Storm ready for tough Anzac Day clash with Warriors
In 2022 Melbourne piled on seven tries in 21 minutes en route to a 60-point win but Storm coach Craig Bellamy predicts a tougher Warriors Anzac Day NRL contest.
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Manu tasked with sparking Roosters’ NRL form
Joey Manu has moved from centre to five-eighth with the aim of getting the Sydney Roosters' 2023 campaign back on track.
Wallace credits secret hand signals for Dolphins win
Dolphins prop Jarrod Wallace, who admits to being a frustrated No.6, instigated a history-making victory over Gold Coast by listening to his legendary father.
Relief for Manly as Trbojevic cleared of serious injury
Tom Trbojevic could be fit for Manly's clash with Gold Coast despite leaving the field with an adductor injury in the Sea Eagles' win over Wests Tigers.
Olakau’atu would be hard for Queensland to handle: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly teammate Haumole Olakau'atu will be hard for his Maroons to stop in State of Origin if he's picked for NSW.
No crackdown: Annesley stands firm on hip-drop policing
The NRL won't budge on its tough approach to hip-drop tackles which continues to cause debate.
NRL unlikely to probe Tigers-Manly fracas
Graham Annesley says it's unlikely the NRL will investigate a spitting allegation.
Roosters question Radley treatment after dramatic win
Luke Keary has kicked a late field goal to deny the Dragons an Anzac Day comeback but the Sydney Roosters were left fuming over another Victor Radley sin bin.
Not Allan Langer: Bennett quip inspires Dolphins’ Katoa
Dolphins rookie playmaker Isaiya Katoa has been a revelation in 2023 and he's explained why he loves being challenged and kept humble by coach Wayne Bennett.
Knights return a weight of Ponga’s shoulders: Gamble
Tyson Gamble believes a weight has been lifted off Kalyn Ponga's shoulders after the State of Origin star made a successful return from his latest concussion.
Oates out for a month with knee injury in Broncos blow
Brisbane will be missing three of their stars against South Sydney on Friday night as former Wests Tigers half Jock Madden prepares for his Broncos debut.
Dolphins’ Kodi Nikorima still driven by Bennett aura
Wayne Bennett and Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima have a long history which explains why the coach asked him a key question after losing two key playmakers.
Hip-drop tackles mar Broncos’ 26-16 win over Eels
Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam have combined to seal Brisbane's 26-16 defeat of Parramatta but the game was overshadowed by three hip-drop tackles.
Smoothies and scrambled eggs get Oates back to NRL
Veteran winger Corey Oates was outstanding in his first game for Brisbane since breaking his jaw in the round two win over North Queensland.
Haas faces ban amid NRL’s latest hip-drop inconsistency
The NRL insist there is no confusion on hip-drop tackles, despite Payne Haas not being sin-binned in Brisbane's win over Parramatta but later facing a ban.
Elias urges NSW to stick with Koroisau amid Tigers’ woe
Former Balmain and NSW hooker Benny Elias says Wests Tigers' horror start to the year shouldn't cost Api Koroisau his State of Origin spot.
Bennett offers solution to ‘crazy trend’ of hip drops
Veteran coach Wayne Bennett says referees have a big part to play in removing hip-drop tackles from the NRL, insisting the tactic is not taught by coaches.
Don’t change, Bennett tells hitman Kaufusi on return
Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension against Gold Coast, with Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett urging his enforcer to be "on time" with tackles.
Hynes pushes Origin case as Sharks down Bulldogs
Nicho Hynes has played a role in three tries to help Cronulla beat Canterbury 33-20, further pushing his cause for NSW State of Origin berth.
Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap losing streak
Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.
Holmes hails Gagai’s influence in centre switch
Valentine Holmes says part of his transition to centre was influenced by fellow Queenslander Dane Gagai following the pair's NRL duel on Saturday.
Ciraldo sees improvement with Burton as Bulldogs No.7
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo believes the Bulldogs' attack improved with Matt Burton at halfback against Cronulla, despite a third straight NRL loss.
Broncos accept Haas, Mam NRL hip-drop tackle bans
Brisbane will be without Payne Haas and Ezra Mam against South Sydney after the duo accepted one-match bans for hip-drop tackles against Parramatta.
Dolphins stun Titans in history-making comeback win
The Dolphins have fought back from a 26-point deficit to beat the Gold Coast 28-26 to match the competition's all-time record for a winning comeback.
Trbojevic hurt as Manly come over the top of Tigers
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has suffered a groin injury, as his side put paid to a Wests Tigers comeback to win 22-16 at Campbelltown.
Tigers pain hard to swallow, but Sheens sees upside
Wests Tigers' loss to Manly consigned them to the worst start to a season of any team in 15 years, but Apisai Koroisau insists the team's morale is not broken.
Manly adamant they can fight on without Trbojevic
Manly have been left sweating on scans on Tom Trbojevic's groin, but captain Daly Cherry-Evans insists the high-flying side can perform without him if needed.
Corey Oates knee injury a blow for Broncos
Brisbane could be missing three of their stars against South Sydney on Friday night as former Wests Tigers half Jock Madden prepares for his Broncos debut.
Slater hails Walsh, Hammer in Maroons No.1 battle
Queensland coach Billy Slater has been impressed with the form of Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as the race heats up to don the No.1 for State of Origin.
Roosters snare Hall and Davis along with Millie Boyle
Sydney Roosters have locked in Millie Boyle to join the NRLW club, along with New Zealand international Amber Hall and Jillaroos hooker Keeley Davis.
Cowboys put a target on Newcastle’s Ponga in NRL return
Cowboys coach Todd Payten knows the danger Kalyn Ponga poses to his side in round eight and has vowed to target the Newcastle superstar on his NRL return.