Payten bloods Price for Bulldogs as Kikau ruled out
Riley Price will become Cowboy No.307 when North Queensland face Canterbury in the NRL, but the hosts will be without Viliame Kikau due to concussion.
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‘Mentally weak’ Raiders desperately search for answers
Canberra's 2023 NRL campaign is hanging by a thread after a 41-point thrashing against Penrith, with one Raider suggesting his side lacked mental strength.
Rabbitohs want to see early-game magic from Mitchell
Coach Jason Demetriou has refused to blame South Sydney's attack for the loss to Melbourne but would like to see Latrell Mitchell firing earlier in games.
‘Good karma’: Salmon guts out try in Canberra return
Penrith's Jaeman Salmon has scored a try in his first game in Canberra since Raiders coach Ricky Stuart called him a "weak-gutted dog".
Storm’s slow start no surprise, says coach Bellamy
Melbourne appear to be on their way to recovering from their sluggish start to the year, but coach Craig Bellamy has been willing to be patient.
Storm finding their feet with 18-10 win over Souths
Melbourne can thank their goal-line defence and the efforts of their halves for a hard-fought 18-10 defeat of South Sydney.
Penrith down sorry Canberra in NRL thrashing
Canberra have slumped into a 1-4 hole to start their NRL campaign, smashed 53-12 on their home patch against Penrith on Friday night.
Heaven gets perfect prop in rugby league’s John Sattler
John Sattler's son Scott has spoken of the toughness of his father on the rugby league field and the role model he was off it in a touching funeral tribute.
Soward backs Dragons NRLW roster amid big-name exodus
Jamie Soward has defended St George Illawarra's NRLW roster, after six Australian representatives left and Emma Tonegato among those moving to Cronulla.
Walters reveals secrets behind Broncos’ fast start
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says respect for each other and a one-in all-in mentality in defence are behind the club's unbeaten start to the season.
Hastings, Gamble fine with life in halves limbo
Tyson Gamble and Jackson Hastings are unsure how long their Newcastle halves combination will last but say the team must find ways to win without Kalyn Ponga.
We’d pay more than $1million for Wighton: Bennett
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has confirmed the club will hold talks with Canberra No.6 Jack Wighton and has the cash to secure him if he's the right fit.
Griffin adamant Dragons aren’t distracted by his future
Under-fire St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin is adamant neither he nor his players are affected by the ongoing conjecture over his future.
Suaalii still shining in the glare of his rugby switch
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has praised Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's ability to put the talk of his rugby switch to the side and star against Parramatta.
Robinson calls for clarity on punishment for high shots
Roosters' Trent Robinson says the NRL must clarify how it will penalise high shots that result in concussion, following the hit that flattened James Tedesco.
Eels’ effort better than at same point in 2022: Arthur
Parramatta have slumped to 1-4 after making last year's grand final, but coach Brad Arthur is adamant his team's effort is up on the early rounds of 2022.
Suaalii key in Roosters win after Tedesco concussion
Rugby-bound Sydney Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has played a key role in their 28-20 win over Parramatta, after James Tedesco was hit high and concussed.
Sharks keep outside backs intact, re-sign Sione Katoa
Sione Katoa has become the fourth member of Cronulla's backline to re-sign with the club, after initial fears the Sharks could struggle to keep the quartet.
‘Clunky’ Raiders aim for smooth NRL win against Penrith
Under-fire Canberra will host Penrith on Friday night, with each side desperate to earn just their second win of the young NRL season.
Iszac could have lost his legs: Titans’ Tino on brother
An emotional Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has explained how younger brother Iszac overcame leg-saving hip surgery as a youth to play in the NRL.
Canberra confirm Taufa, Apps leaves Dragons in NRLW
Canberra have confirmed the shock acquisition of Parramatta NRLW captain Simaima Taufa, while Kezie Apps is leaving St George Illawarra.
Sheens endorses Marshall’s Pearce pursuit for Tigers
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says the club's pursuit of Mitchell Pearce was carried out with his endorsement.
Injured Storm star Papenhuyzen running on grass again
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is closing in on a long-awaited return from injury and has begun running on grass again.
How Tigers great Brasher found Dolphins rookie Bostock
Jack Bostock will make his NRL debut on the wing for the Dolphins in round five, after Tim Brasher's old Tigers connection with his father played a role.
Suaalii’s rugby switch obvious for years: Demetriou
Souths coach Jason Demetriou says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been planning his code hop for years but cast doubt on Cam Murray following the Rooster to rugby.
Manly five-eighth Josh Schuster out with quad injury
Manly's Josh Schuster has suffered another injury setback and will miss the round-five clash against Newcastle.
Ricky launches passionate Raider pitch to keep Wighton
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders will do all they can to keep star Jack Wighton, who has declined an option to extend his deal by an extra year.
Webcke hails ‘ruthless’ Broncos as 1998 record looms
Shane Webcke was in the last Broncos team to start a season with five straight wins and there's a lot he likes about the 2023 side as they prepare to do same.
Radley’s journey from apprentice to NRL master
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has paid tribute to Victor Radley as the middle forward prepares to bring up his 100th NRL game.
Jaxson Paulo relishing fresh start at Sydney Roosters
Winger Jaxson Paulo has bounced back from the online abuse he suffered at South Sydney and is thriving at their cross-town rivals the Sydney Roosters.
Manly re-sign youngest Trbojevic brother Ben
Manly have re-signed rising star Ben Trbojevic through to the end of the 2024 NRL season.