Nicho Hynes not guaranteed an Origin spot yet: Fittler
Nicho Hynes is playing even better than when he won the Dally M Medal but will have to keep his form up in order to weigh into State of Origin calculations.
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NRL fines Souths $15k for bench, team-sheet breaches
The NRL has fined South Sydney $15,000 for playing with 14 players and fielding a different side from that which was listed on their final team sheet.
Fan who abused Souths’ Latrell Mitchell faces NRL ban
The NRL has banned the spectator who targeted Latrell Mitchell with racial abuse from attending future games until steps are taken to fix his behaviour.
Bulldogs teenager Oloapu the real deal: Burton
Training sessions playing against Karl Oloapu have convinced Matt Burton the 18-year-old has what it takes to become a long-term NRL playmaker at the Bulldogs.
Chaos of Seibold years in past for Broncos: Lockyer
Manly mentor Anthony Seibold will coach against Brisbane for the first time since an unhappy exit as coach in 2020, but is highly regarded by prop Pat Carrigan.
Melbourne can’t maintain two NRL teams: Storm boss
Storm boss Justin Rodski says the fan and player base in Melbourne isn't big enough for two NRL teams and his club wouldn't support introducing another side.
Hodgson happy sharing Eels duties, targets improvement
Parramatta veteran Josh Hodgson says there's no shame sharing hooker duties but concedes he must lift his game following a slow start at the NRL club.
Dolphins have 900 reasons to fire against Sharks
Wayne Bennett will coach his 900th premiership match on Saturday and Dolphins prop Herman Ese'ese has explained why he is determined to make it memorable.
Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.
Titans’ Foran cleared, Brimson out for a least a month
Gold Coast have received good news on the fitness of veteran Kieran Foran but things aren't so rosy for fellow playmaker AJ Brimson.
Future uncertain for Cronulla’s fit and firing Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham has pushed speculation of his playing future down the track, insisting he is still feeling up to the rigours of the NRL.
Blow for Blues as Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin I
Manly prop Jake Trbojevic has been ruled out for four weeks with a calf injury, ending his hopes of playing in State of Origin I for NSW.
‘Val Meninga’ closer to Dolphins debut with Lee on ice
The Dolphins will welcome back Tesi Niu and Anthony Milford from injury against Cronulla, while centre Valynce Te Whare is on standby for Brenko Lee.
Ivan Cleary gets critics’ concerns over Penrith’s form
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has conceded his team's recent weeks have been their scrappiest of the past three years, justifying questions over their form in 2023.
Dragons drop Zac Lomax after four straight losses
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax has been moved to reserve grade as under-pressure coach Anthony Griffin looks to address the Dragons' winless run.
NRL on right track with policing hip drop: Wade Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham says players and fans must be prepared for teething problems as the NRL works to rid the game of the dreaded hip-drop tackle.
Taupau eyes new Broncos deal as old club Manly await
Martin Taupau hopes his inside knowledge of former club Manly can come in handy for the Broncos as he targets a new contract with the NRL's ladder-leaders.
Storm play waiting game on Craig Bellamy coaching call
Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says the NRL club is still waiting on a decision from master coach Craig Bellamy about whether this season will be his last.
Bulldogs veteran Reynolds apologises for NRL ref spray
Canterbury veteran Josh Reynolds has apologised for swearing at referee Grant Atkins just before half-time in the Bulldogs' victory over St George Illawarra.
Abdo intervention prompts Reynolds ref abuse charge
Josh Reynolds has been charged with contrary conduct for the abuse of referee Grant Atkins, after NRL CEO Andrew Abdo asked for the incident to be reviewed.
Parramatta loss will be good for Ponga: Hastings
Newcastle halfback Jackson Hastings has predicted Kalyn Ponga will end up benefiting from a difficult night at the office against Parramatta.
Ruptured ACL best thing for my career: Manly’s Saab
Jason Saab says his 2022 season-ending ruptured ACL was just what his career needed, allowing him to bulk up on field and grow up off it.
Kenny expresses gratitude to Koroisau ahead of meeting
Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has thanked former teammate Apisai Koroisau for his rise ahead of the Panthers' clash against Wests Tigers.
Kenny Bromwich to play prop as Dolphins lose Nicholls
Wayne Bennett says 'teams are more important than stars' as the Dolphins play Canberra on Saturday, days after missing out on signing Raiders No.6 Jack Wighton.
No bad blood after Wighton’s Canberra departure: Croker
Canberra will battle the Dolphins on Saturday afternoon as the clubs react to Jack Wighton's decision to knock back their offers and sign with South Sydney.
Eels sign Davey from Dogs, Roosters land English flyer
Andrew Davey has confirmed an immediate switch from Canterbury to Parramatta, while the Sydney Roosters have signed English winger Lewis Murphy.
Trbojevic out of Titans game as Manly defend his form
Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has been pulled out of Manly's clash with Gold Coast, but coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims the No.1 is out of form.
Worked out for everyone: Reynolds’ Broncos move hailed
Scott Sattler, son of Rabbitohs legend John Sattler, says Adam Reynolds' NRL move to Brisbane has worked wonders as has South Sydney's faith in Lachlan Ilias.
Maroons cop Origin blow after Nanai gets big NRL ban
North Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai has been hit with a four-game ban for his hip-drop tackle on Braden Hamlin-Uele.
Sharks win big in NRL to inflict more misery on Cowboys
Cronulla have thumped North Queensland 44-6 to secure a third-straight win in the NRL.
Warrior Walker guilty at NRL judiciary but dodges ban
Warriors utility Dylan Walker has escaped suspension after successfully having his grade-two dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary.