Tigers close on NRL wooden spoon with loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have defeated Wests Tigers 18-14, all but guaranteeing Tim Sheens' side will finish the season on the bottom of the NRL ladder.
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Cody Walker on high as ‘good omen’ looms for Rabbitohs
South Sydney No.6 Cody Walker is on a high after starring in State of Origin but star fullback Latrell Mitchell will miss the blockbuster clash with Brisbane.
Warriors, Raiders battle for NRL top four spot
The Warriors welcome Canberra to Auckland on Friday night, with the winner to move inside the NRL's top four as the finals quickly approach.
Koroisau inks new deal, set to finish career at Tigers
Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau has agreed a two-year contract extension in a major show of faith in the struggling NRL club.
Walsh back for Broncos but Mitchell showdown cancelled
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh returns from suspension against the Rabbitohs, whose star No.1 Latrell Mitchell will spend another week on the sidelines.
West Tigers secure Fainu brothers on 4-year deals
Promising youngsters Samuela and Latu Fainu have signed with NRL strugglers Wests Tigers, joining older brother Sione there.
Bulldogs run their own video session after latest loss
Canterbury's coaching staff had the players run their own video review session this week to encourage them to take responsibility for their latest performance.
Marshall and Fulton can co-exist at Tigers: Sheens
Rumours of a rift between Benji Marshall and Scott Fulton have dogged Wests Tigers but Tim Sheens believes the pair capable of putting their differences aside.
Sharks need to man up, says straight-talking McInnes
Lock Cameron McInnes has pulled no punches in assessing Cronulla's poor record against NRL top-eight sides, saying the Sharks must muscle up in defence.
Piggins, Heads inducted into NRL’s hall of fame
Rabbitohs great George Piggins and journalist Ian Heads have been inducted into the rugby league hall of fame in recognition of their service to the sport.
Long-serving Jake Granville signs Cowboys extension
Days before his 200th NRL appearance, North Queensland utility Jake Granville has agreed a one-year contract extension with the club.
‘Bomb Squad’ bench to strike fear in NRL teams: Hess
Crafted by the Springboks and now used by North Queensland, the Cowboys' own 'Bomb Squad' bench has prop Coen Hess fearful for opposing NRL clubs.
Sivo judiciary blow latest in Eels’ woes
Suspended pair Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo will both miss a month of footy as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home in the NRL.
Sharks drop Graham and Moylan, Latrell back from injury
Wade Graham and Matt Moylan have been axed, while Reece Walsh, Nathan Cleary and Latrell Mitchell all return to the field in NRL round 21 action.
Touring Bunnies build towards title charge on the road
South Sydney are gearing up for a top-four push across five away games by depicting themselves as rockstars on tour.
Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess
NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.
Year of adversity steels Eels to overcome bans
Reagan Campbell-Gillard is missing a month of footy and Maika Sivo could join him on the sidelines as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home.
Broncos look back to avoid 2022 horrors
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs says the team's reluctant review of last season will help avoid a repeat as they prepare to welcome back their Origin stars.
Much-loved Cowboy Granville gears up for 200th NRL game
'Mr Fix-it' Jake Granville has done it all for North Queensland, colleagues describing him as "the guy that you need in every team" ahead of his 200th NRL game.
Broncos’ Walsh will return with great attitude: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has backed No.1 Reece Walsh to return from suspension against South Sydney in form and with utmost respect for NRL officials.
Titans coach Lenihan fumes after NRL admits ref error
The NRL has conceded the Titans should have received a penalty in front of the posts at the end of their 25-24 loss to Parramatta, leaving Jim Lenihan seething.
Campbell Graham signs long-term South Sydney deal
Campbell Graham has put pen to paper on a bumper new deal which will keep him at South Sydney until the end of 2027.
Top four Raiders looking to lift against Warriors
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says his Raiders can't keep inviting teams back into games if they're to retain their top-four position come the finals.
Reynolds in best form of career at Broncos: Coleman
South Sydney great Craig Coleman says he hasn't seen Adam Reynolds in better touch as the Bronco prepares to face his former club.
Second spoon threat motivates Tigers amid fresh turmoil
John Bateman insists the Wests Tigers' players won't allow the club's in-fighting to distract them from their biggest game of the year, at St George Illawarra.
Key Broncos duo fit to face Rabbitohs: Walters
Brisbane are set to welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from injury as Tom Flegler races the clock to be fit to take on South Sydney.
Eels’ NRL finals charge hit with bans for key pair
Parramatta's hopes of clinging on to a top-eight spot hang by a thread with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo facing suspension.
Roosters look to refreshed Tedesco to save season
Having been given a week off by coach Trent Robinson, James Tedesco's Sydney Roosters teammates say the star fullback will return better than ever.
Determined Dolphins ‘still in mix’ for finals football
Wayne Bennett says the Dolphins' fighting spirit and improved form gives him belief playing September football is still possible for the NRL's newest club.
Cleary back Sunday, Penrith three-peat quest on track
Penrith's quest to emulate the Parramatta Eels of the early 1980s and win three premierships in a row remains in the grasp of the Ivan Cleary-coached side.
Panthers stay top of table with tough win over Dolphins
Penrith centre Izack Tago was sensational in the Panthers' 24-14 win over a gallant Dolphins as Nathan Cleary's return from injury was postponed.