Hastings adamant Knights can fire without Ponga
Jackson Hastings says he sees no reason for Newcastle's attack to change while Kalyn Ponga is out with concussion.
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Hazem El Masri has highlighted the strong links between Canterbury's last premiership-winning side and the Bulldogs charged with rebuilding the NRL club.
Dolphins debate challenge as Kaufusi clobbered by ban
The unbeaten Dolphins are considering whether to challenge enforcer Felise Kaufusi's looming ban ahead of the NRL's much-anticipated 'Battle for Brisbane'.
Stifling conditions tipped for Raiders-Sharks NRL clash
Canberra will chase their first win of the NRL season when they host Cronulla in temperatures forecast to reach 36C.
Daniel Saifiti blow as Knights’ injury crisis deepens
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Dolphins stay unbeaten to set up Broncos blockbuster
The Dolphins have started their life in the NRL with three straight wins, after accounting for a depleted Newcastle 36-20 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Storm, Titans juggle injury replacements for NRL clash
Melbourne will have players returning against Gold Coast but they could be without Nelson Asofa-Solomona for up to 10 weeks of the NRL season.
Payten wary of any concussion rules to change tackling
Todd Payten is skeptical about changing tackling techniques or rules to attempt to combat concussions and wants the NRL to stay traditional to rugby league.
Walters sees 1990s qualities in current Broncos team
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan is set to face St George Illawarra after emergency dental surgery as the Broncos celebrate past glories and look to repeat them.
Dragon Sloan grows up, buries hatchet with Griffin
St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has admitted he was a "big sook" and "needed to grow up" after losing the Dragons' fullback jersey last year.
Cowboys coach eyes better discipline in Warriors clash
Unforced errors have slowly crept back into North Queensland's gameplay and coach Todd Payten has targeted that as a point of emphasis in round three.
Defiant Raiders won’t back down after tough NRL start
Ricky Stuart's defiant Raiders won't go into their shells after tough NRL start, which has left them winless after two rounds ahead of a clash with Cronulla.
Souths’ Demetriou relishing ‘unpredictable’ rivalry
The Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs are gearing up to meet for the first time since last season's frenetic elimination final.
‘A shock’: How Renouf beat odds in 1993 Broncos GF win
Thirty years ago, centre Steve Renouf overcame a career-threatening disease and a broken jaw to help guide the Brisbane Broncos to 1993 grand-final glory.
Hunt targets NRL coaching with Bennett as his template
Dual international Karmichael Hunt relishes his role as a mentor of young men as Souths Logan Magpies coach but has ambitions to progress to NRL level.
Matterson to come straight back in for battling Eels
Ryan Matterson has watched on for all three of Parramatta's losses after opting for an NRL ban over a fine, but he will come straight back in against Penrith.
Schuster stars as Manly hold out Eels in wild NRL win
Manly have held out a late comeback from a winless Parramatta to stay undefeated in the NRL, with Josh Schuster and Tom Trbojevic starring in the 34-30 win.
Rookie fullbacks add twist to Townsville NRL clash
Two Queensland Cup products will realise an NRL dream as rival rookie fullbacks when North Queensland play the Warriors.
Maroons’ Origin depth will handle concussions: QRL boss
QRL chief Rohan Sawyer says the addition of NRL new boys the Dolphins will help the Maroons cope with the impact of concussion protocols on State of Origin.
Police issue teenager with warning over Latrell slur
The teenager who allegedly targeted South Sydney NRL player Latrell Mitchell with a racial slur during a match has received a formal warning from NSW Police.
Burgess in line to become second-most capped Rabbitoh
Thomas Burgess is set to become the second-most capped Rabbitoh of all time after re-signing with the club through to 2024.
Stone rubs the right way on Dolphins in NRL
Wayne Bennett says the fighting qualities he values in Ray Stone have rubbed off on the lock's Dolphins teammates following a 2-0 start to life in the NRL.
Alleged victim’s mum recounts Hayne’s visit to home
The family of a woman Jarryd Hayne is accused of sexually assaulting have told court what happened when the former NRL player visited their house.
Too early to make five-eighth call on Ponga: O’Brien
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has stood by his decision to move Kalyn Ponga to five-eighth as the Knights co-captain faces a lengthy concussion lay-off.
Robinson sure of keeping Suaalii despite Tedesco deal
Trent Robinson has no fear of losing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after James Tedesco's new deal confirmed he would remain the Roosters fullback until at least 2025.
Two Dolphins gurus give Brenko Lee a healing rebirth
Dolphins centre Brenko Lee had played just eight NRL games in two years but says he's found the secret to managing his soft tissue injuries.
Souths coach comes down on concussion ‘hysteria’
Souths coach Jason Demetriou has applauded the NRL for ignoring concussion "hysteria" and sticking to the science in formulating its new concussion policy.
Roosters brace for Souths bashing unless they lift
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary admits they will not be able to match it with South Sydney unless they improve out of sight.
NRL wait on NSW election for grand final negotiations
The NRL is holding off commencing negotiations for hosting rights to this season's grand final until after the March 25 state election is decided in NSW.
Klemmer claims post-match spat Hastings was overblown
Prop David Klemmer has attempted to play down Wests Tigers' post-match argument with Jackson Hastings, claiming the incident has been overblown.