Armstrong’s sleepless night before shining as Knight
Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins.
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Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister.
Broncos re-sign Billy Walters, get Gosiewski transfer
Brisbane have welcomed back-rower Jack Gosiewski from North Queensland, after also re-signing hooker Billy Walters on a two-year NRL deal.
‘Best years of my life’: Keary adds to Roosters exodus
The 2024 season will be Luke Keary's last in the NRL, making the Sydney Roosters playmaker the fourth high-profile star to leave the club at year's end.
Storm halfback Pezet suffers season-ending knee injury
Halfback Jonah Pezet will undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Melbourne's NRL feeder team.
DCE ‘deserves leniency’: Manly players call for change
Teammates are struggling to understand why Daly Cherry-Evans didn't receive a discount for his 14-year clean record, as Manly's skipper fights to avoid a ban.
Keary to announce looming retirement from NRL
Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary is set to make 2024 his last season in the NRL, after deciding to call time on his career at the end of the campaign.
Manly to fight Cherry-Evans ban at NRL judiciary
The Sea Eagles have accepted Haumole Olakau'atu's dangerous-throw ban, but will try to downgrade Daly Cherry-Evans's punishment for his role in the same tackle.
Titans break duck, Eels struggle with ‘stupid’ Sivo
A look back at round eight of the NRL season, where a Parramatta flyer was sin-binned at the worst possible time and South Sydney struggled to defend.
Cronulla crush poor Canberra to reclaim NRL’s top spot
Cronulla have beaten up on an undermanned Canberra side, thrashing them 40-0 at GIO Stadium to return to the top of the NRL ladder.
Madden set for scans, Mam races clock to face Roosters
Brisbane No.6 Jock Madden will have scans on a pectoral injury, while Ezra Mam and Selwyn Cobbo will have fitness tests ahead of Sydney Roosters clash.
Penrith grit repels Cowboys, To’o has blinder in 100th
The Panthers beat North Queensland 26-20 in Townsville in a magnificent defensive effort without the ball as winger Brian To'o shone in his milestone match.
No concerns for Walsh despite cramps and vomiting
Reece Walsh failed to finish Brisbane's 34-10 win over Wests Tigers at Campbelltown, but the Broncos are confident it was only cramping keeping the No.1 down.
Koroisau hurt as Brisbane tear apart poor Tigers
Reece Walsh has scored an electrifying double, as Brisbane put the cleaners through a woeful Wests Tigers to win 34-10 at Campbelltown.
Souths close in on signing English No.7 for 2025
South Sydney are set to sign St Helens halfback Lewis Dodd for 2025, adding further questions to the future of their No.7 jersey.
Bennett backs Trai Fuller for Dolphins regular NRL gig
The manager of 27-year-old Dolphins pocket dynamo Trai Fuller says he wants to secure a top 30 NRL spot, and Wayne Bennett insists he has the ability to do so.
Hynes ready for Origin recall after 2023 lesson
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says he is ready to return to the State of Origin arena, with a month of football at the Sharks left to push his case for NSW.
Maroons face nervous wait on Dolphins prop Flegler
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the nerve damage to Queensland Maroons prop Thomas Flegler's shoulder must be repaired before he can play again.
Cherry-Evans, Olakau’atu face bans as Eels fume
Manly pair Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu both face two-match bans for a dangerous throw on Shaun Lane, with Parramatta fuming over several calls.
Sivo brain snap sums up Eels’ woes in loss to Manly
Parramatta have given up a second-half lead for the second time in as many weeks, watching a 14-6 advantage turn into a 32-18 defeat to Manly.
Cowboys sign Harrison Edwards, set to release Gosiewski
Todd Payten has confirmed North Queensland's signing of Canterbury's Harrison Edwards and called for defensive clout from the Cowboys against Penrith.
Copying SBW’s All Blacks path may be slow burn for Manu
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
Souths’ personnel crisis worsens as Milne banned
Struggling South Sydney have lost yet another player with Taane Milne copping a ban for his mindless tackle on Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster.
Walters urges Mozer to be patient, NRL chance will come
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is adamant teenaged hooker Blake Mozer has a future at the club, despite the Broncos' surfeit of high-quality rakes.
Richardson’s new deal ‘big news’ for Tigers: Benji
Interim chief executive Shane Richardson has been handed the role on a permanent basis after overseeing significant improvements at Wests Tigers.
Roosters’ Walker back on top after ‘loss of confidence’
Sam Walker lost self-belief after falling out of the Sydney Roosters' NRL side in 2023 but says he's fresh and firing on the back of his Anzac Day masterclass.
Dolphins sweat on return timelines for star quartet
Dolphins head of performance Jeremy Hickmans has an update on the injury returns for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Thomas Flegler, Felise Kaufusi and Herbie Farnworth.
Flanagan fires first salvo ahead of Cronulla return
Shane Flanagan says he has been looking forward to his return to Shark Park with St George Illawarra.
Demetriou expecting more heat after Souths horror show
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is expecting the blow-torch again following his team's 54-20 capitulation against Melboune in their Anzac Day clash.
Munster the magician as Storm thrash South Sydney
Melbourne have demolished South Sydney 54-20 in their Anzac Day clash, with Cameron Munster starring with four try assists and a try of his own.
Lomax’s Origin hopes take a hit on Anzac Day
St George Illawarra's form player Zac Lomax had a tough afternoon on Anzac Day, just as State of Origin selection debate is beginning to amp up.