No Pride Round in NRL calendar for 2023
The NRL has opted against introducing a Pride Round in 2023, with the league to stick with the same themed rounds as previous years.
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Flanagan finds confidence in free-flowing Dogs attack
Kyle Flanagan has regained his confidence with Canterbury playing with freedom in attack and the halfback in a good mental space off the NRL field.
No cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga
The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season.
Arthur set for new contract but Moses talks rage on
Brad Arthur is on the cusp of a contract extension but the Eels coach has downplayed suggestions his new deal will weigh into Mitch Moses' own negotiations.
James Tedesco re-signs with Sydney Roosters
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has signed a contract extension that ties him to the club until at least the end of 2025.
Knights name two debutants as ban adds to injury crisis
Newcastle have named two debutants and sought an exemption from the NRL, with prop Jacob Saifiti joining their long-term outs after accepting a lengthy ban.
Hayne trial hears woman’s evidence of alleged assault
A woman has recounted what happened in a suburban Newcastle bedroom, where she claims she was sexually assaulted by former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne.
Dolphins ‘Iceman’ Isaako is hot again under Bennett
Dolphins winger and NRL leading point-scorer Jamayne Isaako is playing with full confidence again and credits his coach for rebooting his confidence.
Embarrassing: Broncos out to avenge dire Dragons loss
Adam Reynolds says a new defensive resolve will be key against St George Illawarra Dragons in a week when Brisbane's 1993 premiership team will be honoured.
Hayne trial hears of blood after alleged sex assault
A third trial of former NRL star Jarryd Hayne, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her own home, has heard of the alleged incident's bloody aftermath.
Manly dare NRL rivals to underestimate Schuster
Manly's Josh Schuster will return from injury to take up the five-eighth spot as the Sea Eagles look to build on their big NRL round-one win.
Sloan taking nothing for granted after Dragons’ win
Gone are the days when highly-rated youngster Tyrell Sloan assumed St George Illawarra's fullback jersey was his and his alone.
Broncos fire early salvo in Battle for Brisbane
Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds couldn't wait to play against the Dolphins and his old coach Wayne Bennett as he launched a new jersey for the NRL derby match.
Souths teammates stand united behind Mitchell
Tom Burgess says it's not just the responsibility of Souths teammate Latrell Mitchell to call out racist abuse.
Tedesco adamant he and Suaalii can co-exist at Roosters
James Tedesco has hit back at suggestions the Sydney Roosters need to choose between him and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, adamant they can star in the same backline.
Questions over Ponga in No.6 after latest concussion
Matthew Johns has questioned if Kalyn Ponga needs to return to fullback, with the Newcastle star's immediate future in doubt after his latest concussion.
Roosters stars urge fans to respect Mitchell
James Tedesco and Luke Keary have called on Sydney Roosters fans to treat Latrell Mitchell respectfully in their NRL rivalry match against South Sydney.
Jacob Saifiti set for long NRL ban after high tackle
Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti is set for at least five games on the sidelines after the NRL handed down its most serious charge for a high tackle in five years.
Dragons coy on Talatau Amone’s return date
Talatau Amone is free to play in the NRL again but St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has no timeline on his return to first grade.
Dragons shirk off-season pressure to beat Titans
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.
Knights’ Hastings apologises for post-game skirmish
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
Ponga concussion sours Knights’ win over Tigers
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
Dolphins’ Marshall-King facing two-game ban
Joseph Suaalii will be free to play against Souths next week, but the Dolphins' depth may be tested with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King facing a two-game NRL ban.
Broncos’ Mam eyes rebooting famous duo with Walsh
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam used to watch Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen carve up for the Cowboys and he wants his own Broncos double act with Reece Walsh.
‘The Hammer’ seeks more after nailing Raiders’ coffin
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow isn't getting carried away by his breathtaking start to the NRL season with new club, the Dolphins.
Knee injury sidelines Asofa-Solomona for two months
New Zealand Test prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has suffered a knee injury in Melbourne's 26-12 NRL loss to Canterbury, adding to the Storm's huge injury toll.
Bennett bemused by twin sin bins in Dolphins win
Wayne Bennett can't understand why his halfback Sean O'Sullivan was sin-binned, while he also thought the binning of Canberra's Hudson Young was unnecessary.
Rampant Bulldogs shock Storm on their home turf
Canterbury have posted their first win of the season, scoring five tries to upset Melbourne 26-12 in their NRL clash at AAMI Park.
Bennett hails ‘special team’ as Dolphins do it again
The Dolphins have become the third team to win their first two NRL games with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow starring in a 20-14 comeback win over Canberra in Redcliffe.
Foundations right for gutsy Warriors, detail comes next
New Warriors coach Andrew Webster is adamant his side's resilience shows the making of a good team, but he wants them to be more than just tough.
Smith hurt as Roosters survive scare against Warriors
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat the Warriors 20-12 in a match in which Brandon Smith suffered a back injury and Joseph Suaalii was placed on report.