Fuller recalled for derby as Dolphins switch Hammer
The Dolphins have made a late positional switch for the derby clash with Brisbane with dynamic Trai Fuller set to play his first NRL game of 2025 at fullback.
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Sharks must earn it not burn it against Titans: McInnes
Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes is demanding a tougher mental approach against battling Gold Coast as the Sharks aim to keep their top-four hopes alive.
Tonga set to secure two of NRL’s brightest young guns
Tonga are on track for a major boost in the Pacific Cup, with a pair of young NRL stars set to pledge allegiance.
Roosters put NRL on notice by stunning Bulldogs
The Sydney Roosters have claimed their biggest scalp of the NRL season, stunning Canterbury to continue their quest for a top-eight finish.
‘One of the greatest’: Roosters boss hails his flyer
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has paid tribute to Daniel Tupou after the winger moved into fourth on the NRL's all-time try-scorers list.
Disappointed Ciraldo threatens to swing axe at Dogs
A frustrated Cameron Ciraldo is considering changes to his team after Canterbury fell to a second loss in three games.
Moving has plus sides but Talau keen on Sea Eagles stay
Tommy Talau is hopeful of staying put at Manly, but has definitely pondered jumping ship to play at the same club as superstar partner Jess Sergis.
Blow for Warriors as Ford sidelined for crusher tackle
The injury-hit Warriors have been dealt more bad news with Jackson Ford likely to miss the remainder of the regular season through suspension.
‘It’s tough’: Flanagan fumes over bunker rulings
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan reckons he no longer knows the rules of rugby league following a controversial try to the Warriors cost the Dragons.
Brave Edwards returns with plenty on line for Cowboys
North Queensland can't play finals this year, but there are representative jumpers up for grabs and the opportunity to secure contracts for those without them.
Captain’s injury only sour note as Sharks smash Titans
A knee injury to captain Cameron McInnes has soured Cronulla's thumping NRL win over Gold Coast at Sharks Stadium.
Panthers co-captain ‘a chance’ of playing next game
Isaah Yeo says he could return in time for Penrith's next clash in what would be a big boost for the four-time reigning premiers' top-four push.
Captain Tino insists focus is on Titans
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has stressed his focus is solely on helping the Titans avoid an NRL wooden spoon as speculation swirls over his future.
Walsh inspires Broncos comeback to sink Dolphins
Brisbane have turned a 14-point deficit into a 38-28 win over the Dolphins, with gamechangers Reece Walsh and Ben Hunt highly influential.
Broncos celebrate Brigginshaw’s 50th with big win
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has celebrated an NRLW milestone match in grand style, while Cronulla and Canberra also recorded wins in round seven.
Dodgy sand forces 10-week closure of $828m stadium
A report into Allianz Stadium's sub-standard playing surface will force the besieged Sydney venue to close for 10 weeks from September.
‘Do we have a party?’: Bennett set to dodge spoon
Jye Gray's defence and Cody Walker's playmaking were vital as South Sydney notched a defeat of Parramatta that looks set to help them dodge the wooden spoon.
Ex-Wallaby star gives Titans hope for life after Foran
Former Wallabies playmaker Carter Gordon's successful injury comeback for Ipswich has given Gold Coast a boost as Kieran Foran prepares to hang up the boots.
‘Scrap and fight’ leads Broncos to promised land: Walsh
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh insists fighting spirit rather than flair can take the club to the NRL title as he refuses to let criticism of his style derail him.
Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum
Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.
Loss leaves misfiring Manly ‘sitting there hoping’
A stuttering Manly have effectively played themselves out of an NRL finals berth as Wests Tigers kept their faint hopes alive with a 26-12 win in Sydney.
Roosters roll on while Wests Tigers break their duck
A Tarryn Aiken double helped bring a seventh win to the Roosters, as the Tigers grabbed their first for the NRLW season.
Reality dawns on DCE as milestone, exit loom large
A four-game skid has left Daly Cherry-Evans grappling with the fact an NRL finals campaign in his last year at Manly is now an unlikely prospect.
Cowboys thrash Knights to pile more pressure on O’Brien
Newcastle are still in contention for the NRL wooden spoon after North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater inspired a 38-4 win.
Whyte ‘took it personally’ to replace Roosters great
Naufahu Whyte had the daunting task of stepping into Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes at the Sydney Roosters, but the Kiwi prop has excelled.
Dolphins have 102 reasons to fix defence for D-day
The Dolphins' defence has fallen off a cliff and their maiden finals berth will depend on an immediate fix away against Manly.
Worst injury fears confirmed for Sharks captain
Cameron McInnes is expected to miss the remainder of this NRL season and a significant portion of the next one after scans confirmed a serious knee injury.
Constant Gardiner: Samoa’s field of dreams in bloom
Payne Haas has walked into Samoa's field of dreams and more may follow as coach Ben Gardiner explains the organic nature of the nation's recruitment success.
Cleary urges ‘common sense’ on mid-air tackle ruling
Ahead of a key top-four NRL game against Melbourne, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary hopes a controversial penalty try rule won't impact the game.
Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow
Melbourne's spine has taken another battering with fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen out of the blockbuster against Penrith, as Cronulla lose Jesse Ramien.
Bellamy only focused on Storm ahead of title rematch
Craig Bellamy appears already in finals mode, the veteran coach in a combative mood ahead of Melbourne's NRL grand final rematch with the resurgent Penrith.