Souths lose forwards but name Mitchell to face Panthers
Latrell Mitchell has been named to face Penrith after suffering a knee injury in round one, but South Sydney have lost two forwards to injury for the match.
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‘Let’s go’: Fifita buzzing after Titans extension
Re-signed backrower David Fifita has talked up his makeshift partnership with Kieran Foran and the potential of a Titans' core that's now committed long-term.
Slater wisdom lights fire in Walsh at No.1 for Broncos
Queensland coach Billy Slater says he wants Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh to focus on the fundamentals of fullback play, advice the 20-year-old has taken to heart.
Injured Munster’s return behind unlikely Storm win
Melbourne captain Christian Welch says Cameron Munster's 'keep calm and carry on' mentality after suffering a horrific finger injury gave the Storm confidence.
Penrith play down concerns after loss, Luai-Salmon talk
Penrith State of Origin star Liam Martin has rejected Latrell Mitchell's claim of early cracks appearing in the Panthers' push for an NRL three-peat.
Suaalii’s re-signing a timely boost for Sydney Roosters
The re-signing of teenage sensation Joseph Suaalii has lifted spirits at Bondi Junction following the Sydney Roosters' shock round-one NRL loss to the Dolphins.
NRL clear Amone to return from stand-down
St George Illawarra five-eighth Junior Amone has been released from mandatory stand-down after a change in the conditions surrounding his impending court case.
Luke Keary leaps to defence of NRL independent doctors
Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary fully supports having independent doctors ordering HIA tests from the NRL Bunker, saying it's the players who can't be trusted.
David Fifita re-signs with Titans until end of 2026
The Gold Coast have received a massive boost and staved off late interest from Brisbane to secure boom back-rower David Fifita for three more years.
Cronulla’s Wade Graham to fight NRL charge
Cronulla's Wade Graham is set to fight the NRL's grading of his hit on Davvy Moale at the judiciary on Tuesday.
Cowboys won’t pull Broncos’ pants down again: Haas
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is set to return from a fractured eye socket as prop Payne Haas targets redemption against North Queensland after 2022 thrashings.
Fiery Moses evasive over Parramatta contract talks
Mitchell Moses has sidestepped questions about his future at Parramatta, declaring he had left all decision-making with his manager.
Pleasure and pain drive Taulagi’s Cowboys title quest
North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi is still hurting from last year's preliminary final loss but returns to Suncorp Stadium on Friday with fond memories.
NRL defends concussion doctors amid coaches’ backlash
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has hit back at coaches criticising the NRL's concussion protocols.
Fifita vows NRL contract talks won’t hurt his football
David Fifita has promised to ensure the ongoing speculation around his future won't impact his football after starring in Gold Coast's round-one win.
Dolphins thump Roosters, cap fairtyale NRL debut
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins have rocked the Sydney Roosters 28-18 on debut, with enforcer Felise Kaufusi winning the Artie Legacy Medal for a brutal display.
Fifita fires next to Foran with contract no worry
Justin Holbrook is confident David Fifita's contract negotiations won't distract him at Gold Coast this year, after he starred in the win over Wests Tigers.
Radley, Lodge add to Roosters fitness woes after loss
The Sydney Roosters have key players racing the clock to be fit for round two with coach Trent Robinson unsure about Jared Waerea-Hargeaves or Joey Manu.
Titans crash Tim Sheens’ Tigers homecoming
Gold Coast have begun their NRL season with a 22-10 win over Wests Tigers, ending months of excitement for the joint venture and its returning coach Tim Sheens.
Bennett pledge inspired Kaufusi’s Dolphins stunner
Felise Kaufusi won the Artie Legacy Medal as man of the match in the Dolphins 28-18 win over the Roosters after a former teammate brought out his brutal edge.
Tigers won’t rush Bateman even with back-row doubt
Wests Tigers second-rower Shawn Blore is in doubt to face Newcastle in round two, but if he doesn't play the club won't rush John Bateman in before he is ready.
Dolphins teen Katoa embraces Phil Jauncey mental skills
Teenage No.6 Isaiya Katoa has thanked a renowned sports psychologist after bouncing back superbly from a shaky start in the Dolphins' NRL debut win.
Graham, Rapana set for long NRL bans after big hits
Cronulla veteran Wade Graham and Canberra winger Jordan Rapana have both been charged by the NRL and face bans of up to four matches.
Cronulla’s concern is defence, not Hynes’ return date
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has identified stiffening up Cronulla's defence as more pressing than rushing Nicho Hynes back from injury after a first-round NRL loss.
Independent doctor here to stay: NRL chief Abdo
Andrew Abdo has declared the NRL won't change its concussion protocols, with the league's boss standing by the use of an independent doctor in the bunker.
Meninga’s warning to Rabbitohs over Latrell Mitchell
Test coach and league legend Mal Meninga says South Sydney would be wise to rest Latrell Mitchell from training to keep the NRL superstar on the field in 2023.
South Sydney down Cronulla in wild, bruising NRL affair
South Sydney have beaten Cronulla 27-18 in a pulsating NRL contest in front of sellout crowd at PointsBet Stadium.
Townsend kicks Cowboys past resilient Raiders
Chad Townsend has kicked North Queensland to a one-point NRL season-opening win over Canberra with a field goal five minutes from time.
Flanagan admits surprise over controversial sin-bin
Canterbury say they are confused over Kyle Flanagan's sin-binning in their 31-6 NRL loss to Manly as the Sea Eagles scored two tries when he was off the field.
Trbojevic all clear after Manly start season with win
Tom Trbojevic has brushed aside any concerns over his fitness after he and Daly Cherry-Evans starred in Manly's 31-6 NRL season-opening win over Canterbury.
Haas excited by Fifita’s potential Broncos return
Payne Haas would love to see David Fifita back at the Broncos but says he won't be the one trying to lure him to Red Hill.