Naden defends Barrett’s Dogs’ reign
Brent Naden says he felt coach Trent Barrett didn't get a fair crack of the whip after the pair both left Canterbury Bulldogs this week.
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Fittler wants Blues inspired by injuries
Brad Fittler has taken to using a pencil to plan his NSW State of Origin side with Tom Trbojevic the fifth Blue to go down with injury inside 14 days.
Trbojevic needs surgery, NRL season ruined
Tom Trbojevic's NRL season is all but over with the superstar Manly fullback and reigning Dally M Medallist requiring an operation on his left shoulder.
Brimson excited about Foran’s Titans move
He's still proving himself as an NRL five-eighth but Gold Coast's AJ Brimson insists the impending arrival of Kieran Foran is a positive for all at the Titans.
Rabbitohs out to avenge NRL bush bashing
Jason Demetriou says South Sydney need to repair their reputation in Dubbo after suffering an embarrassing humiliation there last year.
Flanagan puts hand up for Dogs NRL role
Shane Flanagan has become the first coach to make a public pitch for the vacant Canterbury head coach role.
Ramsey stars as Dragons down Warriors
Cody Ramsey laid down a marker to become St George Illawarra's long-term fullback with a stirring display against the Warriors.
Moses felt he owed it to Eels with winner
Mitch Moses has detailed his relief of kicking Parramatta to victory against Manly, after earlier being sin-binned in the Eels' come-from-behind win.
Fonua-Blake blow adds to Warriors’ woes
Warriors star Addin Fonua-Blake could be set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with injury after the club's loss to St George Illawarra.
Key duo hurt as Cowboys humble Storm
Jason Taumalolo and Kyle Feldt have been injured in North Queensland's 30-point NRL thumping of Melbourne at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Luai sends Origin message in Penrith win
Jarome Luai has enjoyed his best game of the NRL season in Penrith's 32-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Waerea-Hargreaves avoids ban over ref rant
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has escaped a ban, with coach Trent Robinson saying the Sydney Roosters enforcer is right to feel targeted by NRL referees.
Crichton staying cool on Origin prospects
Premiership centre Stephen Crichton says he's trying not to think about NSW Origin selection despite another backline vacancy with Tom Trbojevic out injured.
Flu-hit Raiders roll on, belting Rabbitohs
Canberra have won a third straight NRL match, proving far too strong for South Sydney in a 32-12 thashing in Dubbo.
Honest conversations hope to spur Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors have had some tough conversations about their inconsistent play in the hope of reinvigorating them against the Dragons on Saturday.
Roosters calm over Crichton contract talk
The Sydney Roosters aren't fazed by talk linking Angus Crichton with a move away from the club after he agreed to a new deal last year.
Ciraldo in no rush to exit Penrith: Cleary
Ivan Cleary is well aware he will one day lose Cameron Ciraldo to an NRL head coaching job he believes his assistant is no rush to leave Penrith.
Warriors grant Lodge immediate release
Matt Lodge has been granted an immediate release by the Warriors with the prop unavailable to commit to the NRL club's return to New Zealand.
Cowboys’ blueprint shaped on Storm of old
North Queensland's success in 2022 can be attributed to mirroring the style of play made famous by Melbourne, whom they meet on Saturday night.
Stuart hails Raiders milestone man Papalii
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has hailed Josh Papalii as the front-rower prepares to become just the third Raider to play 250 NRL matches for the club.
Rooster Radley on England’s RLWC radar
Shaun Wane has left the door open for Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley to represent England at the Rugby League World Cup later this year.
Broncos move into fourth on the ladder after putting Knights to the sword
Brisbane's renaissance in 2022 has continued with the Broncos claiming a 36-12 NRL victory over Newcastle.
McQueen on track to be fit for final
Huddersfield second-rower Chris McQueen is winning his race to be fit for the Challenge Cup final against Wigan.
Ponga pleased with Milford’s Knights bow
Newcastle are confident there is more to come from Anthony Milford after he made his first appearance of the 2022 season in their loss against Brisbane.
Dolphins look to develop young PNG players
Queensland Cup side the PNG Hunters will send four players to the Dolphins NRL pre-season training in a partnership to develop young Papua New Guineans.
Potter has no eye for long-term Dogs role
Interim Canterbury coach Mick Potter has not considered the prospect of taking charge of the NRL club beyond 2022, after Trent Barrett's exit.
Broncos upbeat over Reynolds fitness
Brisbane are confident Adam Reynolds will recover from a groin injury for next week's game against the Gold Coast.
Eels, Manly big guns challenged to fire
Parramatta's senior players have been asked to lift while Manly's are volunteering to do the same ahead of their NRL clash on Friday.
Dragons back Sloan to be a future NRL star
St George Illawarra players are adamant that Tyrell Sloan can recover from being dropped twice already this year to one day be among the NRL's best fullbacks.
Naden to face Bulldogs after NRL switch
West Tigers coach Michael Maguire says Brent Naden will play against his former NRL club Canterbury, three days after making the switch from the Bulldogs.
Origin speculation excites Cowboys youth
A number of North Queensland's young guns are coming into the discussion about possible Queensland Origin selection.