Luke Keary leaps to defence of NRL independent doctors
Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary fully supports having independent doctors ordering HIA tests from the NRL Bunker, saying it's the players who can't be trusted.
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NRL clear Amone to return from stand-down
St George Illawarra five-eighth Junior Amone has been released from mandatory stand-down after a change in the conditions surrounding his impending court case.
Fifita vows NRL contract talks won’t hurt his football
David Fifita has promised to ensure the ongoing speculation around his future won't impact his football after starring in Gold Coast's round-one win.
NRL defends concussion doctors amid coaches’ backlash
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has hit back at coaches criticising the NRL's concussion protocols.
Pleasure and pain drive Taulagi’s Cowboys title quest
North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi is still hurting from last year's preliminary final loss but returns to Suncorp Stadium on Friday with fond memories.
Fiery Moses evasive over Parramatta contract talks
Mitchell Moses has sidestepped questions about his future at Parramatta, declaring he had left all decision-making with his manager.
Cowboys won’t pull Broncos’ pants down again: Haas
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is set to return from a fractured eye socket as prop Payne Haas targets redemption against North Queensland after 2022 thrashings.
Cronulla’s Wade Graham to fight NRL charge
Cronulla's Wade Graham is set to fight the NRL's grading of his hit on Davvy Moale at the judiciary on Tuesday.
David Fifita re-signs with Titans until end of 2026
The Gold Coast have received a massive boost and staved off late interest from Brisbane to secure boom back-rower David Fifita for three more years.
Titans crash Tim Sheens’ Tigers homecoming
Gold Coast have begun their NRL season with a 22-10 win over Wests Tigers, ending months of excitement for the joint venture and its returning coach Tim Sheens.
Radley, Lodge add to Roosters fitness woes after loss
The Sydney Roosters have key players racing the clock to be fit for round two with coach Trent Robinson unsure about Jared Waerea-Hargeaves or Joey Manu.
Fifita fires next to Foran with contract no worry
Justin Holbrook is confident David Fifita's contract negotiations won't distract him at Gold Coast this year, after he starred in the win over Wests Tigers.
Dolphins thump Roosters, cap fairtyale NRL debut
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins have rocked the Sydney Roosters 28-18 on debut, with enforcer Felise Kaufusi winning the Artie Legacy Medal for a brutal display.
Dolphins teen Katoa embraces Phil Jauncey mental skills
Teenage No.6 Isaiya Katoa has thanked a renowned sports psychologist after bouncing back superbly from a shaky start in the Dolphins' NRL debut win.
Tigers won’t rush Bateman even with back-row doubt
Wests Tigers second-rower Shawn Blore is in doubt to face Newcastle in round two, but if he doesn't play the club won't rush John Bateman in before he is ready.
Bennett pledge inspired Kaufusi’s Dolphins stunner
Felise Kaufusi won the Artie Legacy Medal as man of the match in the Dolphins 28-18 win over the Roosters after a former teammate brought out his brutal edge.
Bulldogs rebuild no cut-and-paste job for Ciraldo
Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould have helped build an NRL heavyweight before at Penrith, but the rookie coach knows a different challenge awaits at Canterbury.
Sharks eye redemption in spicy rematch with Rabbitohs
NRL premiership winner turned analyst Matt Johns is tipping Cronulla to challenge for the 2023 premiership after a big first season under Craig Fitzgibbon.
Cook has nothing to prove despite World Cup snub: coach
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs could benefit from Damien Cook's World Cup snubbing.
Tariq Sims’ blunt Melbourne assessment fired up Storm
Tariq Sims has been credited with helping put the steel back in the Melbourne Storm after he delivered a blunt reality check on his arrival at the NRL club.
Beetson’s legacy recognised by Dolphins, Roosters
The Artie Legacy Medal will be awarded to the player of the match when the Dolphins face the Roosters, in memory of the late rugby league great Arthur Beetson.
No more shy Taniela: Manly’s Paseka ready to stand up
Manly prop Taniela Paseka has declared there can be no more Mr. Shy Guy, adamant 2023 must be the year he makes full use of his size in the NRL.
Cowboys brush off Raiders NRL complacency claims
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has accused Canberra coach Ricky Stuart of playing mind games before their round-one NRL clash to fire up the Raiders.
Fifita tug-of-war erupts between Broncos and Titans
The race to secure the services of David Fifita is hotting up, with Titans coach Justin Holbrook saying Brisbane have been in regular contact with the forward.
Knights fume over Ponga call in Warriors loss
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Tohu Harris have produced monster games as the Warriors defeated Newcastle 20-12 for a round one NRL victory in Wellington.
Broncos upset Panthers in narrow first-up NRL win
Penrith have suffered defeat at BlueBet Stadium to start their NRL title defence, slumping to a 13-12 round-one loss to Brisbane.
Ivan Cleary confident Panthers will rediscover NRL zip
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says it's natural his side wouldn't begin their premiership defence in top gear after suffering an opening loss to Brisbane.
Api times: Tigers expect to see instant Koroisau impact
Tim Sheens believes Api Koroisau will have an immediate impact on the Wests Tigers when their NRL season gets underway on Sunday.
Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to put the onus for identifying need for concussion checks after on-field head knocks back solely on the clubs.
Bennett gives Katoa a boost as Dolphins dawn looms
Wayne Bennett says teenage playmaker Isaiya Katoa is up to the challenge against the Sydney Roosters, as the Dolphins lose Herman Ese'ese to a pectoral injury.
Haas excited by Fifita’s potential Broncos return
Payne Haas would love to see David Fifita back at the Broncos but says he won't be the one trying to lure him to Red Hill.