Cowboys coy on Holmes plan, Broncos rule out Reynolds
Todd Payten won't confirm who will play centre instead of the suspended Valentine Holmes, while Brisbane will enter the derby without an injured Adam Reynolds.
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Brown cops one week for send-off that riled Roosters
Trent Robinson says the decision to dismiss forward Nathan Brown, who has been offered a one-match ban, was inconsistent with precedents set earlier this year.
Lodge’s season-ending ACL injury another blow for Manly
Matt Lodge's NRL season is over after suffering an ACL injury in Manly's loss to the Sydney Roosters.
12-man Roosters claim vital NRL win over Manly
The Sydney Roosters have survived the second-half dismissal of Nathan Brown to secure a 26-16 win over Manly at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Captain Kelly helps Roosters slay Dragons in NRLW
Skipper Isabelle Kelly has starred for the Sydney Roosters in their 30-0 win over St George Illawarra in the NRLW.
Titans’ AJ Brimson races clock for Warriors showdown
The Gold Coast have shown plenty of grit under interim coach Jim Lenihan and incoming 2024 coach Des Hasler has taken note.
Storm chasing Haas but Bellamy feels Broncos have edge
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed his NRL club's interest in Payne Haas but believes Brisbane are presenting a strong case for keeping the star prop.
Star Storm duo in doubt for NRL clash with Panthers
Melbourne's task of beating NRL premiership favourites Panthers could be made more difficult with Jahrome Hughes and Xavier Coates in doubt for Friday night.
Dolphins can still play finals: Marshall-King
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has overcome his shoulder issues and is ready to help the side go on an unbeaten run.
Taulagi trains in Holmes’ left centre spot for Cowboys
Brisbane are bracing themselves for "games" around Val Holmes' centre replacement, with Murray Taulagi among the options for North Queensland coach Todd Payten.
Broncos won’t collapse in a heap this year: Cartwright
The Broncos have shown no signs of letting their finals hopes slip away like last year and assistant coach John Cartwright has explained why.
Robinson denies coaching shake-up looms at the Roosters
Sydney Roosters' Trent Robinson isn't buying into speculation a coaching shake-up is imminent at Bondi Junction following the Tricolours' fall from grace.
Raiders must make fans proud again: winger Rapana
Jordan Rapana has not held back in his appraisal of Canberra's round-22 loss to Newcastle, saying the Raiders' fans deserve a better showing v the Wests Tigers.
Kimmorley does wonders with Tigers NRLW side: Ruan Sims
Former Jillaroos captain Ruan Sims says a perfect blend of experience and youthful talent has given Wests Tigers a dream start to their NRLW existence.
Manly and Sydney Roosters ready for pivotal NRL clash
Manly and the Sydney Roosters know exactly what is on the line on Thursday night as the two sides continue to walk the NRL finals tightrope.
Warriors No.7 Johnson has never played better: Foran
Gold Coast No.6 Kieran Foran once played alongside Warriors half Shaun Johnson and both will take elite form into the looming clash between the two clubs.
Judiciary gamble backfires on Cowboys’ Holmes
North Queensland have fought and lost Valentine Holmes' case at the judiciary and will now be without their star player for the rest of the regular season.
Storm star Papenhuyzen to make return in Queensland Cup
Coming back from a shattered right kneecap, Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first match in more than a year in a return with Storm's feeder club.
Manly desperate to end Seibold’s white-knuckle rides
Tolo Koula and his Manly teammates have vowed to stop allowing opponents back into games and testing the nerves of coach Anthony Seibold.
Post-surgery, Melbourne’s Katoa eyeing first NRL finals
Eliesa Katoa is back and ready to take on ladder-leaders Penrith after a freak eye injury forced the Melbourne back-rower to lie face down for a week.
Tigers Staines relishing return from perforated bowel
A relieved Charlie Staines is eyeing an end-of-season flourish for Wests Tigers following his NRL return after missing four months with a perforated bowel.
Teddy backs Freddy, wears Roosters backlash
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco accepts the backlash he and his team are enduring comes with the territory as an under-performing team.
Taaffe to join Bulldogs as Gould continues rebuild
South Sydney back Blake Taaffe will move to Canterbury next season on a two-year deal, where football boss Phil Gould says he'll be allowed to "shine".
Broncos’ Walters to unveil art of deception on Cowboys
Brisbane No.9 Billy Walters says assistant coach and premiership-winning hooker Matt Ballin has helped him enhance his skills ahead of their Cowboys showdown.
Warriors wary of dangerous Titans
Warriors NRL coach Andrew Webster says his side's improved defence will need to be on its guard against the pacy Titans when they meet on the Gold Coast.
Cleary relishing Penrith’s clash with ‘benchmark’ Storm
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary suspects the Panthers' showdown with 'benchmark' Melbourne will be one of the matches of the NRL season.
Wally Lewis CTE ’90 per cent certain’ after shock scans
Broncos hooker Billy Walters says the NRL is acting appropriately to prevent CTE, after Wally Lewis was diagnosed with a probable case of the form of dementia.
Titans upset Cowboys, Valentine Holmes on report
The Gold Coast have beaten North Queensland 22-13 to give the Cowboys plenty of work to do if they are to play in the NRL finals.
Broncos blockbuster just the tonic to reboot Cowboys
North Queensland host Brisbane in a sold out clash that coach Todd Payten says "means just that little bit more" than a normal fixture.
Cowboys Holmes faces three weeks out for high shot
North Queensland backline ace Valentine Holmes faces a three-week suspension for a high shot at a crucial time in the Cowboys' fight for a NRL finals berth.
Bulldogs put big dent in Dolphins’ NRL finals hopes
Canterbury have damaged in the Dolphins' NRL finals hopes and almost certainly consigned Wests Tigers to back-to-back wooden spoons with a one-point win.