Oloapu to make history as young Bulldogs half
Canterbury prodigy Karl Oloapu is set to become the NRL's youngest starting half since the Super League war when he runs out in No.6 against Gold Coast.
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Eels stun Souths to breathe life back into their season
Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses have starred to help Parramatta become the first team to beat South Sydney in the NRL's Indigenous Round in seven years.
Robinson calm as Roosters drop third-straight game
For only the second time in Trent Robinson's tenure, the Sydney Roosters are preparing to enter the crucial State of Origin period with a losing record.
Parramatta adamant Souths upset shows off the real Eels
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson is adamant the Eels remain a team who can be a force in 2023, despite their poor start to the season.
Roosters blow: Radley, Smith face long sideline stints
Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the NRL sidelines for a headbutt, while hooker Brandon Smith is out 6-8 weeks with injury.
Lomax on good terms with Griffin, back using old tee
Anthony Griffin demoted Zac Lomax in the final weeks of his tenure at St George Illawarra but the Dragons centre insists the pair remains on good terms.
Origin dream lingers for Hopgood after junior defeats
J'maine Hopgood would have laughed if you said he was a Queensland State of Origin contender at the start of the NRL season, but now it's a real possibility.
Steak fuelling Taniela Paseka’s Manly rise
Big Manly prop Taniela Paseka says a nightly dinner of big steaks is helping him deliver his best season to date for the Sea Eagles.
Radley’s horror record prompts long ban for headbutt
Star Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the sidelines for a headbutt in his team's loss to St George Illawarra.
Dragons stun Roosters with late try in NRL thriller
St George Illawarra have upset the Sydney Roosters after scoring in the dying seconds for a 24-22 NRL win under interim coach Ryan Carr.
Ikin: QRL backs Brisbane Tigers to be 18th NRL team
The plan by the newly launched Brisbane Tigers bid to develop the game in Brisbane's western corridor is key to why the QRL is backing their NRL plans.
QRL boss Ikin targets Bennett, explains Broncos exit
QRL CEO Ben Ikin remains great friends with Brisbane coach Kevin Walters and says their robust discussions when he was head of football benefited the club.
Bennett: Gilbert the epitome of a Queensland forward
Tom Gilbert is in the hunt for Queensland selection with his Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett providing a glowing endorsement of the lock forward.
Tigers to make multi-year offer to keep Luke Brooks
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has declared his club will make an offer to keep Luke Brooks, batting away claims the off-contract halfback needs a fresh start.
Coffs boy Miller eyes win over old Sharks teammates
Newcastle star Locky Miller is relishing the chance to play against his former Cronulla teammates when the NRL returns to his Coffs Harbour stomping ground.
No Munster, no worries in halves for Bennett’s Dolphins
Wayne Bennett may not have superstar halves but says the players he does have are doing a "great job" ahead of the Dolphins NRL clash with the Melbourne Storm.
Chilli Sydney camp to ‘galvanise’ Cowboys: Todd Payten
The North Queensland Cowboys might love the tropical heat but an extended and chilly Sydney camp has come at just the right time, says coach Todd Payten.
Banana-drama! Walters wants Flegler in Maroons squad
Brisbane warrior prop Tom Flegler hails from a workaholic banana farming family and is a Queensland prop in waiting insists his coach Kevin Walters.
Jarome Luai fined for making contact with touch judge
Escaping with a fine which leaves him free for Origin, Penrith's Jarome Luai says his push on touch judge Chris Sutton was a case of mistaken identity.
Eels set a fresh challenge for in-form Cartwright
As Parramatta fight to save their NRL season, captain Clint Gutherson is priming Bryce Cartwright to take his career-best form to a new level.
Cleary makes history as Panthers beat gritty Broncos
The Panthers have ground Brisbane down in a steely 15-4 win that featured a Nathan Cleary landmark and a bizarre disallowed try to Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs.
NRL blindsided by NSW Government’s UFC announcement
The NRL says it was not advised about the NSW Government's decision to bring a UFC event to Sydney on the Sunday of the first week of finals.
Storm to open new Queensland NRL academy
Melbourne are opening a new academy hub on the Sunshine Coast to try to ward off the recruitment threat of NRL newcomers the Dolphins.
Southwell eyes NSW debut in women’s Origin opener
NSW coach Kylie Hilder has called up 18-year-old halfback Jesse Southwell for the women's State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Souths at home in Homebush ahead of Moore Park return
South Sydney were incensed by the NSW government's decision to block them from moving to Moore Park last year, but they now feel right at home in Homebush.
Papalii’s retirement opens up race for Maroon selection
Long-time Queensland prop Josh Papalii has announced his retirement from State of Origin football, leaving Billy Slater to look elsewhere for front-row options.
Blame me, not Smith for Roosters’ struggles: Robinson
Brandon Smith has been criticised for his form at the Sydney Roosters, but coach Trent Robinson says the club is failing to get the best out of the star hooker.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
Roosters give Ryles green light to discuss Dragons role
Jason Ryles will be free to leave the Sydney Roosters this NRL season if he lands the vacant St George Illawarra role after the Roosters paved the way.
Qatar joins NZ in expressing interest to host 2025 RLWC
Qatar, New Zealand and South Africa have all emerged as potential options to replace France as host nation of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup.
Arthur asks Eels for dogfight to end Bunnies dominance
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has admitted South Sydney have had the wood over his side in recent years, with the club winless against the Rabbitohs since 2020.