Soni Luke’s story inspirational: Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says people from all fields, not just players, should take inspiration from Soni Luke's long wait to play in the NRL.
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NRL to examine early transfer rules
The issue of players speaking with rival clubs 18 months out from their existing contracts ending could be addressed under the NRL's push for new transfer laws.
Round zero wouldn’t hurt Souths: Demetriou
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is confident the prospect of starting next season against Manly in the USA would not impact his team's on-field preparations.
Souths get field goal shots sorted
South Sydney have put a focus on fixing their set-up for field goals ahead of Friday night's clash against Manly and the best one-point exponent in the NRL.
Titans must trust ‘method to madness’
Gold Coast's decision to back youth in key positions has backfired in a shaky 2-5 start to the NRL season ahead of Friday's clash with unbeaten Penrith.
Olam not looking for Storm NRL spotlight
While he won the 2021 Dally M centre of the year award, Melbourne's Justin Olam doesn't consider himself a Storm star and insists he's just one of the boys.
Barrett adamant no power struggle at Dogs
Trent Barrett has declared his Canterbury players know who the coach is, adamant he is not feeling undermined by head of football Phil Gould.
League back in NZ for bumper Tonga Test
Six Pacific nations, including Jason Taumalolo's Tonga, will participate in international fixtures in June and for the first time since before the pandemic.
Catalans hit by injury blow to Aussie star
Super League Catalans Dragons will miss halfback Josh Drinkwater for two months with a foot injury - a huge blow after the Australian has been so impressive.
Broncos revamp taking bit longer: Walters
Ahead of a clash with in-form Cronulla, Kevin Walters has conceded the NRL rebuild of Brisbane is taking longer than he expected.
COVID hits Bulldogs NRL captain Jackson
Canterbury have been rocked again by a positive COVID-19 case, this time to captain Josh Jackson ahead of Saturday's NRL clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Raiders’ crucial fortnight to save season
Canberra forward Adam Elliott says his side must start stringing wins together as they move into an important phase of their NRL season.
Brown stands by comments after record loss
Warriors coach Nathan Brown insists his side can fire back from their mauling at the hands of Melbourne but stood by his assessment of individual performances.
The deadly stats behind Sharks’ NRL rise
Destructive centre Siosifa Talakai is only half the problem for opposition defences with Cronulla's left-edge attack emerging as among the deadliest in the NRL.
Dragons’ Sims unlikely to join Storm early
Tariq Sims is open to leaving St George Illawarra early for Melbourne but the prospect of a mid-season NRL move is still not on the agenda for either club.
Graham a ‘big chance’ for Sharks return
Former captain Wade Graham is said to be a big chance to make his return from an ankle injury in Cronulla's NRL clash with Brisbane on Thursday night.
NRL player Kamikamica cleared of assault
Melbourne NRL forward Tui Kamikamica's assault charge has been dismissed in Brisbane Magistrates Court after the prosecution offered no evidence.
Titans lessons raise concerns for Dolphins
The Dolphins risk a bleak start to NRL existence if they can't lure a Reece Walsh or Cameron Munster north, according to the man who helped set up Gold Coast.
Walker starting to feel like the old Cody
Rabbitoh Cody Walker has said he is beginning to feel back to his attacking best as South Sydney prepare to try and reignite their season against Manly.
Roosters ask Keary to seize control
The Sydney Roosters want star playmaker Luke Keary to take charge to help the Tricolours out of an early-season NRL slump.
Struggling Titans make NRL spine changes
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has changed his team's spine, while Wade Graham could make his long-awaited return for Cronulla in round-eight NRL action.
Warriors must respond to 60-point drubbing
Nathan Brown is confident his Warriors side can respond to their 70-10 flogging by Melbourne, having lost by the same scoreline as a player two decades earlier.
Staggs’ Talakai test as pair stake claims
Kotoni Staggs believes he's close to the form that saw him on the cusp of a NSW Blues debut and has a defensive assignment against Cronulla that can prove it.
Tigers find blueprint in attacking ways
After battling through a winless opening five rounds to the NRL season, Luke Brooks believes Wests Tigers have discovered their blueprint in attack.
Barrett faces a dog of a coaching record
An NRL loss to the Sydney Roosters on Saturday would leave Trent Barrett with the equal-worst coaching record in Canterbury's 87-year premiership history.
Bennett confident on Munster pitch
Wayne Bennett has shrugged off concerns over the Dolphins' roster shape for NRL admission, saying he is still trying to get Cameron Munster as early as 2023.
Walker’s 150 at Souths a lesson in timing
Cody Walker will reach his 150th NRL game at age 32 on Friday, but admits he would have lasted just one or two games in the NRL if he debuted as a teenager.
Hunt deserves praise after wearing blame
Josh McGuire has praised Ben Hunt's ability to ignore the long-running scrutiny of his NRL game at St George Illawarra after his stirring Anzac Day performance.
Tupou banned as NRL axe referee over call
The NRL has told referees not to influence bunker decisions on foul play after Sydney Rooster Daniel Tupou avoided the sin bin but was banned for a high shot.
Bellamy pushes Papenhuyzen for Origin call up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen deserves a call-up to the NSW State of Origin squad after another star performance.
Ruthless Storm thump Warriors 70-10
Melbourne have run in 13 tries to thrash the hapless Warriors 70-10, with 10 of their tries coming in the second half of their Anzac Day clash.