Luckless Storm search for fit bodies
Melbourne may have to dip into the NRL's transfer market as their cursed run with injury in the outside backs continued in Thursday's loss to Cronulla.
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Storm’s Smith in strife for NRL ref rant
Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary after allegedly questioning the integrity of referee Adam Gee.
Holmes backs Qld rookie wingers to respond
Valentine Holmes has seen enough from rookie wingers Murray Taulagi and Selwyn Cobbo since Queensland's Perth loss to be sure they'll rise again in Brisbane.
Arthur confident in RCG amid Origin snub
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been overlooked for an Origin recall despite injuries to two NSW props but Eels coach Brad Arthur remains confident in his form.
Veteran Taufua granted early Manly release
Manly's Jorge Taufua has been granted an early release from his NRL contract amid Super League interest.
Walsh returning to Broncos on 3-year deal
Brisbane have announced the signing of Reece Walsh, who will return to the Broncos from 2023.
Blues go underwater for Origin edge
NSW coach Brad Fittler's unconventional preparation methods for next week's Origin decider have taken in an underwater wrestling session for his squad.
Mature Mitchell to lead Souths at Knights
Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou says Latrell Mitchell's maturity earned him the captaincy for Friday's NRL clash against Newcastle.
Hamstrung McLean to miss Origin II for NSW
A hamstring injury has scuppered Jordan McLean's debut for NSW in next week's State of Origin decider, with Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti poised to replace him.
Dew deal brings calm to Qld coach upheaval
Stuart Dew's against-the-odds AFL contract extension at Gold Coast gives southeast Queensland's footy codes a rare sense of coaching stability.
Demetriou’s plea to NRL after nasty tackle
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has urged the NRL to come down harder on cannonball tackles after Liam Knight suffered a season-ending injury.
Bulldog bounces back from scary concussion
Canterbury debutant Declan Casey needed to leave the field in a medi-cab last week but could line up in the Bulldogs' next game.
Townsend replaces Hynes in NSW squad
Nicho Hynes has been ruled out of the NSW squad and will be replaced by Chad Townsend after he contracted COVID-19.
Woolf a great fit for Tigers: Ofahengaue
The Wests Tigers are yet to appoint a head coach for 2023 but Joe Ofahengaue is urging them to seriously consider Kristian Woolf.
Brooks addresses Tigers’ halves dilemma
Luke Brooks says he would be reluctant to take on a utility role long-term as the Wests Tigers work to determine which two players should start in the halves.
‘Fun’ Suncorp holds no fear for Blues
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has labelled Suncorp Stadium a "fun place to play footy" as the Blues aim to defy history in next week's State of Origin decider.
Talakai didn’t expect to retain Blues spot
Siosifa Talakai freely admits he was surprised to hold onto his place in the NSW State of Origin team ahead of Jack Wighton.
Hynes, Rudolf to miss Sharks-Storm clash
Nicho Hynes and Toby Rudolf have been sidelined from Cronulla's NRL clash with Melbourne on Thursday.
Warriors land CNK as Walsh released
Canberra's Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after they confirmed they would release Reece Walsh to return to Queensland.
Maroons plot to avoid Burton ‘nightmare’
Maroons forward Pat Carrigan has identified a key area that needs addressing if Queensland are to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane next week.
Gilbert sheds madman tag for Origin debut
Tom Gilbert believes efforts to move away from a reputation as an NRL "madman" have helped deliver a Queensland berth he never thought possible.
Hynes thankful for Origin relegation
Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes has the chance to line up against his former club Melbourne now that he's been axed from the game-day squad for Origin III.
Dual injury blow for NRL’s Rabbitohs
Latrell Mitchell is back playing first grade for South Sydney but now the side has two new members in its casualty ward.
NRL veteran Tolman keen to play on in 2023
Reliable Cronulla prop Aiden Tolman says he's not ready to retire despite being the second-oldest player in the NRL.
Storm’s Smith to miss rest of NRL season
Melbourne centre Reimis Smith will miss the remainder of the NRL season after aggrevating an injury suffered earlier in the year.
Cowboys have lifted me to Blues: McLean
They'll be the enemy in his State of Origin debut but NSW's Jordan McLean says his North Queensland teammates have been key to getting him a Blues jersey.
Blues’ visit a boost for battered Lismore
As their battered town still deals with the devastation of February's floods, Lismore locals were given a spirit-lifting visit by NSW's State of Origin team.
Walsh reportedly set for Broncos return
NZ Warriors fullback Reece Walsh is reportedly set to return to the Brisbane Broncos, little more than a year after they let him leave the club.
NRL regrets Canberra six-again blunders
Graham Annesley has declared the NRL won't ditch the six-again rule despite three blunders in Canberra's loss to St George Illawarra.
Injured Haas out for at least two weeks
Brisbane enforcer Payne Haas is expected to miss at least two matches as he recovers from injury issues to both his shoulders.
Rooster Lodge happy to shed enforcer tag
Matt Lodge has signed with the Sydney Roosters until the end of the 2022 NRL season.