Broncos’ Taupau avoids NRL charge over Rapana collision
Brisbane prop Martin Taupau has not been charged for his collision with Jordan Rapana after being controversially penalised late in the NRL loss to Canberra.
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Raiders firebrand Horsburgh targets Maroons debut
In-form Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh grew up idolising Queensland forward Corey Parker and hopes to play for the Maroons after overcoming multiple injuries.
Skipper Yeo made Penrith meeting hours after child born
Isaah Yeo returned to Penrith training four hours after the birth of his second child as the Panthers prepared ahead of their NRL defeat of Manly.
Coach Sheens claims Brooks attacks verge on ‘bullying’
Tim Sheens has hit out at critics of Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks, claiming the media are almost bullying the under-pressure No.7.
Sexton the hero for Titans as late try sinks Dragons
Gold Coast have moved into the NRL top eight with a 20-18 win over St George Illawarra after a 76th minute try to five-eighth Toby Sexton.
Ponga ‘reassured’ by brain health after concussions
Kalyn Ponga says brain tests in Canada went as well as they could and is confident he's ready to return to the NRL after four concussions in 10 months.
Knights enter top eight after ending Warriors comeback
Newcastle have put aside a knee injury to captain Jayden Brailey to hold on and beat the Warriors 34-24, catapulting themselves into the NRL's top eight.
Warriors must control energy to fix costly slow starts
The Warriors' slow starts have become their season's Achilles heel with coach Andrew Webster claiming it is because his team are too eager.
Titans tyro Sexton credits Foran for his match winner
Titans playmaker Kieran Foran may be injured but his value as a mentor is vast, as his replacement Toby Sexton explained after starring against the Dragons.
Edwards ‘no superstar’ despite fullback conquests
Dylan Edwards has outgunned Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell this year, after making it his goal to get the better of his superstar rivals each week at No.1.
Dragons’ Molo set for long ban after latest high shot
Francis Molo is facing his second lengthy ban for a high tackle in the space of five games after the St George Illawarra prop was charged by the NRL.
Indebted Souths stars to sidestep Bennett mind games
South Sydney players have paid their respects to Wayne Bennett and how he helped their careers, but know better than to start playing mind games with the coach.
Dolphins’ Nicholls: South Sydney kickstarted my career
Mark Nicholls says his career took off at South Sydney under Wayne Bennett, as the Dolphins prop prepares to welcome his old club to Suncorp Stadium.
Suaalii mentor Manu can see possible return to NRL
Joey Manu says he can see the possibility of a Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii NRL return, while saying he has not seriously thought about a switch to rugby.
Crichton leads list of returning Roosters cavalry
Angus Crichton's comeback to rugby league in NSW Cup will headline a list of seven players set to make their returns at the Sydney Roosters.
Raiders stars back Wighton to join million-dollar club
Canberra players Elliott Whitehead and Jamal Fogarty say out-of-contract teammate Jack Wighton will be worth every penny of a $1 million-plus annual pay packet.
Drinkwater back to face former Cowboy Tabuai-Fidow
Two former North Queensland fullbacks will lock-horns when the Cowboys face the Dolphins in a Good Friday NRL derby blockbuster.
Tigers’ Klemmer gives thumbs down to social media
David Klemmer has warned Tigers teammate Daine Laurie of social media's danger after the fullback Laurie was caught liking a video after their loss to Brisbane.
Broncos re-sign gun centre Mariner until end of 2027
Brisbane lose Herbie Farnworth to the Dolphins in 2024 but his likely replacement Deine Mariner is signed long-term, to the delight of club legend Steve Renouf.
Ciraldo’s depleted Dogs won’t bite on turnaround excuse
Down on troops, Canterbury insist they can't use their short lead-in for their meeting with Souths as an excuse.
Dolphins’ Nikorima back where Bennett always wanted him
The Dolphins' Kodi Nikorima had his best season in the NRL under Wayne Bennett at the Broncos in 2018 and the coach says his new No.6 is ready to fire again.
Ponga cleared to train, set for round-eight NRL return
Kalyn Ponga has set his sights on a round-eight NRL comeback from concussion, with the Newcastle Knights superstar cleared to return to training.
Composed Croker’s return can help reset Raiders
Canberra have recalled 292-game veteran Jarrod Croker for their visit to Brisbane, and hope the returning club legend can help turn their fortunes around.
Coach wants more from Latrell, but says critics unfair
Jason Demetriou wants Latrell Mitchell to get his hands on the ball more for South Sydney, but says criticism of the No.1's lack of touches is overblown.
New Hynes deal among most significant in Sharks history
Nicho Hynes has inked a five-year extension with the Sharks, meaning the reigning Dally M medallist will stay at Cronulla until at least the end of 2029.
Walters deserves Broncos extension until 2025: Lockyer
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has provided stability, success and player development, which board member Darren Lockyer says earned him a two-year extension.
Coates bags hat-trick as Storm roast Sydney Roosters
Melbourne have thumped the Sydney Roosters 28-8 in their most complete display of the NRL season, with winger Xavier Coates scoring a hat-trick.
Robinson says Radley not to blame for Storm damage
Melbourne scored twice while Victor Radley was in the sin-bin but Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says his player has improved his discipline.
Fisher-Harris out for five weeks, Manly lose Schuster
The depth of Penrith's forward pack is set to undergo another test with marquee prop James Fisher-Harris out for five weeks through injury.
NRLW’s Parramatta sign NSW Blues half Rachael Pearson
Parramatta are making the most of the NRLW's new multi-year contracts, securing NSW Blues halfback Rachael Pearson on a three-year deal.
Storm’s Grant wins points in hooker battle with Smith
Harry Grant has kept rival hooker Brandon Smith quiet on and off the field with Melbourne posting their third successive win against the Sydney Roosters.