Ruptured testicle ends Spencer Leniu’s Origin chances
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu's chances of playing in the State of Origin series opener for NSW are over after he required surgery on a ruptured testicle.
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Broncos skipper Reynolds set to miss Penrith clash
Brisbane NRL halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of serious injury after being stretchered off AAMI Park in a neck brace in their clash with Melbourne.
North Queensland snap up Jillaroo, Origin rep Harden
Jillaroos and Queensland representative Tallisha Harden has agreed to a one-year contract with North Queensland, one of four new NRLW teams this season.
Titans sign ‘magnificent seven’ until end of 2026
Gold Coast recruitment chief Ezra Howe has chipped away to create a sustainable roster full of talent with players now buying into the Titans' future vision.
NRL reclaims unpredictable status in year of upsets
The NRL is producing more upsets in 2023, while margins are at record lows after years of predictable one-sided blowouts.
Manly ’10-times’ better with Schuster, says Croker
Manly players say they are 10-times better with Josh Schuster on the field, with the five-eighth set to return from conditioning within a fortnight.
NRL calls for upgrades to Canberra’s outdated stadium
The NRL has added its voice to calls for a redeveloped or new stadium in Canberra, weeks after the federal government helped fund Tasmania's new facilities.
Suaalii won’t be leaving NRL early: Trent Robinson
Trent Robinson has lashed Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan for his dig at the Roosters' salary cap and confirmed Joseph Suaalii won't be leaving early.
Addo-Carr out of round 11 in big blow to Origin hopes
Josh Addo-Carr's bid to make a late charge into State of Origin calculations has suffered a significant setback with the winger ruled out of round 11.
Ryles has Robinson’s support for head coaching gig
The Sydney Roosters won't stand in Jason Ryles' way if the assistant coach is keen to explore head-coaching options for 2024.
Lachlan Coote to retire at end of Hull KR’s season
Former Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys star Lachlan Coote will retire at the end of the Super League season.
Drive to improve has Adam Reynolds in best form at 32
Adam Reynolds' statistics since joining Brisbane show he's in career-best form and the veteran says he's in top shape ahead of the NRL clash with Melbourne.
Cavalry set to ignite Cowboys finals push: Townsend
North Queensland ended their hoodoo against the Sydney Roosters in Magic Round and a timely return of key troops is set to ignite the Cowboys' finals push.
Bird sprays Dragons fans, fires up on future and coach
Dragons forward Jack Bird says "at the moment" he is staying at the NRL club to help turn it around but tells overly-critical fans to pull their heads in.
Give Dylan Edwards a chance on the wing for Blues: Luai
With NSW short on wing options for game one of the State of Origin series, Penrith's Jarome Luai has suggested Brad Fittler look at Dylan Edwards.
Bellamy urges Storm halfback Hughes to back himself
Coach Craig Bellamy says Jahrome Hughes can dominate when at his creative best and has urged the Storm halfback to back himself against the Broncos.
Papali’i keen to show Tigers move wasn’t the wrong one
Isaiah Papali'i says his move from Parramatta to the Tigers wasn't a poor one as Wests seek to upset South Sydney.
Storm’s Bellamy set to make coaching call next week
Craig Bellamy says he's sick of thinking about whether to stay on as head coach Melbourne for a 22nd NRL season and will make an announcement next week.
Walters hits 300 as Bronco player, coach but best ahead
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has his own milestone match against Melbourne on Thursday night as his old Storm coaching mentor Craig Bellamy awaits.
Campbell re-signs with NRL’s Titans, open to new roles
Gold Coast's Jayden Campbell is keen to continue developing his versatility and has signed a contract extension that ties him to the NRL club long-term.
Brown laughs off Gallen’s prediction of Eels’ demise
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has laughed off suggestions from Paul Gallen that the Eels' NRL season is already over.
Addo-Carr named to make Bulldogs return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr's chances of winning back his NSW State of Origin jersey have received a massive boost, named to return ahead of time for Canterbury.
Souths players see a ready head NRL coach in Hornby
Damien Cook and Cameron Murray believe Ben Hornby is ready to be an NRL head coach, with the South Sydney assistant an option for St George Illawarra.
NSW Waratahs would welcome Rooster Suaalii a year early
The NSW Waratahs say they'd be happy to have Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii a year early, amid speculation he could leave the NRL at season's end.
Cook believes he has the ingredients for Origin success
South Sydney hooker Damien Cook believes he is playing better football now than 12 months ago, as he pushes for the NSW No.9 jersey against Apisai Koroisau.
Knights hit back at NRL mid-season holiday critics
Senior Newcastle players Tyson Frizell and Daniel Saifiti have defended the NRL club's decision to allow players to take holidays during their bye week.
Welch happy to see fellow prop Haas lead Dally M charge
Ahead of their Thursday NRL clash, Melbourne's Christian Welch is delighted to see a fellow prop in Bronco Payne Haas on top of the Dally M leaderboard.
Titans teenager Kini told he was ‘too small’ for NRL
Gold Coast have re-signed 19-year-old fullback/half Keano Kini until 2026 after recruitment manager Ezra Howe discovered him playing league tag in Auckland.
Cowboys’ Cotter joins Maroons middle forward logjam
North Queensland's Reuben Cotter had a blinder against the Sydney Roosters to stake a claim in Queensland's State of Origin team.
Radley won’t change tackling style, targets third title
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley says winning NRL titles is 'like a drug' and he's determined to win a third as he vows to maintain his physical approach.
Tedesco backs Trbojevic to be firing for NSW in Origin
NSW captain James Tedesco has said there would be no doubt Tom Trbojevic can rise to the occasion for State of Origin after a difficult start to the NRL season.