Titans’ Foran cleared, Brimson out for a least a month
Gold Coast have received good news on the fitness of veteran Kieran Foran but things aren't so rosy for fellow playmaker AJ Brimson.
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Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.
Bulldogs veteran Reynolds apologises for NRL ref spray
Canterbury veteran Josh Reynolds has apologised for swearing at referee Grant Atkins just before half-time in the Bulldogs' victory over St George Illawarra.
Storm play waiting game on Craig Bellamy coaching call
Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says the NRL club is still waiting on a decision from master coach Craig Bellamy about whether this season will be his last.
Taupau eyes new Broncos deal as old club Manly await
Martin Taupau hopes his inside knowledge of former club Manly can come in handy for the Broncos as he targets a new contract with the NRL's ladder-leaders.
NRL on right track with policing hip drop: Wade Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham says players and fans must be prepared for teething problems as the NRL works to rid the game of the dreaded hip-drop tackle.
Dragons drop Zac Lomax after four straight losses
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax has been moved to reserve grade as under-pressure coach Anthony Griffin looks to address the Dragons' winless run.
Ivan Cleary gets critics’ concerns over Penrith’s form
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has conceded his team's recent weeks have been their scrappiest of the past three years, justifying questions over their form in 2023.
‘Val Meninga’ closer to Dolphins debut with Lee on ice
The Dolphins will welcome back Tesi Niu and Anthony Milford from injury against Cronulla, while centre Valynce Te Whare is on standby for Brenko Lee.
Blow for Blues as Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin I
Manly prop Jake Trbojevic has been ruled out for four weeks with a calf injury, ending his hopes of playing in State of Origin I for NSW.
Future uncertain for Cronulla’s fit and firing Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham has pushed speculation of his playing future down the track, insisting he is still feeling up to the rigours of the NRL.
Parramatta loss will be good for Ponga: Hastings
Newcastle halfback Jackson Hastings has predicted Kalyn Ponga will end up benefiting from a difficult night at the office against Parramatta.
Abdo intervention prompts Reynolds ref abuse charge
Josh Reynolds has been charged with contrary conduct for the abuse of referee Grant Atkins, after NRL CEO Andrew Abdo asked for the incident to be reviewed.
Kenny Bromwich to play prop as Dolphins lose Nicholls
Wayne Bennett says 'teams are more important than stars' as the Dolphins play Canberra on Saturday, days after missing out on signing Raiders No.6 Jack Wighton.
Kenny expresses gratitude to Koroisau ahead of meeting
Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has thanked former teammate Apisai Koroisau for his rise ahead of the Panthers' clash against Wests Tigers.
Ruptured ACL best thing for my career: Manly’s Saab
Jason Saab says his 2022 season-ending ruptured ACL was just what his career needed, allowing him to bulk up on field and grow up off it.
Eels sign Davey from Dogs, Roosters land English flyer
Andrew Davey has confirmed an immediate switch from Canterbury to Parramatta, while the Sydney Roosters have signed English winger Lewis Murphy.
No bad blood after Wighton’s Canberra departure: Croker
Canberra will battle the Dolphins on Saturday afternoon as the clubs react to Jack Wighton's decision to knock back their offers and sign with South Sydney.
Manly’s Schuster can overcome injury woes: DCE
Josh Schuster's latest injury woes are not a cause for concern, Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans insists.
‘Hurt’ Stuart whacks NRL contracts after Wighton leaves
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says NRL players negotiating contracts and announcing departures mid-season is "flawed" after star Jack Wighton signed for Souths.
‘We’ll rally behind Brooks’: Tigers teammates
The Wests Tigers' playing group are backing beleaguered halfback Luke Brooks as the team fights through their worst NRL start in 24 years as a joint venture.
Men’s and women’s NRL to clash in draw
The NRL will have broadcast clashes between men's and women's games, with the NRLW draw for the expanded 10-team season set to be released.
NRL wants to clean up hip-drop confusion
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says he wants fans, coaches and players to have a better understanding of what is and isn't a hip-drop tackle.
Ponga could start on Knights bench again: Adam O’Brien
Kalyn Ponga continues to ease back into the NRL after his latest head knock and could be in for a last-minute switch to the bench against Parramatta.
Raiders open up on Wighton’s shock Rabbitohs move
Jack Wighton will continue to deliver for the Raiders this season, despite his impending move to South Sydney from 2024, Canberra's Elliott Whitehead says.
NRLW secures big exposure amid timeslot challenges
The NRL is hopeful regular timeslot clashes will be restricted to 2023 for the NRLW, after announcing a draw that includes free-to-air broadcast of every game.
Demetriou slams ‘agenda-driven’ Wighton deal criticism
Jason Demetriou has vented frustrations with criticisms of South Sydney's ability to sign Jack Wighton on a cheaper contract than those offered by rivals.
Madden’s first audition for Broncos gig post-Reynolds
Jock Madden will make his club debut for Brisbane at No.6 against South Sydney with his early season patience and dedication paying off.
Lomax calls for more security after pitch invader hug
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax says more security is probably needed at NRL grounds after an intruder got onto the Allianz Stadium field and hugged him.
Addo-Carr, Kikau set for longer on NRL sidelines
Canterbury have revealed Josh Addo-Carr's hopes of returning from injury before Origin I appear unrealistic, while Viliame Kikau won't return until round 22.
Titans’ attitude problem must be rectified: Brimson
Gold Coast next face Manly away and fullback AJ Brimson says the mental frailties that led to the historic loss to the Dolphins last week won't be repeated.