Aussies not RL world champs yet: McNamara
Catalans Dragons coach and former England mentor Steve McNamara says it's not a done deal Australia will win the rugby league World Cup in England.
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Haas rules himself out of RL World Cup
Brisbane prop Payne Haas won the club's player of the year award for a fourth time and then confirmed he was sitting out the Rugby League World Cup.
The motto driving Cowboys NRL title quest
North Queensland have won key NRL games this year in the final moments but key players have revealed ahead of the preliminary final that it is not by chance.
How Cowboys’ youth revamped Taumalolo
Jason Taumalolo doesn't cherry-pick moments on the field but North Queensland's booming youth has unlocked a targeted and impact-oriented approach to his game.
Kikau warned he’ll cop it from Souths fans
Viliame Kikau will be public enemy No.1 with South Sydney fans, with Rabbitohs players predicting the Penrith star will cop it over last year's infamous video.
Panthers eye Cleary protection from Souths
South Sydney have made no secret of their plan to get physical with Nathan Cleary, as the Panthers work out how best to protect their chief attacking weapon.
NRL’s Papali’i takes in All Blacks wisdom
Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i is relying on some wise words from two ex-All Blacks skippers to help him propel the Eels into the NRL grand final.
Souths’ Johnston in late NRL fitness test
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston concedes he won't know if he can play in Saturday's preliminary final against Penrith until the last minute.
Mitchell thriving on attention from haters
Latrell Mitchell claims knowing his haters are watching his NRL finals run closely is helping him thrive, embracing the pressure since his move to South Sydney.
Drinkwater makes most of No.1 opportunity
Scott Drinkwater is of the NRL's form fullbacks, thanks to an injury that delayed his recall to the North Queensland team.
Penrith urged not to go alone on Mitchell
Penrith know the importance of shutting down Latrell Mitchell in their NRL preliminary final, but defenders have been warned not to rush out and go it alone.
To’o shift on cards in Panthers reshuffle
Charlie Staines looms as the man to replace Taylan May in Penrith's NRL backline but a shift could be on the cards, with Brian To'o training at left wing.
Eels play it cool over Townsville heat
Parramatta aren't feeling the heat over their impeding NRL preliminary final clash with North Queensland in Townsville.
Opacic hopeful of being fit for NRL prelim
Tom Opacic hopes to line up in the Eels' preliminary final and says he could have played through his hamstring injury if the semi-final had have been closer.
Milne ready for Cleary’s bomb initiation
Taane Milne has never had to field a Nathan Cleary bomb before, but the South Sydney winger has vowed to be ready for the Penrith No.7 in the preliminary final.
The loss that triggered Roosters’ streak
Sam Walker says the Sydney Roosters' narrow loss to premiers Penrith gave the side the belief they needed to surge back into NRL finals contention.
Knights investigate Ponga toilet video
Newcastle are investigating a video that has emerged on social media, featuring security escorting captain Kalyn Ponga and utility Kurt Mann out of a toilet.
Penrith’s Martin cleared of serious injury
Penrith second-rower Liam Martin will be available for the NRL finals after scans cleared him of a serious ankle injury.
NRL player in custody pending sentence
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has lost a last bid for freedom after being found guilty of stabbing a church leader at a Mormon event in October 2019.
Manly’s NRL collapse disappoints Hasler
Manly coach Des Hasler won't use the club's pride jersey controversy as an excuse after a 44-24 loss to Gold Coast effectively ended the Sea Eagles' season.
Panthers’ stumble opens up NRL title race
Penrith's late-season stumble has suddenly opened up an NRL premiership that looked like a one-horse race a few weeks ago.
Raiders down Dragons to keep season alive
Canberra have kept their NRL season alive for at least another week after beating St George Illawarra 24-22 at GIO Stadium.
Ciraldo signs on as Canterbury Bulldogs coach
Canterbury have lured highly rated Penrith assistant Cameron Ciraldo to be head coach at the NRL club from next season on a five-year deal.
Munster’s No.1 move a week-to-week call
Cameron Munster has starred at fullback for Melbourne but coach Craig Bellamy will weigh up whether to keep him there each week based on opposition.
Munster the man at No.1 as Storm win big
Fans stood in silence in tribute to the late Paul Green before Melbourne beat Penrith 16-0 in Thursday night's NRL match at BlueBet Stadium.
Sea Eagle Fainu’s NRL career in jeopardy
Manase Fainu's NRL career is in disarray after being found guilty of a stabbing in 2019.
Rugby league world mourns Paul Green loss
The rugby league world is in shock after the sudden death of former NRL and Queensland State of Origin coach Paul Green, who was also a representative halfback.
Eels eager to defy poor Souths record
Brad Arthur says Parramatta are looking forward to testing themselves against South Sydney, who enjoy a dominant recent record against the Eels.
Papali’i has right to reassess move: Tamou
Wests Tigers' James Tamou believes he can understand Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i wanting to renege on his move to Leichardt after Michael Maguire's sacking.
Bellamy smooths over Panthers NRL stoush
Off-field comments between Melbourne owner Matt Tripp and Penrith great Greg Alexander have provided a spicy entree to the clash between the Panthers and Storm.
Veteran Tiger Tamou’s NRL tenure in doubt
Wests Tigers front-rower James Tamou says overseas interest might be his best option to play rugby league next season as his 300-game career winds down.