Origin returnees fire Broncos to big win over Eels
Brisbane's top-four credentials appear sturdier than ever after outclassing fellow premiership aspirants Parramatta at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.
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Sevens star Anderson primed for NRLW debut
Brooke Anderson was one of Australia's most promising rugby sevens players before she retired but is now poised for a return to sport with the Parramatta Eels.
Turbulent week no excuse for Eels: Arthur
Parramatta endured a turbulent week in the lead-up to their game against Brisbane but coach Brad Arthur said there were no excuses for the Eels' loss.
Haas: Origin call toughest of my career
Brisbane prop Payne Haas sat out the State of Origin decider to rest his troublesome shoulder - and counts it as the toughest call of his career.
Hasler pumps brakes on Turbo NRL return
Manly coach Des Hasler says there's no timeline on Tom Trbojevic's return from a shoulder injury, despite reports his NRL season might not be over.
Storm reveal toll of Papenhuyzen injury
Melbourne chief executive Justin Rodski says they want to recruit another outside back after losing Ryan Papenhuyzen to a season-ending injury.
Griffin committed to Dragons’ NRL journey
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says he's the man to lead his club back to the NRL's top after speculation his job may be on the line.
Focus on Keary as Manu a late Roosters out
Trent Robinson had been planning to give centre Joey Manu renewed freedom when Luke Keary returned from a concussion lay-off but now Manu has gone down injured.
Dearden can lead Cowboys: Taumalolo
North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo says Tom Dearden's State of Origin experience could take his game to new heights heading into NRL finals.
Potter wants permanent Bulldogs NRL role
Mick Potter is open to coaching Canterbury on a permanent basis despite the club nearing the conclusion of a deal to sign Penrith's Cameron Ciraldo.
Wayne Bennett gets Milford’s signature for Dolphins
Anthony Milford's move to the Dolphins for the 2023 NRL season has been confirmed, while reports have linked Kristian Woolf as coach Wayne Bennett's successor.
Halfback Toby Sexton backs under-fire Titans coach
Gold Coast halfback Toby Sexton says there's no doubt in his mind Justin Holbrook will remain the NRL club's head coach despite a disappointing 2022 campaign.
Bronco Mead calls time on NRL career
Brisbane back David Mead has announced his NRL retirement after 171 appearances for the Broncos and the Gold Coast.
Schiller among Raiders’ re-signing quartet
Canberra winger James Schiller is one of four Raiders who have penned contract extensions after the side's famous win against Melbourne on Sunday.
Kimmorley to miss Tigers game with COVID
Wests Tigers coach Brett Kimmorley will stay behind when his side travels to North Queensland, having contracted COVID-19.
Arthur has no desire to seek Eels exit
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says he has no desire to leave the Eels for another NRL club.
Hoy to leave Knights, join Hull in 2023
Newcastle have confirmed young fullback Tex Hoy will leave the Knights at the end of the NRL season to join English Super League club Hull FC.
Mbye laughs off talk of unrest at Dragons
St George Illawarra's Moses Mbye says suggestions of unrest in the Dragons' playing group are "laughable" as pressure mounts on coach Anthony Griffin.
Restoring pride a goal for NRL Broncos
Brisbane back-rower Jordan Riki says restoring the Broncos' status as one of the NRL's elite clubs has been a stated goal for the squad this year.
Haas returns to lead Broncos’ finals tilt
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will line up for the Broncos as they meet fellow top-four hopefuls Parramatta.
Burgess granted leave by NRL’s Dragons
St George Illawarra have granted George Burgess leave to attend to a personal matter, which they say is unrelated to his recent criminal charge.
Post-Origin camp boosts NRL’s Broncos
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters hopes a post-Origin camp has his NRL team primed for a big finish to the season, starting with Thursday's trip to face Parramatta.
No nepotism in Dolphins deal: O’Sullivan
Penrith's Sean O'Sullivan will reunite with his recruitment manager father at the Dolphins but says the family connection alone didn't secure his contract.
Tigers must keep Kimmorley: Hastings
Wests Tigers lock Jackson Hastings says interim coach Brett Kimmorley has earned the right to remain at the club in some capacity after 2022.
Resting players not disrespectful: Cleary
Penrith's decision to rest players for round 18 hit a nerve at Wests Tigers but coach Ivan Cleary said he meant no disrespect to his struggling opposition.
Panthers dig deep to outlast Tigers in NRL
Penrith rested their seven State of Origin players but they were too strong for Wests Tigers, winning their NRL clash 18-16.
Raiders’ Rapana faces two-game NRL ban
Jordan Rapana is expected to miss Canberra's next two games after being hit with two charges from Sunday's win over Melbourne.
Mitchell the catalyst as Souths find form
Despite an impressive showing in South Sydney's win over Canterbury, Latrell Mitchell is still finding his feet after a lengthy lay-off.
Mitchell’s NRL masterclass sinks Bulldogs
Latrell Mitchell looks to be back to his best after spearheading South Sydney's 36-28 NRL win over Canterbury.
Papenhuyzen injured in Storm NRL defeat
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season after fracturing a kneecap in Melbourne's 20-16 NRL home loss to Canberra.
Lodge unleashed in crucial Roosters clash
The Sydney Roosters are desperate for victory against St George Illawarra and will have Matt Lodge in the line-up for some extra punch.