‘Longest break’: Marnus recharged to find Test runs
Marnus Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century for Australia in more than three years, but says a lengthy break has given him the clarity to regain top form.
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‘We’re playing like a top-four team’: Bulldogs coach
Canterbury's vastly improved defence is in for a big test against the Sydney Roosters, who put 82 points on North Queensland in their last start.
‘Every faith’: Farnworth on track to stay at Dolphins
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has addressed speculation about Herbie Farnworth's future and revealed why the club is comfortable he will remain long-term.
NRL star ‘moving on’ after betting charge dropped
South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge.
Bears’ English raid continues, sign Canberra forward
English international Morgan Smithies will join the Perth Bears for their inaugural NRL season after three campaigns with Canberra.
Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer
Indigenous sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's recent visit to to the Torres Strait with coach Kristian Woolf reinforced his deep appreciation for the Dolphins.
‘Doesn’t define us’: Cowboys plot bounce after shame
North Queensland conceded 82 points last week, the most in 91 years, but coach Todd Payten has opened up on why the finals are still within the team's grasp.
Roosters’ expansion verdict after 70-point thrashing
The Roosters smashed the Cowboys 82-12 last week. But coach Trent Robinson doesn't want the NRL to slow down its expansion plans.
‘We don’t really care’: Sharks dismiss finals naysayers
The red-hot Sharks are using the doubters as motivators as they chase an elusive NRL premiership and a glorious farewell for several departing teammates.
New Broncos halves point to future as Mam targets gains
Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam has opened up on his defensive struggles as he backs new No.7 Tom Duffy to be his halves partner in 2027.
Brigginshaw’s big ban opens door for next Broncos star
Brisbane must cope without suspended star Ali Brigginshaw for the first time in their history, but her replacement is a rising talent with a big future.
Souths’ Mitchell ‘hurting’ to miss Indigenous Round
First Nations NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined since Magic Round and now his absence will extend into Indigenous Round.
NRL club claims player contributed to training death
A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.
Warrior re-signs, ex-Dragons wantaway completes U-turn
The Warriors have re-signed highly-rated prop Jackson Ford, while former wantaway Dragon Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga has inked his own contract extension.
Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts
Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.
Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock
The high-flying Sydney Roosters have Lindsay Collins back from an extended concussion lay-off for the round-23 clash against finals hopefuls Canterbury.
Young breakout star’s 12-year connection with Cleary
Jaxen Edgar has only become a starting NRL fullback in recent weeks, but his connection to Penrith coach Ivan Cleary goes back far longer.
How coaching greats shaped untested King on Origin path
Matt King waited 13 years to become a head coach and with the guidance of some of Australia's greatest minds is ready to take the plunge with the NSW Blues.
Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job
Matt King has never been a senior head coach but will replace Laurie Daley as the new boss of the NSW State of Origin side in the 2027 series.
‘We let Walsh down’: recalled Bronco set to unlock star
Brisbane hooker Billy Walters will get his first start of the season in a spine shakeup as the veteran edges closer to securing his own future.
Addo-Carr’s message for Mitchell as he targets rep call
Josh Addo-Carr wants to see Latrell Mitchell back in full flight sooner rather than later as the Parramatta winger targets a return to the Australian Test side.
Dolphins’ Hammer set for top gear at his playground
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a remarkable strike rate at Suncorp Stadium and is ready to step it up a notch against battling Brisbane.
‘Lot of nonsense’: Dearden clears air on Cowboys future
North Queensland's co-captain is aiming for a round 26 return from injury as he opened up on speculation around his future at the club.
NRLW great referred to judiciary over ugly tackle
Ali Brigginshaw may miss the NRLW grand final rematch after she was referred to the NRL judiciary for a tackle that was likened to a wrestling manoeuvre.
Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy
Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.
‘Ready to go’: Daley anoints untested coach to lead NSW
Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW State of Origin coach, with Matt King expected to be confirmed as his replacement.
‘I believe’: coach full of confidence in surging Sharks
The Sharks are circling the top two as they look to add a second NRL premiership, a decade after their elusive first.
Unwanted slice of Tigers history beckons for Benji
Wests Tigers' mid-season implosion could mean club great Benji Marshall finishes the year with the worst win rate of any coach in the NRL side's history.
Doueihi denied heroic return as Tigers fall to Eels
A 75th minute try from Parramatta's Isaiah Iongi has denied Adam Doueihi a hero's return for Wests Tigers, who fell to a seventh consecutive loss.
Broncos, Roosters Magic Round wins highlight concerns
Brisbane have flexed their muscles at the NRLW's Magic Round while Gold Coast and Newcastle were made to work for their Sunday victories.
Hot Hynes enters record books as Sharks thump Rabbitohs
Nicho Hynes has kicked a club-record 32nd goal in a row to help pilot Cronulla to a decisive 32-16 win over South Sydney to cement the Sharks in the top four.