Arthur set for new contract but Moses talks rage on
Brad Arthur is on the cusp of a contract extension but the Eels coach has downplayed suggestions his new deal will weigh into Mitch Moses' own negotiations.
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No cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga
The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season.
Flanagan finds confidence in free-flowing Dogs attack
Kyle Flanagan has regained his confidence with Canterbury playing with freedom in attack and the halfback in a good mental space off the NRL field.
Ramrod ‘Golden Felise’ has inspired Dolphins winging it
Dolphins veteran forward Felise Kaufusi has rocked opponents with his defensive clout in two games and now has Newcastle in his sights for more punishment.
No Pride Round in NRL calendar for 2023
The NRL has opted against introducing a Pride Round in 2023, with the league to stick with the same themed rounds as previous years.
Broncos will cope without best player Oates: Reynolds
With Corey Oates to miss two months of NRL action, Jesse Arthars is set for an extended run at left wing for Brisbane, starting at home to St George Illawarra.
Dolphins bracing for toughest challenge yet: Gilbert
Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert says two wins to start the NRL season are all well and good but bigger tests are ahead, starting with Newcastle away.
Foran backs Titans No.7 Boyd to bounce back from howler
Tanah Boyd will be better against Melbourne after a poor game against the Dragons, but Kieran Foran says the Gold Coast half was not the only culprit.
No animosity after ditching Dolphins: Newcastle’s Young
Dominic Young admits it will be "interesting" to see Wayne Bennett again, after the Newcastle winger snubbed the supercoach's offer to join the Dolphins.
No limits on Schuster for new dawn as Manly’s No.6
Anthony Seibold says he will not ask Josh Schuster to rein in his attacking play as Manly's five-eighth, as he prepares to move to No.6 against Parramatta.
Arthur’s Eels extension complete, locked in until 2025
Parramatta have triggered a one-year extension for coach Brad Arthur, locking him down to the NRL club until the end of 2025.
NRL to order stand down after concussions
The Australian Rugby League Commission is set to invoke a mandatory stand down for players after they are diagnosed with concussion.
Dolphins’ Marshall-King facing two-game ban
Joseph Suaalii will be free to play against Souths next week, but the Dolphins' depth may be tested with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King facing a two-game NRL ban.
Ponga concussion sours Knights’ win over Tigers
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
Knights’ Hastings apologises for post-game skirmish
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
Dragons shirk off-season pressure to beat Titans
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.
Dragons coy on Talatau Amone’s return date
Talatau Amone is free to play in the NRL again but St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has no timeline on his return to first grade.
Jacob Saifiti set for long NRL ban after high tackle
Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti is set for at least five games on the sidelines after the NRL handed down its most serious charge for a high tackle in five years.
Matt the ball machine helping Storm prepare for Dogs
Melbourne's ball machine is named Matt, after Bulldogs big boot Matt Burton, and it has been in high rotation as the Storm prepare for their round-two clash.
Titan Foran tracking well for clearance to face Dragons
Gold Coast five-eighth Kieran Foran is expected to be cleared to face St George Illawarra as he works to overcome a corked knee suffered in the first round.
You can’t live on one game: Bennett’s eyes on Raiders
The Dolphins will give a debut to 19-year-old forward Mason Teague as they look to continue their winning start to NRL life in the home clash with Canberra.
Bennett warns against mandatory concussion stand down
Wayne Bennett says concussions should be treated on a graded system, rather than a proposed automatic 11-day stand down in the NRL.
Cleary, Luai set for scans after win over Souths
Penrith are sending dual premiership-winning halves pairing Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai for scans but are confident neither is seriously injured.
Cleary slams ‘disgusting’ racial abuse of Latrell
Nathan Cleary has described the racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell as "disgusting", as Australian sport throws its support behind the South Sydney star.
Radley set for technical change to avoid concussions
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed the club has spoken with Victor Radley about his tackling technique after his latest concussion.
Kennedy treble steers Sharks to NRL win over Eels
Cronulla have claimed their first win of the NRL season, defeating Parramatta 30-26 with fullback Will Kennedy scoring three tries.
Walsh stars at fullback in Broncos win over Cowboys
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has broken his jaw in his side's 28-16 win over North Queensland as Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh blitzed it on his club debut.
Cowboys stirred by Broncos’ loss but belief not shaken
Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side does not have a problem with complacency in second halves this NRL season after failing to kick on against the Broncos.
Oates to have surgery on broken jaw in Broncos blow
Brisbane's Corey Oates will miss six to eight weeks after a high shot by North Queensland's Scott Drinkwater who was hit with a grade-three shoulder charge.
Wighton, Hynes add support as Mitchell responds
Close friend Jack Wighton has added his support after Latrell Mitchell publicly addressed the racial abuse he was subjected to in Penrith for the first time.
Fitzgibbon keen on keeping Will Kennedy at Cronulla
Will Kennedy's hat-trick heroics in Cronulla's win over Parramatta mean the Sharks will prioritise his retention in the coming weeks.