Home-again Warriors talking up NRL hopes
New Zealand's NRL outfit believe they have got their recruitment right as they seek a return to the finals for the first time in five years.
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Panthers great tips tightest NRL season in years
Penrith legend Greg Alexander is predicting one of the tightest NRL premiership battles and top-eight tussles in years as the 2023 season gets underway.
Centre move unlikely for Garrick at Manly in 2023
Reuben Garrick has revealed he is preparing as if he will spend the entire season playing on the wing at Manly, with his proposed switch to centre put on ice.
Tigers go back to the future for 2023 NRL season
The Wests Tigers are banking on a familiar formula from their golden era to lift them out of the NRL cellar in 2023.
Pressure on Raiders to cap champion careers with titles
Canberra prop Joe Tapine admits the Raiders' premiership window could be closing soon, with some club legends hitting the twilight of their careers.
Aerial weapon Warbrick for Storm debut in season opener
Code-hopper Will Warbrick will make his NRL debut for Melbourne in their season-opener against Parramatta as the Storm enter the season with a huge injury toll.
Roosters sad to see Crichton take mental health leave
Sydney Roosters players say Angus Crichton is getting the help he needs, after announcing he will take mental health leave from the NRL.
Milford axed, Hynes and Manu out as NRL teams named
The Dolphins have explained Anthony Milford's NRL omission for teen whiz Isaiya Katoa, as Melbourne face an injury crisis and Canterbury lose another prop.
Arthur cool as Parramatta wait on Moses contract call
Brad Arthur isn't losing sleep over the future of star Eels halfback Mitchell Moses, who has yet to sign a new deal with the club.
Gould hails Ciraldo’s influence at Bulldogs
Phil Gould explains why new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has shone in his pre-season campaign but warns that work will be sternly tested in the NRL cauldron.
Bulldog Thompson set for six month NRL injury stint
Canterbury has suffered a big injury blow only days before the NRL season, with English prop Luke Thompson to miss at least six months with a broken ankle.
Titans unleash their new flying ‘Foxx’ against Tigers
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira will make his NRL debut after a try scoring blitz and unveiling speed reminiscent of lightning quick Josh Addo-Carr.
Thurston: re-signed Payten can lead Cowboys to title
Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston says the re-signing of coach Todd Payten has set the club up for a golden era like that of the Penrith Panthers.
Taupau urges Broncos ‘wild bull’ Flegler to wreak havoc
Martin Taupau could fill the vacancy of fellow Broncos prop Thomas Flegler when he joins the Dolphins next year, but now he just wants him to unleash the beast.
Rabbitohs’ Mitchell lends Crichton his support
Latrell Mitchell says former teammate Angus Crichton is in his thoughts after it emerged he was seeking treatment for his mental health.
Red-hot road trip offers Canberra early NRL challenge
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes.
Grand final retribution still months away for Eels
Parramatta start the NRL season desperate to go one step better, but coach Brad Arthur says the pain of last year's grand-final loss cannot fuel this season.
Penrith to chase NRL history as rivals try to keep pace
Penrith can become the first team in 40 years to win three straight NRL premierships, with the last players to do so backing the Panthers as a genuine chance.
Munster escapes Storm injury toll to tackle Eels
Cameron Munster looks to have overcome his pelvic issue to lead an injury-hit Melbourne into battle against Parramatta in their NRL season opener.
Panthers warn Cobbo about his Luai ‘grub’ jibe
Penrith players have predicted Jarome Luai will thrive on a personal showdown with Selwyn Cobbo, after the Broncos star labelled the Panther a grub.
Early signings better for NRL, not worse: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has rejected the push for moving the NRL's anti-tampering deadline to June 30, arguing it improves players on the field and off it.
Walsh set to miss Penrith game in another Broncos blow
Pat Carrigan expects the Broncos will rest injured Reece Walsh against Penrith, and says losing two stars to the Dolphins has been 'tough'.
Ramien the latest star back to re-sign with Cronulla
Strike centre Jesse Ramien is the latest star back to recommit to Cronulla, saying he reckons the Sharks can win the NRL premiership in 2023.
Papali’i shrugs off calf concerns before Raiders opener
Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland.
Dolphins kickers get ‘Rich’ thanks to AFL Lions maestro
The kicking nous of the AFL's best continues to influence the NRL with Dolphins half Sean O'Sullivan receiving tuition from Brisbane whiz Daniel Rich.
Why Nicho Hynes wants to end his NRL career at Cronulla
Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes has outlined his passionate plan to stay at Cronulla for the rest of his NRL career and what's driving the pin-up playmaker.
Townsend excited yet wary of NRL parity
Chad Townsend anticipates a tighter fight for top eight spots this season as parity between NRL sides grows stronger.
Jayden Sullivan wins race for Dragons’ No.6 jersey
Jayden Sullivan has won the battle to start the NRL season at five-eighth for St George Illawarra, with Jack Bird to play lock.
NRL, RLPA more aligned than ever on key CBA matters
Rugby League Players Association director Wade Graham has claimed the union and NRL are aligned on most key issues in the pay war as peace looms.
NRL superstar Hynes’ emotional plea for jailed mum
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes says supporting his mother in jail is proving to be the toughest time of his life ahead of Cronulla's NRL season opener.
Dolphins six guns Milford, Katoa in High Noon shootout
Dolphins halfback Sean O'Sullivan has confidence in whichever of Isaiya Katoa or Anthony Milford wears the No.6 jersey as the duo swapped the role in training.