Coach Ciraldo seeks reaction from struggling Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is eager to right the wrongs of last week's thumping at the hands of Newcastle when they face South Sydney.
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Langer hails ‘great’ DCE as Origin No.7 record looms
Daly Cherry-Evans will pass Allan Langer when he plays a record 16th consecutive State of Origin game at No.7 and Langer has praised the Maroons skipper.
Fitzgibbon’s Sharks brace for season-defining NRL month
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says there a long way for his side to go after moving level with Penrith at the top of the ladder.
Sharks race away from spirited Tigers for 36-12 NRL win
Cronulla Sione Katoa grabbed a tryscoring hat-trick as the Sharks defeated the Wests Tigers 36-12 in the NRL.
Nanai on ice after hip knock at Maroons training
Queensland Origin forward Jeremiah Nanai sat out the end of training after a knock to his hip which coach Billy Slater described as "a bit of a bruise".
Dragons give 27-year-old Russell his NRL debut
Papua New Guinea international Daniel Russell has been a rugby league journeyman but will fulfil a lifelong dream when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.
In-form Raiders on the lookout for Wighton replacement
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has shed light on the club's search for a new five-eighth ahead of Friday night's clash with St George Illawarra.
Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout
Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.
Murray delights in Koloamatangi’s Origin rise
Cameron Murray says South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi has the potential to make an immediate impact on his NSW debut.
RLPA using NRL players: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart
As tensions continue to boil surrounding the NRL's collective bargaining agreement, Ricky Stuart has accused the players' union of using uninformed players.
Toby Sexton backed by mentors to shine as Bulldogs No.7
Former Titans half Toby Sexton came through the Palm Beach Currumbin High School nursery and two of his former coaches say the Bulldogs have made a shrewd buy.
Munster and DCE revive 1980s Alfie liaison: Lewis
Cameron Munster hails his "yin and yang" combination with Maroons halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans as Wally Lewis reveals how Munster reminds him of himself.
NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war
Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.
Taupau extends at Broncos, Haas out until round 21
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has ankle tendon inflammation and will be unavailable until round 21, while fellow front-rower Martin Taupau has inked a new deal.
To’o tips Luai to rise from NSW Origin axing
Jarome Luai won't feature for NSW in State of Origin III but his good mate Brian To'o says the Penrith five-eighth has taken the axing in his stride.
NSW’s Cook not averse to Origin centre reprise
There's little chance of NSW repeating their call to move Damien Cook to centre for Origin III, but the Rabbitohs rake would be up for the challenge.
Bennett’s 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy
Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.
We won’t underestimate Tigers: Sharks coach Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is expecting a response from the Wests Tigers following their 74-0 mauling by North Queensland in their last outing.
Canberra’s Kris signs long-term deal after No.1 shift
Emerging Canberra talent Sebastian Kris has re-signed with the club until 2027 after a breakout season, with a shift to the halves potentially on the cards.
Calmer Cody Walker won’t see red on Blues return
Cody Walker is known as one of the fieriest customers in the NRL but insists he can weather the emotional cauldron that is State of Origin football.
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.
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.