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.
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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.
Bulldogs run their own video session after latest loss
Canterbury's coaching staff had the players run their own video review session this week to encourage them to take responsibility for their latest performance.
Marshall and Fulton can co-exist at Tigers: Sheens
Rumours of a rift between Benji Marshall and Scott Fulton have dogged Wests Tigers but Tim Sheens believes the pair capable of putting their differences aside.
Sharks need to man up, says straight-talking McInnes
Lock Cameron McInnes has pulled no punches in assessing Cronulla's poor record against NRL top-eight sides, saying the Sharks must muscle up in defence.
Piggins, Heads inducted into NRL’s hall of fame
Rabbitohs great George Piggins and journalist Ian Heads have been inducted into the rugby league hall of fame in recognition of their service to the sport.
Long-serving Jake Granville signs Cowboys extension
Days before his 200th NRL appearance, North Queensland utility Jake Granville has agreed a one-year contract extension with the club.
‘Bomb Squad’ bench to strike fear in NRL teams: Hess
Crafted by the Springboks and now used by North Queensland, the Cowboys' own 'Bomb Squad' bench has prop Coen Hess fearful for opposing NRL clubs.
Sivo judiciary blow latest in Eels’ woes
Suspended pair Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo will both miss a month of footy as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home in the NRL.
Sharks drop Graham and Moylan, Latrell back from injury
Wade Graham and Matt Moylan have been axed, while Reece Walsh, Nathan Cleary and Latrell Mitchell all return to the field in NRL round 21 action.
Touring Bunnies build towards title charge on the road
South Sydney are gearing up for a top-four push across five away games by depicting themselves as rockstars on tour.
Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess
NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.
Year of adversity steels Eels to overcome bans
Reagan Campbell-Gillard is missing a month of footy and Maika Sivo could join him on the sidelines as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home.
Broncos look back to avoid 2022 horrors
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs says the team's reluctant review of last season will help avoid a repeat as they prepare to welcome back their Origin stars.