Wins will silence rift ‘noise’: Payten
Speculation and rumours of unrest at the North Queensland Cowboys will end if they can string some results together, coach Todd Payten says.
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Holbrook admits NRL rant was ill-advised
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says a post-game rant about refereeing in his team's four-point NRL loss to Parramatta shouldn't have been done in public.
Titans welcome Taylor’s NRL return
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says there's no bad blood between the Titans and Ash Taylor as the Warriors recruit prepares to face his former NRL team.
Paps thrilled to kick winner for Bellamy
Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says kicking the matchwinner in a milestone game like coach Craig Bellamy's 500th NRL game is a dream come true.
Bulldogs dismiss NRL HIA rort claims
Canterbury coach Trent Barrett says his club didn't manipulate the NRL's concussion rules in their win over North Queensland last week to get an advantage.
Tedesco, Trbojevic in No.1 No.1 duel
The battle of the NRL fullbacks between James Tedesco and Tom Trbojevic can never be clear cut, with both No.1s taking the jersey in different directions.
Storm win in golden point against Souths
Melbourne have continued South Sydney's misery in the Victorian capital city with a 15-14 golden point victory to celebrate coach Craig Bellamy's 500th NRL game
NSWRL sets sights on Politis replacement
The NSWRL has called for applications to replace Nick Politis on its board after he and chairman George Peponis quit in dramatic fashion.
Walker to grow as half while Roosters No.6
Teenage playmaker Sam Walker will be a better halfback for his time as a five-eighth at the NRL club, according to coach Trent Robinson.
Brisbane NRL switch rejuvenates Reynolds
As he prepares to debut for new club Brisbane, Adam Reynolds says his NRL off-season switch has been a breath of fresh air in his 11-year first-grade career.
Halves switch no novelty for Titans star
Gold Coast's young halves have been the talking point going into the NRL club's season but new five-eighth AJ Brimson can't see what all the fuss is about.
Ravalawa, To’o in heavyweight wing clash
Mikaele Ravalawa has the power, speed and smarts to be the NRL's Ken Irvine Medallist in 2022, according to St George Illawarra teammate Zac Lomax.
Robinson dismisses Bennett concussion call
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has brushed off criticism from Wayne Bennett over handling of concussions, claiming his club has never cheated the system.
Bellamy the main man at Storm: Kearns
Former Storm skipper Robbie Kearns says Craig Bellamy, who will coach his 500th NRL match on Thursday night, is the real key to the club's sustained success.
Fittler tips Perth for NRL expansion team
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler says Perth is an ideal expansion city if the NRL opts to add an 18th team to the competition.
Bennett patient with Dolphins’ NRL roster
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has addressed the incoming NRL club's roster build as its website crashed during an official membership launch.
Bird keen to stay in the Dragons’ Red V
St George Illawarra star Jack Bird has made it clear he wants to stay at the Dragons despite talking to rival NRL clubs.
Cowboys deny Taumalolo-Payten rift
North Queensland players have denied a reported rift between captain Jason Taumalolo and coach Todd Payten.
Bellamy coach deadline scrapped by Storm
Ahead of Melbourne's NRL clash with South Sydney, Craig Bellamy says he's been given more time to decide whether 2022 will be his last season as Storm coach.
Lodge goes fishing to tackle ‘short fuse’
Warriors prop Matt Lodge is hoping some productive off-field distractions will pay dividends on the paddock for the Warriors in the 2022 NRL season.
Croker concern for depleted Raiders
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has revealed captain Jarrod Croker is battling a bulging disc in his spine as the NRL club battles an early season injury crisis.
Mitchell urged to curb comeback enthusiasm
Latrell Mitchell will return from a six-game suspension with South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou saying the superstar fullback has to keep his emotions in check.
Four years in exile has Hastings a new man
Jackson Hastings spent 1434 days between NRL games thinking his time in the competition was over but now he wants to be a role model for others on his return.
Mulitalo takes centre stage for NRL Sharks
Cronulla's Ronaldo Mulitalo wants to become one of the game's best centres after finally getting the chance to impress in his natural position.
Matterson, Niukore add to Eels injury woes
Parramatta have copped a double blow in the forwards, with Ryan Matterson and Marata Niukore both added to their injury list.
Fitzgibbon out to raise bar at NRL Sharks
Cronulla lock Dale Finucane has acknowledged rookie Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon did not pull any punches after their round-one loss to Canberra.
Kenny savouring last of Api apprenticeship
Mitch Kenny credits Api Koroisau for teaching him how to be an NRL hooker and wants one last year of sharpening the tools before the latter's Penrith departure.
Taylor gets chance against ex-club Titans
Gold Coast's former million-dollar-man Ash Taylor will make his NRL return against the Titans after being picked at halfback by the Warriors.
Fitter Fifita out to fire Titans in NRL
Gold Coast forward David Fifita says a lack of self-discipline last year cost him fitness and minutes and he's in the shape of his life for the 2022 NRL season.
Storm on guard for party pooper Mitchell
Melbourne's Cameron Munster is expecting returning South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to try and spoil coach Craig Bellamy's NRL milestone celebrations.
Cap, full-time deals to combat uneven NRLW
A salary cap and full-time jobs for two marquee players at each NRLW club could be key to evening out a competition won by the same team since its inception.