Ponga back for Knights, Tigers overhaul backline
Kalyn Ponga has been named to make his comeback at No.6 for Newcastle, while Wests Tigers will blood a debutant fullback amid an overhaul of their NRL team.
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Walker axed, Crichton returns in Roosters shake-up
Halfback Sam Walker has been demoted to reserve grade as the Sydney Roosters seek to get their NRL season back on track.
Broncos can go all the way: Capewell’s bold prediction
Brisbane welcome back winger Corey Oates from a broken jaw and Tom Flegler from concussion when they take on Parramatta in the NRL match in Darwin on Friday.
He makes me better: Cleary’s Origin six case for Luai
Nathan Cleary has indicated he hopes Jarome Luai keeps his NSW No.6 jersey, arguing his Penrith teammate makes him a better player.
Storm on guard for Johnson-led Warriors in Anzac clash
Cameron Munster says Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson is playing with confidence, making him extra dangerous as Melbourne prepare to host the Anzac Day clash.
Embarrassment helps Sharks rediscover NRL steel
Braden Hamlin-Uele wants to keep carrying Cronulla forward after bouncing back from one of the worst losses of his career.
NRL’s Annesley cuts to the chase on hair-pulling issue
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says players will continue to be penalised for hair-pulling no matter how incidental.
Slater impressed with Maroons’ middle forward depth
Maroons hopefuls Tom Flegler, Tom Gilbert, J'maine Hopgood and Corey Horsburgh are making the right moves to put themselves in the State of Origin frame.
Rabbitohs can’t be caught on the hop by Penrith: Murray
Cameron Murray says Souths must start with the right intent against Penrith if they are to avoid another defeat to the Panthers.
Wighton retires from rep footy in blow to NSW Blues
Canberra star Jack Wighton has retired from representative football to focus on family and his club, with NSW advisor Greg Alexander describing him as "unique".
Fresh Cowboys blow as Taumalolo sent for surgery
North Queensland Cowboys captain Jason Taumalolo is set to miss the next six weeks of NRL action due to a knee injury.
Hands turning heads but Eels loyal to Hodgson
Parramatta rookie Brendan Hands has set himself the goal of becoming the Eels' starting hooker but will need to bide his time.
Cross-code star Emma Tonegato signs with NRLW’s Sharks
Olympic gold medallist and Dally M winner Emma Tonegato has joined Cronulla for their first NRLW season.
Dragons loss to Raiders puts further heat on Griffin
Canberra have held on to beat St George Illawarra 20-14 at GIO Stadium, as the future of Dragons coach Anthony Griffin hangs in the balance.
Bulldogs’ injury woes worsen in NRL loss to Eels
Canterbury's casualty ward is set for at least one new addition after winger Jacob Kiraz suffered a knee injury in a 30-4 NRL loss to Parramatta.
Liam Martin’s ‘mystery’ injury a concern: Ivan Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has expressed his concern over representative back-rower Liam Martin's inability to shake off a recurrent hamstring problem.
Payne Haas has no interest in an 80-minute NRL role
Brisbane powerhouse Payne Haas has dismissed the idea he could be an 80-minute NRL player, saying he's more than happy with his current minutes for the Broncos.
Captain Tino says he let Titans down with sin-binning
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has challenged himself to be a better leader after getting sin-binned at a crucial time in the NRL loss to Brisbane.
Frizell’s blunt message to Panther Luai: Get a hair tie
Newcastle's Tyson Frizell insists he did not intentionally pull Jarome Luai's hair in the loss to Penrith, and has advised the five-eighth to buy a hair tie.
Broncos blitz Titans in Qld derby to hit NRL summit
A second-half blitz by Brisbane has put the Broncos back on top of the NRL, defeating Gold Coast 43-26 in front of a sell-out crowd at CBUS Super Stadium.
Cleary’s golden boot sinks Knights in NRL thriller
Penrith have scraped past Newcastle 16-15 in a tense NRL clash after Nathan Cleary slotted two field goals, including the winner in extra time.
Injuries ultimate test for Bulldogs: Coach Ciraldo
The loss of Josh Addo-Carr and Viliame Kikau to long-term injuries will provide a stiff test for Canterbury's club culture, coach Cameron Ciraldo says.
Walker earns high praise, Warriors add to Cowboys’ woes
The Warriors have prevailed against North Queensland 22-14, with Dylan Walker winding back the clock at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Dragons’ Mbye says future’s not tied to fate of coach
Moses Mbye is off contract for the first time in his NRL career, but says his future is not tied to what happens to St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin.
Souths forward Arrow targets title, driven by history
After leaving spiritual home Redfern Oval behind, Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow says appreciation of club history is galvanising the team's title quest this term.
Manly motivated by replays of brawl and war stories
Manly used replays and war stories from the 2011 Battle of Brookvale to help inspire them to their physical 18-8 win over Melbourne in the NRL.
Roosters’ Crichton makes return after bipolar diagnosis
Trent Robinson is keen to take a cautious approach with Angus Crichton after he made his return to rugby league following a bipolar diagnosis.
Cherry-Evans has sympathy for tacklers who hit him late
With sin-bins on the rise in the NRL, Manly's Daly Cherry-Evans says he feels sorry for defenders who are penalised for late hits on halves like him.
Manly outlast Storm in another brutal Battle of Brookie
Manly have held on to beat Melbourne 18-8 in another brutal NRL clash that included three players being sin-binned and ended with five players on report.
Hynes the hero as Sharks claim NRL win over Roosters
Nicho Hynes was the gamebreaker for Cronulla as they claimed a 22-12 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters at Shark Park.
Raiders sign first English player to NRLW contract
England teenager Hollie-Mae Dodd will create a piece of women's rugby league history after signing an NRLW contract with Canberra.