Staggs’ Talakai test as pair stake claims
Kotoni Staggs believes he's close to the form that saw him on the cusp of a NSW Blues debut and has a defensive assignment against Cronulla that can prove it.
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Tigers find blueprint in attacking ways
After battling through a winless opening five rounds to the NRL season, Luke Brooks believes Wests Tigers have discovered their blueprint in attack.
Barrett faces a dog of a coaching record
An NRL loss to the Sydney Roosters on Saturday would leave Trent Barrett with the equal-worst coaching record in Canterbury's 87-year premiership history.
Bennett confident on Munster pitch
Wayne Bennett has shrugged off concerns over the Dolphins' roster shape for NRL admission, saying he is still trying to get Cameron Munster as early as 2023.
Walker’s 150 at Souths a lesson in timing
Cody Walker will reach his 150th NRL game at age 32 on Friday, but admits he would have lasted just one or two games in the NRL if he debuted as a teenager.
Hunt deserves praise after wearing blame
Josh McGuire has praised Ben Hunt's ability to ignore the long-running scrutiny of his NRL game at St George Illawarra after his stirring Anzac Day performance.
Tupou banned as NRL axe referee over call
The NRL has told referees not to influence bunker decisions on foul play after Sydney Rooster Daniel Tupou avoided the sin bin but was banned for a high shot.
Bellamy pushes Papenhuyzen for Origin call up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen deserves a call-up to the NSW State of Origin squad after another star performance.
Ruthless Storm thump Warriors 70-10
Melbourne have run in 13 tries to thrash the hapless Warriors 70-10, with 10 of their tries coming in the second half of their Anzac Day clash.
Roosters sideways but Robinson not swayed
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson will not enter debate around the set up of his halves, but concedes his team were too sideways against St George Illawarra.
Abdo, Griffin unhappy Tupou stayed on
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin is unhappy Daniel Tupou was not binned for a high hit, claiming he would've got two years in jail for it last season.
Dragons hold on to stun Roosters in NRL
St George Illawarra have held on for a gutsy 14-12 win over the Sydney Roosters on Anzac Day, with captain Ben Hunt starring in the crucial moments.
Brown happy stay at centre for Eels
Regular Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has told the Eels he's happy to stay at centre for as long as needed amid the NRL club's injury crisis.
Haas expected to play through pain in NRL
Teammates expect Brisbane's Payne Haas to defy a shoulder issue and play Cronulla on Thursday despite him performing only light duties at Monday's training.
Tiger Laurie set for stint on NRL sideline
Wests Tigers' Daine Laurie's knee injury is worse than expected, with the fullback set to miss up to six weeks of NRL action.
No harm in fans’ Viking clap mimic: Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says Panthers fans mocking the Raiders with a mid-match Viking clap was "just a bit of fun and games".
Penrith score seventh straight NRL win
Penrith maintain their unbeaten run with a seventh victory in 2022 led by Stephen Crichton's hat-trick.
Eels step up to shrug off injury toll
Parramatta have put aside their significant injury shortage to pull off their most complete performance of the year, flogging Newcastle 39-2.
Knights sorry for horror show against Eels
Parramatta have put the cleaners through a poor Newcastle outfit, condemning them to a fifth straight loss with a 39-2 flogging at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Roosters NRL start no worry for Robinson
Trent Robinson has backed the Sydney Roosters' attack to be able to kick into gear in the next month with their first-choice spine finally starting together.
Storm take Crusaders tips in Anzac clash
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he's taken tips from the Super Rugby perennial champions the Crusaders ahead of the Anzac Day NRL clash with the Warriors.
Souths’ Milne facing NRL suspension
South Sydney's Taane Milne has been charged for a careless high tackle, attracting up to a two-game NRL suspension.
Hastings makes clear support of Brooks
Jackson Hastings says his Wests Tigers halves partner Luke Brooks is on par with the NRL's best playmakers.
Souths seek answers on handling errors
South Sydney are coughing up more ball than any other NRL team in 2022 and coach Jason Demetriou wants his team to sort out the issue.
Brooks the hero as Tigers shock Souths
Luke Brooks has nailed a final-minute field goal to kick Wests Tigers to a 23-22 NRL win over South Sydney.
Drinkwater stars as Cowboys thrash Titans
The Cowboys have made it two from two over Queensland NRL opposition with a 30-4 demolition of Gold Coast in Townsville.
NSWRL board finds replacement for Politis
The NSW Rugby League have moved to further shore up the results of their controversial February election, appointing a board replacement for Nick Politis.
We don’t aim to provoke Raiders: Panthers
Penrith players have made clear they have no interest in Canberra's claims from last year that they lack humility, ahead of Sunday's return NRL fixture.
Broncos’ Martin soaks up NRL return
Te Maire Martin thought his NRL career was over, so ensured he soaked up every detail at fullback for Brisbane in their defeat of the Bulldogs on Friday.
Broncos’ Haas reflects on ban, behaviour
Brisbane prop Payne Haas disagrees with the NRL's decision to suspend him, but has reflected on his behaviour that resulted in him missing one game.
Knights hoping to end slide against Eels
Newcastle are hoping to hand Parramatta back-to-back NRL losses after a big week in the Hunter in which the Knights retained skipper Kalyn Ponga on a new deal.