Parramatta name Brown despite sexual touching charges
Dylan Brown has been named at five-eighth for Parramatta despite being charged with five counts of sexual touching over the weekend.
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Nicoll-Klokstad won’t make way for Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says Golden Boot winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't dislodge Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad from fullback when he returns next year.
Former NSW forward says Hynes must be the Blues’ No.7
Ex-NSW forward Dale Finucane believes promoting his Cronulla teammate Nicho Hynes to the Blues' starting halfback role should be a no-brainer for Brad Fittler.
Cobbo blazes Broncos trail ‘on shoulders of giants’
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo is only scratching the surface of his talents, Steve Renouf says, with the winger doing the Broncos' Indigenous legends proud.
Lodge likely to leave Roosters after JWH deal
Matt Lodge concedes he is likely to seek NRL pastures new in 2024, after current club the Sydney Roosters re-signed fellow prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Hard nut: Penrith’s Leniu makes painful sacrifice
Penrith's Spencer Leniu has made a quicker than expected return to NRL action after surgery on a ruptured testicle, and now has State of Origin in his sights.
Origin stars Fifita, Mitchell and Murray all sidelined
While Manly's Tom Trbojevic has been cleared to play in round 15, fellow Origin aces David Fifita, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray have all been ruled out.
Staggs content to bide his time for Origin recall
Kotoni Staggs' performance against Cronulla would not have gone unnoticed by Brad Fittler but the Brisbane centre is content to wait for an Origin recall.
NRL blames bunker for Raiders try in win over Tigers
The NRL has conceded a bunker blunder in Canberra's second try but say the Raiders' late match-winning penalty against Wests Tigers was the right call.
Arrow injury set to test Maroons’ back row depth
Queensland's back row depth is set to be tested with news versatile South Sydney forward Jai Arrow has undergone ankle surgery.
Raider Jarrod Croker’s 300th NRL game finally a reality
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker will finally play his 300th NRL game on Friday night, battling off injuries and younger teammates to reach the huge milestone.
Prop idol: Tigers’ Utoikamanu inspired by Haas
Stefano Utoikamanu is hoping he can be the Wests Tigers equivalent of relentless prop Payne Haas.
Slater’s wisdom puts Nanai, Cowboys back on NRL track
A call from Queensland coach Billy Slater was just the medicine Jeremiah Nanai needed to put away a slow start in 2023 and improve his NRL mindset.
Broncos look long term, offer Reynolds Origin blessing
Brisbane chief executive officer Dave Donaghy has spoken to Adam Reynolds' agent about a deal beyond next year and begrudgingly endorsed his Origin credentials.
Suaalii facing three-game NRL ban for knee lift
The Sydney Roosters look set to be without Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for up to three weeks after the centre was hit with a grade-two dangerous contact charge.
Luai backs Hynes pairing in Cleary’s Origin absence
NSW and Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match as Jarome Luai sizes up a halves pairing with Nicho Hynes.
Blues blow: Cleary hamstrung as Panthers beat Dragons
Nathan Cleary's State of Origin hopes are in doubt after he limped out of Penrith's 26-18 NRL win over St George Illawarra.
Cowboys’ second half blitz dominates Storm at home
North Queensland scored five tries to Melbourne's one in a second half blitz that keeps their season alive and ends a two-game NRL slide.
Bulldogs’ Flanagan set for recall as Mahoney goes down
Canterbury will recall Kyle Flanagan for his first NRL game in almost two months after losing Reed Mahoney to a head injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Tedesco’s ‘champion’ performance halts Roosters’ slide
Under fire after NSW lost the opening State of Origin game, James Tedesco has responded in style to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 25-24 win over Canterbury.
Milford, Wallace face bans in double blow for Dolphins
The Dolphins are set to be without experienced players Anthony Milford and Jarrod Wallace for three games after they were cited by the match review committee.
NRL mulls future of Dylan Brown after touching charge
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown could be stood down as he faces five charges of sexually touching a woman without her permission.
Cook keen to answer Brad Fittler SOS recall for NSW
Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook respects the way NSW coach Brad Fittler spoke to him about being dropped from the Origin side, but insists he's ready to return.
‘Got his mojo back’: Johnston back to Rabbitohs best
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston is just 34 tries away from Ken Irivine's all-time mark of 212 as coach Jason Demetriou explained why the scores still flow.
Successful return for Warriors’ hard-hitting Barnett
Mitch Barnett has made a successful return to the Warriors after a two-month injury break.
Fitzgibbon praises Hynes for bouncing back from Origin
Nicho Hynes had a forgettable State of Origin debut but the Cronulla captain's effort in his follow-up game has impressed his coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Tino needs help to cure Titans of second-half fade-outs
The Gold Coast have given up four double-digit leads this year and inspirational captain Tino Fa'suamaleaui has had enough of it.
Broncos triumph in NRL heavyweight bout with Sharks
With key players backing up from State of Origin duties, Brisbane have come out on top in their heavyweight bout with Cronulla in a 20-12 win in Sydney.
Origin guns Arrow, Murray injured as Souths whip Titans
Winger Alex Johnston has scored a hat-trick to take his career tally to 178, but two other Souths stars were injured as the Rabbitohs thumped the Titans 46-28.
Johnson dances through the Dolphins in big Warriors win
The Warriors have got their NRL season back on track with a 30-8 win over an undermanned Dolphins outfit in Auckland.
Bulldogs predict improved Pangai after Origin debut
Tevita Pangai Jr will play for Canterbury against the Roosters with Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo confident the prop will be boosted by his Origin experience.