Don’t change, Bennett tells hitman Kaufusi on return
Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension against Gold Coast, with Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett urging his enforcer to be "on time" with tackles.
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Bennett offers solution to ‘crazy trend’ of hip drops
Veteran coach Wayne Bennett says referees have a big part to play in removing hip-drop tackles from the NRL, insisting the tactic is not taught by coaches.
Elias urges NSW to stick with Koroisau amid Tigers’ woe
Former Balmain and NSW hooker Benny Elias says Wests Tigers' horror start to the year shouldn't cost Api Koroisau his State of Origin spot.
Haas faces ban amid NRL’s latest hip-drop inconsistency
The NRL insist there is no confusion on hip-drop tackles, despite Payne Haas not being sin-binned in Brisbane's win over Parramatta but later facing a ban.
Smoothies and scrambled eggs get Oates back to NRL
Veteran winger Corey Oates was outstanding in his first game for Brisbane since breaking his jaw in the round two win over North Queensland.
Hip-drop tackles mar Broncos’ 26-16 win over Eels
Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam have combined to seal Brisbane's 26-16 defeat of Parramatta but the game was overshadowed by three hip-drop tackles.
Dolphins’ Kodi Nikorima still driven by Bennett aura
Wayne Bennett and Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima have a long history which explains why the coach asked him a key question after losing two key playmakers.
Prison, pride and Parra: Widders’ community-action call
A visit to the NT's notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre has prompted a call to action from Parramatta coach and former NRL star Dean Widders.
Wighton would suit Souths to a tee: Tom Burgess
Tom Burgess has made his own sales pitch for Jack Wighton to come to South Sydney, claiming the Canberra Raider and the Rabbitohs suit each other perfectly.
Slater hails Walsh, Hammer in Maroons No.1 battle
Queensland coach Billy Slater has been impressed with the form of Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as the race heats up to don the No.1 for State of Origin.
Cowboys put a target on Newcastle’s Ponga in NRL return
Cowboys coach Todd Payten knows the danger Kalyn Ponga poses to his side in round eight and has vowed to target the Newcastle superstar on his NRL return.
Roosters snare Hall and Davis along with Millie Boyle
Sydney Roosters have locked in Millie Boyle to join the NRLW club, along with New Zealand international Amber Hall and Jillaroos hooker Keeley Davis.
Matt Burton ready to take full control as Bulldogs No.7
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has seen Matt Burton develop since his teenage years at Penrith and believes he's now ready to take control as Canterbury No.7.
Victorious Souths say Panthers’ ‘voodoo’ is history
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray says his team now have the belief they've got the game to beat Penrith, after finally getting a win over Ivan Cleary's men.
Mitchell heroics help Souths flip the script on Penrith
Latrell Mitchell has scored two tries and played a role in two others to help South Sydney come from behind and beat Penrith 20-18.
Bronco Capewell’s try magic has rabbit hunting roots
Brisbane forward Kurt Capewell is a master at chasing Adam Reynolds grubbers, as he was at Ipswich with another clever half after a childhood chasing rabbits.
Tuivasa-Sheck makes shock switch back to NRL, Warriors
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made the shock call to leave rugby union and return to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with the Warriors for 2024 and beyond.
Laurie determined to win back Tigers No.1 jersey
Daine Laurie has made it clear he wants the Wests Tigers' No.1 jersey back, after slipping to third in line for the fullback role behind rookie Jahream Bula.
The pitch that made Hopgood choose Eels over Cowboys
A face-to-face chat with Parramatta coach Brad Arthur left middle forward J'Maine Hopgood certain the Eels were the NRL club for him.
Warriors out to end long losing streak against Storm
The Warriors haven't beaten the Storm in their last 13 NRL clashes but coach Andrew Webster says they are a different side heading into their Anzac Day clash.
Dragon urges board to make call on Griffin quickly
St George Illawarra prop Josh Kerr has urged the club's board to make a decision on off-contract Anthony Griffin, unhappy with the media spotlight on the coach.
Slater wants Ponga to ‘enjoy himself’ as Origin looms
Queensland coach Billy Slater says it's too early to predict who'll play No.1 in the Origin series opener as he welcomes the return of Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.
Not just Walker who needs to lift at Roosters: Tedesco
Sam Walker has paid the price for the Sydney Roosters' back-to-back losses, but James Tedesco says the rest of the side can consider themselves on notice.
Dolphins future sorted, Hammer targets Maroons recall
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says mutual trust with coach Wayne Bennett is behind his stellar NRL season start as he welcomes a contract extension.
Broncos working on Haas deal, Walters shrugs rugby off
Brisbane will use the coming weeks to finalise a contract offer for superstar prop Payne Haas, who has been linked with a move to rugby union from 2025.
Niall Williams, Sonny Bill’s sister, joins NRLW Titans
Niall Williams, the sister of cross-code superstar Sonny Bill, is poised to make her NRLW debut with Gold Coast this season.
Pangai sees Wayne Bennett in Bulldogs’ coach Ciraldo
Canterbury's Tevita Pangai sees shades of Wayne Bennett in Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo, whom he backs to lead the club up the ladder after a tough start.
Dolphins hammer out five-year deal for Tabuai-Fidow
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has signed with the Dolphins until the end of 2027.
RCG ready for Origin ahead of Haas showdown: Arthur
Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will come face-to-face with Brisbane's in-form Payne Haas as the Eels man pursues a NSW State of Origin recall.
Ponga can protect himself fine at five-eighth: Hastings
Jackson Hastings has rejected any suggestion Kalyn Ponga needs to be protected by moving him from defending at five-eighth to fullback on his NRL return.
Cowboy Drinkwater demands ‘desperation’ against Knights
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater says greater "desperation" is the order of the day as the Cowboys' finals hopes hang in the balance.