Croker back as Raiders battle to end slide
Canberra players claim they have an extra spring in their step with Jarrod Croker back in their NRL side as they try to avoid a sixth straight loss.
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Knights seek to help Clifford find form
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien says benched playmaker Jake Clifford is down on confidence after the NRL side's horror stretch that has seen them slump to last.
Holmes gives Cotter Origin nod of approval
Reuben Cotter could be a surprise Queensland State of Origin selection with the young Cowboy getting approval from teammate Valentine Holmes.
We let Jake Arthur down: Senior Eels stars
Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses have conceded they let teenager Jake Arthur down after he bore the brunt of blame for Parramatta's NRL loss to North Queensland.
Kids, family at front of Taylor’s NRL call
The pain of not being able to play with his young children was enough for Ash Taylor to call time on his 116-game NRL career.
DCE has only admiration for Hastings
Daly Cherry-Evans has stated his admiration for Jackson Hastings' career revival, as the pair prepare to face off for the first time since their dramas in 2018.
Bennett waits on Munster, looks to UK
Wayne Bennett says he's "not unconfident" of landing Cameron Munster at the NRL's Dolphins and that the United Kingdom shapes as a key recruiting ground.
Turbo set to return in trio of Trbojevics
Tom Trbojevic is on track to return for Manly against Wests Tigers with the Sea Eagles poised to also name his brother Ben in their NRL backline.
Manly lose Parker and Saab to injuries
Manly have lost left centre Brad Parker and right winger Jason Saab to injuries in a double blow to their backline stocks before Tom Trbojevic's NRL return.
Redfern Now: Adam Reynolds not fazed by Bunnies NRL return
Brisbane's Adam Reynolds says it will be business as usual when he takes on former club South Sydney in Thursday night's NRL clash.
Bronco Blue: Staggs impressing Fittler as Origin looms
NSW coach Brad Fittler says centre Latrell Mitchell will almost certainly miss State of Origin game one, with Kotoni Staggs firming as a replacement option.
Cleary tells Arthur to block out trolls
Nathan Cleary has told Parramatta's Jake Arthur to do all he can to block out trolls who claim nepotism, having battled similar critics early in his NRL career.
Knights on verge of new low in NRL slump
Newcastle's attack is at risk of dropping to the worst level in the NRL club's history as they battle to arrest a six-game losing streak.
No Murray animosity towards banned Lawton
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray says he feels "empathy" for Manly forward Karl Lawton, who has copped a four-game NRL ban for a dangerous throw.
Dogs of war to bank on gritty NRL defence
Canterbury are certain their attack is showing signs of clicking after a much-needed win, but until it does they want to be an NRL side of character and grit.
Fifita injured, in doubt for Origin I
Queensland star David Fifita has suffered a knee injury and is in a race to play for the Gold Coast again before the State of Origin series opener on June 8.
Storm make case for the attack in flogging
Melbourne have become just the sixth team in history to score 120 points in the space of two games, flogging Newcastle 50-2 in the NRL.
Dragons down Tigers in scrappy NRL affair
St George Illawarra have struck late to beat Wests Tigers 12-6 and claim three straight NRL wins for the first time this season.
Knights last in NRL after Storm flogging
Melbourne have flogged Newcastle 50-2 to leave the hapless Knights last on the NRL ladder after a sixth defeat in a row.
Wighton charged, hurts NSW Origin chance
Canberra star Jack Wighton has been charged with a dangerous throw on Warriors fullback Reece Walsh and is facing a two-game NRL ban.
Flanagan had circled Roosters match-up
Halfback Kyle Flanagan had marked on his calendar the date Canterbury were playing his former club.
Cowboys hammer Eels in NRL romp
North Queensland have delivered their best performance of the NRL season to romp to a 35-4 win over Parramatta in Darwin.
Dogs upset Roosters, end NRL losing streak
Josh Addo-Carr scored a first-half double to help the Bulldogs beat the Sydney Roosters 16-12 for just their second win of the season.
Warriors beat Raiders in NRL thriller
A Shaun Johnson field goal has earned the Warriors a dramatic golden-point NRL comeback win over Canberra at Redcliffe's Moreton Daily Stadium.
Ash Taylor expected to retire from NRL
Former Gold Coast, Brisbane and Warriors playmaker Ash Taylor is expected to announce his retirement from the NRL due to chronic hip issues.
Tigers hunting NRL first in Maguire era
Wests Tigers are looking to win three straight games under coach Michael Maguire for the first time when they clash with St George Illawarra at WIN Stadium.
Storm’s Smith cleared to take on Knights
Melbourne's rangy centre Reimis Smith has passed HIA protocols and is set to take on the Newcastle Knights in the NRL on Sunday.
Lawton facing big time on NRL sidelines
Manly second-rower Karl Lawton is facing the prospect of a lengthy NRL ban after being sent off for a dangerous tackle in his side's loss to South Sydney.
Cleary ensures Panthers down gritty Titans
Nathan Cleary has shown his class to ensure Penrith kept their unbeaten NRL season start going with an 18-4 win over a dogged Titans outfit on the Gold Coast.
Manly’s Lawton sent off as Souths run riot
Manly second-rower Karl Lawton was sent off for a dangerous throw before South Sydney powered home late to beat the Sea Eagles 40-22.
NRL grand final set to remain in Sydney
The NRL grand final will remain in Sydney long-term if an agreement reached between Peter V'landys and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is finalised.