Red-hot Rabbitohs whip awful Dragons in Charity Shield
St George Illawarra have plenty to work on if they are to be an NRL finals force after being humbled 42-24 by a clinical South Sydney in Mudgee.
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David Fifita’s schoolboy link a contract key for Titans
Off-contract Gold Coast forward David Fifita is closing in on making a call on his future as coach Justin Holbrook outlines how the Titans can keep him.
Eels confirm fractured jaw for back-rower Lane
Shaun Lane is in grave doubt for Parramatta's NRL season-opener against Melbourne with the Eels confirming the back-rower has fractured his jaw.
Manu not certain to be fit to start season for Roosters
Joey Manu's facial fracture has the Sydney Roosters unsure if he will be able to play in their NRL season opener against the Dolphins on March 5.
Trbojevic fit to take flight for Manly in round one
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is confident Tom Trbojevic won't start the NRL season underdone, with the superstar fullback certain to play in round one.
Suaalii hurt as Manly go top in pre-season challenge
Sydney Roosters star Joseph Suaalii has suffered a head injury as his side were beaten 28-16 by Manly in the pre-season challenge.
Eels back-row pain worsens in NRL win over Knights
Parramatta's back-row crisis has deepened with Shaun Lane and Matt Doorey both hurt in their 36-14 NRL Pre-Season Challenge win over Newcastle.
Wiser Staggs shoulders Broncos hopes after surgery
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs wants to win back his NSW jersey and make the Broncos a powerhouse as he prepares to wrangle with Cowboys superstar Val Holmes.
Adam Doueihi inks one-year NRL deal with Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi won't be leaving the Wests Tigers at the end of this NRL season after signing a new deal until the end of 2024.
Queensland Rugby League CEO Rohan Sawyer resigns
Queensland Rugby League chief executive Rohan Sawyer has resigned to pursue a new job opportunity, leaving the organisation searching for a new permanent boss.
Panthers eye final frontier in World Club Challenge
Penrith get the chance to chase the one trophy COVID previously denied to them - the World Club Challenge - when they take on English giants St Helens.
‘Be patient’: motto of Broncos’ not so ancient Mariner
Broncos teenager Deine Mariner asked for a release last year but now he wants to stay and be part of a new dynasty with the NRL club.
Strike action still an option as NRL talks continue
The players' union has hosed down talk of a pay deal close to being done with the NRL, with Penrith star Nathan Cleary warning strike action is still possible.
Panthers ready to turn up heat in World Club Challenge
Sweltering conditions in western Sydney on Saturday should hand Penrith some advantage against English giants St Helens in the World Club Challenge.
Hammer embraces Bennett spray before Dolphins debut
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and his Dolphins teammates were treated to a classic Wayne Bennett spray ahead of Sunday's final pre-season hit-out before their NRL debut.
NRL ‘Slammin’ Sams’ now go head-to-head in Super League
Sam Lisone and Sam Kasiano, big-hitting prop forwards who made their name in the NRL, are ready to do battle for their new clubs to launch the Super League.
Saints laugh off heat talk before World Club Challenge
The St Helens coach has laughed off the suggestion his Super League side won't be able to handle the heat when they face Penrith in the World Club Challenge.
No concussion fears with Keary set for round one return
Luke Keary has shown no signs of concussion after his hit to the jaw, with Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco declaring the five-eighth will play round one.
Raiders shuffle backline with Savage on the sidelines
Veteran Jordan Rapana will get first crack at Canberra's fullback role left vacant after Xavier Savage suffered a broken jaw in last Sunday's NRL trial.
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.
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.