Hasler makes pitch to star Titans duo Tino and Fifita
Clauses in Gold Coast duo Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita's contracts have made them free agents but 2024 coach Des Hasler does not intend to lose them.
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Sheens will be head coach in 2024: Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers are sticking solid to their plan and will not parachute Benji Marshall into the head-coaching role for 2024 despite the poor results.
Dragons name third different captain for Canberra clash
The Dragons have opted against naming controversial forward Jack de Belin captain for their Canberra clash as questions remain about the club's leadership void.
Best attitude: Bradman’s path from bus bad boy to Blues
A dramatic change in attitude has helped Bradman Best go from underachieving Newcastle centre to a NSW State of Origin player.
Bulldogs ‘will take time’ to rise from NRL rut: Gould
Canterbury could face a few years in the NRL wilderness rebuilding after a heavy defeat at the hands of Newcastle, says club football manager Phil Gould.
Cherry-Evans buys into Horsburgh cult-hero status
Corey Horsburgh's gusto, attitude and most importantly red hair has all the makings of a new Queensland cult hero, according to captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Blues’ Fittler denies swinging the axe for Origin III
Not since 2019 has Brad Fittler made as many changes to his NSW side as he did for Origin III, but the coach doesn't believe he has taken drastic action.
New Bulldog Sexton backed by Foran after Titans exit
There's plenty more to come from Toby Sexton after the out-of-favour halfback's mid-season switch from Gold Coast to the struggling Bulldogs, Kieran Foran says.
Dolphins in my heart and on my arm: Josh Kerr
Dolphins prop and Redcliffe junior Josh Kerr once asked Wayne Bennett to find a way to get him a gig at the club, and how it panned out couldn't be scripted.
Dolphins boost as Marshall-King season far from over
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has been described as 'tough as woodpecker lips' and he's about to prove it and play through a labral tear in his shoulder.
Grateful Cowboy Nanai saddles up for Origin outing
After a stop-start beginning to 2023, North Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai is back to his blistering best and keen to make the most of his State of Origin return.
NRL says bunker critics ‘bring game into disrepute’
The NRL's head of football Graham Annesley believes criticism of a no-try decision in one of Saturday's round-18 matches was excessive.
Brown cops $40k fine, seven games for sexual touching
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been sanctioned by the NRL after being found guilty of two counts of sexual touching.
Slater backs banned Walsh to learn important lesson
Queensland coach Billy Slater says suspended No.1 Reece Walsh is imperfect like a lot of 20-year-olds and will learn a valuable lesson from a suspension.
Grant on cloud nine as Maroons switch rakes, target 3-0
Harry Grant has been named to start at hooker and Ben Hunt on the bench as Queensland tinkers with their line-up in pursuit of a rare series whitewash.
Horsburgh to debut, Brimson back as Maroons name squad
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh and Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson have been named in Queensland's 17 as the Maroons target a State of Origin clean sweep.
Luai dropped among raft of NSW changes for Origin III
NSW coach Brad Fittler has recalled Cody Walker and Clint Gutherson among seven new faces as the Blues look to restore some State of Origin pride.
West Tigers’ Twal facing ban after 74-0 mauling
The darkest night in Wests Tigers history has become darker with prop Alex Twal set to miss a game for a hip-drop tackle in the 74-0 loss to North Queensland.
‘Not many changes’: NSW won’t swing axe for Origin III
Brad Fittler says there will not be many changes to his side for the third State of Origin match as NSW fights to avoid a series whitewash.
Robinson frustrated with refereeing of Roosters’ loss
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lamented a lopsided penalty count and some crucial refereeing calls in his side's tight loss to Manly.
Manly breathe life into season with win over Roosters
Inspired by Daly Cherry-Evans, Manly have triumphed in a close encounter with the Sydney Roosters to keep their sputtering NRL season alive.
Ciraldo pleads with fans to not give up on Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is promising disgruntled fans good times are ahead despite the side's 66-0 mauling from Newcastle.
Knights ease pressure on coach with huge win over Dogs
Newcastle have piled on 11 unanswered tries to crush Canterbury 66-0 in the Knights' biggest NRL victory, easing pressure on embattled coach Adam O'Brien.
Sailor confirms new Broncos deal, thanks dad Wendell
Tristan Sailor will ink a two-year extension with the Broncos and continue his family connection with the club after his father Wendell won three premierships.
Broncos ‘freak’ Cobbo adds toughness to his genius
Selwyn Cobbo says he is learning to play his best while carrying injury and it is an aspect of his game that has thrilled Broncos coach Kevin Walters.
Marshall-King could miss rest of year: Bennett
The Dolphins have slipped four points outside the top eight and the immediate playing future of hooker Jeremy Marshall-King is in doubt.
Hat-trick hero Cobbo ignites Broncos’ win over Dolphins
Brisbane have scored two late tries, courtesy of their brilliant winger Selwyn Cobbo, to beat the Dolphins 24-16 at a sold-out Gabba.
Maroons ‘fanboy’ Horsburgh ready for Origin service
Corey Horsburgh grew up idolising Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Jonathon Thurston, and he's likely to play for the Queensland brains trust in State of Origin.
Records fall as Cowboys exact revenge on hapless Tigers
North Queensland have broken records in their 74-0 thrashing of Wests Tigers after piling on 13 tries in Townsville.
Canberra hold off Titans, move to fifth on NRL ladder
Canberra have once again had to dig deep to beat Gold Coast, holding on to beat the fast-finishing Titans 26-22 at GIO Stadium.
Roosters united and focused, declares coach Robinson
The Sydney Roosters have lost Joseph Suaali'i to injury for their NRL clash with Manly on Sunday.