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.
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Brisbane’s fast finish dents Dogs in NRL
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has orchestrated a 28-point run to deny Canterbury a shock win at Suncorp Stadium.
Storm add Sims and Chan from 2023
Melbourne have confirmed Tariq Sims will join the club from the Dragons from 2023 while they have also signed Joe Chan, son of former Storm forward Alex.
NSWRL, ARL Commission headed to court
The NSW Rugby League has launched legal action against the ARL Commission, with the two parties to face off in the NSW Supreme Court.
Tigers must show they can back up: Maguire
The Wests Tigers finally snapped their winless start to the season but coach Michael Maguire has warned his side they are in for a tough test against Souths.
Manly’s Olakau’atu faces ban for high shot
Manly will be without Haumole Olakau'atu for their match-up with South Sydney after he was charged for a high tackle on Cronulla's Aiden Tolman.
Payten wary of Titans’ ace up their sleeve
Preparing for a late positional switch is one of many factors North Queensland coach Todd Payten has addressed before their NRL clash with Gold Coast.
Sharks’ galloping garbo in Origin frame
Siosifa Talakai's red-hot run of form, including a rampaging first half against Manly, has led to him being discussed as a left centre Origin option for NSW.
Broncos’ trial and error hurting Walters
The stability of Brisbane's spine while Kevin Walters was playing, compared to now as the NRL team's coach, reveals just how unsettled the Broncos are.
Talakai runs riot as Sharks down Manly
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has starred in the Sharks' 34-22 win over Manly at Shark Park.
Broncos’ Farnworth back in England plans
England coach Shaun Wane will travel to Australia for the NRL Magic Weekend from May 13-15 to meet players ahead of this year's Rugby League World Cup.
Dragons’ Tariq Sims set to link with Storm
St George Illawarra forward Tariq Sims is expected to finalise a move to Melbourne for the 2023 season.
Alarming Eels’ defence in sharp focus
Parramatta players have admitted they need to go after the game more in defence, with the Eels missing more tackles than any other team in the NRL.
Wighton in NSW Origin centres frame
Canberra half Jack Wighton is a strong contender to take Latrell Mitchell's place at centre for NSW in State of Origin, but he says he's happy playing anywhere.
Norman restarts league career at Toulouse
Corey Norman will come out of retirement and play in the English Super League after the former Broncos, Eels and Dragons star signed for Toulouse Olympique.
Te Maire Martin answers SOS for Broncos
Brisbane's Te Maire Martin insists he's ready for the rigours of the NRL after nearly three seasons on the sideline against a COVID-19 ravaged Canterbury.
Hunt sees turnaround in Dragons NRL attack
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has stated his team started to turn a corner against Newcastle, but knows they must find a balance in attack on Anzac Day.
Manu’s military lessons key in character
Joey Manu is often regarded as one of the most selfless players in the NRL, and the Sydney Roosters centre's traits can be traced back to his Anzac learnings.
Canberra captain in doubt for NRL clash
Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead is likely to miss his side's NRL trip to Penrith after a sickening head clash at training.
Sharks cautious with Finucane concussion
Cronulla won't rush Dale Finucane back into NRL action after he failed a HIA against Melbourne last weekend.
Dearden finds confidence in Townsend link
Tom Dearden is enjoying the best football of his fledgling career as North Queensland aim to build on their promising start to the NRL season.
Ponga commits to Knights, snubs Dolphins
Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga has turned down the chance to be a foundation player for the Dolphins by signing a new five-year NRL contract with the Knights.
Cleary, Luai back club combos for Origin
Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai both believe club combinations would prove beneficial if a replacement is needed for Latrell Mitchell in NSW's Origin team.
Dogs turn to NRL rookies after COVID cases
Canterbury have been forced to call up two debutants to face Brisbane after a COVID-19 cluster broke out in the NRL club with four players testing positive.
Keary to consider Ireland’s call
Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary says he'll consider an offer to represent Ireland at this year's Rugby League World Cup.
Ex-Sharks winger Stapleton hospitalised
Former Cronulla NRL winger Nathan Stapleton is in the spinal ward of Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney after fracturing his neck playing country rugby.
Martin to cap NRL return with Broncos
Te Maire Martin is set to make his Brisbane debut against Canterbury, to mark his return to the NRL after being forced into early retirement two years ago.
Charnze benched, Savage starts for Raiders
Xavier Savage will start on the wing when Canberra tackle the toughest task in the NRL - playing the Panthers in Penrith.
Annesley bites back at claims of NRL bias
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says there are reasons battling teams struggle to win penalties or set-restart counts, and it's not on referees.
Barnett exits Knights for Warriors in 2023
Newcastle have released Mitchell Barnett from the final year of his NRL deal to join the Warriors from the start of the 2023 season.
Keary’s high praise for rookie half Walker
Luke Keary has likened Sydney Roosters halves partner Sam Walker to Johnathan Thurston, hailing the teenager's mindset to bounce back from adversity.