Foran gets green light for Titans as Meninga pays visit
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says the players have been boosted by a visit from Mal Meninga ahead of their Magic Round clash with Parramatta.
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Penrith ease pressure with hard-fought Magic Round win
Penrith's two-game NRL losing streak has come to an end, with fullback Dylan Edwards inspiring his side to a 18-6 win over the Warriors at Magic Round.
Dolphins thrash Sharks to give Bennett magic 900th
Dolphins debutant Valynce Te Whare has scored a double in a stunning 36-16 win over Cronulla to give Wayne Bennett a perfect milestone match.
South Sydney outclass Melbourne to assert NRL dominance
South Sydney have cruised to a 28-12 victory over Melbourne in what was billed as the marquee match of this year's Magic Round.
Nathan Cleary shrugs off dust-up with Warriors
Nathan Cleary is holding no ill-will towards Demitric Sifakula after the Warriors rookie was sin-binned for striking him in Penrith's defeat of the Warriors.
Dolphins hero Val a 100m flyer who had All Blacks dream
Flying centre Valynce Te Whare still doesn't know all the rules of rugby league but the schoolboy sprinter is learning fast and impressed on his Dolphins debut.
Rabbitohs recall left me speechless: Liam Knight
Liam Knight was lost for words on his return to first grade with the Rabbitohs and says his fairytale NRL return owes much to former housemate Jai Arrow.
Brigginshaw’s plan to include NRLW in Magic Round
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has urged the NRL to consider weaving the women's game into Magic Round, floating the possibility of a pre-season nines tournament.
Griffin still thinking long-term despite board pressure
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says his selections show he is still planning for the club's long-term, despite questions over his own future.
Bennett debuts ‘Val Smith’ for Dolphins after renaming
Wayne Bennett reckons debutant Valynce Te Whare, known by fans as 'Val Meninga', has one similarity to Mal Meninga and that's the size of his shorts.
Griffin to meet with Lomax next week on selection call
Anthony Griffin says he will provide feedback to Zac Lomax on why he was dropped, once the strike St George Illawarra centre clears his head.
NRL push for structured four-week international window
The NRL want a four-week international window each October, as data shows no link between last year's World Cup and the number of player injuries in 2023.
Payten aiming for calm as Cowboys face ‘bogey’ Roosters
As his side languishes near the bottom of the NRL ladder, North Queensland coach Todd Payten is taking a different approach to the Cowboys' Magic Round contest.
Bellamy ‘weeks’ away from call on coaching future
Craig Bellamy insists he is close to making a call on his NRL coaching future as he prepares Melbourne to face the team he rates as the current benchmark.
Bennett threatens walk-out but 1227 is the magic number
Cryptic Wayne Bennett is in no mood to talk about his coaching achievements, leaving it to the statistics to reveal the full extent of his stellar record.
Luai relishes underdog status in NSW Origin battle
With his Penrith Panthers on the back foot, five-eighth Jarome Luai is relishing the challenge of proving his credentials for NSW State of Origin selection.
Raiders make it four in a row in NRL Magic Round opener
Canberra have held off a Canterbury comeback to claim their fourth win on the trot and get the 2023 NRL Magic Round off to a high-octane start.
Broncos thrash Manly with Cobbo hat-trick hero again
Brisbane have taken Manly to the cleaners in a 32-6 win, with Selwyn Cobbo continuing his stunning form against the Sea Eagles and Reece Walsh in superb touch.
Seibold wants Schuster for Manly and Sharks showdown
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is sweating on the success of the reconditioning program undertaken by star No.6 Josh Schuster after two consecutive NRL losses.
Ban makes things harder for out-of-form Nanai: Payten
North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has had a slow start to 2023 and a four-game suspension won't make things any easier, says coach Todd Payten.
David Fifita gets Slater tick for Maroons recall
He is not over the line yet, but Titans forward David Fifita has taken his game to new heights that Queensland coach Billy Slater has noted ahead of Origin.
Dragons’ latest loss a turn for the worse: Nightingale
St George Illawarra great Jason Nightingale believes his old club took a turn for the worse last week, which makes a win this weekend all the more essential.
Magic Round in Auckland would be fitting: Kevin Campion
After his old firm were forced to relocate amid the pandemic, Warriors great Kevin Campion has suggested taking Magic Round to Auckland would help repay fans.
Deputy premier slams critics for ‘politicising’ tragedy
The Palaszczuk government has touted a young offenders program while accusing its critics of politicising a tragedy as it defends its approach to youth crime.
I’m all good with Fainus: Tigers five-eighth Wakeham
Brandon Wakeham has stated there are no issues between he and the Fainu family, after his on-field clash with Manly rookie Samuela prompted a tunnel argument.
Slater: Premature to make Ponga Origin call just yet
Queensland coach Billy Slater says plenty can happen before selectors must decide whether Kalyn Ponga holds onto the State of Origin fullback position.
NRL not trying to silence Phil Gould: CEO Andrew Abdo
The NRL has warned Canterbury that Phil Gould mustn't comment on matters under review in his role as a pundit, but denies trying to silence the footy boss.
Call on Las Vegas NRL pre-season games is imminent
CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL will make a definitive call within weeks on whether to take two games to Las Vegas next season.
Walters’ tough love behind Broncos’ rise: Cartwright
Brisbane assistant coach John Cartwright, formerly head coach at Gold Coast, says the NRL club's resurgence is due to Kevin Walters staying true to his vision.
Bennett’s ’12 commandments’ key to 900 games at top
A 34-year-old document titled The Broncos Creed, recently unearthed by Brisbane great Steve Renouf, provided the basis for Wayne Bennett's ongoing NRL success.
Kris keeps Savage at bay in Raiders’ fullback battle
Canberra and Canterbury will clash in NRL's Magic Round, with makeshift fullback Sebastian Kris maintaining that job despite young gun Xavier Savage's return.