary
Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi will seek to downgrade a dangerous contact charge at the judiciary and has found an unlikely ally in Broncos rake Billy Walters.
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Schuster revived by DCE’s warning about short career
Daly Cherry-Evans warned Josh Schuster he was headed for a short, wasted NRL career if he didn't make use of his talent and turn things around at Manly.
Anger management not just a Walker problem: Cook
Cody Walker's Souths teammates won't be asking the five-eighth to tone his aggression down any time soon despite a contrary conduct charge over the weekend.
Penrith’s new left edge doing it their own way: Tago
Centre Izack Tago says Penrith's new-look left edge are intent on finding their own way after Viliame Kikau's departure and an injury to Taylan May.
Raiders hooker Levi to miss 8-10 weeks injured
Canberra hooker Danny Levi is out until at least round 12 after breaking his jaw early in the NRL win over Cronulla.
Bateman hoses down injury concern, sees huge task ahead
Wests Tigers recruit John Bateman has rejected claims an ankle injury delayed his start to the NRL season, but is well aware of the job ahead at his new club.
Souths hail one of the greats as John Sattler dies
Rugby league great John Sattler has died aged 80, with tributes flowing from South Sydney officials, the NRL and the Prime Minister.
John Bateman ready to dance to Wests Tigers’ tune
On-song England international John Bateman will make his debut for Wests Tigers when they travel to Canterbury for round three.
Storm issues mount as Gold Coast produce NRL comeback
Twelve tries were scored as Gold Coast staged a comeback 38-34 win over Melbourne, who again lacked discipline in a second straight NRL loss.
Holbrook OK with hooked Foran blow-up in Titans win
Gold Coast playmaker Kieran Foran wasn't happy when substituted for the middle third of the Titans' win over Melbourne and his coach doesn't blame him.
Warriors dominate Cowboys, end NRL slide on Aussie soil
The Warriors have gone to Townsville and taken down the Cowboys with a comprehensive 26-12 NRL win in sweltering conditions.
Broncos second-half blitz stuns Dragons in big NRL win
Brisbane have scored six second-half tries to come back from a 16-6 deficit to defeat the Dragons 40-18, with captain Adam Reynolds in sensational form.
Sloan, Sullivan give Dragons hope after Broncos loss
St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.
Wry Walters enjoying mind games before Dolphins clash
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned to his Ipswich humour and street smarts to address coming up against the Dolphins and former mentor Wayne Bennett.
Hothead JWH keeps cool to drive Roosters on
Usually highly charged, veteran Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves rose above the chaos to drive his team past South Sydney.
Dragon Sloan grows up, buries hatchet with Griffin
St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has admitted he was a "big sook" and "needed to grow up" after losing the Dragons' fullback jersey last year.
Walters sees 1990s qualities in current Broncos team
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan is set to face St George Illawarra after emergency dental surgery as the Broncos celebrate past glories and look to repeat them.
Payten wary of any concussion rules to change tackling
Todd Payten is skeptical about changing tackling techniques or rules to attempt to combat concussions and wants the NRL to stay traditional to rugby league.
Storm, Titans juggle injury replacements for NRL clash
Melbourne will have players returning against Gold Coast but they could be without Nelson Asofa-Solomona for up to 10 weeks of the NRL season.
Dolphins stay unbeaten to set up Broncos blockbuster
The Dolphins have started their life in the NRL with three straight wins, after accounting for a depleted Newcastle 36-20 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Sydney Roosters seal gritty NRL win over Rabbitohs
The Sydney Roosters have claimed a come-from-behind win, triumphing 20-18 over NRL arch-rivals South Sydney.
Daniel Saifiti blow as Knights’ injury crisis deepens
Newcastle fear their injury crisis has worsened with Daniel Saifiti suffering a shoulder injury in the Knights' 36-20 loss to the Dolphins.
Stifling conditions tipped for Raiders-Sharks NRL clash
Canberra will chase their first win of the NRL season when they host Cronulla in temperatures forecast to reach 36C.
Dolphins debate challenge as Kaufusi clobbered by ban
The unbeaten Dolphins are considering whether to challenge enforcer Felise Kaufusi's looming ban ahead of the NRL's much-anticipated 'Battle for Brisbane'.
Bulldogs get early 2000s feel as they return to Belmore
Hazem El Masri has highlighted the strong links between Canterbury's last premiership-winning side and the Bulldogs charged with rebuilding the NRL club.
Hastings adamant Knights can fire without Ponga
Jackson Hastings says he sees no reason for Newcastle's attack to change while Kalyn Ponga is out with concussion.
Sheens holds off on Doueihi, Bateman call for Bulldogs
Tim Sheens will give Adam Doueihi and John Bateman as much time as required before a decision on their fitness is made for round three.
Cowboys coach eyes better discipline in Warriors clash
Unforced errors have slowly crept back into North Queensland's gameplay and coach Todd Payten has targeted that as a point of emphasis in round three.
Robinson sure of keeping Suaalii despite Tedesco deal
Trent Robinson has no fear of losing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after James Tedesco's new deal confirmed he would remain the Roosters fullback until at least 2025.
Too early to make five-eighth call on Ponga: O’Brien
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has stood by his decision to move Kalyn Ponga to five-eighth as the Knights co-captain faces a lengthy concussion lay-off.
Alleged victim’s mum recounts Hayne’s visit to home
The family of a woman Jarryd Hayne is accused of sexually assaulting have told court what happened when the former NRL player visited their house.