Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks
Cronulla co-captain Cameron McInnes has been named to return from an ACL rupture ahead of schedule, as Canberra lose Josh Papalii for up to eight weeks.
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Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin
After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot.
DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing
He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.
Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and ‘new’ Riki
Brisbane have received special dispensation from the NRL in the naming of their side to play Canterbury due to an injury crisis.
‘Protect assets’: NRL edict on contact training backed
Adam Reynolds says the NRL's guidelines to limit contact training are worthwhile as the RLPA seeks key data on the increased speed of the game and injuries.
Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash
Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.
Huge task ahead for Dragons’ interim coach Young
Dean Young will take charge of winless St George Illawarra for the remainder of the 2026 NRL season after the club parted ways with Shane Flanagan.
Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out
NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.
Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.
Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters
The Dolphins have several options to replace suspended No.6 Kodi Nikorima as pocket rocket Trai Fuller gets reps in at training in an unusual position.
Roosters’ Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold
He was a starting half for most of 2025, but Hugo Savala insists he's happy to play wherever the Sydney Roosters need him.
No game for old recruits: Flanagan’s strategy times out
Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.
Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised
Brisbane's injury crisis has escalated, with Payne Haas to miss six to eight weeks and fellow prop Corey Jensen in hospital with a blood clot.
‘On the map’: Parra rookie’s pride as NRL’s first Kurd
Araz Nanva is the first Kurdish player in NRL history and hopes he can put his homeland on the map with strong performances for Parramatta.
Young takes reins after Dragons part ways with Flanagan
St George Illawarra have parted ways with head coach Shane Flanagan after the NRL club slumped to an 11th consecutive loss in round seven.
‘Hard’: Timoko feels the toll of contract rumours
Raiders centre Matt Timoko has enjoyed a win in his NRL return but says speculation about his future was hard while he couldn't play.
Dogs slam ‘crap’ Eels display, explain surprise switch
Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury need to work out, and quickly, whether they are going to be NRL contenders or not after collapsing in a loss to Parramatta.
Jeers to cheers: Parra flip script to punish Bulldogs
Parramatta have put bitter rivals Canterbury to the sword in a 38-20 NRL win.
‘Incredible’ Tedesco stars in Roosters comeback win
Inspirational captain James Tedesco has helped the Sydney Roosters to a third consecutive win and denied Newcastle victory on Dylan Brown's return from injury.
Injury leaves Tom Trbojevic’s Origin hopes in tatters
Scans have confirmed Manly captain Tom Trbojevic will miss between six and eight weeks after he suffered yet another hamstring injury.
Dufty’s NRL masterclass hours after hospital ED visit
Matt Dufty's brilliant return to the NRL came only hours after an unexpected visit to a hospital emergency department.
Big ban for Jaydn Su’A adds to Flanagan’s woes
Shane Flanagan's task to drag St George Illawarra out of their rut has become even harder as Queensland representative Jaydn Su'A faces suspension.
Broncos’ spirit lauded, Haas blow adds to injury crisis
Brisbane are rejoicing in one of the greatest wins of Michael Maguire's coaching career, which came at a cost with the Broncos losing Payne Haas to injury.
Haas hobbled as Broncos end Tigers’ hot streak
Veteran Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds steered his side to a 21-20 NRL win over Wests Tigers despite star prop Payne Haas picking up a knee injury.
Embattled Flanagan hit with Su’A send-off, Souths loss
St George Illawarra have slumped to their seventh consecutive loss to begin the season, heaping more pressure on beleaguered head coach Shane Flanagan.
New boy’s double against former club as Warriors win
A frantic first half set the Warriors up for their fifth win of the NRL season as they put away the Titans.
Crichton still out, Eels get more bad injury news
Canterbury and Parramatta have both received bad news on the injury front ahead of their round-seven NRL clash at CommBank Stadium.
Robinson delivers verdict on NRL’s six-again debate
The NRL's new six-again rules have divided rugby league, with Trent Robinson claiming the changes have made the code as unpredictable as ever.
Dolphins star banned for shot that hospitalised Panther
Kodi Nikorima and Hudson Young have each received two-game bans from the match review committee following their sides' round-seven NRL games.
Stuart blasts bunker after calls go against Raiders
Ricky Stuart says much of an NRL match is being played outside of gametime after Canberra defeated Melbourne 26-22 at GIO Stadium.
Cleary sinks Dolphins in golden point, Kenny injured
Penrith maestro Nathan Cleary broke Dolphins hearts again in a 23-22 win in golden point, but the victory was soured by a broken leg to hooker Mitch Kenny.