Ponga concussion sours Knights’ win over Tigers
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
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Knights’ Hastings apologises for post-game skirmish
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
Dragons shirk off-season pressure to beat Titans
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.
Dragons coy on Talatau Amone’s return date
Talatau Amone is free to play in the NRL again but St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has no timeline on his return to first grade.
Jacob Saifiti set for long NRL ban after high tackle
Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti is set for at least five games on the sidelines after the NRL handed down its most serious charge for a high tackle in five years.
Matt the ball machine helping Storm prepare for Dogs
Melbourne's ball machine is named Matt, after Bulldogs big boot Matt Burton, and it has been in high rotation as the Storm prepare for their round-two clash.
Titan Foran tracking well for clearance to face Dragons
Gold Coast five-eighth Kieran Foran is expected to be cleared to face St George Illawarra as he works to overcome a corked knee suffered in the first round.
You can’t live on one game: Bennett’s eyes on Raiders
The Dolphins will give a debut to 19-year-old forward Mason Teague as they look to continue their winning start to NRL life in the home clash with Canberra.
Bennett warns against mandatory concussion stand down
Wayne Bennett says concussions should be treated on a graded system, rather than a proposed automatic 11-day stand down in the NRL.
Cleary, Luai set for scans after win over Souths
Penrith are sending dual premiership-winning halves pairing Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai for scans but are confident neither is seriously injured.
Cleary slams ‘disgusting’ racial abuse of Latrell
Nathan Cleary has described the racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell as "disgusting", as Australian sport throws its support behind the South Sydney star.
Radley set for technical change to avoid concussions
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed the club has spoken with Victor Radley about his tackling technique after his latest concussion.
Kennedy treble steers Sharks to NRL win over Eels
Cronulla have claimed their first win of the NRL season, defeating Parramatta 30-26 with fullback Will Kennedy scoring three tries.
Walsh stars at fullback in Broncos win over Cowboys
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has broken his jaw in his side's 28-16 win over North Queensland as Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh blitzed it on his club debut.
Cowboys stirred by Broncos’ loss but belief not shaken
Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side does not have a problem with complacency in second halves this NRL season after failing to kick on against the Broncos.
Oates to have surgery on broken jaw in Broncos blow
Brisbane's Corey Oates will miss six to eight weeks after a high shot by North Queensland's Scott Drinkwater who was hit with a grade-three shoulder charge.
Wighton, Hynes add support as Mitchell responds
Close friend Jack Wighton has added his support after Latrell Mitchell publicly addressed the racial abuse he was subjected to in Penrith for the first time.
Fitzgibbon keen on keeping Will Kennedy at Cronulla
Will Kennedy's hat-trick heroics in Cronulla's win over Parramatta mean the Sharks will prioritise his retention in the coming weeks.
Bird wants to lock down No.13 after life as NRL nomad
Jack Bird has averaged a positional switch once every five games throughout his NRL career, but is now desperate to stay at lock for St George Illawarra.
Jackson Hastings a ‘perfect’ half, says Knights coach
Halfback Jackson Hastings is preparing to face Wests Tigers for the first time since joining Newcastle and has already won his new coach over.
Walsh reveals brains behind his Broncos brilliance
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has worked on breathing techniques, undergone sprint training and studied the great fullbacks to lay the groundwork to shine.
NRL open to expansion in 2025, PNG a legitimate option
The NRL has given the greatest indication yet a Pasifika side based largely out of Papua New Guinea could be a legitimate expansion chance for 2025.
NRL close in on concussion call for 11-day stand down
The ARL Commission will make an announcement next week on mandatory stand down for concussed players, with calls for flexibility and different 'gradings'.
Smith hurt as Roosters survive scare against Warriors
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat the Warriors 20-12 in a match in which Brandon Smith suffered a back injury and Joseph Suaalii was placed on report.
Foundations right for gutsy Warriors, detail comes next
New Warriors coach Andrew Webster is adamant his side's resilience shows the making of a good team, but he wants them to be more than just tough.
Bennett hails ‘special team’ as Dolphins do it again
The Dolphins have become the third team to win their first two NRL games with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow starring in a 20-14 comeback win over Canberra in Redcliffe.
Rampant Bulldogs shock Storm on their home turf
Canterbury have posted their first win of the season, scoring five tries to upset Melbourne 26-12 in their NRL clash at AAMI Park.
Bennett bemused by twin sin bins in Dolphins win
Wayne Bennett can't understand why his halfback Sean O'Sullivan was sin-binned, while he also thought the binning of Canberra's Hudson Young was unnecessary.
Knee injury sidelines Asofa-Solomona for two months
New Zealand Test prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has suffered a knee injury in Melbourne's 26-12 NRL loss to Canterbury, adding to the Storm's huge injury toll.
‘The Hammer’ seeks more after nailing Raiders’ coffin
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow isn't getting carried away by his breathtaking start to the NRL season with new club, the Dolphins.
Broncos’ Mam eyes rebooting famous duo with Walsh
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam used to watch Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen carve up for the Cowboys and he wants his own Broncos double act with Reece Walsh.