Cowboys to shed ‘too nice’ tag against Broncos: Payten
North Queensland coach Todd Payten wants his undefeated side to take a more ruthless approach to defence in one key area against Brisbane.
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Dolphins’ Hammer set for Titans after time in the Sun
Dolphins No.1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was in the Gold Coast Suns' AFL academy as a youth and almost signed with them, but now he's set to destroy the Titans.
Campbell back, Titans address ’embarrassing’ NRL start
Jayden Campbell's return is some good news for Gold Coast after an "embarrassing" and "unacceptable" start to the NRL season under new coach Des Hasler.
Struggling South Sydney wield the axe but back Hawkins
Two more players have paid the price for South Sydney's slow start to the season, but Dean Hawkins will stay at halfback for the clash against Canterbury.
Blessing in disguise: Panthers relaxed on Cleary injury
The hamstring problem set to keep Nathan Cleary out of action for up to a month may not be entirely bad news for the Penrith star, coach Ivan Cleary insists.
Ban-magnet Sivo vows to fine-tune tackle technique
After seven disciplinary charges in little more than a year, Parramatta enforcer Maika Sivo is working hard to avoid another visit to the judiciary.
NSW government denies Tigers’ Leichhardt funding plea
NSW Premier Chris Minns has denied Wests Tigers' request to fund upgrades to Leichhardt Oval, casting further doubt on the stadium's future as an NRL venue.
Broncos’ Piakura out of Cowboys clash, Oates recalled
Brisbane's Brendan Piakura will miss four weeks as Jaiyden Hunt makes his club debut and veteran Corey Oates comes on to the bench against North Queensland.
‘Could have been me’: Hastings axing focuses Gamble
Newcastle's Tyson Gamble has quit social media and taken a long hard look at himself after the brutal early season axing of his halves partner Jackson Hastings.
No grudge over Dogs captaincy call: ex-skipper Mahoney
Canterbury hooker and former co-captain Reed Mahoney insists Cameron Ciraldo was right to bring in a replacement as Bulldogs skipper.
Penrith rocked by Nathan Cleary hamstring injury
Talismanic Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary may not play for a month after being sidelined with hamstring trouble.
Mitch Moses out for up to two months with foot injury
Parramatta have been left reeling after Mitch Moses was diagnosed with a foot injury that will require surgery.
Bubbling Bulldogs wary of cornered Rabbitohs
South Sydney's Easter rivals Canterbury are keen to keep the pressure on the beleaguered Rabbitohs, who lie bottom of the ladder after three straight losses.
In-form Lomax wants to leave Dragons: Ben Hunt
Zac Lomax might not want to be at St George Illawarra but he's excelling in his new position, says Dragons captain Ben Hunt.
Warriors superstar RTS won’t make fullback switch
Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck says he's enjoying learning how to be an NRL centre, ignoring calls for him to move to his preferred fullback role.
Broncos take positives out of last year’s GF: coach
Kevin Walters says he has paid $1000 in fines for talking about last year's grand final loss to Penrith and insists the side can go one better this year.
Munster, Asofa-Solomona near timely returns for Storm
Cameron Munster and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are expected to back in Melbourne colours for the Storm's round-five meeting with Brisbane.
Broncos prop Haas out of Panthers clash
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will consult a specialist and undergo further scans after a knee injury forced him to miss the grand-final rematch against Penrith.
‘Best I’ve felt: Eels’ Brown eyes comeback season
Looking to bounce back to his best, Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has overhauled his diet this season and is feeling better than ever.
Ivan Cleary unsure if Panthers can keep Taylan May
Taylan May is off contract with Penrith at the end of 2022, with coach Ivan Cleary unsure the club will be able to retain the highly rated centre.
Travel no problem as Ivan Cleary eyes off Las Vegas
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary wants his team to kick off the 2025 season in Las Vegas, unfazed by logistical hurdles as the NRL weighs up its options.
Titans’ Foran an extension of Hasler’s brain: Sattler
Five-eighth Kieran Foran's return from a hamstring injury has given the Gold Coast a boost in the showdown with his former club Canterbury.
NRL drops referee after no-try call in Bulldogs game
Referee Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski has been dropped for round three after a controversial no-try call in Cronulla's win over Canterbury.
Knights axe Hastings for Cogger, as Broncos name Haas
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has dumped halfback Jackson Hastings in favour of recruit Jack Cogger after the Knights' disappointing start to the NRL season.
Oloapu eyes NRL comeback in 2025 for Canterbury
Told his NRL career could be over only months ago, Karl Oloapu is eyeing a return to the field with Canterbury in 2025.
‘Testosterone and emotion’: Luai backs banned Hughes
Having himself faced scrutiny for pushing a match official, Jarome Luai feels for Jahrome Hughes, the Melbourne half missing a week for contacting a referee.
Pangai eyes Broncos reunion with Haas, rules out Phins
Tevita Pangai Jr has declared he only wants to return to the NRL with Brisbane as he puts a line though a reunion with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
No special treatment for Latrell in swearing saga: Abdo
Chief executive Andrew Abdo says he is comfortable with the way the NRL has handled Latrell Mitchell's swearing saga.
Broncos’ Madden looks to tame Panthers he almost joined
There's shades of NFL legend Tom Brady in Brisbane's Jock Madden, who will step up against a Penrith side he nearly signed for, Broncos rake Billy Walters says.
Red-hot Hosking happy for bench job on Whitehead return
After two of the best games of his NRL career, Canberra's Zac Hosking won't complain if he is shifted to the bench to get Elliott Whitehead back in the side.
Coach whisperer backs Walters on Broncos’ GF talk ban
Bradley 'Coach Whisperer' Stubbs has advised Australia's great mentors and has praised Brisbane coach Kevin Walters for a big call ahead of facing Penrith.