Storm hoping Bellamy coaching call not far away
Melbourne chairman Matt Tripp says he looking to meet with coach Craig Bellamy at the end of the week to get more clarity on his future plans at the Storm.
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Sloan goes from wantaway to nearly saving Dragons
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says Tyrell Sloan has matured and become a better defender after he breathed life back into the Dragons.
NAS signs new deal as Storm roar home against Warriors
Melbourne have produced a big second half to beat the Warriors, winning their Anzac Day clash 30-22 with Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Nick Meaney starring.
Asofa-Solomona tempted by rugby but felt Storm was home
Giant Kiwi prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he seriously considered leaving the NRL for the Wallabies but in the end loved the Storm too much to switch codes.
NRL contact stadium bosses after latest pitch invasion
James Tedesco has urged Allianz Stadium security to be better after a fan was able to run onto the field and hug a St George Illawarra player on Anzac Day.
Warriors’ Walker to fight head-slam charge at judiciary
Dylan Walker has been offered a two-match ban for a head slam against Melbourne but will fight the charge at the NRL judiciary.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi won’t temper NRL tactics after ban
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi's spell on the NRL sidelines hasn't deterred him from playing with the aggression that put him there.
Crichton confident body will be up to Origin if picked
State of Origin is not a focus for Angus Crichton on his return to rugby league but the Sydney Rooster is confident his body could handle it if called upon.
Moylan sacrifice helps Hynes add bite to Sharks’ attack
Craig Fitzgibbon has commended the selflessness of five-eighth Matt Moylan for helping Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes hit top gear.
Storm ready for tough Anzac Day clash with Warriors
In 2022 Melbourne piled on seven tries in 21 minutes en route to a 60-point win but Storm coach Craig Bellamy predicts a tougher Warriors Anzac Day NRL contest.
Manu tasked with sparking Roosters’ NRL form
Joey Manu has moved from centre to five-eighth with the aim of getting the Sydney Roosters' 2023 campaign back on track.
Wallace credits secret hand signals for Dolphins win
Dolphins prop Jarrod Wallace, who admits to being a frustrated No.6, instigated a history-making victory over Gold Coast by listening to his legendary father.
Relief for Manly as Trbojevic cleared of serious injury
Tom Trbojevic could be fit for Manly's clash with Gold Coast despite leaving the field with an adductor injury in the Sea Eagles' win over Wests Tigers.
Olakau’atu would be hard for Queensland to handle: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly teammate Haumole Olakau'atu will be hard for his Maroons to stop in State of Origin if he's picked for NSW.
No crackdown: Annesley stands firm on hip-drop policing
The NRL won't budge on its tough approach to hip-drop tackles which continues to cause debate.
NRL unlikely to probe Tigers-Manly fracas
Graham Annesley says it's unlikely the NRL will investigate a spitting allegation.
Roosters question Radley treatment after dramatic win
Luke Keary has kicked a late field goal to deny the Dragons an Anzac Day comeback but the Sydney Roosters were left fuming over another Victor Radley sin bin.
Not Allan Langer: Bennett quip inspires Dolphins’ Katoa
Dolphins rookie playmaker Isaiya Katoa has been a revelation in 2023 and he's explained why he loves being challenged and kept humble by coach Wayne Bennett.
Knights return a weight of Ponga’s shoulders: Gamble
Tyson Gamble believes a weight has been lifted off Kalyn Ponga's shoulders after the State of Origin star made a successful return from his latest concussion.
Oates out for a month with knee injury in Broncos blow
Brisbane will be missing three of their stars against South Sydney on Friday night as former Wests Tigers half Jock Madden prepares for his Broncos debut.
Dolphins’ Kodi Nikorima still driven by Bennett aura
Wayne Bennett and Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima have a long history which explains why the coach asked him a key question after losing two key playmakers.
Hip-drop tackles mar Broncos’ 26-16 win over Eels
Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam have combined to seal Brisbane's 26-16 defeat of Parramatta but the game was overshadowed by three hip-drop tackles.
Smoothies and scrambled eggs get Oates back to NRL
Veteran winger Corey Oates was outstanding in his first game for Brisbane since breaking his jaw in the round two win over North Queensland.
Haas faces ban amid NRL’s latest hip-drop inconsistency
The NRL insist there is no confusion on hip-drop tackles, despite Payne Haas not being sin-binned in Brisbane's win over Parramatta but later facing a ban.
Elias urges NSW to stick with Koroisau amid Tigers’ woe
Former Balmain and NSW hooker Benny Elias says Wests Tigers' horror start to the year shouldn't cost Api Koroisau his State of Origin spot.
Bennett offers solution to ‘crazy trend’ of hip drops
Veteran coach Wayne Bennett says referees have a big part to play in removing hip-drop tackles from the NRL, insisting the tactic is not taught by coaches.
Don’t change, Bennett tells hitman Kaufusi on return
Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension against Gold Coast, with Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett urging his enforcer to be "on time" with tackles.
Hynes pushes Origin case as Sharks down Bulldogs
Nicho Hynes has played a role in three tries to help Cronulla beat Canterbury 33-20, further pushing his cause for NSW State of Origin berth.
Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap losing streak
Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.
Holmes hails Gagai’s influence in centre switch
Valentine Holmes says part of his transition to centre was influenced by fellow Queenslander Dane Gagai following the pair's NRL duel on Saturday.
Ciraldo sees improvement with Burton as Bulldogs No.7
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo believes the Bulldogs' attack improved with Matt Burton at halfback against Cronulla, despite a third straight NRL loss.