Knights upset Storm to keep NRL finals bid alive
Newcastle have snapped an 11-game, eight-year NRL losing streak against Melbourne and kept their hopes of a fairytale finals berth alive.
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Dragons half Sullivan free to test market: Flanagan
Incoming St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan will allow playmaker Jayden Sullivan to negotiate with other clubs as the Saints look to retain Ben Hunt.
Tedesco terrorises Titans as Roosters stay alive in NRL
The Sydney Roosters have kept their NRL finals' hopes alive in a 36-18 win over the Gold Coast as skipper James Tedesco led from the front.
Kikau’s Panthers face-off on ice until 2024
Canterbury's Viliame Kikau had been considered a chance to return from injury in time to meet his old side Penrith but the reunion will have to wait until 2024.
Broncos’ Taupau faces three-week ban for lifting knees
Broncos coach Kevin Walters says prop Martin Taupau was warned by the NRL about his running style before his charge for dangerous contact against South Sydney.
Moylan axing a warning for ‘inconsistent’ Sharks
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has made changes to the Cronulla side that fell to the Warriors last week and will not tolerate any more defensive inconsistencies.
Cowboys into NRL’s top eight with sixth straight win
North Queensland are into the NRL's top eight outright with their sixth consecutive victory via a 24-16 win over Parramatta in Townsville.
Knights beat Dragons to begin NRLW premiership defence
Newcastle have overcome mass off-season changes to beat St George Illawarra, while Gold Coast held off North Queensland on the first day of the NRLW season.
Mitchell’s return can’t come soon enough for Rabbitohs
Out of form South Sydney must rediscover their winning mentality, so the return of their talismanic fullback Latrell Mitchell next week will be vital.
Tedesco terrorises Titans in big Roosters win
The Sydney Roosters kept their NRL finals hopes alive in a 36-18 win over the Gold Coast with skipper James Tedesco having a blinder.
Pelite stars, Fuimaono hurt as NRLW Titans beat Cowboys
Gold Coast have kicked off the NRLW season with a 16-6 come-from-behind win over competition newcomers North Queensland.
Walsh magic inspires Broncos win over woeful Rabbitohs
Fullback Reece Walsh has dazzled on his return from suspension as Brisbane's 36-20 win over South Sydney put the Rabbitohs' finals hopes in danger.
No sprays from coach Ciraldo ahead of Penrith clash
Canterbury have been woeful defensively for the past month but coach Cameron Ciraldo has resisted temptation to become snarky with his Bulldogs.
Raiders comeback in vain as Johnson saves Warriors
A field goal in golden point has clinched a 21-20 NRL win for the Warriors after Canberra levelled the scores with two tries in the dying stages of normal time.
Broncos’ Taupau was warned by NRL about lifting knees
Broncos coach Kevin Walters says prop Martin Taupau will need to get one aspect of his running style out of his game after he was put on report against Souths.
Daine Laurie inks one-year deal for Panthers homecoming
Premiers Penrith have signed Daine Laurie on a one-year NRL deal from Wests Tigers as the Panthers prepare for Jarome Luai's possible exit from the club.
Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG’s NRL bid
Papua New Guinea's bid to host the 18th NRL team has received a $5.5 million boost from the Australian government.
Cartwright eager to stay an Eel next NRL season
Resurgent Bryce Cartwright is the only member of the team Parramatta fielded last week who does not have a contract beyond 2023.
Ex-NRL star’s domestic violence convictions upheld
Once among the NRL's brightest young stars, Curtis Scott suffered another major blow after failing to overturn convictions for assaulting his former partner.
Robinson slams ‘unfair’ criticism of Tedesco’s holiday
Coach Trent Robinson has stood by his decision to give James Tedesco a holiday while the Sydney Roosters are fighting to keep their season alive.
Taumalolo’s bench role to continue against Parramatta
North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home.
Storm record ‘irrelevant’ to finals-aspirant Knights
Losing to Melbourne on Saturday would make Newcastle's finals equation much more complicated, but wins over the Storm are rare for the 10th-placed Knights.
Raiders target first-year premiership in expanded NRLW
A 10-team NRLW competition kicks off on Saturday, with new entrants Canberra believing they have the talent to win a title in their first season.
The 6am sessions that resurrected NRLW’s Vette-Welsh
Botille Vette-Welsh makes her long-awaited return to the NRLW this weekend and can thank some gruelling 6am sessions for readying her for the comeback.
Dragons coach tips more NRL sin-bins after Sloan call
St George Illawarra interim coach Ryan Carr was left scratching his head when Tyrell Sloan went to the sin bin in the NRL defeat of Wests Tigers.
Tigers close on NRL wooden spoon with loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have defeated Wests Tigers 18-14, all but guaranteeing Tim Sheens' side will finish the season on the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Cody Walker on high as ‘good omen’ looms for Rabbitohs
South Sydney No.6 Cody Walker is on a high after starring in State of Origin but star fullback Latrell Mitchell will miss the blockbuster clash with Brisbane.
Warriors, Raiders battle for NRL top four spot
The Warriors welcome Canberra to Auckland on Friday night, with the winner to move inside the NRL's top four as the finals quickly approach.
Koroisau inks new deal, set to finish career at Tigers
Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau has agreed a two-year contract extension in a major show of faith in the struggling NRL club.
Walsh back for Broncos but Mitchell showdown cancelled
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh returns from suspension against the Rabbitohs, whose star No.1 Latrell Mitchell will spend another week on the sidelines.
West Tigers secure Fainu brothers on 4-year deals
Promising youngsters Samuela and Latu Fainu have signed with NRL strugglers Wests Tigers, joining older brother Sione there.