Reynolds appointed Brisbane NRL captain
Adam Reynolds has been confirmed as Brisbane's 2022 NRL captain as he prepares for his first season since leaving South Sydney.
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NRL ready for late All Stars changes
The NRL's All Stars squads are set to named but the league is planning several contingencies to ensure the event can go ahead.
Wests Tigers lock in young gun Utoikamanu
Impressive young prop Stefano Utoikamanu has extended his contract with the Wests Tigers until the end of 2025.
Fonua-Blake to remain a Warrior long-term
Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has re-signed until the end of 2026.
NRL refers abuse of Addo-Carr to police
The NRL has commended Josh Addo-Carr for highlighting racial abuse he received on social media and has referred the matter to police.
Raiders’ NRL duo remain unvaccinated
Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner says two players are still refusing vaccinations, risking missing matches throughout the new NRL season.
Trindall confident in guiding Sharks
Braydon Trindall is confident he can guide a new-look Cronulla team, if he wins the race to partner Nicho Hynes in the halves.
Elliot gets NRL recall with the Cowboys
Working as a carpenter upon returning to Australia, North Queensland's latest signing Brendan Elliot believed he'd get another shot at the NRL some day.
Mentor Johns in awe of ‘frightening’ Ponga
Back at Newcastle as a coaching consultant, Andrew Johns has been impressed with the team's attitude and is predicting gun fullback Kalyn Ponga to improve.
Former NRL star Gordon’s drug case delayed
Former NRL star Michael Gordon's coaching career remains in limbo after his cocaine possession and supply case was adjourned until July 28.
Smith, Howarth re-sign with Storm
Melbourne centre Reimis Smith has re-signed until the end of 2024 while the club has made a long-term investment in teenage talent Jack Howarth.
Gildart fulfilling dad’s dreams at Tigers
West Tigers recruit Oliver Gildart has come from the English Super League aiming to make his mark in the NRL, something his father dreamt of doing.
NSWRL serves breach notice on John Hopoate
The NSWRL has handed breach notices to John Hopoate and another man while two junior Manly players have been punished by the club after an altercation.
Penrith laying bricks in NRL title defence
Penrith utility Mitch Kenny insists the premiers aren't resting on their laurels ahead of the new season.
Herbert moves on from NRL finals blunder
Gold Coast centre Patrick Herbert "copped it" after a costly error in a finals match against the Sydney Roosters but is determined to bounce back.
Sloan to stick with Dragons long-term
Promising St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has agreed to a contract extension to keep him at the club until the end of 2024.
Tongan Hurrell reveals family are safe
Ex-Gold Coast Titans centre Konrad Hurrell wants to raise funds for the stricken families of Tonga having established his own family is safe after the tsunami.
Campbell biding time for All Stars dream
Gold Coast fullback Jayden Campbell hopes to follow in his father Preston's footsteps and play for the Indigenous All Stars, but isn't expecting selection.
Mam’s freedom in fight for Brisbane No.6
Teenager Ezra Mam's mesmeric debut season in the Queensland Cup has shot him into contention to partner Adam Reynolds in Brisbane's halves in 2022.
No All Stars concerns for focused Curran
Coming off a breakout year, Warriors forward Josh Curran is keen to play for the Indigenous All Stars next month despite concerns about the COVID-19 situation.
Bennett signs Rabbitohs favourite Mark Nicholls to Dolphins
The Dolphins have landed another big-name recruit for 2023 with South Sydney agreeing to release NRL grand final prop Mark Nicholls.
Storm’s Bromwich seals Dolphins NRL deal
Seasoned Melbourne prop Jesse Bromwich will leave the club at the end of the 2022 season to join NRL new boys the Dolphins.
Suspended Flegler tweaks tackle technique
Brisbane prop Tom Flegler is working on improving his tackling technique after two NRL suspensions last season.
Proctor on rebound after COVID case
Gold Coast forward Kevin Proctor is back to full health after recently contracting COVID-19 along with several teammates.
Unvaccinated NRL players in single figures
RLPA CEO Clint Newton says fewer than 10 NRL players are still unvaccinated and he's hopeful no more will walk away from the game.
Queensland, NSW can February Origin camps
Queensland and NSW have cancelled pre-Origin camps scheduled for next month due to the "current COVID volatile environment".
Storm ‘hopeful’ of Asofa-Solomona return
Melbourne remain optimistic prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona will return to the NRL club despite his personal stance against COVID-19 vaccination.
NSW take no COVID risk, cancel Origin camp
NSW have cancelled a pre-Origin camp scheduled for next month due to the COVID-19 situation in the state.
Broncos awaiting news on Tongan relatives
With communications down, Brisbane NRL trio Kotoni Staggs, Tesi Niu and Delouise Hoeter are anxiously awaiting news on Tongan relatives.
Christian Crichton in Penrith NRL return
Penrith have brought Canterbury's Christian Crichton back to the premiership-winning club on a one-year contract.
Storm, Warriors to dedicate trial to Tonga
Melbourne and the Warriors will play in the Unite for Tonga trial match next month to raise funds for those affected by the volcanic eruption.