Rabbitohs can’t be caught on the hop by Penrith: Murray
Cameron Murray says Souths must start with the right intent against Penrith if they are to avoid another defeat to the Panthers.
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Fresh Cowboys blow as Taumalolo sent for surgery
North Queensland Cowboys captain Jason Taumalolo is set to miss the next six weeks of NRL action due to a knee injury.
Wighton retires from rep footy in blow to NSW Blues
Canberra star Jack Wighton has retired from representative football to focus on family and his club, with NSW advisor Greg Alexander describing him as "unique".
Hands turning heads but Eels loyal to Hodgson
Parramatta rookie Brendan Hands has set himself the goal of becoming the Eels' starting hooker but will need to bide his time.
Cross-code star Emma Tonegato signs with NRLW’s Sharks
Olympic gold medallist and Dally M winner Emma Tonegato has joined Cronulla for their first NRLW season.
Bulldogs’ injury woes worsen in NRL loss to Eels
Canterbury's casualty ward is set for at least one new addition after winger Jacob Kiraz suffered a knee injury in a 30-4 NRL loss to Parramatta.
Dragons loss to Raiders puts further heat on Griffin
Canberra have held on to beat St George Illawarra 20-14 at GIO Stadium, as the future of Dragons coach Anthony Griffin hangs in the balance.
Broncos prop Palasia explains Titans switch
Keenan Palasia faces Gold Coast in round seven, the team he joins next season, determined to make his final year at the Broncos one to remember.
Slow starts ‘bit us on the bum’: Warriors coach
The Warriors will look to put slow starts to matches this season behind them in their latest NRL clash against North Queensland.
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton nearing NRL return
Sydney Roosters back-rower Angus Crichton is nearing a return to the NRL after taking a period of leave to receive treatment for his mental health.
NRL fines for accidental hip-drops are unfair: Ben Hunt
Ben Hunt claims fining players for hip-drops in one-on-one tackles from behind is unfair, questioning where the NRL wants defenders to tackle going forward.
Walker inspires Rabbitohs comeback win over Dolphins
South Sydney scored five unanswered second-half tries in a 36-14 NRL win over the Dolphins with Cody Walker cutting loose after a controversial try.
Souths talisman Walker reveals code for beating Penrith
Rabbitohs No.6 Cody Walker is sick of losing close games to Penrith and says a key failing in Souths' 36-14 win over the Dolphins must be fixed next week.
Penrith can keep both Edwards and Luai: Ivan Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is confident the Panthers can keep both Dylan Edwards and Jarome Luai from rival clubs beyond 2024.
Offside Warriors vow to clean up defensive act
The Warriors will focus on a key defensive area in their NRL clash against North Queensland, hoping to improve on an already impressive start to their season.
Fifita targets Origin, leading Titans surge with Foran
David Fifita will resume his budding combination with returning playmaker Kieran Foran when Gold Coast play Brisbane in the NRL on Saturday night.
Fullback Will Kennedy re-signs with Cronulla
Cronulla have retained the services of fullback Will Kennedy, who has signed on through to the end of the 2025 NRL season.
Dolphin Bromwich suspended, Stone and Murray dodge bans
Dolphins second-rower Kenny Bromwich is set to miss the side's intrastate clash with Gold Coast after being charged by the match review committee.
Wary Walters puts boot into Broncos’ attack
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants his offence, led by Adam Reynolds, to be more clinical against a confident Gold Coast team that welcome back Kieran Foran.
Ricky Stuart challenges Raiders after famous victory
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is imploring his Raiders not to get ahead of themselves after upsetting the Brisbane Broncos last weekend.
Ponga to stay at five-eighth on return from head knock
As he plots a return from his latest head knock, Kalyn Ponga wants to remain at five-eighth despite the increased risk for more concussions.
Dylan Brown must return to dominant best: Coach Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has challenged Dylan Brown to return to his damaging best as the Eels target back-to-back wins this weekend.
Raiders sign first English player to NRLW contract
England teenager Hollie-Mae Dodd will create a piece of women's rugby league history after signing an NRLW contract with Canberra.
Hynes the hero as Sharks claim NRL win over Roosters
Nicho Hynes was the gamebreaker for Cronulla as they claimed a 22-12 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters at Shark Park.
Manly outlast Storm in another brutal Battle of Brookie
Manly have held on to beat Melbourne 18-8 in another brutal NRL clash that included three players being sin-binned and ended with five players on report.
Cherry-Evans has sympathy for tacklers who hit him late
With sin-bins on the rise in the NRL, Manly's Daly Cherry-Evans says he feels sorry for defenders who are penalised for late hits on halves like him.
Roosters’ Crichton makes return after bipolar diagnosis
Trent Robinson is keen to take a cautious approach with Angus Crichton after he made his return to rugby league following a bipolar diagnosis.
Manly motivated by replays of brawl and war stories
Manly used replays and war stories from the 2011 Battle of Brookvale to help inspire them to their physical 18-8 win over Melbourne in the NRL.
Souths forward Arrow targets title, driven by history
After leaving spiritual home Redfern Oval behind, Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow says appreciation of club history is galvanising the team's title quest this term.
Dragons’ Mbye says future’s not tied to fate of coach
Moses Mbye is off contract for the first time in his NRL career, but says his future is not tied to what happens to St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin.
Walker earns high praise, Warriors add to Cowboys’ woes
The Warriors have prevailed against North Queensland 22-14, with Dylan Walker winding back the clock at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.