Bird wants to lock down No.13 after life as NRL nomad
Jack Bird has averaged a positional switch once every five games throughout his NRL career, but is now desperate to stay at lock for St George Illawarra.
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Jackson Hastings a ‘perfect’ half, says Knights coach
Halfback Jackson Hastings is preparing to face Wests Tigers for the first time since joining Newcastle and has already won his new coach over.
Walsh reveals brains behind his Broncos brilliance
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has worked on breathing techniques, undergone sprint training and studied the great fullbacks to lay the groundwork to shine.
NRL open to expansion in 2025, PNG a legitimate option
The NRL has given the greatest indication yet a Pasifika side based largely out of Papua New Guinea could be a legitimate expansion chance for 2025.
NRL close in on concussion call for 11-day stand down
The ARL Commission will make an announcement next week on mandatory stand down for concussed players, with calls for flexibility and different 'gradings'.
Smith hurt as Roosters survive scare against Warriors
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat the Warriors 20-12 in a match in which Brandon Smith suffered a back injury and Joseph Suaalii was placed on report.
Foundations right for gutsy Warriors, detail comes next
New Warriors coach Andrew Webster is adamant his side's resilience shows the making of a good team, but he wants them to be more than just tough.
Bennett hails ‘special team’ as Dolphins do it again
The Dolphins have become the third team to win their first two NRL games with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow starring in a 20-14 comeback win over Canberra in Redcliffe.
Rampant Bulldogs shock Storm on their home turf
Canterbury have posted their first win of the season, scoring five tries to upset Melbourne 26-12 in their NRL clash at AAMI Park.
Bennett bemused by twin sin bins in Dolphins win
Wayne Bennett can't understand why his halfback Sean O'Sullivan was sin-binned, while he also thought the binning of Canberra's Hudson Young was unnecessary.
Knee injury sidelines Asofa-Solomona for two months
New Zealand Test prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has suffered a knee injury in Melbourne's 26-12 NRL loss to Canterbury, adding to the Storm's huge injury toll.
‘The Hammer’ seeks more after nailing Raiders’ coffin
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow isn't getting carried away by his breathtaking start to the NRL season with new club, the Dolphins.
Broncos’ Mam eyes rebooting famous duo with Walsh
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam used to watch Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen carve up for the Cowboys and he wants his own Broncos double act with Reece Walsh.
Inglis demands life bans as racism repeats on Mitchell
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to eradicate racist fans, as Greg Inglis called for life bans following abuse of Latrell Mitchell.
Ricky’s Raiders to embrace Redcliffe NRL cauldron
Ricky Stuart says a week on the Sunshine Coast has steeled his Raiders before they face the Dolphins in an emotional first appearance at their Redcliffe base.
Mitchell abuse just tip of the iceberg: former coaches
Trent Robinson has declared the person who racially abused Latrell Mitchell in club colours does not represent them, apologising to his former player.
Capewell laces up for star Cowboy’s aerial assault
Brisbane were exposed by breakout North Queensland star Jeremiah Nanai in the corresponding game last season and Kurt Capewell is intent on avoiding a repeat.
Coach Arthur downplays Eels’ tough draw to start season
No NRL side has a tougher draw than Parramatta in the first five weeks of the season but coach Brad Arthur has shrugged off fears of a 0-5 start.
League let me down over nose problems: Blake Ferguson
Former NSW and Australia winger Blake Ferguson says rugby league has let him down by not helping fix his damaged nose, which has left him struggling to sleep.
‘Lost’ Tanah Boyd finds himself in Titans’ No.7
Tanah Boyd hopes his positional rollercoaster ride is over after a strong start in the Gold Coast No.7 alongside new playmaking partner Kieran Foran.
Dragons players know Griffin’s fate rests with them
St George Illawarra stars Jack Bird and Jack de Belin have conceded Anthony Griffin's future as Dragons coach rests with the players.
Ciraldo urges Bulldogs to add more edge to their game
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has told his team to re-find their attacking style and use their edges after Viliame Kikau and company had a quiet round one.
Walsh just another brick in Broncos wall: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned the Broncos into his own 'Department of Defence' ahead of the home Queensland derby clash with North Queensland.
Sharks back call to fight Graham’s NRL charge
Cronulla NRL coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes fighting Wade Graham's reckless high contact charge was the right thing despite despite losing the case.
Broncos lock in star Carrigan until end of 2028
Brisbane have secured a coup in extending the contract of Kangaroos and Maroons prop Pat Carrigan for four years unitl the end of the 2028 NRL season.
Wests Tigers’ Brooks happy as contract talk looms
Luke Brooks has revealed talk about potential moves away from Wests Tigers weighed on him in recent NRL seasons.
From AFL to rugby sevens, Warbrick finds league home
Ahead of a round-two clash with Canterbury, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick says he's best suited to playing rugby league after stints in AFL and rugby sevens.
Ciraldo, Fitzgibbon back 11-day concussion stand down
Coaches Cameron Ciraldo and Craig Fitzgibbon have backed a potential NRL ruling to remove exemptions to an 11-day standown for concussions.
Payten unveils Cowboys plot to thwart ‘Reece lightning’
North Queensland are preparing for a Brisbane side smarting from a humiliating loss at Suncorp Stadium last year in the corresponding Queensland derby match.
Cleary hurt as Panthers bounce back against Rabbitohs
Defending premiers Penrith have fought hard to secure a 16-10 NRL win over South Sydney but will hope Nathan Cleary's ankle complaint is not serious.
Racial abuse of Mitchell to be reported to police
Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell.