Penrith lose winger Taylan May for year with ACL injury
Penrith flyer Taylan May has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, in a blow to the Panthers' hopes of winning a third straight NRL title.
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Hammer embraces Bennett spray before Dolphins debut
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and his Dolphins teammates were treated to a classic Wayne Bennett spray ahead of Sunday's final pre-season hit-out before their NRL debut.
Panthers ready to turn up heat in World Club Challenge
Sweltering conditions in western Sydney on Saturday should hand Penrith some advantage against English giants St Helens in the World Club Challenge.
Strike action still an option as NRL talks continue
The players' union has hosed down talk of a pay deal close to being done with the NRL, with Penrith star Nathan Cleary warning strike action is still possible.
‘Be patient’: motto of Broncos’ not so ancient Mariner
Broncos teenager Deine Mariner asked for a release last year but now he wants to stay and be part of a new dynasty with the NRL club.
Panthers eye final frontier in World Club Challenge
Penrith get the chance to chase the one trophy COVID previously denied to them - the World Club Challenge - when they take on English giants St Helens.
Queensland Rugby League CEO Rohan Sawyer resigns
Queensland Rugby League chief executive Rohan Sawyer has resigned to pursue a new job opportunity, leaving the organisation searching for a new permanent boss.
Adam Doueihi inks one-year NRL deal with Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi won't be leaving the Wests Tigers at the end of this NRL season after signing a new deal until the end of 2024.
Wiser Staggs shoulders Broncos hopes after surgery
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs wants to win back his NSW jersey and make the Broncos a powerhouse as he prepares to wrangle with Cowboys superstar Val Holmes.
Eels back-row pain worsens in NRL win over Knights
Parramatta's back-row crisis has deepened with Shaun Lane and Matt Doorey both hurt in their 36-14 NRL Pre-Season Challenge win over Newcastle.
Suaalii hurt as Manly go top in pre-season challenge
Sydney Roosters star Joseph Suaalii has suffered a head injury as his side were beaten 28-16 by Manly in the pre-season challenge.
Trbojevic fit to take flight for Manly in round one
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is confident Tom Trbojevic won't start the NRL season underdone, with the superstar fullback certain to play in round one.
Manu not certain to be fit to start season for Roosters
Joey Manu's facial fracture has the Sydney Roosters unsure if he will be able to play in their NRL season opener against the Dolphins on March 5.
Eels confirm fractured jaw for back-rower Lane
Shaun Lane is in grave doubt for Parramatta's NRL season-opener against Melbourne with the Eels confirming the back-rower has fractured his jaw.
David Fifita’s schoolboy link a contract key for Titans
Off-contract Gold Coast forward David Fifita is closing in on making a call on his future as coach Justin Holbrook outlines how the Titans can keep him.
Red-hot Rabbitohs whip awful Dragons in Charity Shield
St George Illawarra have plenty to work on if they are to be an NRL finals force after being humbled 42-24 by a clinical South Sydney in Mudgee.
Former All Blacks 7s giant stars as Storm beat Warriors
A disjointed Melbourne have plenty to work on ahead of their NRL season opener but one new rising star shone in a 24-6 win over the Warriors.
Sharks make statement in trial win over Bulldogs
Cronulla have completely outplayed Canterbury to wrap up their NRL preparations with a 36-16 win at Belmore, handing the Bulldogs a pre-season reality check.
St Helens defeat Panthers in World Club Challenge
St Helens have clinched an upset World Club Challenge win over Penrith, defeating the NRL premiers 13-12.
Broncos young halves fire to inspire win over Cowboys
Brisbane's 20-18 win over North Queensland in the absence of captain Adam Reynolds was set up by prop Pat Carrigan and the next generation of halves.
St Helens hail win over Penrith as one of RL’s greatest
St Helens' prop Alex Walmsley says his side's World Club Challenge victory over the Panthers in Penrith is one of rugby league's "greatest achievements"
Dom Young ready to raise level as he ponders NRL future
Dom Young is hopeful of having his NRL future sorted by NRL season kick off, with the Newcastle flyer confident he can still improve a lot as a player.
Madden makes case for start in the Broncos’ halves
Brisbane's new signing Jock Madden shone at No.7 against North Queensland in place of injured skipper Adam Reynolds and is ready for NRL round 1 if called on.
Hopgood ready to bring slice of Yeo to Eels’ back row
Parramatta have suffered several setbacks in their back row before the start of the NRL season, but J'maine Hopgood could be the club's shining light at lock..
Great Scott: Drinkwater gives Cowboys early season lift
The rise of brilliant North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has impressed coach Todd Payten, who confirmed a hip flexor injury to utility Ben Hampton.
Dolphins mauled by Titans 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.
Back complaint sidelines Broncos captain Adam Reynolds
Brisbane have suffered another injury blow before the NRL season with captain Adam Reynolds ruled out of the trial with the Cowboys.
Jokes aside, Koroisau says Wests Tigers can play finals
New captain Apisai Koroisau has conceded Wests Tigers fans won't forget his grand final jibe, but claims the club now has a side capable of playing NRL finals.
Tedesco wants to stay but no pressure on Suaalii
James Tedesco is relishing the prospect of he, Joey Manu and Joesph Suaalii linking up in the Sydney Roosters attack, but he won't pressure the latter to stay.
Raiders shuffle backline with Savage on the sidelines
Veteran Jordan Rapana will get first crack at Canberra's fullback role left vacant after Xavier Savage suffered a broken jaw in last Sunday's NRL trial.
No concussion fears with Keary set for round one return
Luke Keary has shown no signs of concussion after his hit to the jaw, with Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco declaring the five-eighth will play round one.