Ikin: QRL backs Brisbane Tigers to be 18th NRL team
The plan by the newly launched Brisbane Tigers bid to develop the game in Brisbane's western corridor is key to why the QRL is backing their NRL plans.
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Dragons stun Roosters with late try in NRL thriller
St George Illawarra have upset the Sydney Roosters after scoring in the dying seconds for a 24-22 NRL win under interim coach Ryan Carr.
Radley’s horror record prompts long ban for headbutt
Star Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the sidelines for a headbutt in his team's loss to St George Illawarra.
Roosters give Ryles green light to discuss Dragons role
Jason Ryles will be free to leave the Sydney Roosters this NRL season if he lands the vacant St George Illawarra role after the Roosters paved the way.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
Blame me, not Smith for Roosters’ struggles: Robinson
Brandon Smith has been criticised for his form at the Sydney Roosters, but coach Trent Robinson says the club is failing to get the best out of the star hooker.
Broncos out to prove they are among NRL’s best
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says losses to Melbourne and South Sydney this season haven't dented belief they've become a top NRL side.
Addo-Carr in no doubt over Origin readiness
Josh Addo-Carr is adamant one match back for Canterbury will be all he needs to prepare for NSW and State of Origin after a six-week syndesmosis injury.
Brisbane Tigers launch bid to become NRL’s 18th team
Brisbane Tigers want to become the NRL's 18th team and say they have financial backing to rival the Broncos.
Concussion threat gives Origin coaches headaches
In a concern for Origin coaches, a player who suffers a concussion in round 12 will either miss the series opener or the majority of training before Game 1.
Dolphins’ Bromwich content ahead of Storm reunion
Content Dolphins forward Kenny Bromwich admits the banter has been minimal ahead of his first NRL encounter with former club Melbourne.
Arthur asks Eels for dogfight to end Bunnies dominance
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has admitted South Sydney have had the wood over his side in recent years, with the club winless against the Rabbitohs since 2020.
Qatar joins NZ in expressing interest to host 2025 RLWC
Qatar, New Zealand and South Africa have all emerged as potential options to replace France as host nation of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup.
Raiders extend deals with Rapana and Hopoate
Canberra have extended the NRL contracts of wingers Jordan Rapana and Albert Hopoate.
Fox Sports’ Paul Kent denies ’embarrassing’ DV charges
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Walker knows better than to give up on Origin recall
South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker insists a State of Origin call-up is not on his mind, but knows better than to discount a fairytale recall to the NSW side.
Dragons dream of 10-year coach to replace Griffin
St George Illawarra chairman Andrew Lancaster says the NRL club ideally wants a coach for the next 10 years who can lead short and long-term success.
Injury-free Luki is humming to a fresh Cowboy tune
North Queensland's season is starting to turn around, with the re-emergence of Heilum Luki a clear indicator as to why the Cowboys are back in the saddle again.
Players’ union push for end to NRL pay dispute
The Rugby League Players Association says it is offering several key concessions in pushing for an end to its pay dispute with the NRL by the end of May.
‘Built for Origin’: Papali’i on Horsburgh for Maroons
Canberra's Corey Horsburgh is on Queensland coach Billy Slater's radar, with one Maroon suggesting he's the perfect player for State of Origin.
Eels stand by Arthur’s ref jabs but target improvement
Brad Arthur was uncharacteristically scathing of the referees after Parramatta's loss to Canberra and captain Clint Gutherson has backed his coach's comments.
Dragons to address fans after potential NRL coach call
St George Illawarra bosses are set to meet with the club's fans hours after their next board meeting, as a decision looms on NRL coach Anthony Griffin.
Knights’ Best sets record straight after Bali holiday
Newcastle centre Bradman Best is laughing all the way to the tryline after shining on his return from a controversial holiday to Bali.
Keary confident Smith can spark Roosters form
Luke Keary claims Brandon Smith can be the hooker the Sydney Roosters need him to be after an underwhelming start to life at the glamour club.
NRL urge bunker not to rush hip-drop sin-bin calls
The NRL has released its definitive guide to hip-drop tackles, and it includes an example of legal contact that was punished with a sin-binning last Thursday.
Maroons name five debutants for women’s Origin opener
Queensland coach Tahnee Norris wants the women's State of Origin series to be three games rather than the two that will be played for the first time in 2023.
‘Thousands of sprays’: Dolphins’ Wallace celebrates 200
Dolphins prop Jarrod Wallace has fondly recalled an ultimatum from Wayne Bennett at the Broncos in 2015 as he prepares for a milestone match in top form.
Madden backed to fire for Broncos in Reynolds’ absence
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has trained away from the main NRL squad and is long odds to play against Penrith with Jock Madden to wear No.7 for the Broncos.
Crisis as France withdraws as host of RL 2025 World Cup
Australia and New Zealand, either jointly or separately, appear the only options to stage the next Rugby League World Cup after 2025 hosts France withdrew.
Dragons bosses aim to save 2023 by sacking Griffin
St George Illawarra CEO Ryan Webb insists the club's 2023 NRL season can still be salvaged after sacking coach Anthony Griffin, effective immediately.
Carr brings back Lomax in his first big Dragons call
New St George Illawarra interim coach Ryan Carr has brought Zac Lomax and Jacob Liddle back into the Dragons' NRL side, hours after replacing Anthony Griffin.