NRL changes for quicker head knock action
The NRL will make adjustments to an independent doctor process that decides if a player should be taken from the field because of a head knock.
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Bulldogs edge Cowboys in tight NRL contest
Canterbury have kick-started their 2022 NRL season with a scrappy and courageous 6-4 win over North Queensland on the road.
Titans coach Holbrook fumes over ref calls
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says his side don't get calls going in their favour because they're one of the game's smaller clubs.
Eels’ wing worry after beating Titans
The Parramatta Eels have secured a 32-28 win over the Gold Coast Titans to open their NRL season.
Studdon stars as Eels claim NRLW win
The Parramatta Eels have claimed a 24-14 win over the Gold Coast Titans in the NRLW.
NRL’s Walsh to fire under Johnson: Brown
Warriors coach Nathan Brown says he expects livewire fullback Reece Walsh to blossom under Shaun Johnson when he returns from NRL suspension.
Dragons exorcise some demons in NRL win
St George Illawarra have done their best to exorcise their 2021 demons, overcoming a mid-game lapse to outlast the Warriors in their NRL season opener.
Broncos alone on top with tough NRLW win
Brisbane have come out on top in a clash of the NRLW's two undefeated teams with a four-tries-to-three victory over St George Illawarra on the road.
Storm eye NRL replacements, Sims an option
Craig Bellamy has confirmed Melbourne will look to bring players into their squad after a horror early run of injuries, with Tariq Sims a likely option.
Roosters coach unfazed by halves struggles
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the pairing of Sam Walker and Luke Keary will get better, after they were outplayed by Newcastle's NRL halves.
Injuries mar Storm comeback over Tigers
Melbourne have been rocked by three serious injuries in their come-from-behind 26-16 season-opening NRL win over Wests Tigers.
Dragons breathe fire to overwhelm Warriors
St George Illawarra have claimed an impressive 28-16 NRL win over the Warriors on the Sunshine Coast with winger Mikaele Ravalawa scoring a hat-trick of tries.
Knights stun out-of-sorts Roosters in NRL
Newcastle have defeated the Sydney Roosters 20-6 in their NRL first-round clash at the SCG, with Victor Radley at the centre of a controversial HIA incident.
Raiders hopeful of minor Hodgson knee woe
Canberra are waiting on the results of scans on Josh Hodgson's knee but remain confident the star NRL hooker has only suffered meniscus damage.
Belief strong in Arthur’s best Eels squad
Parramatta's pursuit of a drought-breaking NRL title will be aided by the fact players now finally believe they are good enough, according to coach Brad Arthur.
Roosters finally produce NRLW goods
The Sydney Roosters have claimed their first NRLW win in 2022 with a 28-12 home success over Newcastle.
Cowboys’ on-field decisions vital: Payten
North Queensland's hopes of playing finals football this season will depend largely on their decision-making on the field, says coach Todd Payten.
Tigers’ UK recruit aims to buck NRL trend
Wests Tigers centre Oliver Gildart knows history is against him as he prepares to make his NRL debut against the Melbourne Storm.
Souths struggle as Broncos find resolve
A surprise Kurt Capewell field goal sealed an 11-4 win for an improved Broncos side over a sloppy South Sydney in their NRL opener in Brisbane.
Raiders’ Young stuns Sharks late in NRL
A 76th-minute try from Canberra's Hudson Young earned his side a 24-19 win over Cronulla in their NRL season opener.
Raiders’ Hodgson awaits knee injury call
Canberra Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson suffered a knee injury in his side's round one encounter with Cronulla, but it could be a meniscus rather than an ACL.
Sims’ Dragons NRL omission a fitness call
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has insisted there's nothing sinister behind Tariq Sims' omission for their NRL opener against the Warriors.
Harawira-Naera extends NRL Raiders stay
Corey Harawira-Naera has agreed to a new contract with the Canberra Raiders on the eve of the NRL season.
Storm have faith in Meaney NRL role change
Nick Meaney has been tipped to excel as he makes his Melbourne Storm debut at five-eighth in Saturday's NRL season opener against Wests Tigers.
Roosters relish Keary-Walker combination
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is excited to have stars Sam Walker and Luke Keary alongside each other in the halves for the first time.
Barrett’s relief at NRL’s judiciary revamp
Trent Barrett has backed the NRL's decision to hand every player a clean slate ahead of the 2022 season.
O’Sullivan kept lifelong dream a secret
Stand-in Penrith halfback Sean O'Sullivan knew two weeks ago he was going to debut for the Panthers but kept it secret from his own parents for the team's good.
Candlelit path for Demetriou’s NRL chance
Jason Demetriou has enjoyed one of the more comprehensive apprenticeships ahead of his NRL head coaching debut with South Sydney on Friday.
Fifita puts off retirement for his kids
Sharks' Andrew Fifita considered quitting on a daily basis during pre-season but wanted to show his children he could return to the field from a five-day coma.
Luckless Verrills in another NRL setback
Sam Verrills' battle to keep the Sydney Roosters No.9 jersey has taken a hit after he required surgery on a broken thumb suffered in NRL training.
Penrith make winning start to NRL season
Penrith have started the defence of their premiership in the best possible way with a 28-6 win over Manly to open the 2022 NRL season.