New Storm leader Munster to continue booze ban
After an ultra-consistent 2022 season, Cameron Munster will continue his self-enforced booze ban as he looks to keep Melbourne among the NRL frontrunners.
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Roosters want fast start to end round-one curse
After being beaten in four of their past five opening-round clashes, the Sydney Roosters have made clear their determination to start the NRL season fast.
Turkey earthquake disaster hits home for Raiders’ Guler
Canberra's Emre Guler is preparing for the Raiders' opening clash with North Queensland, but a part of his heart is many miles away in earthquake-struck Turkey.
Roos coach Meninga wants formal international schedule
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga would like to see rugby league establish a formal schedule of international fixtures, with no Australian matches set for 2023 yet.
RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
Robinson told Smith Roosters would turn him into a man
Coach Trent Robinson told star recruit Brandon Smith the Sydney Roosters would help him to mature as a person and deal with the media spotlight in Sydney.
Ex-NRL judiciary chair Paul Conlon is new NSWRL boss
Paul Conlon has been appointed as the new NSW Rugby League chairman, days after Sydney Roosters chief executive Joe Kelly also joined the board.
Dragons prop Francis Molo pleads guilty to intimidation
The NRL has opted against standing down St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo after he pleaded guilty to a domestic-related intimidation charge.
Titans captain Tino given wings by former Eagle Foran
Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.
Six-times GF winner Cronk says attitude is key for Eels
He's won more grand finals than any player in almost half a century and Cooper Cronk says attitude will be the key to 2022 runners-up Parramatta bouncing back.
Tszyu lifts Bronco Paix as both have big fight on hands
Tim Tszyu toured Brisbane's training facility on Wednesday where hooker Cory Paix was knuckling down to win the fight for a starting spot.
Wounded Roosters star Manu hopeful for round one
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has spoken of suffering his second facial fracture, but remains hopeful of playing in round one of the NRL.
Give us time to grow: DCE on Manly’s new halves combo
Daly Cherry-Evans has made clear that his new Manly halves combination with Josh Schuster will be a work in progress early in the NRL season.
Welch to lead Storm with Munster among vice-captains
Highly-rated prop Christian Welch has become the first solo captain at the Melbourne Storm since Cameron Smith, with Cameron Munster among three deputies.
Ex-teammate Fogarty encourages Fifita Canberra move
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he's spoken to former Gold Coast teammate David Fifita about joining the Raiders for the 2024 NRL season.
Wighton, Mitchell plead not guilty to fight charges
Star rugby league duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from an alleged fight earlier this month.
Ciraldo’s Dogs relish their long-awaited revival
Rookie coach Cameron Ciraldo is tasked with turning the Bulldogs from cellar dwellers into NRL contenders, but can 2023 be the year they turn things around?
Maroons’ Carrigan tags Penrith mates enemies of state
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan will take on board Maroons legend Petero Civoniceva's advice that as a representative player he now has to maintain high standards.
Manly lose gun five-eighth Schuster for season opener
Josh Schuster's dream of shining as an NRL No.6 for Manly has been put on the backburner after he suffered a calf injury against the Sydney Roosters.
NRL season launch cancelled, Titans star targets deal
The NRL won't hold its season launch this year, as Jillaroo Evania Pelite targets a Gold Coast contract when the NRL ends its conflict with clubs and players.
Staggs wants to be new pearl in Brisbane after Renouf
Brisbane strike centre Kotoni Staggs wants to emulate the feats of club legend Steve 'Pearl' Renouf, who has backed Staggs to take the NRL apart in 2023.
Burgess is making his mark with title-hungry Bunnies
Sam Burgess is back at South Sydney and the former premiership winner is helping impart his knowledge on a team desperate to finish 2023 with a grand final win.
Holmes and Cowboys relish being ‘the hunted’ in 2023
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes says he has improvement in his game as he targets being the best centre on the field this year in every match he plays.
Why Foran wants Fifita at Titans for years to come
After playing his first game alongside David Fifita, veteran Kieran Foran has reiterated why the Gold Coast must keep the off-contract Titans forward.
Offloads win Manly $100,000 but cost Sharks big pay day
Cronulla claimed the biggest wins in the NRL's pre-season, but Manly walked away $100,000 richer as a reward for throwing more offloads in their victories.
Titans destroy dire Dolphins as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Tigers offer hope in NRL pre-season mauling of Canberra
Wests Tigers have shown they have the potential to rise well beyond last year's wooden spoon by beating Canberra 36-4 in their final pre-season match.
Roosters CEO voted onto NSWRL board with push for peace
Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly has been voted onto the NSWRL board, with directors hopeful peace can be found after a year of warring with the NRL.
Storm ready to show forward pack still a strength
The early signs are that Melbourne can conquer the latest challenge to their era of NRL dominance, coming through losing the core of their forward pack.
Luai sees no change in game with Garner replacing Kikau
Jarome Luai has made clear his attacking options do not need to change despite Viliame Kikau leaving Penrith's left edge and Luke Garner stepping in.
Bateman no certainty to start NRL season for Tigers
John Bateman is no guarantee to play in round one of the NRL, with Wests Tigers officials weighing up whether to hold the recruit back after his late arrival.