Tigers release Maumalo, joins Titans immediately
Wests Tigers winger Ken Maumalo has been granted an immediate release to join NRL rivals Gold Coast, while Manly have re-signed Christian Tuipulotu
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Moses knocks back rivals, staying put at Parramatta
Mitchell Moses has finally decided his future, telling Parramatta's rivals he will take up a new deal that keeps him at the Eels.
Brisbane derby fullback battle to show Maroons’ depth
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Brisbane counterpart Reece Walsh can make a State of Origin statement when their NRL teams clash on Friday night.
Codes co-exist as Brisbane embraces new footy landscape
Brisbane's Friday night footy double-header will be unlike any other and the response from the public and the codes suggests they'll happily share the moment.
Lawrie says Dragons players ready to fight for Griffin
Blake Lawrie says he's made it clear he wants to fight to help coach Anthony Griffin keep his job as St George Illawarra canvas available replacements for 2024.
All Blacks star Barrett right at home with the Storm
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has spent the week training and swapping ideas with the Melbourne NRL team while on a rest period with the Hurricanes.
Broncos No.6 Mam will handle Dolphins heat: Walters
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam had his knee strapped at training but is right to take on the Dolphins as prop Payne Haas prepares for an early forward onslaught.
Knights more resilient as they continue without Ponga
Jayden Brailey claims his Newcastle side is more resilient than last season, as they battle on without concussed superstar Kalyn Ponga.
Not in my wildest dreams: Bennett on Dolphins v Broncos
A nostalgic Wayne Bennett says coaching the Dolphins against the Broncos will be a proud moment for him personally and a 'magnificent moment for the game.
Ciraldo not concerned young pups will grow big heads
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is not concerned that a week of high praise for his NRL rookies will have the Bulldogs getting ahead of themselves.
Munster set for Storm comeback against Tigers
Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster has trained strongly despite his injured finger and is set to line up in the Storm's NRL clash with Wests Tigers.
Sheens adamant Doueihi can be right fit as Tigers No.1
Adam Doueihi can be a big, powerful NRL fullback for Wests Tigers in the same mould as South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell, according to coach Tim Sheens.
History against Parramatta’s 2023 title ambitions
History says Parramatta will need to turn their season around pretty quick to have any chance of hoisting the premiership trophy in 2023.
Kevin Walters reflects on Bennett bond ahead of Battle
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has playfully talked down and even questioned the legitimacy of the city's newest NRL rivalry ahead of a first meeting on Friday.
Sharks need defensive return before Hynes magic
Cronulla have attacking dynamo Nicho Hynes back for their NRL derby with St George Illawarra, but players know it is in defence where they must improve most.
Industrial action threat against NRL is real: Finucane
Cronulla's Dale Finucane, who sits on the players union advisory committee, claims the threat of industrial action against the NRL is real as pay talks rage on.
Tigers claim Wakeham can unlock Brooks’ attack
Brandon Wakeham's inclusion at five-eighth can be the key to unlocking Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi, according to Wests Tigers teammates.
Rabbitohs doing it for ‘Gentleman’ John Sattler
South Sydney's playing group will have the late John Sattler in their hearts when they take the field against Manly this weekend.
Furious Shark Hunt calls out Horsburgh over NRL scrap
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt has claimed the Sharks will go after Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh when they next play and "bash" him, after their on-field scrap.
Close lifts lid on Bennett’s Brisbane Battle mind games
It has the makings of a classic NRL ambush but Chris Close doesn't expect Wayne Bennett to make the Battle for Brisbane personal, at least not until full-time.
Munster return no quick fix for Storm: Sims
Named to return from a finger injury against Wests Tigers, Cameron Munster won't solve all of Melbourne's form problems according to veteran forward Tariq Sims.
‘It’s been fun’: Johnson on the Warriors’ 2023 vibe
It's only early days but the positive signs are there for the Warriors ahead of their first game of the NRL season at Mt Smart Stadium, against Canterbury.
Sky’s the limit for new Bulldog Alamoti: Addo-Carr
Paul Alamoti has the potential to develop into one of the best centres in the world, according to his Canterbury teammate Josh Addo-Carr.
Penrith’s GF taunts water under the bridge: Ivan Cleary
As the sides prepare for their first clash of 2023, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary believes Parramatta will have moved on from the Panthers' post-grand final jibes.
Isaako leads list of Dolphins with point to prove
Jamayne Isaako has made no secret of the fact he and the entire Dolphins team have a point to prove against Brisbane in their first NRL derby.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi, Storm’s Hughes cop NRL bans
Dolphins back-rower Felise Kaufusi will miss the NRL club's next four games, including the derby against Brisbane, for his hit on Newcastle's Jackson Hastings.
Eels coach Arthur won’t watch grand-final replay
Eels coach Brad Arthur has no interest in watching a replay of last year's grand final as his side prepares to meet reigning champions Penrith this Thursday.
Struggling Tigers confirm mass changes for round four
Wests Tigers have shuffled their spine in a bid for a first win of 2023, while Nicho Hynes, Josh Papali'i and Ryan Matterson prepare to take their season's bow.
Dolphins wary of Broncos’ on-field ‘coach’ Reynolds
Mark Nicholls knows just how influential former South Sydney teammate Adam Reynolds will be for Brisbane if the Dolphins don't shut him down.
NRL strike action possible as CBA talks grind on
Players could resort to industrial action as the NRL are given an ultimatum over slow-moving collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Storm half Pezet looks to learn from game’s greats
Having scored a try in his NRL debut, exciting young halfback Jonah Pezet says he's trying to learn from some of the game's greats at Melbourne.