Ruptured testicle ends Spencer Leniu’s Origin chances
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu's chances of playing in the State of Origin series opener for NSW are over after he required surgery on a ruptured testicle.
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Melbourne topple NRL ladder leaders Brisbane
Melbourne have overcome Brisbane 24-16 in a gripping NRL contest at AAMI Park with the Broncos losing three players to the sinbin in an action-packed affair.
NRL concedes bunker was wrong on Carrigan sin bin
In the latest hip-drop tackle drama, the NRL has conceded sin-binned Brisbane prop Patrick Carrigan did not perform the outlawed challenge against Melbourne.
Hayne’s plummet the ‘consequence of his own offending’
Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will spend at least the next two years in jail after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman.
Eels re-sign breakout recruit J’maine Hopgood
Middle forward J'maine Hopgood has signed a contract extension with Parramatta after shining in his first 10 weeks as an Eel.
John Morris underrated in NRL coach debate: Demetriou
Jason Demetriou has suggested John Morris should be in the mix for a head coaching job as St George Illawarra continue sounding out candidates for 2024.
Dragons seek lift for Hook and Hunt in Cowboys clash
St George Illawarra enter Saturday's contest against North Queensland looking for a win and lift for both captain and coach after losing their last five.
Cowboys eye Leilua return in Wests Tigers homecoming
Luciano Leilua has been stood down since October and could return for North Queensland against the Tigers pending the outcome of a court appearance next week.
Former Raider Hodgson looks to send message to critics
Canberra will be out for a fifth consecutive win as the NRL club's former hooker Josh Hodgson returns to the nation's capital with Parramatta.
Campbell re-signs with NRL’s Titans, open to new roles
Gold Coast's Jayden Campbell is keen to continue developing his versatility and has signed a contract extension that ties him to the NRL club long-term.
Walters hits 300 as Bronco player, coach but best ahead
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has his own milestone match against Melbourne on Thursday night as his old Storm coaching mentor Craig Bellamy awaits.
Storm’s Bellamy set to make coaching call next week
Craig Bellamy says he's sick of thinking about whether to stay on as head coach Melbourne for a 22nd NRL season and will make an announcement next week.
Welch happy to see fellow prop Haas lead Dally M charge
Ahead of their Thursday NRL clash, Melbourne's Christian Welch is delighted to see a fellow prop in Bronco Payne Haas on top of the Dally M leaderboard.
Knights hit back at NRL mid-season holiday critics
Senior Newcastle players Tyson Frizell and Daniel Saifiti have defended the NRL club's decision to allow players to take holidays during their bye week.
Cook believes he has the ingredients for Origin success
South Sydney hooker Damien Cook believes he is playing better football now than 12 months ago, as he pushes for the NSW No.9 jersey against Apisai Koroisau.
NSW Waratahs would welcome Rooster Suaalii a year early
The NSW Waratahs say they'd be happy to have Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii a year early, amid speculation he could leave the NRL at season's end.
Souths players see a ready head NRL coach in Hornby
Damien Cook and Cameron Murray believe Ben Hornby is ready to be an NRL head coach, with the South Sydney assistant an option for St George Illawarra.
Addo-Carr named to make Bulldogs return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr's chances of winning back his NSW State of Origin jersey have received a massive boost, named to return ahead of time for Canterbury.
Brown laughs off Gallen’s prediction of Eels’ demise
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has laughed off suggestions from Paul Gallen that the Eels' NRL season is already over.
Penrith’s defence still on track despite losses
Despite four early losses, statistics suggest Penrith's defence remains as strong in 2023 as in two of their past three charges to the NRL grand final.
Hynes’ mum to move from prison to his granny flat
Julie Hynes, mother of the NRL's 2022 Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes, will be released from jail after being found guilty of drug supply.
Tedesco backs Trbojevic to be firing for NSW in Origin
NSW captain James Tedesco has said there would be no doubt Tom Trbojevic can rise to the occasion for State of Origin after a difficult start to the NRL season.
Radley won’t change tackling style, targets third title
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley says winning NRL titles is 'like a drug' and he's determined to win a third as he vows to maintain his physical approach.
Cowboys’ Cotter joins Maroons middle forward logjam
North Queensland's Reuben Cotter had a blinder against the Sydney Roosters to stake a claim in Queensland's State of Origin team.
Titans teenager Kini told he was ‘too small’ for NRL
Gold Coast have re-signed 19-year-old fullback/half Keano Kini until 2026 after recruitment manager Ezra Howe discovered him playing league tag in Auckland.
Broncos undaunted by ‘dirty dozen’ losses to Storm
The Broncos haven't beaten the Storm since 2016 but Corey Jensen says this year's team has the ability, confidence and muscle to succeed on Thursday night.
Ben Ikin appointed QRL chief executive
Former State of Origin representative and media pundit Ben Ikin has been named as the new chief executive of Queensland Rugby League.
Jayden Sullivan: I let Dragons and Griffin down
Young playmaker Jayden Sullivan says he let St George Illawarra down against the Wests Tigers despite scoring two tries on his return to the NRL.
Broncos beware as Storm greats give Munster home truth
A bad loss to Souths was only an hour old when Cameron Smith and Billy Slater joined a Melbourne leadership group meeting to help set the Storm on right path.
Tedesco: Walker will become a great NRL halfback
Roosters captain James Tedesco was unhappy with the display of the new-look spine against North Queensland but he's confident the combination will soon fire.
Addo-Carr closing in on miracle return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr is expected to return from a syndesmosis injury for Canterbury before Brad Fittler names his side for NSW's State of Origin series opener.