Josh Reynolds gets tick of approval from coach Ciraldo
Josh Reynolds is set for more first grade after impressing Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo on his return to the Bulldogs.
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NRL dismisses suggestions of hip-drop crackdown
The NRL's policing of the hip-drop tackle has been criticised as overly zealous, but the league insists it did not plan to crack down on the shot in round five.
Dragons still have top four in sight after early horror
Prop Blake Lawrie has claimed St George Illawarra have shown their minimum standard in their win over the Dolphins, confident his side is still a top-four team.
Roosters’ backline dilemma won’t faze Storm
The Roosters are deliberating whether to play Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii or Joey Manu at fullback against Melbourne, who won't be bogged down by the selection drama.
Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
With jurors in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial unable to reach a unanimous verdict after 17 hours, a judge has urged perseverance in the deliberations.
Lazarus gives Broncos’ new offload king Haas big tick
Brisbane great Glenn Lazarus, a childhood hero of Payne Haas, says the in-form prop is leading the Broncos towards a title by adding a key string to his bow.
Latrell ready to respond after Demetriou tongue-lashing
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell says Jason Demetriou's spray has got him ready to rip in against Canterbury on Good Friday.
Raiders sign NRLW premiership-winning half Temara
Canberra have snared Jillaroos half Zahara Temara from the Sydney Roosters for their inaugural NRLW season, as well as young forward Monalisa Soliola.
Bulldog Burton’s JT moment ices Cowboys in extra time
After missing a late conversion attempt, Canterbury five-eighth Matt Burton slotted a field goal in extra-time to help the Bulldogs edge North Queensland.
Johnson leads Warriors to 32-30 NRL win over Sharks
The Warriors have sealed a 32-30 win over Cronulla after Shaun Johnson kicked a penalty goal in the dying seconds of a dramatic NRL clash.
Burton field goal seals Bulldogs’ NRL win over Cowboys
Canterbury five-eighth Matt Burton has slotted a field goal as the Bulldogs scored a 15-14 NRL win over North Queensland in extra time at Accor Stadium.
Holbrook hails two key Titans signings after injuries
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has secured hooker Kruise Leeming and prop Thomas Mikaele from Super League and says Kieran Foran's calf strain is on the mend.
League great Backo critically ill after heart attack
Sam Backo is in a Cairns hospital in a critical condition after the Canberra, Queensland and Kangaroos rugby league great suffered a heart attack.
Walsh studying Gutherson in bid for Qld Origin debut
Brisbane NRL fullback Reece Walsh wants to improve his defence and work rate to earn a Queensland jersey, and sees Parramatta's Clint Gutherson as a role model.
Liddle eyes shot as Dragons’ eventual 80-minute hooker
Jacob Liddle has set the goal of keeping St George Illawarra's starting hooker role, and can eventually see himself building towards being an 80-minute player.
Nikorima the injury-riddled Dolphins next halves answer
Kodi Nikorima is set to become the Dolphins' third halfback in as many games after Anthony Milford damaged his hamstring in the NRL loss to St George Illawarra.
‘I’ll never give up on this group’: Sheens backs Tigers
After a fifth straight loss to start 2023 Wests Tigers coach, Tim Sheens expects to cop plenty of heat this week, but he retains faith in better days ahead.
Broncos whip Tigers for best season start since 1998
Brisbane remain undefeated on top of the NRL ladder after a powerful and razzle-dazzle display in a 46-12 demolition of Wests Tigers.
Dragons breathe fire to give Dolphins NRL reality check
St George Illawarra have put aside a turbulent start to the NRL season with a 38-12 win over the Dolphins in Wollongong.
Sea Eagles and Knights play out 12-try NRL draw
Nothing could separate Manly and Newcastle in round five of the NRL as they played out the first draw since round three of 2020.
Bennett weighs in on Suaalii, calls for trade window
Wayne Bennett's reinforced his solution to bring order to the chaos of NRL player movement and backed the Roosters' handling of the Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii saga.
Warriors coach eyes crucial juncture after record start
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says his team will find out where they stand against Cronulla after sitting in the top four following the first four rounds.
Payten bloods Price for Bulldogs as Kikau ruled out
Riley Price will become Cowboy No.307 when North Queensland face Canterbury in the NRL, but the hosts will be without Viliame Kikau due to concussion.
‘Mentally weak’ Raiders desperately search for answers
Canberra's 2023 NRL campaign is hanging by a thread after a 41-point thrashing against Penrith, with one Raider suggesting his side lacked mental strength.
Rabbitohs want to see early-game magic from Mitchell
Coach Jason Demetriou has refused to blame South Sydney's attack for the loss to Melbourne but would like to see Latrell Mitchell firing earlier in games.
‘Good karma’: Salmon guts out try in Canberra return
Penrith's Jaeman Salmon has scored a try in his first game in Canberra since Raiders coach Ricky Stuart called him a "weak-gutted dog".
Storm’s slow start no surprise, says coach Bellamy
Melbourne appear to be on their way to recovering from their sluggish start to the year, but coach Craig Bellamy has been willing to be patient.
Storm finding their feet with 18-10 win over Souths
Melbourne can thank their goal-line defence and the efforts of their halves for a hard-fought 18-10 defeat of South Sydney.
Penrith down sorry Canberra in NRL thrashing
Canberra have slumped into a 1-4 hole to start their NRL campaign, smashed 53-12 on their home patch against Penrith on Friday night.
Heaven gets perfect prop in rugby league’s John Sattler
John Sattler's son Scott has spoken of the toughness of his father on the rugby league field and the role model he was off it in a touching funeral tribute.
Soward backs Dragons NRLW roster amid big-name exodus
Jamie Soward has defended St George Illawarra's NRLW roster, after six Australian representatives left and Emma Tonegato among those moving to Cronulla.