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.
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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.
Saints laugh off heat talk before World Club Challenge
The St Helens coach has laughed off the suggestion his Super League side won't be able to handle the heat when they face Penrith in the World Club Challenge.
NRL ‘Slammin’ Sams’ now go head-to-head in Super League
Sam Lisone and Sam Kasiano, big-hitting prop forwards who made their name in the NRL, are ready to do battle for their new clubs to launch the Super League.
Josh McGuire banned over slur in Super League trial
Former NRL enforcer Josh McGuire has been banned for seven English Super League matches after being found guilty of derogatory abuse in a pre-season trial.
Lawyer claims vendetta against ex-NRL star Sam Burgess
Former NRL star Samuel Burgess will plead not guilty to driving unlicensed, his lawyer says, claiming a former NSW minister had a "vendetta" against him.
Teen star Nanai signs four-year extension with Cowboys
Teenage sensation Jeremiah Nanai has agreed to a four-year NRL contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.
‘I wasn’t sure if I’d see again’ – Titans rake Verrills
Titans hooker Sam Verrills has opened up on a frightening eye injury, how he has handled adversity and why he is glad he signed with the Gold Coast.
Walsh stars for Broncos in 24-all draw with Titans
Gold Coast captain and half Tanah Boyd has inspired a comeback 24-all draw with Brisbane after Reece Walsh dazzled for the Broncos.
Cowboys and Dolphins play out NRL pre-season draw
The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.
Ciraldo starts Bulldogs era with win against Canberra
Canterbury, in their first hitout under coach Cameron Ciraldo, have turned in a stellar first half to beat Canberra 34-18 in their NRL trial game in Moruya.
NRL stars Savage, Olam sidelined by fractures
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
‘Good coaching’ behind Cobbo form, says wry Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has made a wry jibe about winger Selwyn Cobbo's good form for the All Stars as the fallout from a controversial podcast continues.
Ponga claims ignorance of alcohol impacts on concussion
Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.
Koroisau named Wests Tigers captain for 2023 NRL season
Apisai Koroisau has been appointed as the new captain of Wests Tigers, five months after laughing off the NRL club's premiership chances.
Bennett’s ark: O’Sullivan beats flood to join Dolphins
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan had a Magic Round recruitment meeting with Wayne Bennett washed away last year before a phone chat changed his life.
King’s speech: Titans’ Foran inspired by Lewis on debut
Kieran Foran will play his first game for the Gold Coast Titans with the memory of a prescient and memorable endorsement by Wally Lewis fresh in his mind.
Injured Broncos fullback Walsh in doubt for NRL opener
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh wants to emulate areas of club legend Darren Lockyer's play when he returns from a fractured eye socket suffered on Sunday.
NRLW deal done, expansion likely again for 2025 season
The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.
Papenhuyzen set for an extended stint on NRL sidelines
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to miss up to the first seven rounds of the NRL season as the superstar Melbourne fullback fights to return from his fractured kneecap.
Timely push by NRL to avoid heat in pre-season matches
Kick-off times for Saturday's pre-season games and World Club Challenge matches have been pushed back in a bid by the NRL to avoid searing February heat in NSW.
Penrith lose Edwards, Martin for World Club Challenge
Penrith will be without two of their stars for the World Club Challenge, as several NRL clubs make crucial calls on their teams for the last week of trials.
Sharks extend Fitzgibbon contract until end of 2027
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has received a three-year contract extension and has been backed by the board to bring short and long-term success to the club.
Raiders star cleared after cops’ assault in street fight
Charges against Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling have been dismissed after a magistrate found police breached their duty when they "assaulted" the NRL star.
Payten says expectations won’t impact Cowboys in 2023
Todd Payten says the weight of expectations will not get the better of North Queensland in 2023 as his side seeks to go one game further this season.
Returning Welch fired up by Melbourne Storm critics
Christian Welch will return from injury in the pre-season clash with the Sydney Roosters fired up by criticism that the Melbourne Storm's forwards are soft.
NRL players agree to put CBA protests on hold
NRL players have paused strike action after their union said progress had been made towards agreeing a collective bargaining agreement with the governing body.
Sharks down Knights in NRL trial win
Late tries have glossed over a disappointing Newcastle performance as they lost 28-16 to Cronulla in an NRL pre-season trial game.
Manly snatch narrow NRL trial win over Souths
Anthony Seibold has begun life as Manly coach with a 30-28 NRL trial win over South Sydney.