Brisbane founder says Dolphins ‘best thing’ for Broncos
Brisbane founding director Barry Maranta spoke to the club recently about what a derby rivalry with the Dolphins would do for them and he's been proven right.
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Brimson’s Origin hopes hamstrung in Cowboys defeat
A hamstring injury has dealt a blow to Titans' fullback AJ Brimson's hopes of starting for Queensland when State of Origin gets underway on May 31.
Manly see positive in return to rugby league grind
Manly lost the battle against South Sydney but see genuine improvement in being able to enter an 80-minute grind with a top team for the first time in years.
Souths honour Sattler with golden-point win over Manly
Lachlan Ilias has kicked South Sydney to a 13-12 golden-point win over Manly in a fitting memorial to late Rabbitohs legend John Sattler.
Brimson, Foran, Taulagi injured as Cowboys beat Titans
North Queensland and Gold Coast are licking their wounds after a number of injuries in a chaotic and error-ridden NRL derby won by the Cowboys.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
Tensions thaw between NRL and RLPA, boycotts end
The NRL and players' association are close to reaching agreement after protracted pay talks, with the union dropping their boycott of the league's promotions.
Dragons, Manly closing in on Aaron Woods swap deal
Aaron Woods is likely to leave St George Illawarra mid-season to move to NRL rivals Manly, as part of a swap deal for young prop Viliami Fifita.
Griffin keeps cool over Dragons’ coaching scenario
Off-contract St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has insisted nothing has changed in his fight to keep his job, as the Dragons canvas options for 2024.
Papali’i, loaded Canberra forward pack set for Knights
Canberra will have star front-rower Josh Papali'i back in the mix when they travel to Newcastle to face the Knights in round four NRL action.
Tigers’ Bateman in danger of missing clash with Broncos
Englishman John Bateman was one of the Wests Tigers' best in their 24-12 loss to Melbourne but could miss their next clash with Brisbane due to an injury.
Bennett backs Milford to stay at No.6 for the Dolphins
A pectoral tear to Dolphins No.7 Sean O'Sullivan will give Anthony Milford a chance to play regular NRL alongside teenager Isaiya Katoa.
‘This is our home’: Staggs says Broncos own Suncorp
Kotoni Staggs once played for Redcliffe - but the Broncos centre says his vocal post-try statement in the 18-12 derby win sent a message to the new Dolphins.
Broncos clinch derby win over Dolphins with late try
Dolphins' Sean O'Sullivan has suffered a suspected torn pectoral as Brisbane beat the Dolphins 18-12 with a late try to Kotoni Staggs in a classic NRL derby.
Munster magic ensures Storm return to winning ways
With Cameron Munster starring, Melbourne have ended a two-game losing streak in beating Wests Tigers 24-12 at AAMI Park.
Cowboys aim to be back in the saddle against Gold Coast
The NRL's 'other' round-four Queensland derby pits the Cowboys against Gold Coast, with Todd Payten predicting a closer affair than recent blowouts suggest.
Eddie Jones helped dissolve NRL coaching feud: Seibold
Manly's Anthony Seibold says current Wallabies coach Eddie Jones helped him move on from a feud with Jason Demetriou that dated back to 2019.
Ponga heads to Canada for concussion treatment
Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga is flying to Vancouver, where he will undergo specialist testing following the latest in his string of concussions.
Eels’ Junior Paulo to miss two games for high shot
Just as they've broken into the winners circle for the first time this season, Parramatta are set to lose co-captain Junior Paulo for two games.
‘I’ll stab you’: Broncos threat recalled for derby
Wayne Bennett's most feared former defensive hitman explains how the Dolphins coach will handle the loss of suspended Felise Kaufusi, but he hopes he won't.
‘Brave’ Panthers have no cause for concern: Ivan Cleary
Penrith have dropped two of their first three games but Panthers' coach Ivan Cleary isn't reaching for the panic button.
Moses the hero as Eels upset Panthers in GF rematch
A Mitchell Moses field goal in extra time has helped Parramatta kickstart their season with a 17-16 defeat of local rivals Penrith.
Tigers release Maumalo, joins Titans immediately
Wests Tigers winger Ken Maumalo has been granted an immediate release to join NRL rivals Gold Coast, while Manly have re-signed Christian Tuipulotu
Moses knocks back rivals, staying put at Parramatta
Mitchell Moses has finally decided his future, telling Parramatta's rivals he will take up a new deal that keeps him at the Eels.
Brisbane derby fullback battle to show Maroons’ depth
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Brisbane counterpart Reece Walsh can make a State of Origin statement when their NRL teams clash on Friday night.
Codes co-exist as Brisbane embraces new footy landscape
Brisbane's Friday night footy double-header will be unlike any other and the response from the public and the codes suggests they'll happily share the moment.
Lawrie says Dragons players ready to fight for Griffin
Blake Lawrie says he's made it clear he wants to fight to help coach Anthony Griffin keep his job as St George Illawarra canvas available replacements for 2024.
All Blacks star Barrett right at home with the Storm
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has spent the week training and swapping ideas with the Melbourne NRL team while on a rest period with the Hurricanes.
Broncos No.6 Mam will handle Dolphins heat: Walters
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam had his knee strapped at training but is right to take on the Dolphins as prop Payne Haas prepares for an early forward onslaught.
Knights more resilient as they continue without Ponga
Jayden Brailey claims his Newcastle side is more resilient than last season, as they battle on without concussed superstar Kalyn Ponga.
Not in my wildest dreams: Bennett on Dolphins v Broncos
A nostalgic Wayne Bennett says coaching the Dolphins against the Broncos will be a proud moment for him personally and a 'magnificent moment for the game.