Tedesco wants to stay but no pressure on Suaalii
James Tedesco is relishing the prospect of he, Joey Manu and Joesph Suaalii linking up in the Sydney Roosters attack, but he won't pressure the latter to stay.
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Jokes aside, Koroisau says Wests Tigers can play finals
New captain Apisai Koroisau has conceded Wests Tigers fans won't forget his grand final jibe, but claims the club now has a side capable of playing NRL finals.
Back complaint sidelines Broncos captain Adam Reynolds
Brisbane have suffered another injury blow before the NRL season with captain Adam Reynolds ruled out of the trial with the Cowboys.
‘I wasn’t sure if I’d see again’ – Titans rake Verrills
Titans hooker Sam Verrills has opened up on a frightening eye injury, how he has handled adversity and why he is glad he signed with the Gold Coast.
Teen star Nanai signs four-year extension with Cowboys
Teenage sensation Jeremiah Nanai has agreed to a four-year NRL contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.
Lawyer claims vendetta against ex-NRL star Sam Burgess
Former NRL star Samuel Burgess will plead not guilty to driving unlicensed, his lawyer says, claiming a former NSW minister had a "vendetta" against him.
Josh McGuire banned over slur in Super League trial
Former NRL enforcer Josh McGuire has been banned for seven English Super League matches after being found guilty of derogatory abuse in a pre-season trial.
Sharks extend Fitzgibbon contract until end of 2027
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has received a three-year contract extension and has been backed by the board to bring short and long-term success to the club.
Penrith lose Edwards, Martin for World Club Challenge
Penrith will be without two of their stars for the World Club Challenge, as several NRL clubs make crucial calls on their teams for the last week of trials.
Timely push by NRL to avoid heat in pre-season matches
Kick-off times for Saturday's pre-season games and World Club Challenge matches have been pushed back in a bid by the NRL to avoid searing February heat in NSW.
Papenhuyzen set for an extended stint on NRL sidelines
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to miss up to the first seven rounds of the NRL season as the superstar Melbourne fullback fights to return from his fractured kneecap.
NRLW deal done, expansion likely again for 2025 season
The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.
Injured Broncos fullback Walsh in doubt for NRL opener
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh wants to emulate areas of club legend Darren Lockyer's play when he returns from a fractured eye socket suffered on Sunday.
King’s speech: Titans’ Foran inspired by Lewis on debut
Kieran Foran will play his first game for the Gold Coast Titans with the memory of a prescient and memorable endorsement by Wally Lewis fresh in his mind.
Bennett’s ark: O’Sullivan beats flood to join Dolphins
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan had a Magic Round recruitment meeting with Wayne Bennett washed away last year before a phone chat changed his life.
Koroisau named Wests Tigers captain for 2023 NRL season
Apisai Koroisau has been appointed as the new captain of Wests Tigers, five months after laughing off the NRL club's premiership chances.
Ponga claims ignorance of alcohol impacts on concussion
Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.
‘Good coaching’ behind Cobbo form, says wry Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has made a wry jibe about winger Selwyn Cobbo's good form for the All Stars as the fallout from a controversial podcast continues.
NRL stars Savage, Olam sidelined by fractures
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
Ciraldo starts Bulldogs era with win against Canberra
Canterbury, in their first hitout under coach Cameron Ciraldo, have turned in a stellar first half to beat Canberra 34-18 in their NRL trial game in Moruya.
Cowboys and Dolphins play out NRL pre-season draw
The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.
Walsh stars for Broncos in 24-all draw with Titans
Gold Coast captain and half Tanah Boyd has inspired a comeback 24-all draw with Brisbane after Reece Walsh dazzled for the Broncos.
Olam injured in Storm’s NRL trial loss to Roosters
Melbourne centre Justin Olam is facing a stint on the sidelines after suffering a suspected fractured arm in the Storm's NRL trial loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Hastings relishing Knights partnership with Ponga
Jackson Hastings is confident he and Kalyn Ponga have the right chemistry to lift Newcastle up the NRL ladder in 2023.
St Helens down Dragons in World Club Challenge warm-up
St Helens have warmed up perfectly for next week's World Club Challenge against Penrith with a 30-18 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong.
Young stars shine as Penrith down Eels in NRL trial
Penrith have cruised to a 22-16 win against Parramatta in their opening NRL trial, despite just one player from last year's premiership side taking the field.
Hynes stars as Cobbo hat-trick wins NRL All Stars
Nicho Hynes was named Preston Campbell Medallist as best afield as the Indigenous All Stars defeated the Maori All Stars 28-24 in the NRL marquee match.
Coach Walters gives Broncos a spinal tap on shoulder
Brisbane's defensive record in 2022 was dire and coach Kevin Walters wants his key players to muscle up against the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday.
Pangai takes lead from Bulldogs’ mantras of old
Mentoring from Willie Mason has Tevita Pangai primed to maximise his potential in his second year at Canterbury.
Manly snatch narrow NRL trial win over Souths
Anthony Seibold has begun life as Manly coach with a 30-28 NRL trial win over South Sydney.
Sharks down Knights in NRL trial win
Late tries have glossed over a disappointing Newcastle performance as they lost 28-16 to Cronulla in an NRL pre-season trial game.