Utoikamanu set to lead Tigers’ NRL charge
Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu wants to hit the ground running after an impressive debut season in the NRL in 2021.
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New season gives Panthers fresh outlook
Penrith begin the defence of their NRL premiership against Manly and coach Ivan Cleary says the Panthers are as hungry as ever for more success.
Sharks coach Fitzgibbon out with COVID-19
New Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will miss their round one NRL clash with Canberra after contracting COVID-19.
Storm prop to deny assaulting Qld woman
Melbourne NRL prop Tui Kamikamica is due to face a two-day trial in Queensland next month after being charged with assaulting a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
Cleary backs O’Sullivan for Penrith opener
Ivan Cleary has urged playmaker Jarome Luai to help Sean O'Sullivan as he makes his Penrith NRL debut in the absence of Nathan Cleary against Manly.
Cronk helps Meaney in Storm halves role
Former Melbourne great Cooper Cronk has been helping Storm NRL recruit Nick Meaney get up to speed with playing in the halves ahead of their Wests Tigers clash.
Dearden defence earns Cowboys’ halves nod
Tom Dearden has been named to partner Chad Townsend in the halves for North Queensland's round one clash with Canterbury.
NRL eye balance of speed and style in 2022
After a year of record scorelines and blowout scores, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo insists every team can hope again in 2022 but the truth remains to be seen.
Adam Reynolds ruled out of Broncos debut
Brisbane have opted against rushing Adam Reynolds back from a COVID-19 enforced absence against South Sydney.
Rabbitohs eye NRL’s top four once again
South Sydney stalwart Damien Cook says the Rabbitohs have title ambitions again this NRL season despite losing coach Wayne Bennett and captain Adam Reynolds.
Dragons NRLW winger gets one game for bite
St George Illawarra's Madison Bartlett has escaped with a one-game NRLW ban for biting Parramatta opponent Sereana Naitokatoka.
Manly aim to snap slow NRL starts
Manly have made a habit of starting slow in NRL seasons gone by and they will need to be at their best in round one if they are to knock off premiers Penrith.
Cleary ruled out of Panthers’ NRL openers
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the first three weeks of the NRL season after failing to recover from his shoulder surgery.
Naiqama stoked to answer Roosters’ call
Fijian captain and ex-Wests Tigers, Penrith and Newcastle star Kevin Naiqama is thrilled to have been handed another crack in the NRL with the Sydney Roosters.
Moses says Eels driven by disappointment
Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses says his team are fitter heading into the 2022 NRL season than last year, driving by their finals disappointment.
Captain Capewell ready in Broncos debut
Kurt Capewell says he'd realise a career goal if he captains Brisbane in his club debut on Friday, with the Broncos waiting on the status of Adam Reynolds.
Cherry-Evans relishes Cleary NRL battle
Daly Cherry-Evans says he won't be giving up his Test jumper to Nathan Cleary without a fight as Manly take on Penrith on Thursday to open the NRL season.
Dragons’ Bartlett accused of NRLW bite
St George Illawarra's Madison Bartlett has been sent to the judiciary accused of biting an NRLW opponent in the Dragons' clash with Parramatta.
Titans roll the dice in NRL title quest
Gold Coast's NRL premiership ambitions rest on the shoulders of a talented but unproven spine in a high-stakes sporting gamble to bring glory to the Titans.
Tigers aim to end Bellamy-Storm NRL streak
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has never lost the opening game of an NRL season but the Wests Tigers feel they could end his perfect record.
Raiders face Savage NRL selection call
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a good selection headache to have with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Xavier Savage both vying for the No.1 jersey.
Tedesco’s warning to Roosters’ NRL rivals
Declaring himself stronger than he's ever felt, superstar fullback James Tedesco has fired an ominous warning to the Sydney Roosters' NRL rivals.
Titans break through for first NRLW win
Gold Coast have won their first NRLW match, beating the Sydney Roosters 26-16, with Brisbane and St George also picking up round two wins.
Broncos extend coach Walters’ NRL contract
Brisbane have extended coach Kevin Walters' contract to the end of the 2023 NRL season, citing need for continuity and stability.
Burgess cops mammoth fine, NRL suspension
Former South Sydney superstar Sam Burgess has been fined $30,000 and suspended for multiple drug offences and threatening behaviour.
NSWRL question ARLC probe
The NSWRL have questioned if the ARL Commission have the jurisdiction to investigate the organisation, after Nick Politis and George Peponis quit the board.
Depleted Storm ready to rise in NRL again
Melbourne survived their first iteration of life after the "big three" but face another challenge in 2022 following key personnel changes in their NRL line-up.
Dragons’ Albert stars after NRLW setbacks
St George Illawarra's Papua New Guinea prop Elsie Albert has overcome gender prejudice and visa issues to become one of the stars of the NRLW.
Fa’asuamaleaui commits to Kangaroos dream
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has chosen Australia over Samoa ahead of this year's Rugby League World Cup.
NRL to overhaul suspension loopholes
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the NRL will review its suspension and fine systems in the coming weeks.
Tedesco apologises for ‘Squid Games’ slur
James Tedesco has apologised for the racial slur that led to the NRL handing him a $10,000 fine.