Webster wants Warriors to keep their eyes on the prize
Coach Andrew Webster says his high-flying side need to get past their slow starts in the NRL and keep improving as they prepare to tackle the Knights.
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Blake Lawrie a Dragons captain in waiting: Merrin
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie has the pedigree, leadership quality and love of the club to lead the Dragons, says 2010 premiership winner Trent Merrin.
Holbrook backs new Titans spine to fire against Dragons
Having lost 32-18 to St George Illawarra in round two, Gold Coast aim to bounce back as two young guns get their first start of the season in key positions.
Jack Wighton to Parramatta unlikely: Coach Brad Arthur
Parramatta appear unlikely to enter the race for Jack Wighton's signature after the Dally M Medallist informed Canberra he would test the open market.
Edwards scores four tries as Penrith flog Manly
Penrith have produced a 44-12 flogging of Manly, with fullback Dylan Edwards scoring four tries and Nathan Cleary dominating in the halves.
Trbojevic plays down injury after pain-killing needle
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has insisted back spasms are not a threat to his ongoing fitness, after he was needled up at halftime of the loss to Penrith.
Brave and brilliant Raiders end Broncos’ unbeaten run
A brutally physical Canberra beat Brisbane 20-14 at Suncorp Stadium with Corey Horsburgh and a bloodied and brilliant Jordan Rapana playing starring roles.
Gilbert backs Cowboys turnaround amid slow NRL start
He aided in consigning North Queensland to their fourth loss of the season but Tom Gilbert believes his former club can turn around their slow start.
Tabuai-Fidow returns to haunt Cowboys in Dolphins win
The Dolphins have scored a hard-fought win over North Queensland behind the speed and brilliance of former Cowboy Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Addo-Carr’s Origin hopes hit by fresh Dogs blow
Josh Addo-Carr is set for scans on an ankle injury which could deny him a return to the NSW State of Origin side.
Mitchell steals show, Souths thump depleted Dogs in NRL
Milestone man Latrell Mitchell was the star attraction in his 150th NRL game as South Sydney thumped Canterbury 50-16 in a lopsided clash.
Broncos prop Haas next re-signing priority: Walters
Brisbane's movers and shakers say re-signing Payne Haas beyond 2024 is vital for the club with the Dolphins and other NRL suitors ready to pounce.
Titans’ halfback Tanah Boyd targets Red V redemption
Gold Coast No.7 Tanah Boyd had an unhappy night against St George Illawarra a month ago but he's putting that down as an aberration that won't be repeated.
No timeline for Luke Brooks sorting his NRL future
Luke Brooks' lucrative Wests Tigers NRL contract expires at the end of the season but the beleaguered half is in no rush to sort out his future.
Premierships the priority: Walters on Broncos mission
Newly re-signed Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has called for his side to develop their ruthless edge as he looks to open the Broncos' "premiership window".
Star Raider Tapine out of Canberra’s clash with Broncos
Canberra will be seriously short-handed when they battle Brisbane on Saturday night, with star prop Joe Tapine set to miss the match.
Storm’s Grant wins points in hooker battle with Smith
Harry Grant has kept rival hooker Brandon Smith quiet on and off the field with Melbourne posting their third successive win against the Sydney Roosters.
NRLW’s Parramatta sign NSW Blues half Rachael Pearson
Parramatta are making the most of the NRLW's new multi-year contracts, securing NSW Blues halfback Rachael Pearson on a three-year deal.
Fisher-Harris out for five weeks, Manly lose Schuster
The depth of Penrith's forward pack is set to undergo another test with marquee prop James Fisher-Harris out for five weeks through injury.
Robinson says Radley not to blame for Storm damage
Melbourne scored twice while Victor Radley was in the sin-bin but Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says his player has improved his discipline.
Coates bags hat-trick as Storm roast Sydney Roosters
Melbourne have thumped the Sydney Roosters 28-8 in their most complete display of the NRL season, with winger Xavier Coates scoring a hat-trick.
Walters deserves Broncos extension until 2025: Lockyer
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has provided stability, success and player development, which board member Darren Lockyer says earned him a two-year extension.
New Hynes deal among most significant in Sharks history
Nicho Hynes has inked a five-year extension with the Sharks, meaning the reigning Dally M medallist will stay at Cronulla until at least the end of 2029.
Coach wants more from Latrell, but says critics unfair
Jason Demetriou wants Latrell Mitchell to get his hands on the ball more for South Sydney, but says criticism of the No.1's lack of touches is overblown.
Composed Croker’s return can help reset Raiders
Canberra have recalled 292-game veteran Jarrod Croker for their visit to Brisbane, and hope the returning club legend can help turn their fortunes around.
Ponga cleared to train, set for round-eight NRL return
Kalyn Ponga has set his sights on a round-eight NRL comeback from concussion, with the Newcastle Knights superstar cleared to return to training.
Dolphins’ Nikorima back where Bennett always wanted him
The Dolphins' Kodi Nikorima had his best season in the NRL under Wayne Bennett at the Broncos in 2018 and the coach says his new No.6 is ready to fire again.
Ciraldo’s depleted Dogs won’t bite on turnaround excuse
Down on troops, Canterbury insist they can't use their short lead-in for their meeting with Souths as an excuse.
Broncos re-sign gun centre Mariner until end of 2027
Brisbane lose Herbie Farnworth to the Dolphins in 2024 but his likely replacement Deine Mariner is signed long-term, to the delight of club legend Steve Renouf.
Tigers’ Klemmer gives thumbs down to social media
David Klemmer has warned Tigers teammate Daine Laurie of social media's danger after the fullback Laurie was caught liking a video after their loss to Brisbane.
Drinkwater back to face former Cowboy Tabuai-Fidow
Two former North Queensland fullbacks will lock-horns when the Cowboys face the Dolphins in a Good Friday NRL derby blockbuster.