Tributes flow as first Maroons coach John McDonald dies
Former Test rugby league player, Maroons coach and QRL chairman John McDonald has died, with 1980 Queensland heroes Wally Lewis and Chris Close paying tribute.
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The honesty session that saved Warriors from oblivion
After three seasons of hardship, Warriors CEO Cameron George has detailed the meeting that turned negatives into positives to transform the club.
NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
How New Zealand’s closed borders saved Pauga’s career
Fetalaiga Pauga's career could have easily been killed off by COVID-19, instead New Zealand's closed borders kept the Sydney Roosters winger's NRL hopes alive.
Phoenix rising: Knights’ unsung hero catches Kiwi eyes
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has played himself into Test selection for New Zealand with his blistering form for the Knights.
Ponga’s blunt message that sparked great Newcastle run
Some home truths from Kalyn Ponga's father made the Newcastle star realise he hadn't been the player the Knights needed him to be in the NRL.
Reimis Smith shrugs off axing ahead of NRL return
There'll be no hard feelings for Reimis Smith this week as he breaks back into Melbourne's starting side following two turbulent months at the selection table.
Why Riki re-signed after Broncos’ darkest hour
Loyalty and the belief finals footy was on the agenda are what drove second-rower Jordan Riki to extend with the Broncos after the wooden-spoon season of 2020.
NRL moves mid-season transfer deadline back to June
The NRL has removed the chance for clubs to sign players from rivals late in the season, moving the transfer deadline back to June 30.
DCE’s last shot for Australia spot as PM’s XIII named
The first Prime Minister's XIII match in Papua New Guinea since 2018 will offer Daly Cherry-Evans one last chance to regain Australia's halfback jersey.
Johnson’s defensive mindset transformed Warriors: Jones
Shaun Johnson has made dramatic improvements in his defence which have left a telling mark on the new look Warriors in 2023.
Changes to NRL transfer system put backflips on table
It will become easier for NRL players to renege on moves to rival clubs as part of a "last right of negotiation" clause introduced to the code's trade rules.
NRL’s Wighton to miss three games for biting Gamble
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.
NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
Tedesco admits favouritism weighed Roosters down
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has conceded the club's status as pre-season NRL favourites weighed them down early in the year.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
Knights back Gamble after shot at Willie Mason
Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga says Tyson Gamble was right to fire back at criticism from Willie Mason, rejecting suggestions the Knights are a one-man team.
Chastened Munster in Storm warning for Roosters
Cameron Munster says he was poor for Melbourne against Brisbane but won't have another bad game against the Sydney Roosters in their sudden death final.
Dynamic Cobbo, Walsh bond forged in Broncos academy
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has scored plenty of his 20 NRL tries this year from a Reece Walsh pass or kick and their rapport has been years in the making.
‘He gets it’: Barnett thrives under Webster at Warriors
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett signed to play under Nathan Brown, but is in stunning form under rookie coach Andrew Webster who he says has unlocked his best.
Storm hooker Grant ponders SOS to immortal Smith
Melbourne hooker Harry Grant believes an SOS to Storm immortal Cameron Smith wouldn't hurt ahead of the club's elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Bellamy spray will rev Storm up against Roosters: Smith
Brandon Smith says a trademark Craig Bellamy outburst will ensure Melbourne don't approach their clash with the Sydney Roosters like they did against Brisbane.
Pearce calls time on decorated rugby league career
Mitchell Pearce has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of 2023, ending any chance of a return to the NRL.
Billy Smith’s broken jaw adds to Roosters’ injury toll
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is out of a do-or-die NRL semi-final against Melbourne after playing 38 minutes against Cronulla with a broken jaw.
Flegler gets dream Broncos script, declares Waugh
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler's hunger for improvement is like Steve Waugh's "never satisfied" approach as he prepares for a final home game in Broncos colours.
Storm want ‘last laugh’ over old mate Brandon Smith
Former Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith labelled the Storm's loss to Brisbane as "putrid" to set-up a blockbuster semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Wighton biting charge goes straight to NRL judiciary
Incoming South Sydney signing Jack Wighton is facing a lengthy NRL ban if found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in his final game for Canberra.
Newcastle’s Gamble gives Big Willie a tongue lashing
Tyson Gamble says criticism from former Newcastle prop Willie Mason has inspired the Knights' hard-working spine to lift for the finals.
‘Bring your work boots’: Broncos ethos driving success
The Broncos pulverised the Storm to set up a home grand final qualifier by enacting a mantra involving hard work and lots of it.
Warriors still believe in title bid: Nicoll-Klokstad
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says the Warriors can't get hung up on their heavy loss to Penrith.