Cowboys thump Dolphins to keep finals hopes alive
Fullback Scott Drinkwater's creativity has lit up North Queensland's 34-10 win over the Dolphins that keeps the Cowboys in the NRL finals hunt.
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Parramatta break through for NRLW win over Cowboys
Parramatta have finally collected a win in the NRLW season, holding on for a 16-12 victory over North Queensland with winger Kimberley Hunt scoring a double.
Panthers’ Luai suffers ‘significant’ shoulder injury
Five-eighth Jarome Luai has avoided surgery but Penrith say he has suffered "significant damage" to his shoulder that puts his finals participation in doubt.
Sharks star Hynes to miss crucial clash with Newcastle
Cronulla's top-four hopes have suffered a setback with playmaker Nicho Hynes to miss their NRL clash with Newcastle after suffering a quad injury.
Robinson backs Walker in eagerly awaited NRL comeback
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says he had no hesitation thrusting Sam Walker back into the hot seat for the side's do-or-die NRL clash with Wests Tigers.
Gritty Raiders aim to drag down surging Broncos
Canberra will be looking to seal their ticket to the NRL finals when they host the in-form Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium on Saturday night.
Storm’s Papenhuyzen cleared to take on Titans
Melbourne fan-favourite Ryan Papenhuyzen has been cleared to make his return to the NRL after more than 400 days out of the game through injury.
Pangai not on Broncos radar for return: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Tevita Pangai Jr won't be back at the club, but is adamant that star No.6 Ezra Mam will be re-signed before November 1.
‘I enjoy rehab’: Broncos warrior Robinson returns early
Fast-healing Brisbane NRLW winger Julia Robinson's positive mindset has got her back on the park weeks ahead of schedule after a hamstring tear.
Mr Fix-It Cogger ready to save the day for Panthers
Penrith are facing the possibility of losing Jarome Luai on the run to the finals but Jack Cogger insists he is well-equipped to replace the star five-eighth.
Best win of the year comes a week too late for Eels
Parramatta's finals hopes were all but over when they sprung a memorable 32-18 win over local rivals Penrith, leaving coach Brad Arthur with mixed feelings.
Luai dislocates shoulder as Eels stun Panthers
Penrith's biggest loss of the season has come with an added injury blow after star five-eighth Jarome Luai left the field with a dislocated shoulder.
Future uncertain as Oates plays 200th game for Broncos
Off-contract Broncos winger Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game for the club against Canberra in round 26, with an offer for next year still unsigned.
Payten confident prop McLean will stay with Cowboys
Off-contract Cowboys prop Jordan McLean will play his 200th NRL game against the Dolphins and coach Todd Payten wants him to stay.
Manly’s Schuster backed to respond from second axing
Josh Schuster's future is under the microscope once more after he was dropped by the Sea Eagles for the second time this year.
Injuries hammer Dolphins ahead of Cowboys clash
Dolphins duo Jesse Bromwich and Robert Jennings will miss the Cowboys clash due to injury, as Wayne Bennett took aim at The Bunker and his team's poor defence.
Records in sight as DWZ leads resurgent Warriors
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has the Warriors' record for tries in a season in his sights as the Kiwi club faces St George Illawarra.
Wighton Souths backlip would be understandable: Stuart
Ricky Stuart has taken a swipe at South Sydney as their tumultuous campaign rumbles on, suggesting Jack Wighton could consider back-flipping on his move there.
Bennett weighs in on ‘make or break’ Souths dramas
Wayne Bennett says Sam Burgess will be a NRL coach, Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell are easy to coach and Souths mentor Jason Demetriou faces his litmus test.
Trbojevic tackle technique can save NRL: Gillmeister
Kangaroos defence coach Trevor 'The Axe' Gillmeister says his old-school style, as exemplified by Jake Trbojevic, would reduce NRL concussions and suspensions.
In-form Knights release Lachlan Miller to Super League
Newcastle fullback Lachlan Miller will leave the Knights after just one season to take up a multi-year deal with the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
‘Top-four’ Knights will shake up NRL finals: Best
Newcastle centre Bradman Best says his side's recent seven-game winning streak has convinced them they can beat any team in the NRL.
Russell Crowe not consulted on Souths’ Burgess break-up
South Sydney say the decision to part ways with Sam Burgess was not done with the blessing of co-owner Russell Crowe.
Painful lessons drive Riki’s Broncos title quest
Broncos second-rower Jordan Riki says last year's late-season fadeout "really burnt us all" and is driving his hunger to succeed in finals football in 2023.
‘Reasonably significant’: Penrith deny resting fit men
Penrith have been coy on the status of players coming out of the team in recent weeks but Ivan Cleary insists his side is contending with legitimate injuries.
Burgess, Souths split as Demetriou defends Latrell
Jason Demetriou insists he treats each South Sydney player equally after Rabbitohs great Sam Burgess walked out on the club over Latrell Mitchell's conduct.
Fiery Flegler dreaming of a Broncos fairytale finish
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler will join the Dolphins next year but he has unfinished business at the Broncos until at least NRL grand final day on October 1.
Cowboys relish ‘do or die’ ultimatum against Dolphins
North Queensland must beat the Dolphins in round 26 to keep their finals hopes alive and have Peta Hiku and Jordan McLean both marking their 200th NRL games.
Manly axe sub-par Schuster, Walker returns for Roosters
Josh Schuster has been axed by Manly coach Anthony Seibold after an underwhelming display against the Warriors.
Garrick’s broken back sparks NRL rule change debate
A broken back for Manly flyer Reuben Garrick has led to calls to change the rules surrounding players competing for a bouncing ball.
Titans’ Campbell dislocates kneecap but ‘some relief’
Titans utility Jayden Campbell faces a five-month recovery after dislocating a patella against Penrith, while winger Phil Sami has a Lisfranc foot injury.