NRL close in on concussion call for 11-day stand down
The ARL Commission will make an announcement next week on mandatory stand down for concussed players, with calls for flexibility and different 'gradings'.
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NRL open to expansion in 2025, PNG a legitimate option
The NRL has given the greatest indication yet a Pasifika side based largely out of Papua New Guinea could be a legitimate expansion chance for 2025.
Walsh reveals brains behind his Broncos brilliance
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has worked on breathing techniques, undergone sprint training and studied the great fullbacks to lay the groundwork to shine.
Jackson Hastings a ‘perfect’ half, says Knights coach
Halfback Jackson Hastings is preparing to face Wests Tigers for the first time since joining Newcastle and has already won his new coach over.
Bird wants to lock down No.13 after life as NRL nomad
Jack Bird has averaged a positional switch once every five games throughout his NRL career, but is now desperate to stay at lock for St George Illawarra.
Fitzgibbon keen on keeping Will Kennedy at Cronulla
Will Kennedy's hat-trick heroics in Cronulla's win over Parramatta mean the Sharks will prioritise his retention in the coming weeks.
Oates to have surgery on broken jaw in Broncos blow
Brisbane's Corey Oates will miss six to eight weeks after a high shot by North Queensland's Scott Drinkwater who was hit with a grade-three shoulder charge.
Wighton, Hynes add support as Mitchell responds
Close friend Jack Wighton has added his support after Latrell Mitchell publicly addressed the racial abuse he was subjected to in Penrith for the first time.
Cowboys stirred by Broncos’ loss but belief not shaken
Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side does not have a problem with complacency in second halves this NRL season after failing to kick on against the Broncos.
Walsh stars at fullback in Broncos win over Cowboys
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has broken his jaw in his side's 28-16 win over North Queensland as Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh blitzed it on his club debut.
Kennedy treble steers Sharks to NRL win over Eels
Cronulla have claimed their first win of the NRL season, defeating Parramatta 30-26 with fullback Will Kennedy scoring three tries.
Radley set for technical change to avoid concussions
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed the club has spoken with Victor Radley about his tackling technique after his latest concussion.
Cleary slams ‘disgusting’ racial abuse of Latrell
Nathan Cleary has described the racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell as "disgusting", as Australian sport throws its support behind the South Sydney star.
Bennett warns against mandatory concussion stand down
Wayne Bennett says concussions should be treated on a graded system, rather than a proposed automatic 11-day stand down in the NRL.
Cleary, Luai set for scans after win over Souths
Penrith are sending dual premiership-winning halves pairing Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai for scans but are confident neither is seriously injured.
You can’t live on one game: Bennett’s eyes on Raiders
The Dolphins will give a debut to 19-year-old forward Mason Teague as they look to continue their winning start to NRL life in the home clash with Canberra.
Matt the ball machine helping Storm prepare for Dogs
Melbourne's ball machine is named Matt, after Bulldogs big boot Matt Burton, and it has been in high rotation as the Storm prepare for their round-two clash.
Titan Foran tracking well for clearance to face Dragons
Gold Coast five-eighth Kieran Foran is expected to be cleared to face St George Illawarra as he works to overcome a corked knee suffered in the first round.
Ricky’s Raiders to embrace Redcliffe NRL cauldron
Ricky Stuart says a week on the Sunshine Coast has steeled his Raiders before they face the Dolphins in an emotional first appearance at their Redcliffe base.
Inglis demands life bans as racism repeats on Mitchell
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to eradicate racist fans, as Greg Inglis called for life bans following abuse of Latrell Mitchell.
Mitchell abuse just tip of the iceberg: former coaches
Trent Robinson has declared the person who racially abused Latrell Mitchell in club colours does not represent them, apologising to his former player.
How Singleton and Beetson got it right on Dolphins
Rugby league benefactor John Singleton reflects on a prescient 2010 prediction shared with Arthur Beetson about a potential Redcliffe NRL team.
Racial abuse of Mitchell to be reported to police
Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell.
Cleary hurt as Panthers bounce back against Rabbitohs
Defending premiers Penrith have fought hard to secure a 16-10 NRL win over South Sydney but will hope Nathan Cleary's ankle complaint is not serious.
Payten unveils Cowboys plot to thwart ‘Reece lightning’
North Queensland are preparing for a Brisbane side smarting from a humiliating loss at Suncorp Stadium last year in the corresponding Queensland derby match.
Ciraldo, Fitzgibbon back 11-day concussion stand down
Coaches Cameron Ciraldo and Craig Fitzgibbon have backed a potential NRL ruling to remove exemptions to an 11-day standown for concussions.
From AFL to rugby sevens, Warbrick finds league home
Ahead of a round-two clash with Canterbury, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick says he's best suited to playing rugby league after stints in AFL and rugby sevens.
Wests Tigers’ Brooks happy as contract talk looms
Luke Brooks has revealed talk about potential moves away from Wests Tigers weighed on him in recent NRL seasons.
Broncos lock in star Carrigan until end of 2028
Brisbane have secured a coup in extending the contract of Kangaroos and Maroons prop Pat Carrigan for four years unitl the end of the 2028 NRL season.
Sharks back call to fight Graham’s NRL charge
Cronulla NRL coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes fighting Wade Graham's reckless high contact charge was the right thing despite despite losing the case.
Walsh just another brick in Broncos wall: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned the Broncos into his own 'Department of Defence' ahead of the home Queensland derby clash with North Queensland.