Bennett gives Katoa a boost as Dolphins dawn looms
Wayne Bennett says teenage playmaker Isaiya Katoa is up to the challenge against the Sydney Roosters, as the Dolphins lose Herman Ese'ese to a pectoral injury.
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Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to put the onus for identifying need for concussion checks after on-field head knocks back solely on the clubs.
Api times: Tigers expect to see instant Koroisau impact
Tim Sheens believes Api Koroisau will have an immediate impact on the Wests Tigers when their NRL season gets underway on Sunday.
Ivan Cleary confident Panthers will rediscover NRL zip
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says it's natural his side wouldn't begin their premiership defence in top gear after suffering an opening loss to Brisbane.
Broncos upset Panthers in narrow first-up NRL win
Penrith have suffered defeat at BlueBet Stadium to start their NRL title defence, slumping to a 13-12 round-one loss to Brisbane.
Knights fume over Ponga call in Warriors loss
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Tohu Harris have produced monster games as the Warriors defeated Newcastle 20-12 for a round one NRL victory in Wellington.
Fifita tug-of-war erupts between Broncos and Titans
The race to secure the services of David Fifita is hotting up, with Titans coach Justin Holbrook saying Brisbane have been in regular contact with the forward.
Cowboys brush off Raiders NRL complacency claims
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has accused Canberra coach Ricky Stuart of playing mind games before their round-one NRL clash to fire up the Raiders.
No more shy Taniela: Manly’s Paseka ready to stand up
Manly prop Taniela Paseka has declared there can be no more Mr. Shy Guy, adamant 2023 must be the year he makes full use of his size in the NRL.
Beetson’s legacy recognised by Dolphins, Roosters
The Artie Legacy Medal will be awarded to the player of the match when the Dolphins face the Roosters, in memory of the late rugby league great Arthur Beetson.
Tariq Sims’ blunt Melbourne assessment fired up Storm
Tariq Sims has been credited with helping put the steel back in the Melbourne Storm after he delivered a blunt reality check on his arrival at the NRL club.
Cook has nothing to prove despite World Cup snub: coach
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs could benefit from Damien Cook's World Cup snubbing.
Sharks eye redemption in spicy rematch with Rabbitohs
NRL premiership winner turned analyst Matt Johns is tipping Cronulla to challenge for the 2023 premiership after a big first season under Craig Fitzgibbon.
Bulldogs rebuild no cut-and-paste job for Ciraldo
Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould have helped build an NRL heavyweight before at Penrith, but the rookie coach knows a different challenge awaits at Canterbury.
Lockyer urges Mam to back running game for Broncos
Broncos legend Darren Lockyer says the lessons No.6 Ezra Mam learned in his NRL rookie year will enable him to shine as a more dominant playmaker.
Munster out for 2-3 weeks after finger surgery
Cameron Munster has been ruled out for at least two weeks after undergoing surgery on the compound fracture to his finger from Melbourne's round-one NRL win.
Storm claim epic to win NRL season opener over Eels
Cameron Munster played with two pain-killing injections after a compound dislocation of his finger to help Melbourne to an epic 16-12 NRL win over Parramatta.
Walters backs Broncos No.1 Cobbo to back up Luai taunt
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is not fazed by the Dolphins' poaching raids on his players and insists fullback Selwyn Cobbo will deliver against Penrith.
Panthers not fazed by talk of their NRL demise
Penrith begin their NRL title defence on Friday with coach Ivan Cleary adamant more big-name departures don't mean his team must fall back in the pack.
Beau Fermor ruptures ACL in huge Gold Coast Titans blow
Titans back-rower Beau Fermor will miss the 2023 season after suffering his second serious knee injury but coach Justin Holbrook has backed him to fight back.
Walters recruits Tallis to inspire Broncos for big test
Ex-Broncos skipper Gorden Tallis has addressed the club's players ahead of their season-opening clash with Penrith as rumours swirl about a David Fifita return.
Bulldogs to bomb Turbo Trbojevic in fullback’s return
Canterbury are hoping to unsettle Tom Trbojevic with an aerial assault on the superstar fullback's much-anticipated return for Manly.
‘Complacent’ Harawira-Naera out to lock in starter role
Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera says added maturity and self-awareness have made him ready to live up to his potential in 2023.
Home-again Warriors talking up NRL hopes
New Zealand's NRL outfit believe they have got their recruitment right as they seek a return to the finals for the first time in five years.
Thurston advice fires Cowboys young gun Dearden
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston says Cowboys No.6 Tom Dearden is one of the best competitors he's seen and has urged the 21-year-old to back up his breakout 2022.
Panthers great tips tightest NRL season in years
Penrith legend Greg Alexander is predicting one of the tightest NRL premiership battles and top-eight tussles in years as the 2023 season gets underway.
Early signings better for NRL, not worse: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has rejected the push for moving the NRL's anti-tampering deadline to June 30, arguing it improves players on the field and off it.
Panthers warn Cobbo about his Luai ‘grub’ jibe
Penrith players have predicted Jarome Luai will thrive on a personal showdown with Selwyn Cobbo, after the Broncos star labelled the Panther a grub.
Munster escapes Storm injury toll to tackle Eels
Cameron Munster looks to have overcome his pelvic issue to lead an injury-hit Melbourne into battle against Parramatta in their NRL season opener.
Penrith to chase NRL history as rivals try to keep pace
Penrith can become the first team in 40 years to win three straight NRL premierships, with the last players to do so backing the Panthers as a genuine chance.
Grand final retribution still months away for Eels
Parramatta start the NRL season desperate to go one step better, but coach Brad Arthur says the pain of last year's grand-final loss cannot fuel this season.