Staggs wants to be new pearl in Brisbane after Renouf
Brisbane strike centre Kotoni Staggs wants to emulate the feats of club legend Steve 'Pearl' Renouf, who has backed Staggs to take the NRL apart in 2023.
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Burgess is making his mark with title-hungry Bunnies
Sam Burgess is back at South Sydney and the former premiership winner is helping impart his knowledge on a team desperate to finish 2023 with a grand final win.
Penrith lose winger Taylan May for year with ACL injury
Penrith flyer Taylan May has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, in a blow to the Panthers' hopes of winning a third straight NRL title.
Bateman no certainty to start NRL season for Tigers
John Bateman is no guarantee to play in round one of the NRL, with Wests Tigers officials weighing up whether to hold the recruit back after his late arrival.
Luai sees no change in game with Garner replacing Kikau
Jarome Luai has made clear his attacking options do not need to change despite Viliame Kikau leaving Penrith's left edge and Luke Garner stepping in.
Storm ready to show forward pack still a strength
The early signs are that Melbourne can conquer the latest challenge to their era of NRL dominance, coming through losing the core of their forward pack.
Roosters CEO voted onto NSWRL board with push for peace
Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly has been voted onto the NSWRL board, with directors hopeful peace can be found after a year of warring with the NRL.
Tigers offer hope in NRL pre-season mauling of Canberra
Wests Tigers have shown they have the potential to rise well beyond last year's wooden spoon by beating Canberra 36-4 in their final pre-season match.
Titans destroy dire Dolphins as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Offloads win Manly $100,000 but cost Sharks big pay day
Cronulla claimed the biggest wins in the NRL's pre-season, but Manly walked away $100,000 richer as a reward for throwing more offloads in their victories.
Why Foran wants Fifita at Titans for years to come
After playing his first game alongside David Fifita, veteran Kieran Foran has reiterated why the Gold Coast must keep the off-contract Titans forward.
Holmes and Cowboys relish being ‘the hunted’ in 2023
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes says he has improvement in his game as he targets being the best centre on the field this year in every match he plays.
Dolphins mauled by Titans as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Great Scott: Drinkwater gives Cowboys early season lift
The rise of brilliant North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has impressed coach Todd Payten, who confirmed a hip flexor injury to utility Ben Hampton.
Hopgood ready to bring slice of Yeo to Eels’ back row
Parramatta have suffered several setbacks in their back row before the start of the NRL season, but J'maine Hopgood could be the club's shining light at lock..
Madden makes case for start in the Broncos’ halves
Brisbane's new signing Jock Madden shone at No.7 against North Queensland in place of injured skipper Adam Reynolds and is ready for NRL round 1 if called on.
Dom Young ready to raise level as he ponders NRL future
Dom Young is hopeful of having his NRL future sorted by NRL season kick off, with the Newcastle flyer confident he can still improve a lot as a player.
St Helens hail win over Penrith as one of RL’s greatest
St Helens' prop Alex Walmsley says his side's World Club Challenge victory over the Panthers in Penrith is one of rugby league's "greatest achievements"
Broncos young halves fire to inspire win over Cowboys
Brisbane's 20-18 win over North Queensland in the absence of captain Adam Reynolds was set up by prop Pat Carrigan and the next generation of halves.
St Helens defeat Panthers in World Club Challenge
St Helens have clinched an upset World Club Challenge win over Penrith, defeating the NRL premiers 13-12.
Sharks make statement in trial win over Bulldogs
Cronulla have completely outplayed Canterbury to wrap up their NRL preparations with a 36-16 win at Belmore, handing the Bulldogs a pre-season reality check.
Former All Blacks 7s giant stars as Storm beat Warriors
A disjointed Melbourne have plenty to work on ahead of their NRL season opener but one new rising star shone in a 24-6 win over the Warriors.
Red-hot Rabbitohs whip awful Dragons in Charity Shield
St George Illawarra have plenty to work on if they are to be an NRL finals force after being humbled 42-24 by a clinical South Sydney in Mudgee.
David Fifita’s schoolboy link a contract key for Titans
Off-contract Gold Coast forward David Fifita is closing in on making a call on his future as coach Justin Holbrook outlines how the Titans can keep him.
Eels confirm fractured jaw for back-rower Lane
Shaun Lane is in grave doubt for Parramatta's NRL season-opener against Melbourne with the Eels confirming the back-rower has fractured his jaw.
Manu not certain to be fit to start season for Roosters
Joey Manu's facial fracture has the Sydney Roosters unsure if he will be able to play in their NRL season opener against the Dolphins on March 5.
Trbojevic fit to take flight for Manly in round one
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is confident Tom Trbojevic won't start the NRL season underdone, with the superstar fullback certain to play in round one.
Suaalii hurt as Manly go top in pre-season challenge
Sydney Roosters star Joseph Suaalii has suffered a head injury as his side were beaten 28-16 by Manly in the pre-season challenge.
Eels back-row pain worsens in NRL win over Knights
Parramatta's back-row crisis has deepened with Shaun Lane and Matt Doorey both hurt in their 36-14 NRL Pre-Season Challenge win over Newcastle.
Wiser Staggs shoulders Broncos hopes after surgery
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs wants to win back his NSW jersey and make the Broncos a powerhouse as he prepares to wrangle with Cowboys superstar Val Holmes.
Adam Doueihi inks one-year NRL deal with Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi won't be leaving the Wests Tigers at the end of this NRL season after signing a new deal until the end of 2024.