‘I wasn’t sure if I’d see again’ – Titans rake Verrills
Titans hooker Sam Verrills has opened up on a frightening eye injury, how he has handled adversity and why he is glad he signed with the Gold Coast.
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Walsh stars for Broncos in 24-all draw with Titans
Gold Coast captain and half Tanah Boyd has inspired a comeback 24-all draw with Brisbane after Reece Walsh dazzled for the Broncos.
Cowboys and Dolphins play out NRL pre-season draw
The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.
Ciraldo starts Bulldogs era with win against Canberra
Canterbury, in their first hitout under coach Cameron Ciraldo, have turned in a stellar first half to beat Canberra 34-18 in their NRL trial game in Moruya.
NRL stars Savage, Olam sidelined by fractures
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
‘Good coaching’ behind Cobbo form, says wry Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has made a wry jibe about winger Selwyn Cobbo's good form for the All Stars as the fallout from a controversial podcast continues.
Ponga claims ignorance of alcohol impacts on concussion
Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.
Koroisau named Wests Tigers captain for 2023 NRL season
Apisai Koroisau has been appointed as the new captain of Wests Tigers, five months after laughing off the NRL club's premiership chances.
Bennett’s ark: O’Sullivan beats flood to join Dolphins
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan had a Magic Round recruitment meeting with Wayne Bennett washed away last year before a phone chat changed his life.
King’s speech: Titans’ Foran inspired by Lewis on debut
Kieran Foran will play his first game for the Gold Coast Titans with the memory of a prescient and memorable endorsement by Wally Lewis fresh in his mind.
Injured Broncos fullback Walsh in doubt for NRL opener
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh wants to emulate areas of club legend Darren Lockyer's play when he returns from a fractured eye socket suffered on Sunday.
NRLW deal done, expansion likely again for 2025 season
The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.
Papenhuyzen set for an extended stint on NRL sidelines
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to miss up to the first seven rounds of the NRL season as the superstar Melbourne fullback fights to return from his fractured kneecap.
Timely push by NRL to avoid heat in pre-season matches
Kick-off times for Saturday's pre-season games and World Club Challenge matches have been pushed back in a bid by the NRL to avoid searing February heat in NSW.
Penrith lose Edwards, Martin for World Club Challenge
Penrith will be without two of their stars for the World Club Challenge, as several NRL clubs make crucial calls on their teams for the last week of trials.
Sharks extend Fitzgibbon contract until end of 2027
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has received a three-year contract extension and has been backed by the board to bring short and long-term success to the club.
Raiders star cleared after cops’ assault in street fight
Charges against Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling have been dismissed after a magistrate found police breached their duty when they "assaulted" the NRL star.
Payten says expectations won’t impact Cowboys in 2023
Todd Payten says the weight of expectations will not get the better of North Queensland in 2023 as his side seeks to go one game further this season.
Returning Welch fired up by Melbourne Storm critics
Christian Welch will return from injury in the pre-season clash with the Sydney Roosters fired up by criticism that the Melbourne Storm's forwards are soft.
NRL players agree to put CBA protests on hold
NRL players have paused strike action after their union said progress had been made towards agreeing a collective bargaining agreement with the governing body.
Sharks down Knights in NRL trial win
Late tries have glossed over a disappointing Newcastle performance as they lost 28-16 to Cronulla in an NRL pre-season trial game.
Manly snatch narrow NRL trial win over Souths
Anthony Seibold has begun life as Manly coach with a 30-28 NRL trial win over South Sydney.
Pangai takes lead from Bulldogs’ mantras of old
Mentoring from Willie Mason has Tevita Pangai primed to maximise his potential in his second year at Canterbury.
Coach Walters gives Broncos a spinal tap on shoulder
Brisbane's defensive record in 2022 was dire and coach Kevin Walters wants his key players to muscle up against the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday.
Hynes stars as Cobbo hat-trick wins NRL All Stars
Nicho Hynes was named Preston Campbell Medallist as best afield as the Indigenous All Stars defeated the Maori All Stars 28-24 in the NRL marquee match.
Young stars shine as Penrith down Eels in NRL trial
Penrith have cruised to a 22-16 win against Parramatta in their opening NRL trial, despite just one player from last year's premiership side taking the field.
St Helens down Dragons in World Club Challenge warm-up
St Helens have warmed up perfectly for next week's World Club Challenge against Penrith with a 30-18 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong.
Hastings relishing Knights partnership with Ponga
Jackson Hastings is confident he and Kalyn Ponga have the right chemistry to lift Newcastle up the NRL ladder in 2023.
Olam injured in Storm’s NRL trial loss to Roosters
Melbourne centre Justin Olam is facing a stint on the sidelines after suffering a suspected fractured arm in the Storm's NRL trial loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Centre Smith learns from Storm great Chambers
Sidelined since May through injury, Melbourne centre Reimis Smith has been helped by Storm great Will Chambers as he prepares for his NRL return.
Man avoids jail, deportation after junior footy brawl
A man has avoided jail and deportation after being involved in a brutal assault at a junior footy match in front of children that hospitalised a rival fan.