Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.
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NRL must remove grey areas in head-high tackle furore
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to develop back-and-white rules based around concussion severity as a crackdown on head-high contact looms.
Penrith’s mass exodus finally challenges NRL dynasty
For years critics have questioned when Penrith's big-name exits would begin to challenge their dynasty, and it finally may be happening now.
Late Kris stunner seals Raiders comeback over Cronulla
An otherwise dull second half exploded into life in the final seconds, as Sebastian Kris scored late to seal a famous 24-20 NRL win for Canberra over Cronulla.
DCE pursuit wouldn’t force Sandon Smith out of Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are sticking by Sandon Smith in a tough start to the season for the new first-choice five-eighth.
Young avoids ban after copping sin-bin for high shot
Hudson Young was the first victim of the NRL's high-tackle crackdown after being sin-binned against Cronulla, but the Canberra forward has avoided a ban.
Tigers unfazed by record gulf in halves experience
Wests Tigers will give up a whopping 594 games of NRL experience in the halves against Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, the biggest gulf in premiership history.
Piakura gets Broncos chance to prove Maroons star right
Brendan Piakura has been given the Brisbane starting back-row spot he craves and he has a fortnight to give coach Michael Maguire another selection headache.
Eels have no regrets over letting Gutherson go
Clint Gutherson has been St George Illawarra's best player to start 2025, but a winless Parramatta insist letting their old captain go was the right call.
Dolphins must help Hammer nail his role: Woolf
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is yet to find form but coach Kristian Woolf says he is close and that his teammates have a key part to play.
‘Uncharted territory’: Another shock loss for Penrith
Four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith are in uncharted waters, suffering a 22-18 defeat to North Queensland and slumping to a 1-4 record to begin the season.
Magical Latrell display seals Souths win over Roosters
Latrell Mitchell has conjured more NRL magic to give South Sydney a 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Payten shakes off self-doubt as Cowboys hit form
Coach Todd Payten is seeing life through a different lens now that North Queensland are back in form.
Panthers mull Talagi recall in fight to ignite season
Star recruit Blaize Talagi has only played one NRL game in his first five rounds at Penrith but could earn a recall amid the Panthers' woes.
‘He is him’: Walker left in awe of Latrell masterclass
There were no signs of rust for Latrell Mitchell as Cody Walker hailed the South Sydney star's bravery in their 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
RLPA want talks to avoid missing more NRLW superstars
The NRL's decision to block Newcastle signing New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has prompted calls for more flexibility for female players.
Bennett and Amone help Jayden Sullivan shine for Souths
Jayden Sullivan says he owes Wayne Bennett and former teammate Junior Amone for helping rekindle his NRL career at South Sydney.
Family pedigree ensures Hayes can be top prop for Dogs
He dreamt of being a fullback for Canterbury but after a reality check from his grandfather, Harry Hayes is blossoming into a promising Bulldogs front-rower.
Police investigate, brawling NRL fans face stadium bans
A brawl which led to more than 20 fans being evicted from a South Sydney-Roosters NRL clash in Sydney is being investigated by police.
NRL treated state like ‘cash cow’: WA Premier
The NRL's chances of expanding into Perth have seemingly deteriorated further after the Western Australia premier hit out at the league over negotiations.
Sea Eagles don’t need Turbo to soar over Storm: Seibold
While the stats say otherwise, Manly coach Anthony Seibold believes they can beat Melbourne without Tom Trbojevic while the Storm welcome back Jahrome Hughes.
Lomax nails golden point to douse Gutho-fuelled Dragons
Zac Lomax has kicked Parramatta to their first win of 2025 with a golden-point field goal in the Eels' thrilling 23-22 victory over St George Illawarra.
Hasler says sin-bins spoil game after Titans loss
Des Hasler claims fans are "not getting a fair deal", unhappy with the NRL's head-high crackdown after Gold Coast's 36-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Reynolds injured after firing Broncos blitz of Tigers
Brisbane's second-half blitz secured a 46-24 win over Wests Tigers as captain Adam Reynolds starred before leaving the field with a hamstring injury.
‘A lot to give’: Adam Reynolds keeps 2026 door open
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is playing well enough to go around again next year but his focus is on the short-term after injuring a hamstring.
Titan Fa’asuamaleaui faces ban, coach talks a fine line
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is one of three players facing a ban out of Saturday's NRL matches, after Des Hasler's complaints over an NRL crackdown.
On the wing Lomax no issue with ditching the centres
Zac Lomax insists he's happy to remain on the wing in a reshuffled Parramatta backline, claiming his teammates know moving out of centre is no issue for him.
Hughes masterclass after hand surgery beats Manly
Melbourne have flexed their NRL premiership muscles, with halfback Jahrome Hughes having a field day to lead his side to a 48-24 flogging of Manly.
Dogs stay top, sink Knights in best start for 32 years
Kurt Mann has scored in his 200th NRL appearance to help Canterbury beat Newcastle 20-0 and maintain their unbeaten start to 2025.
Thurston’s biggest fan Purdue forging own Cowboys path
Jaxon Purdue's family used to drive 800km to watch every North Queensland home game, now he's tipped as a cornerstone of the NRL club's future.
Ex-Sevens star Leo relishes league return with Storm
Melbourne rookie Moses Leo's winding road to his NRL debut makes an interesting story.