Stuart cops NRL ban, fine for ‘dog’ slur
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has been hit with a one-game suspension and $25,000 fine for calling Penrith's Jaeman Salmon a "weak-gutted dog".
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Accused NRL player ‘unimpressive witness’
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu was an unimpressive and evasive witness who gave contradictory answers, a prosecutor has told the jury in his trial.
Munster moved back to halves for Storm
Cameron Munster will return to the halves for Melbourne's crunch clash with Penrith, with Nick Meaney back at fullback and Jahrome Hughes out injured.
Raiders players have Ricky’s back: skipper
Canberra captain Elliott Whitehead says his troops remain fully supportive of coach Ricky Stuart after his post-match media conference outburst.
NRL’s Verrills signs with Gold Coast
Gold Coast have signed premiership-winning Sydney Roosters hooker Sam Verrills, who will join the club on a two-year deal from 2023.
Eels’ Papali’i delays call on NRL future
Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i says he will wait until the end of the NRL season to confirm whether he joins the Wests Tigers for 2023.
Chats with Joey, dad inspire Eels’ Arthur
Parramatta youngster Jake Arthur has opened up on his love for analysing rugby league, crediting Andrew Johns and his father Brad for nurturing his passion.
Sims NRL ban all but ends stint at Dragons
Melbourne-bound back-rower Tariq Sims is unlikely to play again this season after accepting the early guilty plea for his high tackle on Connor Tracey.
NRL and NSW Govt to discuss Grand Final venue
The NRL has pushed back making a decision on the venue for the 2022 grand final to allow for another meeting with the NSW government on stadiums and the event.
Kaufusi missing round 22 after father dies
Melbourne second-rower Felise Kaufusi will miss Thursday's game against Penrith following the death of his father Taniela.
NRL player tells jury he wasn’t stabber
Many Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu, giving evidence at his trial, has told a jury he did not bring a knife to a Sydney church dance and denies the stabbing.
Raiders ready to cop Stuart’s punishment
The Canberra Raiders say they are ready to accept any punishment handed down for Ricky Stuart's post-match tirade, which could include a suspension.
Broncos’ slow starts have Walters stumped
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters admits he is unsure what is behind his side's recent habit of starting NRL games slowly.
Roosters beat Broncos, boost finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters have claimed an important NRL win over Brisbane that could prove vital to their hopes of finishing the season in the top eight.
Coates set for timely Storm NRL return
Melbourne flyer Xavier Coates looks set for a return against Gold Coast on Friday night as the Storm focus on holding down their NRL top-four berth.
Assistant hunt far from over for Titans
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says speculation Shane Flanagan could join the NRL club is just that and a search for new assistants is ongoing.
Hasler sees NSW premier’s view on stadiums
Manly coach Des Hasler concedes he can understand why the upgrade of suburban grounds such as Brookvale Oval are not a priority for the NSW government.
Fittler fumes at Bronco’s ‘light’ NRL ban
NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler believes the NRL must come down on offences like Patrick Carrigan's hip-drop tackle that broke Jackson Hastings' leg.
Time to move on from jersey saga: Hasler
Des Hasler insists Manly have turned their eye to a crucial assault on the NRL finals after putting the dramas of the rainbow jersey behind them.
V’landys slams Perrottet on stadium stoush
A furious NRL is weighing up their options to move the grand final elsewhere after being told that upgrades to NSW suburban stadiums were no longer a priority.
Carrigan cops four NRL games for tackle
Brisbane prop Patrick Carrigan has been banned for four matches by the NRL judiciary for the hip-drop tackle that broke Jackson Hastings' fibula.
NRL grand final venue up in limbo
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the upgrade of stadiums is no longer a priority for his government, as the NRL weighs moving its grand final to Queensland.
Storm rake Smith banished from NRL team
Brandon Smith has revealed he wasn't allowed to train with the Melbourne playing group during his three-game ban for abusing a NRL referee.
NRL grand final hosting decision looms
NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayers has warned funding for further stadium projects may have to wait as the NRL weighs moving its grand final to Queensland.
Ex-NRL star in limbo on drug charges
Former NRL player Michael Gordon's fate remains in limbo after his cocaine possession and supply case was adjourned until August 16.
Broncos back depth to fill Carrigan void
Brisbane forward Tom Flegler believes a "next man up" mentality can help the Broncos overcome the likely absence of Patrick Carrigan in the NRL.
Tigers fear Hastings’ NRL season over
The Wests Tigers fear Jackson Hastings will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury caused by Patrick Carrigan's hip-drop tackle.
Dragons under pressure as NRL season slips
St George Illawarra look likely to miss a fourth straight NRL finals after their 34-8 loss to North Queensland, but the top-eight remains congested.
Bulldog Marshall-King aims high in NRL
Jeremy Marshall-King is in the form of his life and wants to end his time at Canterbury with a bang and pick up a New Zealand jersey along the way.
Panthers’ Cleary hit with five-game ban
Nathan Cleary is unlikely to play for Penrith before the finals campaign after being handed a five-game ban by the NRL for his spear tackle on Eel Dylan Brown.
Cowboys search for Hammer time answer
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is trying to work out how he can get electric flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow into the game while consigned to a bench role.