Penrith’s Mitch Kenny to cop ban over social media post
Penrith will be without first-choice hooker Mitch Kenny for the first game of the 2024 season after he received a ban for a controversial social media post.
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Chooks axe Crichton, Souths blood 28yo rookie in Vegas
Angus Crichton has been dropped by the Sydney Roosters after a summer plagued by speculation over his long-term future at the club.
Hold off NRLW expansion until 2026, says NSW coach
NSW State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder has called for the NRL to wait until 2026 to expand the women's competition to 12 teams, one year later than expected.
Farnworth limps off at training as Dolphins hold breath
The Dolphins have been rocked again with England centre Herbie Farnworth limping out of training with a knee injury, days after losing Tom Gilbert for the year.
‘Thought we were bulletproof’: Wally Lewis’ CTE journey
Rugby league great Wally Lewis has revealed his struggles with the brain condition probable CTE and called for more protection for young players.
Mam wants more key Broncos to re-sign with Walters next
Brisbane's Ezra Mam says keeping the band of Broncos together is a priority and in the wake of Adam Reynolds' re-signing, a new deal for Billy Walters is next.
Reynolds re-signs with Broncos, Lewis hails ‘Alf’ trait
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has re-signed until the end of 2025 and inaugural skipper Wally Lewis says he's a "great communicator" in the Allan Langer mould.
Walsh keeps GF wound open, eyes Broncos extension
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh says last year's NRL grand final defeat is "still hurting" as he targets key improvements and staying at the Broncos long-term.
Dolphins confirm Gilbert ACL as Fermor offers support
Scans have confirmed a season-ending injury for Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert as Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor, returning from his second ACL, offers support.
Hynes wants Sharks to flip script on NRL finals failure
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes knows his side's dismal NRL finals record is in desperate need of addressing.
Moses targets fast NRL start to season for Eels
Parramatta took too long to find their mojo in 2023 and missed the NRL finals, but star No.7 Mitchell Moses insists things will be different this year.
Parramatta’s Sivo facing three-game NRL ban
Maika Sivo is facing a three-game ban after his latest disciplinary mishap, and is set to miss the start of the NRL season for Parramatta.
Cartwright stars against old club as Eels beat Titans
Parramatta's key players were on song in a 26-16 trial win over Gold Coast as forward Bryce Cartwright made a statement against his former club.
Broncos win NRL pre-season challenge
Brisbane's club depth came to the fore in their NRL pre-season challenge triumph where rising stars and more seasoned fringe first graders shone..
Why there is life after Wayne Bennett for the Dolphins
NRL clubs have fallen off a cliff when Wayne Bennett has left as coach but Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says the succession plan to Kristian Woolf will succeed.
Cowboys take out Raiders trial behind Feldt hat-trick
North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.
Dolphins brace for NRL season without injured Gilbert
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects scans on Monday to confirm forward Tom Gilbert's season-ending knee injury in a massive blow to the club's NRL campaign.
Free-to-air, tempting talent: how NRL can crack the USA
Rugby league officials stateside are pushing for the NRL to stream the competition free as the sport bids for a foothold in the lucrative US market.
Penrith controversially denied world title by Wigan
Wigan Warriors are World Club Challenge winners for a record-equalling fifth time, after beating NRL premiers Penrith 16-12 in England.
Sloan set for No.1 as Dragons humble Tigers in trial
St George Illawarra have handed Wests Tigers plenty of headaches ahead of the NRL season, with a 34-18 win in both sides' final trial match in Mudgee.
Gilbert knee concern as Dolphins sunk by Warriors
Dolphins enforcer Tom Gilbert has gone down with a knee injury in his side's NRL pre-season challenge defeat to the Warriors in Auckland.
Melbourne thrash poor Knights outfit in Fiji NRL trial
The Melbourne Storm have tuned up for the start of the NRL season with a 28-10 win against Newcastle in Fiji on Saturday afternoon.
Hynes confident on quad, ‘more professional’ Trindall
Braydon Trindall has returned a more committed and professional player for Cronulla in 2024 and is ready to take his shot in the NRL, Nicho Hynes says.
Crichton wants to return Burton to his old best at Dogs
Canterbury's left-edge attack could be the best in the NRL, but Stephen Crichton knows he must help unlock Matt Burton if the Dogs are to fulfil that potential.
Cleary out for world-beating ‘redemption’ with Panthers
The last time Nathan Cleary played in England, he won the World Cup with the Kangaroos - and now he's determined to become a global champ again with Penrith.
Burton on report as Dogs lose to Sharks in NRL trial
Matt Burton has been placed on report for a high tackle as Canterbury went down 12-6 to Cronulla in a error-ridden pre-season fixture at Belmore.
Cowboys release Leilua to complete Dragons return
North Queensland Cowboys outcast Luciano Leilua has completed a switch to the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Former Wallaby Tomane to play for Broncos on NRL quest
It's 13 years since former Wallaby Joseph Tomane played in the NRL but he will feature in a trial for Brisbane with his dream to secure a new deal still alive.
Maguire keeps door open on Utoikamanu for Origin
Michael Maguire insists the fact he picked other props ahead of Stefano Utoikamanu does not mean the door is closed on him for NSW State of Origin in 2024.
Offload king Haas eyes Broncos title ahead of Las Vegas
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has set benchmarks at the Broncos that may never be broken and says better is to come, insisting the club can win the 2024 NRL title.
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all options for future NSW Cup
NSW Rugby League CEO David Trodden has outlined long-term plans to one day having teams from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all playing in the NSW Cup.