Red-hot road trip offers Canberra early NRL challenge
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes.
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Rabbitohs’ Mitchell lends Crichton his support
Latrell Mitchell says former teammate Angus Crichton is in his thoughts after it emerged he was seeking treatment for his mental health.
Taupau urges Broncos ‘wild bull’ Flegler to wreak havoc
Martin Taupau could fill the vacancy of fellow Broncos prop Thomas Flegler when he joins the Dolphins next year, but now he just wants him to unleash the beast.
Thurston: re-signed Payten can lead Cowboys to title
Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston says the re-signing of coach Todd Payten has set the club up for a golden era like that of the Penrith Panthers.
Titans unleash their new flying ‘Foxx’ against Tigers
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira will make his NRL debut after a try scoring blitz and unveiling speed reminiscent of lightning quick Josh Addo-Carr.
Bulldog Thompson set for six month NRL injury stint
Canterbury has suffered a big injury blow only days before the NRL season, with English prop Luke Thompson to miss at least six months with a broken ankle.
Gould hails Ciraldo’s influence at Bulldogs
Phil Gould explains why new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has shone in his pre-season campaign but warns that work will be sternly tested in the NRL cauldron.
Arthur cool as Parramatta wait on Moses contract call
Brad Arthur isn't losing sleep over the future of star Eels halfback Mitchell Moses, who has yet to sign a new deal with the club.
Milford axed, Hynes and Manu out as NRL teams named
The Dolphins have explained Anthony Milford's NRL omission for teen whiz Isaiya Katoa, as Melbourne face an injury crisis and Canterbury lose another prop.
Roosters sad to see Crichton take mental health leave
Sydney Roosters players say Angus Crichton is getting the help he needs, after announcing he will take mental health leave from the NRL.
Aerial weapon Warbrick for Storm debut in season opener
Code-hopper Will Warbrick will make his NRL debut for Melbourne in their season-opener against Parramatta as the Storm enter the season with a huge injury toll.
Pressure on Raiders to cap champion careers with titles
Canberra prop Joe Tapine admits the Raiders' premiership window could be closing soon, with some club legends hitting the twilight of their careers.
Tigers go back to the future for 2023 NRL season
The Wests Tigers are banking on a familiar formula from their golden era to lift them out of the NRL cellar in 2023.
Centre move unlikely for Garrick at Manly in 2023
Reuben Garrick has revealed he is preparing as if he will spend the entire season playing on the wing at Manly, with his proposed switch to centre put on ice.
Jayden Sullivan wins race for Dragons’ No.6 jersey
Jayden Sullivan has won the battle to start the NRL season at five-eighth for St George Illawarra, with Jack Bird to play lock.
Townsend excited yet wary of NRL parity
Chad Townsend anticipates a tighter fight for top eight spots this season as parity between NRL sides grows stronger.
Why Nicho Hynes wants to end his NRL career at Cronulla
Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes has outlined his passionate plan to stay at Cronulla for the rest of his NRL career and what's driving the pin-up playmaker.
Dolphins kickers get ‘Rich’ thanks to AFL Lions maestro
The kicking nous of the AFL's best continues to influence the NRL with Dolphins half Sean O'Sullivan receiving tuition from Brisbane whiz Daniel Rich.
Papali’i shrugs off calf concerns before Raiders opener
Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland.
Ramien the latest star back to re-sign with Cronulla
Strike centre Jesse Ramien is the latest star back to recommit to Cronulla, saying he reckons the Sharks can win the NRL premiership in 2023.
Walsh set to miss Penrith game in another Broncos blow
Pat Carrigan expects the Broncos will rest injured Reece Walsh against Penrith, and says losing two stars to the Dolphins has been 'tough'.
NRL, RLPA more aligned than ever on key CBA matters
Rugby League Players Association director Wade Graham has claimed the union and NRL are aligned on most key issues in the pay war as peace looms.
Dolphins six guns Milford, Katoa in High Noon shootout
Dolphins halfback Sean O'Sullivan has confidence in whichever of Isaiya Katoa or Anthony Milford wears the No.6 jersey as the duo swapped the role in training.
NRL superstar Hynes’ emotional plea for jailed mum
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes says supporting his mother in jail is proving to be the toughest time of his life ahead of Cronulla's NRL season opener.
Elliott fit for Knights’ NRL season opener at Warriors
Adam Elliott has declared himself fit for Newcastle's NRL season opener against the Warriors, after spending the off-season battling a hip injury.
Leniu becomes latest Panther to tell club he’s leaving
Spencer Leniu has told Penrith he will leave the club at the end of this NRL season, with the prop expected to sign with the Sydney Roosters.
Dragons duo have regret, not ill-will after Mudgee row
Zane Musgrove and Mikaele Ravalawa insist they are on good terms after the St George Illawarra pair were fined over a spat in Mudgee.
‘Done wonders’: Gould hails Reynolds effect on Bulldogs
Phil Gould says the return of Canterbury cult hero Josh Reynolds has already given the club a boost with rising teenage playmaker Karl Oloapu set to benefit.
Reynolds names ‘Bumper’ secret weapon in Broncos tilt
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says the team's defence will improve this NRL season as players embrace the wisdom of contact coach Brett 'Bumper' O'Farrell.
‘I thought it was over’: Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline
James Tamou was doing delivery work and thought his career was done when he got a call to return to North Queensland, where he wants a second NRL title .
Dolphins nab Origin prop Flegler from Broncos for 2024
Tom Flegler will switch from Brisbane to cross-town NRL rivals the Dolphins next year as the new club continues to raid the Broncos' stocks.