Dolphins thrash Sharks to give Bennett magic 900th
Dolphins debutant Valynce Te Whare has scored a double in a stunning 36-16 win over Cronulla to give Wayne Bennett a perfect milestone match.
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Penrith ease pressure with hard-fought Magic Round win
Penrith's two-game NRL losing streak has come to an end, with fullback Dylan Edwards inspiring his side to a 18-6 win over the Warriors at Magic Round.
Foran gets green light for Titans as Meninga pays visit
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says the players have been boosted by a visit from Mal Meninga ahead of their Magic Round clash with Parramatta.
Warriors unfazed by Tigers’ interest in Shaun Johnson
The Wests Tigers have Kiwi veteran Shaun Johnson in their recruiting sights but Warriors coach Andrew Webster is not feeling threatened by their interest.
Hunt affirms commitment to Dragons, open to hooker role
St George Illawarra's Ben Hunt is open to remaining at hooker if the switch plays the Dragons into form and has affirmed his commitment to the struggling club.
Reynolds: Broncos’ best player Walsh ready for Origin
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds has helped Reece Walsh find his best NRL form and it has meant reining in his desire to be involved in everything.
Why Croker wouldn’t listen to Stuart’s retirement call
Even after being told to retire by his coach Ricky Stuart, injury-plagued Canberra veteran Jarrod Croker knew he had more left in him.
Dragons’ latest loss a turn for the worse: Nightingale
St George Illawarra great Jason Nightingale believes his old club took a turn for the worse last week, which makes a win this weekend all the more essential.
David Fifita gets Slater tick for Maroons recall
He is not over the line yet, but Titans forward David Fifita has taken his game to new heights that Queensland coach Billy Slater has noted ahead of Origin.
Ban makes things harder for out-of-form Nanai: Payten
North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has had a slow start to 2023 and a four-game suspension won't make things any easier, says coach Todd Payten.
Seibold wants Schuster for Manly and Sharks showdown
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is sweating on the success of the reconditioning program undertaken by star No.6 Josh Schuster after two consecutive NRL losses.
Broncos thrash Manly with Cobbo hat-trick hero again
Brisbane have taken Manly to the cleaners in a 32-6 win, with Selwyn Cobbo continuing his stunning form against the Sea Eagles and Reece Walsh in superb touch.
Raiders make it four in a row in NRL Magic Round opener
Canberra have held off a Canterbury comeback to claim their fourth win on the trot and get the 2023 NRL Magic Round off to a high-octane start.
Luai relishes underdog status in NSW Origin battle
With his Penrith Panthers on the back foot, five-eighth Jarome Luai is relishing the challenge of proving his credentials for NSW State of Origin selection.
Bellamy ‘weeks’ away from call on coaching future
Craig Bellamy insists he is close to making a call on his NRL coaching future as he prepares Melbourne to face the team he rates as the current benchmark.
Bennett threatens walk-out but 1227 is the magic number
Cryptic Wayne Bennett is in no mood to talk about his coaching achievements, leaving it to the statistics to reveal the full extent of his stellar record.
Payten aiming for calm as Cowboys face ‘bogey’ Roosters
As his side languishes near the bottom of the NRL ladder, North Queensland coach Todd Payten is taking a different approach to the Cowboys' Magic Round contest.
NRL push for structured four-week international window
The NRL want a four-week international window each October, as data shows no link between last year's World Cup and the number of player injuries in 2023.
Griffin to meet with Lomax next week on selection call
Anthony Griffin says he will provide feedback to Zac Lomax on why he was dropped, once the strike St George Illawarra centre clears his head.
Bennett debuts ‘Val Smith’ for Dolphins after renaming
Wayne Bennett reckons debutant Valynce Te Whare, known by fans as 'Val Meninga', has one similarity to Mal Meninga and that's the size of his shorts.
Griffin still thinking long-term despite board pressure
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says his selections show he is still planning for the club's long-term, despite questions over his own future.
Brigginshaw’s plan to include NRLW in Magic Round
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has urged the NRL to consider weaving the women's game into Magic Round, floating the possibility of a pre-season nines tournament.
Bennett’s ’12 commandments’ key to 900 games at top
A 34-year-old document titled The Broncos Creed, recently unearthed by Brisbane great Steve Renouf, provided the basis for Wayne Bennett's ongoing NRL success.
Walters’ tough love behind Broncos’ rise: Cartwright
Brisbane assistant coach John Cartwright, formerly head coach at Gold Coast, says the NRL club's resurgence is due to Kevin Walters staying true to his vision.
Call on Las Vegas NRL pre-season games is imminent
CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL will make a definitive call within weeks on whether to take two games to Las Vegas next season.
NRL not trying to silence Phil Gould: CEO Andrew Abdo
The NRL has warned Canterbury that Phil Gould mustn't comment on matters under review in his role as a pundit, but denies trying to silence the footy boss.
Slater: Premature to make Ponga Origin call just yet
Queensland coach Billy Slater says plenty can happen before selectors must decide whether Kalyn Ponga holds onto the State of Origin fullback position.
I’m all good with Fainus: Tigers five-eighth Wakeham
Brandon Wakeham has stated there are no issues between he and the Fainu family, after his on-field clash with Manly rookie Samuela prompted a tunnel argument.
Deputy premier slams critics for ‘politicising’ tragedy
The Palaszczuk government has touted a young offenders program while accusing its critics of politicising a tragedy as it defends its approach to youth crime.
Magic Round in Auckland would be fitting: Kevin Campion
After his old firm were forced to relocate amid the pandemic, Warriors great Kevin Campion has suggested taking Magic Round to Auckland would help repay fans.
Door open for Flanagan to play NRL as Dogs utility
Kyle Flanagan has been dropped from Canterbury's NRL side, but coach Cameron Ciraldo sees the potential for the halfback to return as a utility player.