Ex-NRL player Robati set to face trial on rape charges
Former Brisbane Broncos second-rower Teui 'TC' Robati will face a trial in July after an alleged assault of a woman in a Brisbane bar in December 2022.
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Mikaele makes every post a winner in new Cowboys home
After fleeting stints at Wests Tigers, Gold Coast and in the Super League, North Queensland's new enforcer Thomas Mikaele hopes he has found his forever home.
Keary planned on finishing up before signing new deal
Luke Keary has confirmed his new one-year extension at the Sydney Roosters, after initially thinking 2024 would be his final season in the NRL.
Wolfpack-like club best hope for NRL in America: coach
The man who coached Toronto Wolfpack to Super League promotion believes more trans-Atlantic teams are rugby league's best hope of cracking the American market.
Arthur pep talk gives Cartwright an Eels reality check
Bryce Cartwright has started the year on fire after an excellent 2023 and credits a personal challenge from coach Brad Arthur for lighting a fire in his belly.
How ‘healed’ Broncos can rebound from 2023 GF nightmare
Brisbane players of 2015 were haunted for years by their golden point grand final loss but current players say that won't be the case for the class of 2023.
Penrith’s Mitch Kenny to cop ban over social media post
Penrith will be without first-choice hooker Mitch Kenny for the first game of the 2024 season after he received a ban for a controversial social media post.
Chooks axe Crichton, Souths blood 28yo rookie in Vegas
Angus Crichton has been dropped by the Sydney Roosters after a summer plagued by speculation over his long-term future at the club.
Hold off NRLW expansion until 2026, says NSW coach
NSW State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder has called for the NRL to wait until 2026 to expand the women's competition to 12 teams, one year later than expected.
Farnworth limps off at training as Dolphins hold breath
The Dolphins have been rocked again with England centre Herbie Farnworth limping out of training with a knee injury, days after losing Tom Gilbert for the year.
‘Thought we were bulletproof’: Wally Lewis’ CTE journey
Rugby league great Wally Lewis has revealed his struggles with the brain condition probable CTE and called for more protection for young players.
Mam wants more key Broncos to re-sign with Walters next
Brisbane's Ezra Mam says keeping the band of Broncos together is a priority and in the wake of Adam Reynolds' re-signing, a new deal for Billy Walters is next.
Reynolds re-signs with Broncos, Lewis hails ‘Alf’ trait
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has re-signed until the end of 2025 and inaugural skipper Wally Lewis says he's a "great communicator" in the Allan Langer mould.
Walsh keeps GF wound open, eyes Broncos extension
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh says last year's NRL grand final defeat is "still hurting" as he targets key improvements and staying at the Broncos long-term.
Dolphins confirm Gilbert ACL as Fermor offers support
Scans have confirmed a season-ending injury for Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert as Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor, returning from his second ACL, offers support.
Hynes wants Sharks to flip script on NRL finals failure
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes knows his side's dismal NRL finals record is in desperate need of addressing.
Moses targets fast NRL start to season for Eels
Parramatta took too long to find their mojo in 2023 and missed the NRL finals, but star No.7 Mitchell Moses insists things will be different this year.
Parramatta’s Sivo facing three-game NRL ban
Maika Sivo is facing a three-game ban after his latest disciplinary mishap, and is set to miss the start of the NRL season for Parramatta.
Cartwright stars against old club as Eels beat Titans
Parramatta's key players were on song in a 26-16 trial win over Gold Coast as forward Bryce Cartwright made a statement against his former club.
Broncos win NRL pre-season challenge
Brisbane's club depth came to the fore in their NRL pre-season challenge triumph where rising stars and more seasoned fringe first graders shone..
Why there is life after Wayne Bennett for the Dolphins
NRL clubs have fallen off a cliff when Wayne Bennett has left as coach but Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says the succession plan to Kristian Woolf will succeed.
Cowboys take out Raiders trial behind Feldt hat-trick
North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.
Dolphins brace for NRL season without injured Gilbert
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects scans on Monday to confirm forward Tom Gilbert's season-ending knee injury in a massive blow to the club's NRL campaign.
Free-to-air, tempting talent: how NRL can crack the USA
Rugby league officials stateside are pushing for the NRL to stream the competition free as the sport bids for a foothold in the lucrative US market.
Penrith controversially denied world title by Wigan
Wigan Warriors are World Club Challenge winners for a record-equalling fifth time, after beating NRL premiers Penrith 16-12 in England.
Sloan set for No.1 as Dragons humble Tigers in trial
St George Illawarra have handed Wests Tigers plenty of headaches ahead of the NRL season, with a 34-18 win in both sides' final trial match in Mudgee.
Gilbert knee concern as Dolphins sunk by Warriors
Dolphins enforcer Tom Gilbert has gone down with a knee injury in his side's NRL pre-season challenge defeat to the Warriors in Auckland.
Melbourne thrash poor Knights outfit in Fiji NRL trial
The Melbourne Storm have tuned up for the start of the NRL season with a 28-10 win against Newcastle in Fiji on Saturday afternoon.
Hynes confident on quad, ‘more professional’ Trindall
Braydon Trindall has returned a more committed and professional player for Cronulla in 2024 and is ready to take his shot in the NRL, Nicho Hynes says.
Crichton wants to return Burton to his old best at Dogs
Canterbury's left-edge attack could be the best in the NRL, but Stephen Crichton knows he must help unlock Matt Burton if the Dogs are to fulfil that potential.
Cleary out for world-beating ‘redemption’ with Panthers
The last time Nathan Cleary played in England, he won the World Cup with the Kangaroos - and now he's determined to become a global champ again with Penrith.