NRL plots new path for international game
The scrapping of rugby league's Pacific Test weekend leaves an important part of the international game's future up in the air.
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Dearden coy over Slater’s Origin III plans
Tom Dearden is set to make his State of Origin debut for Queensland but the playmaker is yet to discover where he will be playing.
Revived Corey Oates eyes Origin redemption
Corey Oates never thought he would play for Queensland again but after rediscovering his mojo at club level the winger is set for an unlikely Origin return.
Cleary follows footsteps of Johns, Stuart
Nathan Cleary has yet to win an Origin decider and if he can do so in Brisbane he enters the esteemed company of Andrew Johns and Ricky Stuart.
Snapshot of round 17 of the NRL
A snapshot of round 17 of the NRL where Melbourne and Newcastle stumbled and Brisbane defied a host of big-name absentees.
Baby Broncos rise above Dragons’ muscle
Brisbane defied the loss of a host of big names and some heavy attention from St George Illawarra to notch a 32-18 NRL win at Suncorp Stadium.
Bronco build continues under eye of greats
Members of Brisbane's 1992 premiership side have celebrated as the NRL club's rebuild went to new heights with a win over St George Illawarra.
Cook provides Blues perfect Origin recipe
Damien Cook may have had to settle for a bench role in State of Origin II but the Blues hooker says he's enjoying taking on Queensland while fully fresh.
Moylan extends NRL Sharks stay
Cronulla's Matt Moylan has agreed to a new two-year deal at the club after enjoying a second coming at the Sharks.
Souths loss batters Knights’ finals hopes
Led by Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker, South Sydney have put a significant dent in Newcastle's already slim NRL finals hopes.
Queensland’s Munster, Taulagi in isolation
Queensland are bracing for the possibility of entering the State of Origin decider without playmaker Cameron Munster and winger Murray Taulagi.
Night matches on deck in new NRLW fixture
The 2022 NRLW fixture has been released, including marquee Sunday night matches and a string of men's-women's double-headers.
Kimmorley coy over crunch Doueihi talks
Brett Kimmorley remains tight-lipped about Adam Doueihi's best role after the interim Wests Tigers coach stuck with Luke Brooks in the halves.
Warriors land Webster as new coach
Penrith assistant coach Andrew Webster will coach the Warriors from next season, faced with the tough task of steering them back to NRL competitiveness.
Ramien hat-trick as Sharks sting Storm
Jesse Ramien scored a hat-trick as Cronulla claimed a 28-6 NRL win over Melbourne at Shark Park on Thursday night.
Luckless Storm search for fit bodies
Melbourne may have to dip into the NRL's transfer market as their cursed run with injury in the outside backs continued in Thursday's loss to Cronulla.
Storm’s Smith in strife for NRL ref rant
Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary after allegedly questioning the integrity of referee Adam Gee.
Holmes backs Qld rookie wingers to respond
Valentine Holmes has seen enough from rookie wingers Murray Taulagi and Selwyn Cobbo since Queensland's Perth loss to be sure they'll rise again in Brisbane.
Arthur confident in RCG amid Origin snub
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been overlooked for an Origin recall despite injuries to two NSW props but Eels coach Brad Arthur remains confident in his form.
Veteran Taufua granted early Manly release
Manly's Jorge Taufua has been granted an early release from his NRL contract amid Super League interest.
Walsh returning to Broncos on 3-year deal
Brisbane have announced the signing of Reece Walsh, who will return to the Broncos from 2023.
Blues go underwater for Origin edge
NSW coach Brad Fittler's unconventional preparation methods for next week's Origin decider have taken in an underwater wrestling session for his squad.
Mature Mitchell to lead Souths at Knights
Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou says Latrell Mitchell's maturity earned him the captaincy for Friday's NRL clash against Newcastle.
Hamstrung McLean to miss Origin II for NSW
A hamstring injury has scuppered Jordan McLean's debut for NSW in next week's State of Origin decider, with Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti poised to replace him.
Dew deal brings calm to Qld coach upheaval
Stuart Dew's against-the-odds AFL contract extension at Gold Coast gives southeast Queensland's footy codes a rare sense of coaching stability.
Demetriou’s plea to NRL after nasty tackle
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has urged the NRL to come down harder on cannonball tackles after Liam Knight suffered a season-ending injury.
Bulldog bounces back from scary concussion
Canterbury debutant Declan Casey needed to leave the field in a medi-cab last week but could line up in the Bulldogs' next game.
Townsend replaces Hynes in NSW squad
Nicho Hynes has been ruled out of the NSW squad and will be replaced by Chad Townsend after he contracted COVID-19.
Woolf a great fit for Tigers: Ofahengaue
The Wests Tigers are yet to appoint a head coach for 2023 but Joe Ofahengaue is urging them to seriously consider Kristian Woolf.
Brooks addresses Tigers’ halves dilemma
Luke Brooks says he would be reluctant to take on a utility role long-term as the Wests Tigers work to determine which two players should start in the halves.
‘Fun’ Suncorp holds no fear for Blues
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has labelled Suncorp Stadium a "fun place to play footy" as the Blues aim to defy history in next week's State of Origin decider.