Raiders, Queensland great Sam Backo out of induced coma
Seven-time Queensland State of Origin prop Sam Backo has come out of a coma induced after he suffered a heart attack on April 1.
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Upton signs longest deal in NRLW history at Newcastle
Superstar fullback Tamika Upton has signed a five-year deal to stay with Newcastle until the end of 2027, the longest contract in NRLW history.
Bennett likens ‘Hammer’ to Latrell as No.1 clash looms
Wayne Bennett says Rabbitohs No.1 Latrell Mitchell could shine at five-eighth and has given Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow a huge wrap.
Sharks’ Graham opts against tackle changes after ban
Cronulla captain Wade Graham says he won't alter a technique designed to avoid suffering concussions of his own in a bid to reduce the risk of high-tackle bans.
Master v apprentice: Demetriou braces for Bennett test
South Sydney's Jason Demetriou says his NRL coaching career would not have got far without the guidance and faith of his mentor Wayne Bennett.
Pec injury sidelines Bulldogs NRL star Kikau
Bulldogs star forward Viliame Kikau is facing a lengthy spell out of the NRL after reportedly tearing a pectoral muscle.
Miller ready to play No.6 if asked to move for Ponga
Lachlan Miller says he would feel comfortable turning out in the halves if Newcastle decide to play Kalyn Ponga at fullback on his return from concussion.
Hunt wants to be consulted by Dragons on Griffin call
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt says he and other players should be consulted by officials before they make a call on coach Anthony Griffin's future.
Dylan Brown wants Parramatta to play ‘boring’ footy
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown says sticking to the "boring" game plan is the way forward for the Eels in 2023.
Bash each other: Spudd’s message to Tino and Haas
Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says Broncos counterpart Payne Haas is the best in the game as a former league hardman licks his lips at the looming showdown.
NFL, NRL work together to combat hip-drop scourge
Graham Annesley says the NRL has been helping the NFL to combat the hip-drop tackle as the local body clamps down on the issue.
Storm shift Munster to fullback, Foran to face Broncos
Melbourne have shifted Cameron Munster to fullback as they deal with another injury setback, while Gold Coast welcome back Kieran Foran to take on Brisbane.
Bulldog Mahoney’s message to Eels: Come and get me
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney is looking forward to the chance to become Parramatta's villain when he meets his old side on Sunday.
Cranky Reynolds ‘hates losing’, vows Broncos response
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds says the competition leaders have learned vital lessons from their first loss of the season as the Gold Coast Titans await.
Gilbert will ‘fight over a 10-cent piece’ for Dolphins
Dolphins great Wally Fullerton-Smith says lock Tom Gilbert has a hint of madness about him, in a good way, as he drives the team's strong season start.
Moses leads Eels to NRL win, Tigers’ Doueihi injured
Playmaker Adam Doueihi has a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury as Wests Tigers fell to Parramatta 28-22 in the NRL.
Sheens finding positives in Wests Tigers ‘nightmare’
An improved performance against Parramatta has given Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens reason for optimism despite his side going winless in six 2023 NRL games.
Newcastle co-captain Brailey tears ACL, out for season
Hooker Jayden Brailey will miss the rest of Newcastle's NRL season after rupturing his right ACL and tearing his meniscus against the Warriors.
Mitchell Moses: I owe a lot to Wests Tigers
Despite knocking back West Tigers' rich contract offer, Parramatta half Mitchell Moses remains indebted to his former club for kickstarting his NRL career.
Demetriou the fruit of grand Souths plan post-Bennett
Former South Sydney boss Shane Richardson has revealed why he earmarked Jason Demetriou as Wayne Bennett's successor at the Rabbitohs.
Crichton leads list of returning Roosters cavalry
Angus Crichton's comeback to rugby league in NSW Cup will headline a list of seven players set to make their returns at the Sydney Roosters.
Suaalii mentor Manu can see possible return to NRL
Joey Manu says he can see the possibility of a Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii NRL return, while saying he has not seriously thought about a switch to rugby.
Dolphins’ Nicholls: South Sydney kickstarted my career
Mark Nicholls says his career took off at South Sydney under Wayne Bennett, as the Dolphins prop prepares to welcome his old club to Suncorp Stadium.
Indebted Souths stars to sidestep Bennett mind games
South Sydney players have paid their respects to Wayne Bennett and how he helped their careers, but know better than to start playing mind games with the coach.
Dragons’ Molo set for long ban after latest high shot
Francis Molo is facing his second lengthy ban for a high tackle in the space of five games after the St George Illawarra prop was charged by the NRL.
Edwards ‘no superstar’ despite fullback conquests
Dylan Edwards has outgunned Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell this year, after making it his goal to get the better of his superstar rivals each week at No.1.
Titans tyro Sexton credits Foran for his match winner
Titans playmaker Kieran Foran may be injured but his value as a mentor is vast, as his replacement Toby Sexton explained after starring against the Dragons.
Warriors must control energy to fix costly slow starts
The Warriors' slow starts have become their season's Achilles heel with coach Andrew Webster claiming it is because his team are too eager.
Knights enter top eight after ending Warriors comeback
Newcastle have put aside a knee injury to captain Jayden Brailey to hold on and beat the Warriors 34-24, catapulting themselves into the NRL's top eight.
Ponga ‘reassured’ by brain health after concussions
Kalyn Ponga says brain tests in Canada went as well as they could and is confident he's ready to return to the NRL after four concussions in 10 months.
Sexton the hero for Titans as late try sinks Dragons
Gold Coast have moved into the NRL top eight with a 20-18 win over St George Illawarra after a 76th minute try to five-eighth Toby Sexton.