Parramatta name Brown despite sexual touching charges
Dylan Brown has been named at five-eighth for Parramatta despite being charged with five counts of sexual touching over the weekend.
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Hard nut: Penrith’s Leniu makes painful sacrifice
Penrith's Spencer Leniu has made a quicker than expected return to NRL action after surgery on a ruptured testicle, and now has State of Origin in his sights.
Lodge likely to leave Roosters after JWH deal
Matt Lodge concedes he is likely to seek NRL pastures new in 2024, after current club the Sydney Roosters re-signed fellow prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Cobbo blazes Broncos trail ‘on shoulders of giants’
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo is only scratching the surface of his talents, Steve Renouf says, with the winger doing the Broncos' Indigenous legends proud.
Former NSW forward says Hynes must be the Blues’ No.7
Ex-NSW forward Dale Finucane believes promoting his Cronulla teammate Nicho Hynes to the Blues' starting halfback role should be a no-brainer for Brad Fittler.
Nicoll-Klokstad won’t make way for Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says Golden Boot winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't dislodge Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad from fullback when he returns next year.
Origin stars Fifita, Mitchell and Murray all sidelined
While Manly's Tom Trbojevic has been cleared to play in round 15, fellow Origin aces David Fifita, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray have all been ruled out.
Prop idol: Tigers’ Utoikamanu inspired by Haas
Stefano Utoikamanu is hoping he can be the Wests Tigers equivalent of relentless prop Payne Haas.
Raider Jarrod Croker’s 300th NRL game finally a reality
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker will finally play his 300th NRL game on Friday night, battling off injuries and younger teammates to reach the huge milestone.
Arrow injury set to test Maroons’ back row depth
Queensland's back row depth is set to be tested with news versatile South Sydney forward Jai Arrow has undergone ankle surgery.
NRL blames bunker for Raiders try in win over Tigers
The NRL has conceded a bunker blunder in Canberra's second try but say the Raiders' late match-winning penalty against Wests Tigers was the right call.
Staggs content to bide his time for Origin recall
Kotoni Staggs' performance against Cronulla would not have gone unnoticed by Brad Fittler but the Brisbane centre is content to wait for an Origin recall.
Suaalii facing three-game NRL ban for knee lift
The Sydney Roosters look set to be without Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for up to three weeks after the centre was hit with a grade-two dangerous contact charge.
Broncos look long term, offer Reynolds Origin blessing
Brisbane chief executive officer Dave Donaghy has spoken to Adam Reynolds' agent about a deal beyond next year and begrudgingly endorsed his Origin credentials.
Slater’s wisdom puts Nanai, Cowboys back on NRL track
A call from Queensland coach Billy Slater was just the medicine Jeremiah Nanai needed to put away a slow start in 2023 and improve his NRL mindset.
Luai backs Hynes pairing in Cleary’s Origin absence
NSW and Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match as Jarome Luai sizes up a halves pairing with Nicho Hynes.
Warriors backer apologises for NRL ref integrity attack
The boss of the Warrior's major sponsor has publicly apologised after an attack on the integrity of the NRL's referees was called out as fanciful and insulting.
Controversial penalty helps Raiders tame raging Tigers
A penalty goal in the dying minutes has allowed Canberra to survive an almighty scare from the Wests Tigers, holding on for a breathless 20-19 NRL win.
Stuart lashes ‘muppets’ as Croker call vindicated
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his decision to rest Jarrod Croker for the clash against Wests Tigers took a level of leadership unknown to his detractors.
Dragons aren’t short on leadership options: Lawrie
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie insists the Dragons have depth of leaders after they controversially named Jack de Belin fill-in captain last week.
Raider Fogarty feels for Tigers after crucial penalty
A last-minute penalty goal denied Wests Tigers a famous victory over Canberra, and the man who struck the final blow admits he feels for the joint venture side.
Craig Bellamy surprised but happy with Ryles’s decision
Jason Ryles's decision to choose Melbourne over St George Illawarra came as a surprise to head coach Craig Bellamy but he's happy to welcome him back in 2024.
Bulldogs predict improved Pangai after Origin debut
Tevita Pangai Jr will play for Canterbury against the Roosters with Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo confident the prop will be boosted by his Origin experience.
Johnson dances through the Dolphins in big Warriors win
The Warriors have got their NRL season back on track with a 30-8 win over an undermanned Dolphins outfit in Auckland.
Origin guns Arrow, Murray injured as Souths whip Titans
Winger Alex Johnston has scored a hat-trick to take his career tally to 178, but two other Souths stars were injured as the Rabbitohs thumped the Titans 46-28.
Broncos triumph in NRL heavyweight bout with Sharks
With key players backing up from State of Origin duties, Brisbane have come out on top in their heavyweight bout with Cronulla in a 20-12 win in Sydney.
Tino needs help to cure Titans of second-half fade-outs
The Gold Coast have given up four double-digit leads this year and inspirational captain Tino Fa'suamaleaui has had enough of it.
Successful return for Warriors’ hard-hitting Barnett
Mitch Barnett has made a successful return to the Warriors after a two-month injury break.
Fitzgibbon praises Hynes for bouncing back from Origin
Nicho Hynes had a forgettable State of Origin debut but the Cronulla captain's effort in his follow-up game has impressed his coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
‘Got his mojo back’: Johnston back to Rabbitohs best
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston is just 34 tries away from Ken Irivine's all-time mark of 212 as coach Jason Demetriou explained why the scores still flow.
Cook keen to answer Brad Fittler SOS recall for NSW
Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook respects the way NSW coach Brad Fittler spoke to him about being dropped from the Origin side, but insists he's ready to return.