Cowboys embrace changing of the guard
North Queensland's leaders believe there's still room for growth despite the NRL side enjoying its best start to a season since 2015.
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Bellamy backs Coates for Maroons selection
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has said Xavier Coates has done enough to retain his Queensland Origin side spot despite fierce competition from NRL rivals.
Haas contract saga ‘not ideal’, Fittler
NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler has spoken with wantaway Brisbane prop Payne Haas ahead of Blues selection and says his contract situation is not ideal.
Holbrook backs Foran to lift Titans in NRL
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook hopes Kieran Foran's arrival at the Titans in 2023 will have the same impact as Adam Reynolds has had for Brisbane in the NRL.
Munster steers Storm to win over Manly
Cameron Munster has put Melbourne back in the winner's circle with a starring performance in a 28-8 win over Manly in their Thursday night NRL clash.
Recruit Fogarty fired up for Raiders debut
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty will debut for the NRL club this weekend, having recovered early from knee surgery he had at the start of the year.
Warriors CEO explains curious Lodge exit
Warriors boss Cameron George says an argument with the NRL club's owner Mark Robinson may have played a part in Matt Lodge's sudden, expensive exit last week.
I’m ready for Origin, says in-form Hynes
In-form Cronulla utility Nicho Hynes has put his hand up for a NSW State of Origin call-up, declaring he's never been more ready.
Sharks chasing win for Fitzgibbon: Fifita
Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita says the Sharks want to win for Craig Fitzgibbon when the coach comes up against the Sydney Roosters for the first time.
Bronco Carrigan’s titanic Origin audition
Pat Carrigan can make a final push for Origin inclusion in a crowded Queensland field when Brisbane host Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Newcastle’s Best set for month on sideline
Newcastle centre Bradman Best has received some positive injury news, with his elbow injury not requiring surgery.
Request denied: Broncos, Haas in stand-off
Payne Haas has had his request for an immediate release denied by Brisbane after negotiations over a new deal at the NRL club stalled.
‘Buzz’ about Cowboys before Panthers clash
North Queensland are preparing for their biggest challenge yet as they continue to surprise in 2022, this time a trip to reigning premiers Penrith.
Luai needed Eels loss to lift Origin game
Jarome Luai is back to his best for Penrith on the eve of State of Origin, and he owes much of that to a wake-up call from the round-nine loss to Parramatta.
Titan Fifita set for NRL return at Broncos
Gold Coast will have wrecking-ball forward David Fifita back from a knee injury on the interchange bench for Friday's NRL derby against Brisbane.
Raiders’ Croker reinjures shoulder at home
Canberra Raiders' legend Jarrod Croker will miss at least this weekend's clash with Parramatta after dislocating his shoulder on Tuesday night.
Murray ‘doesn’t need game before Origin’
South Sydney players claim Cameron Murray could play State of Origin for NSW without a game back in the NRL on return from shoulder surgery.
NRL players want more Indigenous coaches
Canberra's Adam Elliott and South Sydney's Alex Johnston believe the NRL would benefit from having more Indigenous coaches.
Souths adamant Reynolds exit not the issue
Damien Cook claims it is an easy cop out for critics to blame South Sydney's inconsistency on letting Adam Reynolds go, adamant it is not true.
Hasler says he didn’t cross line on refs
Des Hasler has insisted he did not cross a line when it comes to criticism of referees after the loss to Parramatta, as the NRL weigh up whether to fine Manly.
Storm lose Grant for Manly NRL clash
Melbourne will be without star hooker Harry Grant due to an adductor injury but have halfback Jahrome Hughes back to face Manly on Thursday night.
Dolphins sign Aitken for debut NRL season
The Dolphins have made another impressive signing for their inaugural squad, adding Warriors second-rower Euan Aitken.
Bulldog Addo-Carr banks on Fittler’s faith
Josh Addo-Carr hopes NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler hasn't wiped the winger's contact details from his phone after an indifferent start to life at Canterbury.
Cowboys keep blinkers on for Penrith clash
North Queensland say they aren't getting caught up with what Penrith will bring to their Friday night NRL blockbuster, trying to keep the focus on themselves.
Foran’s 250th can inspire hurt Trbojevic
Kieran Foran hopes his 250th NRL game after a long run of injuries can help serve as inspiration for Manly teammate Tom Trbojevic ahead of his latest surgery.
Murray’s Origin push ramps up for Souths
Cameron Murray has helped his State of Origin prospects by being named on an extended bench for South Sydney, as a host of big-name possible returns in the NRL.
NRLW edging closer to faster expansion
The NRL is moving closer towards going straight to 10 teams in its women's competition in 2023 as part of an accelerated expansion process.
NRL unhappy on Souths head-knock comments
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has told coaches to butt out on commentary over head knocks, after South Sydney's unease over Taane Milne being ruled out.
Bird’s Dragons NRL deal finally done
Jack Bird has re-signed with St George Illawarra on a two-year deal, with both he and the NRL club having a mutual option for a third season.
Broncos young gun backed for Maroons
Brisbane young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been backed as a Queensland State of Origin bolter by NRL teammate Kotoni Staggs after the Maroons lost winger Kyle Feldt.
Collins knows he’s no QLD Origin certainty
Lindsay Collins has admitted he is unsure if he will be able to regain his Queensland State of Origin jersey while not at his best on return from knee injury.