Storm see off Roosters in error-riddled NRL win
Melbourne have defeated the Sydney Roosters 18-12 to move the Storm up to first spot on the NRL ladder.
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Historic women’s Origin born from 2023 fiasco: Ali
Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says the controversial 1-1 Origin series "win" to the Maroons last year opened the door for a historic three-match series.
Dragons delighted Lomax saga finally over
Shane Flanagan hopes St George Illawarra can put their Zac Lomax rigmarole in the past now the unsettled centre has formally signed with Parramatta.
Eels’ long-term plan to keep NRL young gun Blaize-ing
Blaize Talagi is one of the hottest young properties in the NRL, and Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has a long-term plan to keep him at the Eels.
Eels out to silence Arthur’s critics
Back in the winners' circle after a shaky start to 2024, Parramatta are out to put an end to rumours over Brad Arthur's future as coach.
Sivo impressing Arthur but Eels recall still on hold
Coach Brad Arthur has provided an update on Maika Sivo's path back to the NRL after the Parramatta winger was dropped prior to round six.
Police drop charges against Broncos prop’s brother
Police have withdrawn all charges against the brother of NRL player Payne Haas over the alleged supply of almost 2kg of meth in the NSW Hunter region.
Luai battle no added motivation for Tigers gun Galvin
Wests Tigers veteran John Bateman is doubtful if a clash with future teammate Jarome Luai will be extra motivation for young gun Lachlan Galvin.
No deal for Manu return to Roosters says Robinson
Ahead of their clash with Melbourne, Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed there's no agreement for Joey Manu to return to the NRL club from rugby.
Raiders’ Strange makes Canberra home until 2028
Canberra five-eighth Ethan Strange has signed a contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of 2028 just six games into his NRL career.
‘He challenged me’: Asi’s chat with Eels boss Arthur
It took an honest chat with Brad Arthur for Daejarn Asi to snap back to form and oust Blaize Talagi from Parramatta's starting side.
Penrith a market force as Warriors add Fisher-Harris
Penrith have released James Fisher-Harris, allowing the prop to sign a four-year deal with the Warriors to free up significant salary-cap room.
Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury’s X-factor supersub
Blake Taaffe will start on the bench for Canterbury against Newcastle as coach Cameron Ciraldo looks to use him as an impact player.
Rabbitohs call on veteran Furner to fix leaky defence
Former Canberra head coach David Furner is rejoining South Sydney, where he'll become a key lieutenant for under-pressure boss Jason Demetriou.
No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater
Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.
Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.
Penrith’s Turuva talks a couple of weeks away: Cleary
Ivan Cleary says Penrith will open contract negotiations with their latest off-contract star, Sunia Turuva, in the coming weeks.
‘No handbrake’: Lodge relishing NRL return with Manly
Matt Lodge wants to start his 2024 NRL campaign with a bang after missing the first two months of Manly's season with injury.
Dolphins prop Bromwich to make history against Eels
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will start at prop for the 300th time on Friday, a milestone never achieved before in the premiership.
Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps
NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire says players at struggling NRL teams can be in contention, while he's impressed by the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Bondi tragedy ‘so close to home’ for clubs: Longmire
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been deeply felt by sporting clubs based in the area.
Willison’s rise from All Blacks dreamer to Broncos prop
Broncos prop Xavier Willison once wanted to be an All Black, now his goal is to win an NRL premiership after being recruited following his first game of league.
Manu seals Japanese rugby union move, Eels sign Lomax
Joey Manu has penned a one-year contract to play Japanese rugby union and will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024.
Slater backs Cobbo to become world-class centre
Brisbane centre Selwyn Cobbo is making a success of his positional switch and Queensland coach Billy Slater says that could not have come at a better time.
Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons
Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.
Panthers primed to handle another Tigers ambush
Stunned by Wests Tigers on their last trip to Bathurst, Penrith know they can't take half measures as they sweat on the fitness of Nathan Cleary.
Canberra win in golden point to survive Titans scare
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty has slotted a golden-point field goal to sink Gold Coast and move his Raiders to 4-2 for the NRL season.
Titans dudded by officials’ blunder in golden point
The NRL's Graham Annesley admits the Gold Coast should have received an 87th minute penalty from in front of the posts in their 21-20 NRL loss to Canberra .
Broncos bracing for another brutal Raiders clash
Canberra came to Suncorp Stadium in 2023 on a winning mission to out-muscle Brisbane's forwards but Broncos prop Corey Jensen says his pack is ready to rumble.
Lawrie concedes Flanagan could easily have axed him
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie has made a scathing assessment of his own form, admitting he would have had no qualms if dropped by Shane Flanagan.
Stuart, Hasler trade barbs in NRL ‘cheating’ saga
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart and Gold Coast boss Des Hasler have had a heated disagreement over the refereeing in the Raiders' golden point win on Sunday night.