Aerial weapon Warbrick for Storm debut in season opener
Code-hopper Will Warbrick will make his NRL debut for Melbourne in their season-opener against Parramatta as the Storm enter the season with a huge injury toll.
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Pressure on Raiders to cap champion careers with titles
Canberra prop Joe Tapine admits the Raiders' premiership window could be closing soon, with some club legends hitting the twilight of their careers.
Tigers go back to the future for 2023 NRL season
The Wests Tigers are banking on a familiar formula from their golden era to lift them out of the NRL cellar in 2023.
Centre move unlikely for Garrick at Manly in 2023
Reuben Garrick has revealed he is preparing as if he will spend the entire season playing on the wing at Manly, with his proposed switch to centre put on ice.
Jayden Sullivan wins race for Dragons’ No.6 jersey
Jayden Sullivan has won the battle to start the NRL season at five-eighth for St George Illawarra, with Jack Bird to play lock.
Townsend excited yet wary of NRL parity
Chad Townsend anticipates a tighter fight for top eight spots this season as parity between NRL sides grows stronger.
Why Nicho Hynes wants to end his NRL career at Cronulla
Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes has outlined his passionate plan to stay at Cronulla for the rest of his NRL career and what's driving the pin-up playmaker.
Dolphins kickers get ‘Rich’ thanks to AFL Lions maestro
The kicking nous of the AFL's best continues to influence the NRL with Dolphins half Sean O'Sullivan receiving tuition from Brisbane whiz Daniel Rich.
Papali’i shrugs off calf concerns before Raiders opener
Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland.
Ramien the latest star back to re-sign with Cronulla
Strike centre Jesse Ramien is the latest star back to recommit to Cronulla, saying he reckons the Sharks can win the NRL premiership in 2023.
Walsh set to miss Penrith game in another Broncos blow
Pat Carrigan expects the Broncos will rest injured Reece Walsh against Penrith, and says losing two stars to the Dolphins has been 'tough'.
NRL, RLPA more aligned than ever on key CBA matters
Rugby League Players Association director Wade Graham has claimed the union and NRL are aligned on most key issues in the pay war as peace looms.
Dolphins six guns Milford, Katoa in High Noon shootout
Dolphins halfback Sean O'Sullivan has confidence in whichever of Isaiya Katoa or Anthony Milford wears the No.6 jersey as the duo swapped the role in training.
NRL superstar Hynes’ emotional plea for jailed mum
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes says supporting his mother in jail is proving to be the toughest time of his life ahead of Cronulla's NRL season opener.
Elliott fit for Knights’ NRL season opener at Warriors
Adam Elliott has declared himself fit for Newcastle's NRL season opener against the Warriors, after spending the off-season battling a hip injury.
Leniu becomes latest Panther to tell club he’s leaving
Spencer Leniu has told Penrith he will leave the club at the end of this NRL season, with the prop expected to sign with the Sydney Roosters.
Dragons duo have regret, not ill-will after Mudgee row
Zane Musgrove and Mikaele Ravalawa insist they are on good terms after the St George Illawarra pair were fined over a spat in Mudgee.
‘Done wonders’: Gould hails Reynolds effect on Bulldogs
Phil Gould says the return of Canterbury cult hero Josh Reynolds has already given the club a boost with rising teenage playmaker Karl Oloapu set to benefit.
Reynolds names ‘Bumper’ secret weapon in Broncos tilt
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says the team's defence will improve this NRL season as players embrace the wisdom of contact coach Brett 'Bumper' O'Farrell.
‘I thought it was over’: Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline
James Tamou was doing delivery work and thought his career was done when he got a call to return to North Queensland, where he wants a second NRL title .
Dolphins nab Origin prop Flegler from Broncos for 2024
Tom Flegler will switch from Brisbane to cross-town NRL rivals the Dolphins next year as the new club continues to raid the Broncos' stocks.
AJ Brimson always wanted to be No.1 Titan
Titans fullback AJ Brimson is targeting a return to NRL finals footy and the Queensland Origin team this year as he keeps on top of a nagging groin injury.
Cogger ready to emulate O’Sullivan, reignite NRL career
Jack Cogger has arrived at Penrith knowing he can reignite his NRL career by being a back-up to their halves after being squeezed out of the NRL at age 23.
Second coming of Seibold arrives with ‘Manly mentality’
Anthony Seibold has earned the right to call himself a Manly man according to Jake Trbojevic, sharing characteristics with coaches who succeeded at Brookvale.
Reborn Tom Burgess aims for more with South Sydney
Big South Sydney prop Tom Burgess says he's found his calling as an impact player for the Rabbitohs.
New Bulldog Sutton puts turbulent 2022 behind him
Ryan Sutton says 2022 was one of the hardest years of his career after getting overlooked by club and country, as well as becoming a dad to twins.
Keary can return to best in Roosters charge: Cronk
Luke Keary can return to his best after three disrupted NRL seasons at the Sydney Roosters, according to his former halves partner Cooper Cronk.
Phil Gould hails Kikau impact on rising Bulldogs star
Phil Gould says the leadership of key recruits Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney has boosted the Bulldogs as teenager Paul Alamoti prepares for his NRL debut.
Dolphins teenager Katoa ‘ready’ for NRL debut: Woolf
Former Penrith junior prodigy Isaiya Katoa is set to play in the halves for the Dolphins if Anthony Milford is not in the NRL side to play the Sydney Roosters.
Bateman ready to play when called upon by Tigers
John Bateman has shrugged off concerns about his fitness after arriving in Australia just before the NRL season, adamant he is ready to play for Wests Tigers.
Jensen re-signs with Broncos, Kevin Walters next
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is poised to join Corey Jensen in re-signing with the club, while injured fullback Reece Walsh targets a round-one return.