Broncos on rival Kaufusi’s side at NRL judiciary
Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi will seek to downgrade a dangerous contact charge at the judiciary and has found an unlikely ally in Broncos rake Billy Walters.
Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi will seek to downgrade a dangerous contact charge at the judiciary and has found an unlikely ally in Broncos rake Billy Walters.
The NRL has the power to delay games just before kick-off in the future due to extreme heat, with the Canterbury-Wests Tigers match almost pushed back.
Brisbane prop Tom Flegler will join the Dolphins next year but has sent a message to his derby opponents' skipper that he won't be intimidated on Friday night.
Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert is tough and thoughtful, and when he decided to return to Brisbane to be closer to family it was only the Dolphins he spoke to.
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players' failure to stick to their roles cost them dearly after a narrow 24-20 loss to Canberra on Sunday night.
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh scored two tries in the Raiders' narrow win against Cronulla, with his coach heaping praise on his blossoming maturity.
Canberra have won their first game of the NRL season, hanging on in a nail-biting finish to beat Cronulla 24-20 at GIO Stadium.
Tim Sheens has questioned if the NRL should have pushed through the March heatwave with daytime games, or delay the start of matches due to conditions.
Canterbury have survived a late comeback from Wests Tigers to hold on and win 26-22 in stifling conditions at Belmore Oval.
Parramatta have insisted all hope is not lost despite losing their first three games, with Ryan Matterson asked to repay the team on his return from a ban.
Dolphins boss Terry Reader says the 'Battle for Brisbane' NRL derby with the Broncos will reign supreme in the NRL.
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes is facing an NRL ban for a late hit on Tanah Boyd in the Storm's loss to Gold Coast.
Broncos prop Payne Haas has revealed his gratitude to Wayne Bennett but says he is now a Kevin Walters disciple and wants to spoil the Dolphins party.
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned to his Ipswich humour and street smarts to address coming up against the Dolphins and former mentor Wayne Bennett.
St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.
Brisbane have scored six second-half tries to come back from a 16-6 deficit to defeat the Dragons 40-18, with captain Adam Reynolds in sensational form.
The Warriors have gone to Townsville and taken down the Cowboys with a comprehensive 26-12 NRL win in sweltering conditions.
Gold Coast playmaker Kieran Foran wasn't happy when substituted for the middle third of the Titans' win over Melbourne and his coach doesn't blame him.
Twelve tries were scored as Gold Coast staged a comeback 38-34 win over Melbourne, who again lacked discipline in a second straight NRL loss.
On-song England international John Bateman will make his debut for Wests Tigers when they travel to Canterbury for round three.
Usually highly charged, veteran Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves rose above the chaos to drive his team past South Sydney.
Tim Sheens will give Adam Doueihi and John Bateman as much time as required before a decision on their fitness is made for round three.
Jackson Hastings says he sees no reason for Newcastle's attack to change while Kalyn Ponga is out with concussion.
Hazem El Masri has highlighted the strong links between Canterbury's last premiership-winning side and the Bulldogs charged with rebuilding the NRL club.
The unbeaten Dolphins are considering whether to challenge enforcer Felise Kaufusi's looming ban ahead of the NRL's much-anticipated 'Battle for Brisbane'.
Canberra will chase their first win of the NRL season when they host Cronulla in temperatures forecast to reach 36C.
Newcastle fear their injury crisis has worsened with Daniel Saifiti suffering a shoulder injury in the Knights' 36-20 loss to the Dolphins.
The Sydney Roosters have claimed a come-from-behind win, triumphing 20-18 over NRL arch-rivals South Sydney.
The Dolphins have started their life in the NRL with three straight wins, after accounting for a depleted Newcastle 36-20 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Melbourne will have players returning against Gold Coast but they could be without Nelson Asofa-Solomona for up to 10 weeks of the NRL season.
Todd Payten is skeptical about changing tackling techniques or rules to attempt to combat concussions and wants the NRL to stay traditional to rugby league.