Manly NRL recruitment boss Cleal retires
Manly great Noel Cleal has left his post as Sea Eagles recruitment manager as the club continues to regenerate following Des Hasler's exit.
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Capewell renews push for NRL pay talks
Amid speculation of a game boycott, players' association member Kurt Capewell has urged the NRL to engage in genuine negotiations over the stalled pay deal.
Paulo urging Moses to remain an Eel
Co-captain Junior Paulo says Mitch Moses' Parramatta teammates have urged him to remain with the reigning runners-up.
Crichton prepares to leave NRL’s Panthers
Talented Penrith centre and dual NRL premiership winner Stephen Crichton has informed the Panthers 2023 will be his last season with the club.
Farnworth ‘tunnels’ way to new NRL deal
Off-contract Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth trained in an 80-metre tunnel under a Lancashire motorway in his break when other options were under ice and snow.
NRL’s Trbojevic flies for ‘rewiring’ in US
Tom Trbojevic has flown to the US to visit reconditioning guru Bill Knowles, who he hopes can bring similar success to that achieved with Latrell Mitchell.
Ponga cops calf injury in NRL pre-season
Kalyn Ponga has suffered a calf injury at Newcastle training, disrupting his NRL pre-season.
Edrick Lee feels like dancing at Dolphins
Dolphins recruit Edrick Lee is relishing his reunion with cousin Brenko Lee as the NRL club prepares for its inaugural NRL season.
NRL players want action on new agreement
The RLPA says negotiations with the NRL over the new collective bargaining agreement remain frustratingly slow, despite the season getting under way soon.
Hoeter’s surgery call saved his NRL career
Brisbane Broncos outside back Delouise Hoeter played through a serious shoulder injury last year and was rewarded with a two-year NRL contract for his bravery.
Albanese wants PNG-based team in NRL
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a major speech to call for a Papua New Guinea-based, Pacific Islander team to be included in the National Rugby League.
Papenhuyzen making injury progress in US
While round one looks off the table, Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says working with US specialist Bill Knowles has given him confidence about a NRL return.
NRL announces rule tweaks for 2023 sesaon
The NRL has announced a handful of tweaks to its rules ahead of the 2023 season, all aimed at keeping the game flowing.
Women’s IPL a ‘life changer’: Jonassen
Australian allrounder Jess Jonassen wants to play in the inaugural Women's IPL in India and says the game is set to forever change for females across the globe.
Titans’ Holbrook banks on spine know how
The best-ever Gold Coast team in the NRL boasted a blue-chip spine of proven performers and the Titans have revisited a winning formula in 2023.
Podcast furore a lesson for Cobbo: Oates
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has backed Kevin Walters to be a long-term coach after tyro Selwyn Cobbo criticised the NRL club legend's methods in a podcast.
NRL players warned off signing contracts
The Rugby League Players Association has urged NRL stars to reconsider agreeing to new contracts as the stalemate surrounding a new CBA continues.
Kaufusi leans into ‘old man’ Dolphins tag
Felise Kaufusi has heard the critics take aim at the Dolphins' mature NRL forward pack and is keen to prove them wrong.
NRL’s Cobbo backflips on Walters comments
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has apologised to Kevin Walters after a podcast episode in which he described the Broncos coach as "weird" resurfaced online.
Matt Burton re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Matt Burton will remain with Canterbury until at least the end of 2027 after signing a multi-year contract extension.
Roosters’ Watson suffers knee blow
Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson has suffered a pre-season knee injury, leaving his entire 2023 campaign in the balance.
Reynolds’ advice for key Brisbane recruit
Adam Reynolds has issued returning Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh a challenge as the NRL side look to plug their leaking defence in 2023.
Dolphins confirm Niu arrival from Brisbane
The Dolphins have confirmed the arrival of Brisbane Broncos backline talent Tesi Niu, who will fight for the No.1 jersey under coach Wayne Bennett.
Titans ace Foran in best shape of career
Kieran Foran reveals how he got himself in top mental and physical shape, why he wants to win a title at the Titans, and his eternal debt to Des Hasler.
Broncos boss draws ‘line in the sand’
Brisbane chief executive Dave Donaghy has again defended the NRL club's culture after a string of off-field distractions ahead of the 2023 season.
Bromwich keen on leading NRL Dolphins
Dolphins captaincy contender Jesse Bromwich has revealed how Collingwood great Nick Maxwell unlocked his leadership potential at the Melbourne Storm.
Broncos grant Haas personal leave
The Brisbane Broncos have granted Payne Haas personal leave, after his mother was charged for her alleged involvement in a fatal car accident.
How Bennett gave new Dolphin Kodi the code
Dolphins utility Kodi Nikorima recalls a brutal lesson Wayne Bennett taught him at the Broncos, and the coach's phone call that secured him to the new NRL club.
Injured Papenhuyzen heads to US for rehab
Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen will head to the US to work with a specialist in the hope of getting back into NRL action following his serious knee injury.
NRL’s Dragons sign Murdoch-Masila
St George Illawarra have signed experienced NRL forward Ben Murdoch-Masila after the Warriors granted him a release last month.
Dolphins No.7 O’Sullivan’s debt to Cleary
New Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan discovered himself at the Panthers and is ready to repay coach Wayne Bennett's faith in the 2023 NRL season.