NRL push for structured four-week international window
The NRL want a four-week international window each October, as data shows no link between last year's World Cup and the number of player injuries in 2023.
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Griffin to meet with Lomax next week on selection call
Anthony Griffin says he will provide feedback to Zac Lomax on why he was dropped, once the strike St George Illawarra centre clears his head.
Bennett debuts ‘Val Smith’ for Dolphins after renaming
Wayne Bennett reckons debutant Valynce Te Whare, known by fans as 'Val Meninga', has one similarity to Mal Meninga and that's the size of his shorts.
Griffin still thinking long-term despite board pressure
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says his selections show he is still planning for the club's long-term, despite questions over his own future.
Brigginshaw’s plan to include NRLW in Magic Round
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has urged the NRL to consider weaving the women's game into Magic Round, floating the possibility of a pre-season nines tournament.
Bennett’s ’12 commandments’ key to 900 games at top
A 34-year-old document titled The Broncos Creed, recently unearthed by Brisbane great Steve Renouf, provided the basis for Wayne Bennett's ongoing NRL success.
Walters’ tough love behind Broncos’ rise: Cartwright
Brisbane assistant coach John Cartwright, formerly head coach at Gold Coast, says the NRL club's resurgence is due to Kevin Walters staying true to his vision.
Call on Las Vegas NRL pre-season games is imminent
CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL will make a definitive call within weeks on whether to take two games to Las Vegas next season.
NRL not trying to silence Phil Gould: CEO Andrew Abdo
The NRL has warned Canterbury that Phil Gould mustn't comment on matters under review in his role as a pundit, but denies trying to silence the footy boss.
Slater: Premature to make Ponga Origin call just yet
Queensland coach Billy Slater says plenty can happen before selectors must decide whether Kalyn Ponga holds onto the State of Origin fullback position.
I’m all good with Fainus: Tigers five-eighth Wakeham
Brandon Wakeham has stated there are no issues between he and the Fainu family, after his on-field clash with Manly rookie Samuela prompted a tunnel argument.
Deputy premier slams critics for ‘politicising’ tragedy
The Palaszczuk government has touted a young offenders program while accusing its critics of politicising a tragedy as it defends its approach to youth crime.
Magic Round in Auckland would be fitting: Kevin Campion
After his old firm were forced to relocate amid the pandemic, Warriors great Kevin Campion has suggested taking Magic Round to Auckland would help repay fans.
Door open for Flanagan to play NRL as Dogs utility
Kyle Flanagan has been dropped from Canterbury's NRL side, but coach Cameron Ciraldo sees the potential for the halfback to return as a utility player.
Storm set for Souths’ Mitchell to be at his best
Cameron Munster says Latrell Mitchell loves the big stage and expects Melbourne to have their hands full containing the Rabbitohs star in Magic Round.
Cowboys blood imposing Finefeuiaki for Roosters clash
Teenage second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been named for North Queensland in their Magic Round clash with Sydney Roosters on Sunday.
Seibold details Manly’s Schuster Origin project
Under-fire Manly playmaker Josh Schuster has the backing of coach Anthony Seibold, who has pencilled him in for a key State of Origin role.
Don’t write off ‘not normal’ Trbojevic: coach Seibold
Jake Trbojevic's calf injury is forecast to rule him out of the State of Origin opener but his Manly coach says the Blues forward could recover in time to play.
Cartwright coaches Broncos as flu strikes Walters
Brisbane assistant coach John Cartwright led training on Thursday and says the team will cope against Manly if coach Kevin Walters has to stay home with flu.
Kris keeps Savage at bay in Raiders’ fullback battle
Canberra and Canterbury will clash in NRL's Magic Round, with makeshift fullback Sebastian Kris maintaining that job despite young gun Xavier Savage's return.
No bitterness in Seibold’s Brisbane NRL return
Anthony Seibold insists he's grown personally and professionally since his messy Brisbane exit, so there's no bitterness in his first return as an NRL coach.
Greig’s eight-week audition for new Eels contract
Parramatta prop Wiremu Greig is aware his stint filling in for Reagan Campbell-Gillard could determine his future at the Eels.
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.
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.