Bash each other: Spudd’s message to Tino and Haas
Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says Broncos counterpart Payne Haas is the best in the game as a former league hardman licks his lips at the looming showdown.
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NFL, NRL work together to combat hip-drop scourge
Graham Annesley says the NRL has been helping the NFL to combat the hip-drop tackle as the local body clamps down on the issue.
Storm shift Munster to fullback, Foran to face Broncos
Melbourne have shifted Cameron Munster to fullback as they deal with another injury setback, while Gold Coast welcome back Kieran Foran to take on Brisbane.
Bulldog Mahoney’s message to Eels: Come and get me
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney is looking forward to the chance to become Parramatta's villain when he meets his old side on Sunday.
Cranky Reynolds ‘hates losing’, vows Broncos response
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds says the competition leaders have learned vital lessons from their first loss of the season as the Gold Coast Titans await.
Gilbert will ‘fight over a 10-cent piece’ for Dolphins
Dolphins great Wally Fullerton-Smith says lock Tom Gilbert has a hint of madness about him, in a good way, as he drives the team's strong season start.
Moses leads Eels to NRL win, Tigers’ Doueihi injured
Playmaker Adam Doueihi has a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury as Wests Tigers fell to Parramatta 28-22 in the NRL.
Sheens finding positives in Wests Tigers ‘nightmare’
An improved performance against Parramatta has given Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens reason for optimism despite his side going winless in six 2023 NRL games.
Newcastle co-captain Brailey tears ACL, out for season
Hooker Jayden Brailey will miss the rest of Newcastle's NRL season after rupturing his right ACL and tearing his meniscus against the Warriors.
Mitchell Moses: I owe a lot to Wests Tigers
Despite knocking back West Tigers' rich contract offer, Parramatta half Mitchell Moses remains indebted to his former club for kickstarting his NRL career.
Demetriou the fruit of grand Souths plan post-Bennett
Former South Sydney boss Shane Richardson has revealed why he earmarked Jason Demetriou as Wayne Bennett's successor at the Rabbitohs.
Crichton leads list of returning Roosters cavalry
Angus Crichton's comeback to rugby league in NSW Cup will headline a list of seven players set to make their returns at the Sydney Roosters.
Suaalii mentor Manu can see possible return to NRL
Joey Manu says he can see the possibility of a Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii NRL return, while saying he has not seriously thought about a switch to rugby.
Dolphins’ Nicholls: South Sydney kickstarted my career
Mark Nicholls says his career took off at South Sydney under Wayne Bennett, as the Dolphins prop prepares to welcome his old club to Suncorp Stadium.
Indebted Souths stars to sidestep Bennett mind games
South Sydney players have paid their respects to Wayne Bennett and how he helped their careers, but know better than to start playing mind games with the coach.
Dragons’ Molo set for long ban after latest high shot
Francis Molo is facing his second lengthy ban for a high tackle in the space of five games after the St George Illawarra prop was charged by the NRL.
Edwards ‘no superstar’ despite fullback conquests
Dylan Edwards has outgunned Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell this year, after making it his goal to get the better of his superstar rivals each week at No.1.
Titans tyro Sexton credits Foran for his match winner
Titans playmaker Kieran Foran may be injured but his value as a mentor is vast, as his replacement Toby Sexton explained after starring against the Dragons.
Warriors must control energy to fix costly slow starts
The Warriors' slow starts have become their season's Achilles heel with coach Andrew Webster claiming it is because his team are too eager.
Knights enter top eight after ending Warriors comeback
Newcastle have put aside a knee injury to captain Jayden Brailey to hold on and beat the Warriors 34-24, catapulting themselves into the NRL's top eight.
Ponga ‘reassured’ by brain health after concussions
Kalyn Ponga says brain tests in Canada went as well as they could and is confident he's ready to return to the NRL after four concussions in 10 months.
Sexton the hero for Titans as late try sinks Dragons
Gold Coast have moved into the NRL top eight with a 20-18 win over St George Illawarra after a 76th minute try to five-eighth Toby Sexton.
Coach Sheens claims Brooks attacks verge on ‘bullying’
Tim Sheens has hit out at critics of Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks, claiming the media are almost bullying the under-pressure No.7.
Skipper Yeo made Penrith meeting hours after child born
Isaah Yeo returned to Penrith training four hours after the birth of his second child as the Panthers prepared ahead of their NRL defeat of Manly.
Raiders firebrand Horsburgh targets Maroons debut
In-form Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh grew up idolising Queensland forward Corey Parker and hopes to play for the Maroons after overcoming multiple injuries.
Broncos’ Taupau avoids NRL charge over Rapana collision
Brisbane prop Martin Taupau has not been charged for his collision with Jordan Rapana after being controversially penalised late in the NRL loss to Canberra.
Eels just as desperate as Tigers for Easter win: Arthur
Parramatta found themselves ambushed by a desperate Wests Tigers side last Easter but the Eels will be just as hungry for victory as their rivals this time.
Tabuai-Fidow relishing fresh NRL start at Dolphins
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has only one regret leaving North Queensland for NRL newcomers the Dolphins and it's the loss of his favourite fishing spots.
Ricky Stuart doesn’t want to lose Wighton like Milford
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a special bond with playmaker Jack Wighton but conceded Wayne Bennett's Dolphins remain a threat after Raiders tabled new deal.
Broncos skipper Reynolds allays leg injury fears
Adam Reynolds sent a scare through Brisbane when his lower leg bent back making a tackle against Canberra but the No.7 says he'll be fit to play Gold Coast
NRL defend officials as Preston avoids hip-drop ban
The NRL's match review committee have determined Canterbury's Jacob Preston was trying to make a one-on-one strip, and not a hip-drop, when he was sin-binned.