Spotlight on Broncos veteran to prove he still has mojo
Brisbane veteran half Ben Hunt has been backed to justify why he was re-signed at the age of 36 as the injury crisis at the Broncos takes another dire turn.
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‘All myths’: Bennett bristles at conspiracy theories
Supercoach Wayne Bennett has lashed the latest suggestions South Sydney's synthetic turf training surface might behind the NRL club's concerning injury toll.
Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff
Auckland-born Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will play a Warriors club he once trained with for a week in the U20s before his career took a different turn.
Cleary’s blunt NRL warning over New Zealand expansion
New Zealand seems ripe for NRL expansion but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary feels adding a 20th team there could hamstring its biggest success story.
Blow for NRL’s breakout prop as Dogs make halves call
Jackson Ford's breakout NRL campaign has been hit with news the star Warriors prop will miss up to 12 weeks of the club's season.
Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed
Brisbane have hit a new low after 16 rounds for any defending NRL premiers and must turn it around against Sydney Roosters without Ezra Mam and Adam Reynolds.
‘Don’t bag him’: Moses defends target of NSW blame game
Laurie Daley is a man under pressure but Mitchell Moses believes former NSW State of Origin greats need to lay off the besieged Blues coach.
‘Dolphins first’: star centre opens up on Roosters link
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed his plans beyond 2027, wanting to win an NRL premiership and play long-term at the club with a gun side.
Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos
Veteran utility Ben Hunt will play at least another year with the Brisbane Broncos after signing a contract extension.
Christian NRL star backs Israel Folau’s push for return
A former State of Origin prop has thrown his support behind Israel Folau's audacious bid to return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.
Campbell sees Titans’ turning point in halfback heroics
Jayden Campbell feels the future is bright with Zane Harrison as the Gold Coast halfback after the youngster kicked the Titans to one of their finest wins.
Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build
Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.
No ‘cry-babies’ in Shark vs Rooster stoush
Ronaldo Mulitalo and Mark Nawaqanitawase have opened up on their running on-field battle following the Sydney Roosters' defeat of Cronulla.
Knights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur
Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur while playing reserve grade.
Blues blow as Latrell Mitchell ruled out of game three
Latrell Mitchell had said Monday's training could help decide his chances of returning in round 17 but the Rabbitohs centre did not make it past the warm-up.
Shark hooker’s trick for speedy recovery
Cronulla hooker Blayke Brailey had a simple trick to help expedite his recovery from the broken arm he suffered against Manly in round 13.
Origin hopeful injured in Warriors’ win over Cowboys
The Warriors have put in an impressive performance against the Cowboys but an injury has left one of their stars unlikely to feature in NSW Origin discussions.
Melbourne fly high as Raiders’ finals hopes sink
A hat-trick by rampaging winger Will Warbrick has steered Melbourne to a 42-20 win over Canberra, fighting back from 16-0 down at AAMI Park.
Nawaqanitawase caps big week starring in Roosters’ win
The Sydney Roosters' State of Origin contingent have returned to inspire victory over Cronulla in the final game of the NRL's round 16.
NRL coach makes Origin offer to under-fire Daley
Laurie Daley is under pressure after NSW's fade-out in Origin II and the Blues coach has received an offer of help from Craig Bellamy.
Two more years: Cowboys make call on coach
Todd Payten has been re-signed for two more years as head coach of North Queensland, putting to bed speculation about his future.
Uncontracted maverick helps hot Dolphins tame Tigers
Kodi Nikorima has steered the Dolphins to a 36-22 win over Wests Tigers to invite more questions over the club's decision to sign George Williams.
Titans stun Panthers with inZane late field goal
Rookie Zane Harrison's 80th-minute field goal has secured a 19-18 victory for Gold Coast to break competition leaders Penrith's eight-game winning streak.
Captain kicks Bulldogs to ugly win over Sea Eagles
Canterbury's flickering NRL finals hopes remain alive thanks to a match-winning field goal from skipper Stephen Crichton in extra-time against Manly.
Hannay eased rookie into NRL after own spotlight moment
Gold Coast man of the moment Zane Harrison thanked his coach for his wise easing into the NRL as Josh Hannay opened up on his infamous ban as a 16-year-old.
‘It’s up to Loz’: axed Origin star hoping for recall
Manly star Haumole Olakau'atu feels he handled the disappointment of being dropped by NSW well and doesn't believe the Origin selection door is shut.
Storm celebrate Munster milestone after Maroons win
Cameron Munster will become the seventh player to reach 250 games with Melbourne Storm, coach Craig Bellamy saying the superstar's at the top of his game.
Bald truth is numbers show Shark sits among NRL’s elite
Braydon Trindall has begun to establish himself as one of the NRL's most damaging playmakers and the statistics back it up.
Defence key for refreshed Cowboys against Warriors
North Queensland are desperate to turn their defensive issues around against a Warriors side they aren't used to beating in New Zealand.
Captain kicks Bulldogs to victory over Sea Eagles
Canterbury's flickering NRL finals hopes remain alive thanks to a match-winning field goal from skipper Stephen Crichton in extra time against Manly.
Second win of season slips through Dragons’ fingers
Newcastle have survived an almighty scare from last-placed St George Illawarra, squeaking to a 22-20 win at McDonald Jones Stadium.