NRL fines for accidental hip-drops are unfair: Ben Hunt
Ben Hunt claims fining players for hip-drops in one-on-one tackles from behind is unfair, questioning where the NRL wants defenders to tackle going forward.
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Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton nearing NRL return
Sydney Roosters back-rower Angus Crichton is nearing a return to the NRL after taking a period of leave to receive treatment for his mental health.
Slow starts ‘bit us on the bum’: Warriors coach
The Warriors will look to put slow starts to matches this season behind them in their latest NRL clash against North Queensland.
Broncos prop Palasia explains Titans switch
Keenan Palasia faces Gold Coast in round seven, the team he joins next season, determined to make his final year at the Broncos one to remember.
Manly adamant Trbojevic’s back not a hamstring warning
Manly coach Anthony Seibild has insisted that Tom Trbojevic's back spasms are linked to a hip-pointer injury, and not a potential sign of hamstring tightness.
Titans No.7 Boyd took ‘next Alfie’ tag in his stride
Tanah Boyd has embraced the pressure of being the Titans' regular halfback and lines up against his old club Brisbane with gratitude and a sense of humour.
George Williams knocks back NRL return, stays in UK
Former Canberra halfback George Williams will not return to the NRL, the Englishman knocking back interest to sign an extension to stay in the Super League.
Bennett reveals secret to Dolphins’ stellar NRL start
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins take on the Rabbitohs, the team he most recently coached, with a humble and inspirational ethos that underpins their early NRL success.
Broncos ‘cattle dog’ Kobe returns to round-up Titans
Brisbane lock Kobe Hetherington is back from a biceps tear to play his first NRL game of the season against the Titans, to the delight of captain Adam Reynolds.
Croker hopes Raiders return can herald fresh start
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker says consistency is key after his return to the NRL helped lift his side to a shock win over previously unbeaten Brisbane.
Cowboys need to eliminate ‘catastrophic’ errors: Hess
Consistent errors early in the season are costing North Queensland who are now facing a fight to stay in contention for finals football.
Raiders, Queensland great Sam Backo out of induced coma
Seven-time Queensland State of Origin prop Sam Backo has come out of a coma induced after he suffered a heart attack on April 1.
Upton signs longest deal in NRLW history at Newcastle
Superstar fullback Tamika Upton has signed a five-year deal to stay with Newcastle until the end of 2027, the longest contract in NRLW history.
Bennett likens ‘Hammer’ to Latrell as No.1 clash looms
Wayne Bennett says Rabbitohs No.1 Latrell Mitchell could shine at five-eighth and has given Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow a huge wrap.
Sharks’ Graham opts against tackle changes after ban
Cronulla captain Wade Graham says he won't alter a technique designed to avoid suffering concussions of his own in a bid to reduce the risk of high-tackle bans.
Master v apprentice: Demetriou braces for Bennett test
South Sydney's Jason Demetriou says his NRL coaching career would not have got far without the guidance and faith of his mentor Wayne Bennett.
Pec injury sidelines Bulldogs NRL star Kikau
Bulldogs star forward Viliame Kikau is facing a lengthy spell out of the NRL after reportedly tearing a pectoral muscle.
Miller ready to play No.6 if asked to move for Ponga
Lachlan Miller says he would feel comfortable turning out in the halves if Newcastle decide to play Kalyn Ponga at fullback on his return from concussion.
Hunt wants to be consulted by Dragons on Griffin call
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt says he and other players should be consulted by officials before they make a call on coach Anthony Griffin's future.
Dylan Brown wants Parramatta to play ‘boring’ footy
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown says sticking to the "boring" game plan is the way forward for the Eels in 2023.
Bash each other: Spudd’s message to Tino and Haas
Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says Broncos counterpart Payne Haas is the best in the game as a former league hardman licks his lips at the looming showdown.
NFL, NRL work together to combat hip-drop scourge
Graham Annesley says the NRL has been helping the NFL to combat the hip-drop tackle as the local body clamps down on the issue.
Storm shift Munster to fullback, Foran to face Broncos
Melbourne have shifted Cameron Munster to fullback as they deal with another injury setback, while Gold Coast welcome back Kieran Foran to take on Brisbane.
Bulldog Mahoney’s message to Eels: Come and get me
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney is looking forward to the chance to become Parramatta's villain when he meets his old side on Sunday.
Cranky Reynolds ‘hates losing’, vows Broncos response
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds says the competition leaders have learned vital lessons from their first loss of the season as the Gold Coast Titans await.
Gilbert will ‘fight over a 10-cent piece’ for Dolphins
Dolphins great Wally Fullerton-Smith says lock Tom Gilbert has a hint of madness about him, in a good way, as he drives the team's strong season start.
Moses leads Eels to NRL win, Tigers’ Doueihi injured
Playmaker Adam Doueihi has a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury as Wests Tigers fell to Parramatta 28-22 in the NRL.
Sheens finding positives in Wests Tigers ‘nightmare’
An improved performance against Parramatta has given Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens reason for optimism despite his side going winless in six 2023 NRL games.
Newcastle co-captain Brailey tears ACL, out for season
Hooker Jayden Brailey will miss the rest of Newcastle's NRL season after rupturing his right ACL and tearing his meniscus against the Warriors.
Mitchell Moses: I owe a lot to Wests Tigers
Despite knocking back West Tigers' rich contract offer, Parramatta half Mitchell Moses remains indebted to his former club for kickstarting his NRL career.
Demetriou the fruit of grand Souths plan post-Bennett
Former South Sydney boss Shane Richardson has revealed why he earmarked Jason Demetriou as Wayne Bennett's successor at the Rabbitohs.