Robinson dismisses Bennett concussion call
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has brushed off criticism from Wayne Bennett over handling of concussions, claiming his club has never cheated the system.
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Bellamy the main man at Storm: Kearns
Former Storm skipper Robbie Kearns says Craig Bellamy, who will coach his 500th NRL match on Thursday night, is the real key to the club's sustained success.
Fittler tips Perth for NRL expansion team
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler says Perth is an ideal expansion city if the NRL opts to add an 18th team to the competition.
Bennett patient with Dolphins’ NRL roster
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has addressed the incoming NRL club's roster build as its website crashed during an official membership launch.
Bird keen to stay in the Dragons’ Red V
St George Illawarra star Jack Bird has made it clear he wants to stay at the Dragons despite talking to rival NRL clubs.
Cowboys deny Taumalolo-Payten rift
North Queensland players have denied a reported rift between captain Jason Taumalolo and coach Todd Payten.
Bellamy coach deadline scrapped by Storm
Ahead of Melbourne's NRL clash with South Sydney, Craig Bellamy says he's been given more time to decide whether 2022 will be his last season as Storm coach.
Lodge goes fishing to tackle ‘short fuse’
Warriors prop Matt Lodge is hoping some productive off-field distractions will pay dividends on the paddock for the Warriors in the 2022 NRL season.
Croker concern for depleted Raiders
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has revealed captain Jarrod Croker is battling a bulging disc in his spine as the NRL club battles an early season injury crisis.
Mitchell urged to curb comeback enthusiasm
Latrell Mitchell will return from a six-game suspension with South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou saying the superstar fullback has to keep his emotions in check.
Four years in exile has Hastings a new man
Jackson Hastings spent 1434 days between NRL games thinking his time in the competition was over but now he wants to be a role model for others on his return.
Mulitalo takes centre stage for NRL Sharks
Cronulla's Ronaldo Mulitalo wants to become one of the game's best centres after finally getting the chance to impress in his natural position.
Matterson, Niukore add to Eels injury woes
Parramatta have copped a double blow in the forwards, with Ryan Matterson and Marata Niukore both added to their injury list.
Fitzgibbon out to raise bar at NRL Sharks
Cronulla lock Dale Finucane has acknowledged rookie Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon did not pull any punches after their round-one loss to Canberra.
Kenny savouring last of Api apprenticeship
Mitch Kenny credits Api Koroisau for teaching him how to be an NRL hooker and wants one last year of sharpening the tools before the latter's Penrith departure.
Taylor gets chance against ex-club Titans
Gold Coast's former million-dollar-man Ash Taylor will make his NRL return against the Titans after being picked at halfback by the Warriors.
Fitter Fifita out to fire Titans in NRL
Gold Coast forward David Fifita says a lack of self-discipline last year cost him fitness and minutes and he's in the shape of his life for the 2022 NRL season.
Storm on guard for party pooper Mitchell
Melbourne's Cameron Munster is expecting returning South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to try and spoil coach Craig Bellamy's NRL milestone celebrations.
Cap, full-time deals to combat uneven NRLW
A salary cap and full-time jobs for two marquee players at each NRLW club could be key to evening out a competition won by the same team since its inception.
Raiders deal with more NRL disruption
Canberra are ready to overcome more personnel issues as they head to Townsville to take on the North Queensland in the NRL on Saturday.
NRL confirm women’s expansion, more pay
The NRLW will grow to eight teams in 2023 and 10 in 2024 as part of a raft of changes that include an extra State of Origin game and a 28 per cent pay increase.
Raiders lose playmaker Schneider to COVID
Canberra's halves stocks have taken another hit with COVID-19 forcing rookie playmaker Brad Schneider out of their NRL clash with North Queensland.
Warriors NRL favourite Johnson out injured
Warriors NRL star halfback Shaun Johnson is set to miss the next month after suffering a pectoral strain in their opening round loss to St George Illawarra.
Campbell not careless, Russell in hospital
The NRL has ruled Jayden Campbell was not acting carelessly when his knees collected Sean Russell and left the Parramatta winger with a punctured lung.
Souths tell Mitchell to remain aggressive
South Sydney teammates say they want Latrell Mitchell to maintain his aggressive playing style as he returns from a NRL suspension.
Papenhuyzen expects Munster to fire Storm
Ryan Papenhuyzen is expecting Cameron Munster to fire when the star five-eighth returns to NRL action from suspension to face South Sydney on Thursday night.
Manly must buck middles trend in NRL
Manly have been outplayed up the middle in all losses to the NRL's top teams in the past year, a trend that must stop against the Sydney Roosters on Friday.
NRL changes for quicker head knock action
The NRL will make adjustments to an independent doctor process that decides if a player should be taken from the field because of a head knock.
Bulldogs edge Cowboys in tight NRL contest
Canterbury have kick-started their 2022 NRL season with a scrappy and courageous 6-4 win over North Queensland on the road.
Titans coach Holbrook fumes over ref calls
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says his side don't get calls going in their favour because they're one of the game's smaller clubs.
Eels’ wing worry after beating Titans
The Parramatta Eels have secured a 32-28 win over the Gold Coast Titans to open their NRL season.