Raiders open up on Wighton’s shock Rabbitohs move
Jack Wighton will continue to deliver for the Raiders this season, despite his impending move to South Sydney from 2024, Canberra's Elliott Whitehead says.
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NRLW secures big exposure amid timeslot challenges
The NRL is hopeful regular timeslot clashes will be restricted to 2023 for the NRLW, after announcing a draw that includes free-to-air broadcast of every game.
Demetriou slams ‘agenda-driven’ Wighton deal criticism
Jason Demetriou has vented frustrations with criticisms of South Sydney's ability to sign Jack Wighton on a cheaper contract than those offered by rivals.
Madden’s first audition for Broncos gig post-Reynolds
Jock Madden will make his club debut for Brisbane at No.6 against South Sydney with his early season patience and dedication paying off.
Lomax calls for more security after pitch invader hug
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax says more security is probably needed at NRL grounds after an intruder got onto the Allianz Stadium field and hugged him.
Addo-Carr, Kikau set for longer on NRL sidelines
Canterbury have revealed Josh Addo-Carr's hopes of returning from injury before Origin I appear unrealistic, while Viliame Kikau won't return until round 22.
Titans’ attitude problem must be rectified: Brimson
Gold Coast next face Manly away and fullback AJ Brimson says the mental frailties that led to the historic loss to the Dolphins last week won't be repeated.
Peachey confident of rediscovering his best at Penrith
Tyrone Peachey has declared he can return to the career-best form he had at Penrith in 2018, as he prepares for his first game back starting for the NRL club.
Warrior Walker guilty at NRL judiciary but dodges ban
Warriors utility Dylan Walker has escaped suspension after successfully having his grade-two dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary.
Sharks win big in NRL to inflict more misery on Cowboys
Cronulla have thumped North Queensland 44-6 to secure a third-straight win in the NRL.
Maroons cop Origin blow after Nanai gets big NRL ban
North Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai has been hit with a four-game ban for his hip-drop tackle on Braden Hamlin-Uele.
Worked out for everyone: Reynolds’ Broncos move hailed
Scott Sattler, son of Rabbitohs legend John Sattler, says Adam Reynolds' NRL move to Brisbane has worked wonders as has South Sydney's faith in Lachlan Ilias.
Trbojevic out of Titans game as Manly defend his form
Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has been pulled out of Manly's clash with Gold Coast, but coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims the No.1 is out of form.
Manu eyes more time in Roosters No.6 jersey
Joey Manu is confident he will become a better player given more time at five-eighth, with the Sydney Roosters star hoping for an extended run in the halves.
Townsville to welcome women’s State of Origin
Townsville will host one of two women's State of Origin matches in 2023, with Cowboys NRLW coach Bill Jeffries confident the city will put on a memorable show.
Injured RCG more concerned with Eels than NSW: Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur believes the injured Reagan Campbell-Gillard will easily shrug off the disappointment of missing out on a State of Origin recall.
Bulldogs shuffle halves in search of elusive win
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has switched things up in the halves as his side seek a much-needed NRL win, while a Manly star has been named despite injury.
Cool Flegler no longer Broncos’ angry and suspended man
Brisbane prop Tom Flegler has been on his best behaviour to avoid suspension this year but he won't be holding back against South Sydney on Friday night.
Restricting Hynes key as Cowboys return to Shark Park
If winning consecutive games for the first time this year is the question, shutting down Nicho Hynes is the answer for North Queensland.
Grand-final change could stop concussion pain: Leniu
Spencer Leniu, who would have missed Penrith's 2022 grand final under new concussion rules, says an NRL rest week would help tackle the issue.
Sharks’ Hamlin-Uele out to honour memory of Paul Green
Cronulla's round-nine clash with North Queensland will be personal for Sharks prop Braden Hamlin-Uele as he looks to honour the memory of the late Paul Green.
NRL star Jack Wighton signs with South Sydney
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have won the race to secure NRL star Jack Wighton for 2024 and beyond.
Storm hoping Bellamy coaching call not far away
Melbourne chairman Matt Tripp says he looking to meet with coach Craig Bellamy at the end of the week to get more clarity on his future plans at the Storm.
Sloan goes from wantaway to nearly saving Dragons
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says Tyrell Sloan has matured and become a better defender after he breathed life back into the Dragons.
NAS signs new deal as Storm roar home against Warriors
Melbourne have produced a big second half to beat the Warriors, winning their Anzac Day clash 30-22 with Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Nick Meaney starring.
Asofa-Solomona tempted by rugby but felt Storm was home
Giant Kiwi prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he seriously considered leaving the NRL for the Wallabies but in the end loved the Storm too much to switch codes.
NRL contact stadium bosses after latest pitch invasion
James Tedesco has urged Allianz Stadium security to be better after a fan was able to run onto the field and hug a St George Illawarra player on Anzac Day.
Warriors’ Walker to fight head-slam charge at judiciary
Dylan Walker has been offered a two-match ban for a head slam against Melbourne but will fight the charge at the NRL judiciary.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi won’t temper NRL tactics after ban
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi's spell on the NRL sidelines hasn't deterred him from playing with the aggression that put him there.
Crichton confident body will be up to Origin if picked
State of Origin is not a focus for Angus Crichton on his return to rugby league but the Sydney Rooster is confident his body could handle it if called upon.
Moylan sacrifice helps Hynes add bite to Sharks’ attack
Craig Fitzgibbon has commended the selflessness of five-eighth Matt Moylan for helping Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes hit top gear.