Hynes delivers masterclass in Cronulla NRL derby win
Nicho Hynes has taken his stunning Dally M form from 2022 into 2023, putting on a masterclass in his first game as Cronulla beat St George Illawarra 40-8.
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Hunt embarrassed by loss and pressure on Griffin
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has admitted he was embarrassed by his team's showing against Cronulla, knowing it does not help coach Anthony Griffin.
A snapshot of round four action in the 2023 NRL season
All the details from round four of the NRL season, where Brisbane claimed a derby win over the Dolphins and the Dragons' woes worsened.
Raiders rue ill-discipline in NRL defeat to Knights
Newcastle have claimed their second win of the NRL season by inflicting a 24-14 defeat on Canberra.
Bad news for Dolphins on O’Sullivan’s pectoral muscle
Sean O'Sullivan has been ruled out for up to three months after scans confirmed the Dolphins halfback had ruptured his pectoral muscle.
Ciraldo proud despite tough loss
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has called his side's 16-14 loss to the Warriors the "best performance we've had" this year.
Matterson claims regret and confusion over ban decision
Ryan Matterson has admitted he would not have taken a three-match ban over a fine in hindsight, after watching Parramatta lose their first three games of 2023.
Late Johnson try steals win for Warriors over Bulldogs
The Warriors have scored a come-from-behind NRL win over Canterbury, beating the visitors 16-14 in Auckland after a late Shaun Johnson try.
Ilias gives Souths crucial second field goal option
The match-winning field goal from Lachlan Ilias against Manly was a far cry from the NRL club's attempts at winning games with the boot at the death in 2022.
Panthers’ Salmon in doubt for Raiders grudge match
A finger injury could prevent Penrith utility Jaeman Salmon from featuring against Canberra on Friday.
Canberra’s Wighton cops two weeks for hit on Hastings
Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton is set to miss two games for hitting Jackson Hastings late in the loss to Newcastle.
Schuster finding his voice as Manly’s five-eighth
A verbal spray during the loss to South Sydney has convinced Brad Parker that Josh Schuster is the right man to partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the Manly halves.
Hynes ready to be a marked man at Sharks in 2023
Cronulla half Nicho Hynes says he is ready to live up to the challenge of being a marked man in the NRL, after starring on his return from a calf injury,
Eels’ Junior Paulo to miss two games for high shot
Just as they've broken into the winners circle for the first time this season, Parramatta are set to lose co-captain Junior Paulo for two games.
Ponga heads to Canada for concussion treatment
Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga is flying to Vancouver, where he will undergo specialist testing following the latest in his string of concussions.
Eddie Jones helped dissolve NRL coaching feud: Seibold
Manly's Anthony Seibold says current Wallabies coach Eddie Jones helped him move on from a feud with Jason Demetriou that dated back to 2019.
Cowboys aim to be back in the saddle against Gold Coast
The NRL's 'other' round-four Queensland derby pits the Cowboys against Gold Coast, with Todd Payten predicting a closer affair than recent blowouts suggest.
Munster magic ensures Storm return to winning ways
With Cameron Munster starring, Melbourne have ended a two-game losing streak in beating Wests Tigers 24-12 at AAMI Park.
Broncos clinch derby win over Dolphins with late try
Dolphins' Sean O'Sullivan has suffered a suspected torn pectoral as Brisbane beat the Dolphins 18-12 with a late try to Kotoni Staggs in a classic NRL derby.
‘This is our home’: Staggs says Broncos own Suncorp
Kotoni Staggs once played for Redcliffe - but the Broncos centre says his vocal post-try statement in the 18-12 derby win sent a message to the new Dolphins.
Bennett backs Milford to stay at No.6 for the Dolphins
A pectoral tear to Dolphins No.7 Sean O'Sullivan will give Anthony Milford a chance to play regular NRL alongside teenager Isaiya Katoa.
Tigers’ Bateman in danger of missing clash with Broncos
Englishman John Bateman was one of the Wests Tigers' best in their 24-12 loss to Melbourne but could miss their next clash with Brisbane due to an injury.
Papali’i, loaded Canberra forward pack set for Knights
Canberra will have star front-rower Josh Papali'i back in the mix when they travel to Newcastle to face the Knights in round four NRL action.
Griffin keeps cool over Dragons’ coaching scenario
Off-contract St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has insisted nothing has changed in his fight to keep his job, as the Dragons canvas options for 2024.
Dragons, Manly closing in on Aaron Woods swap deal
Aaron Woods is likely to leave St George Illawarra mid-season to move to NRL rivals Manly, as part of a swap deal for young prop Viliami Fifita.
Tensions thaw between NRL and RLPA, boycotts end
The NRL and players' association are close to reaching agreement after protracted pay talks, with the union dropping their boycott of the league's promotions.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
Brimson, Foran, Taulagi injured as Cowboys beat Titans
North Queensland and Gold Coast are licking their wounds after a number of injuries in a chaotic and error-ridden NRL derby won by the Cowboys.
Souths honour Sattler with golden-point win over Manly
Lachlan Ilias has kicked South Sydney to a 13-12 golden-point win over Manly in a fitting memorial to late Rabbitohs legend John Sattler.
Manly see positive in return to rugby league grind
Manly lost the battle against South Sydney but see genuine improvement in being able to enter an 80-minute grind with a top team for the first time in years.
Brimson’s Origin hopes hamstrung in Cowboys defeat
A hamstring injury has dealt a blow to Titans' fullback AJ Brimson's hopes of starting for Queensland when State of Origin gets underway on May 31.