Koroisau out of Origin with broken jaw as Titans win
Wests Tigers and NSW hooker Api Koroisau broke his jaw while Gold Coast and Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was put on report in the Titans' 28-12 NRL win.
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NRL’s Trbojevic concussion ruling confuses Bennett
Wayne Bennett is unsure what message the NRL is sending by clearing Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic to play against his Dolphins side.
Bennett urges Blues to pick Reynolds and Walker
Wayne Bennett says NSW would be crazy to overlook Adam Reynolds and Cody Walker with the Blues' Origin hopes hanging by a thread.
Bumper crowd expected as Raider Croker hits game 300
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders are eager to deliver in Jarrod Croker's 300th game, with players working overtime to be fit for Friday's clash.
Papenhuyzen shuts down talk of imminent Storm return
Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is targeting a return before the NRL finals but says it would be a miracle if he's back playing within a month.
Struggling Saints need younger coach: Bennett
Wayne Bennett says St George Illawarra have to think long-term and opt for a fresh approach when considering their next permanent head coach.
Pangai shakes off self-doubt after week with Latrell
A week in State of Origin camp with one of the game's biggest personalities has helped restore Tevita Pangai Jr's self-confidence.
Holbrook feels no pressure despite Titans bad habit
The Titans welcome back star fullback AJ Brimson from injury against Wests Tigers as they aim to rectify their habit of choking when in control of games.
Fit again Oates driven by pain of 2022 Broncos fadeout
Brisbane are joint leaders of the NRL and winger Corey Oates says they intend to stay there, learning from last year's painful lessons.
Dylan Brown barred from pubs over alleged breast grope
Parramatta Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown has been barred from entering licensed premises in Sydney's Double Bay after allegedly groping a woman's breasts.
Brown stood down but Eels won’t become distracted
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown will be stood down indefinitely from his NRL duties after being charged with five counts of sexual touching.
Schuster swipes blasted by Manly legend Cliff Lyons
Manly great Cliff Lyons has called for patience with Josh Schuster, who has been targeted with criticism following a tough start on his switch to five-eighth.
Reynolds ‘perfect for role’ of NSW No.7: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Adam Reynolds is in career-best form and would be an ideal candidate to replace Nathan Cleary in NSW's State of Origin team.
Josh McGuire hit with 12-game Super League ban
Former Queensland and Australia Test prop Josh McGuire risks being sacked by his Super League club after being banned for 12 games for unacceptable language.
PNG legend Mead buoyed by prospect of NRL franchise
Former PNG skipper David Mead says the NRL's expansion into his country must be followed by heavy investment to strengthen the nation's talent pool.
Slater’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ vie for two Maroons spots
Queensland have forwards bashing down the door to be chosen for the second State of Origin clash in Brisbane as coach Billy Slater outlines the key criteria.
Parramatta name Brown despite sexual touching charges
Dylan Brown has been named at five-eighth for Parramatta despite being charged with five counts of sexual touching over the weekend.
Nicoll-Klokstad won’t make way for Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says Golden Boot winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't dislodge Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad from fullback when he returns next year.
Former NSW forward says Hynes must be the Blues’ No.7
Ex-NSW forward Dale Finucane believes promoting his Cronulla teammate Nicho Hynes to the Blues' starting halfback role should be a no-brainer for Brad Fittler.
Cobbo blazes Broncos trail ‘on shoulders of giants’
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo is only scratching the surface of his talents, Steve Renouf says, with the winger doing the Broncos' Indigenous legends proud.
Lodge likely to leave Roosters after JWH deal
Matt Lodge concedes he is likely to seek NRL pastures new in 2024, after current club the Sydney Roosters re-signed fellow prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Hard nut: Penrith’s Leniu makes painful sacrifice
Penrith's Spencer Leniu has made a quicker than expected return to NRL action after surgery on a ruptured testicle, and now has State of Origin in his sights.
Origin stars Fifita, Mitchell and Murray all sidelined
While Manly's Tom Trbojevic has been cleared to play in round 15, fellow Origin aces David Fifita, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray have all been ruled out.
Staggs content to bide his time for Origin recall
Kotoni Staggs' performance against Cronulla would not have gone unnoticed by Brad Fittler but the Brisbane centre is content to wait for an Origin recall.
NRL blames bunker for Raiders try in win over Tigers
The NRL has conceded a bunker blunder in Canberra's second try but say the Raiders' late match-winning penalty against Wests Tigers was the right call.
Arrow injury set to test Maroons’ back row depth
Queensland's back row depth is set to be tested with news versatile South Sydney forward Jai Arrow has undergone ankle surgery.
Raider Jarrod Croker’s 300th NRL game finally a reality
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker will finally play his 300th NRL game on Friday night, battling off injuries and younger teammates to reach the huge milestone.
Prop idol: Tigers’ Utoikamanu inspired by Haas
Stefano Utoikamanu is hoping he can be the Wests Tigers equivalent of relentless prop Payne Haas.
Slater’s wisdom puts Nanai, Cowboys back on NRL track
A call from Queensland coach Billy Slater was just the medicine Jeremiah Nanai needed to put away a slow start in 2023 and improve his NRL mindset.
Broncos look long term, offer Reynolds Origin blessing
Brisbane chief executive officer Dave Donaghy has spoken to Adam Reynolds' agent about a deal beyond next year and begrudgingly endorsed his Origin credentials.
Suaalii facing three-game NRL ban for knee lift
The Sydney Roosters look set to be without Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for up to three weeks after the centre was hit with a grade-two dangerous contact charge.