Mitchell thriving on attention from haters
Latrell Mitchell claims knowing his haters are watching his NRL finals run closely is helping him thrive, embracing the pressure since his move to South Sydney.
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Souths’ Johnston in late NRL fitness test
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston concedes he won't know if he can play in Saturday's preliminary final against Penrith until the last minute.
NRL’s Papali’i takes in All Blacks wisdom
Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i is relying on some wise words from two ex-All Blacks skippers to help him propel the Eels into the NRL grand final.
Drinkwater makes most of No.1 opportunity
Scott Drinkwater is of the NRL's form fullbacks, thanks to an injury that delayed his recall to the North Queensland team.
Milne ready for Cleary’s bomb initiation
Taane Milne has never had to field a Nathan Cleary bomb before, but the South Sydney winger has vowed to be ready for the Penrith No.7 in the preliminary final.
Opacic hopeful of being fit for NRL prelim
Tom Opacic hopes to line up in the Eels' preliminary final and says he could have played through his hamstring injury if the semi-final had have been closer.
Eels play it cool over Townsville heat
Parramatta aren't feeling the heat over their impeding NRL preliminary final clash with North Queensland in Townsville.
To’o shift on cards in Panthers reshuffle
Charlie Staines looms as the man to replace Taylan May in Penrith's NRL backline but a shift could be on the cards, with Brian To'o training at left wing.
Penrith urged not to go alone on Mitchell
Penrith know the importance of shutting down Latrell Mitchell in their NRL preliminary final, but defenders have been warned not to rush out and go it alone.
The loss that triggered Roosters’ streak
Sam Walker says the Sydney Roosters' narrow loss to premiers Penrith gave the side the belief they needed to surge back into NRL finals contention.
Penrith’s Martin cleared of serious injury
Penrith second-rower Liam Martin will be available for the NRL finals after scans cleared him of a serious ankle injury.
Knights investigate Ponga toilet video
Newcastle are investigating a video that has emerged on social media, featuring security escorting captain Kalyn Ponga and utility Kurt Mann out of a toilet.
NRL player in custody pending sentence
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has lost a last bid for freedom after being found guilty of stabbing a church leader at a Mormon event in October 2019.
Ciraldo signs on as Canterbury Bulldogs coach
Canterbury have lured highly rated Penrith assistant Cameron Ciraldo to be head coach at the NRL club from next season on a five-year deal.
Raiders down Dragons to keep season alive
Canberra have kept their NRL season alive for at least another week after beating St George Illawarra 24-22 at GIO Stadium.
Panthers’ stumble opens up NRL title race
Penrith's late-season stumble has suddenly opened up an NRL premiership that looked like a one-horse race a few weeks ago.
Manly’s NRL collapse disappoints Hasler
Manly coach Des Hasler won't use the club's pride jersey controversy as an excuse after a 44-24 loss to Gold Coast effectively ended the Sea Eagles' season.
Sea Eagle Fainu’s NRL career in jeopardy
Manase Fainu's NRL career is in disarray after being found guilty of a stabbing in 2019.
Rugby league world mourns Paul Green loss
The rugby league world is in shock after the sudden death of former NRL and Queensland State of Origin coach Paul Green, who was also a representative halfback.
Munster the man at No.1 as Storm win big
Fans stood in silence in tribute to the late Paul Green before Melbourne beat Penrith 16-0 in Thursday night's NRL match at BlueBet Stadium.
Munster’s No.1 move a week-to-week call
Cameron Munster has starred at fullback for Melbourne but coach Craig Bellamy will weigh up whether to keep him there each week based on opposition.
Veteran Tiger Tamou’s NRL tenure in doubt
Wests Tigers front-rower James Tamou says overseas interest might be his best option to play rugby league next season as his 300-game career winds down.
Bellamy smooths over Panthers NRL stoush
Off-field comments between Melbourne owner Matt Tripp and Penrith great Greg Alexander have provided a spicy entree to the clash between the Panthers and Storm.
Papali’i has right to reassess move: Tamou
Wests Tigers' James Tamou believes he can understand Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i wanting to renege on his move to Leichardt after Michael Maguire's sacking.
Eels eager to defy poor Souths record
Brad Arthur says Parramatta are looking forward to testing themselves against South Sydney, who enjoy a dominant recent record against the Eels.
Dragons re-sign NRL five-eighth Amone
St George Illawarra have announced five-eighth Talatau Amone will remain with the club until at least the end of 2024.
Munster moved back to halves for Storm
Cameron Munster will return to the halves for Melbourne's crunch clash with Penrith, with Nick Meaney back at fullback and Jahrome Hughes out injured.
Raiders players have Ricky’s back: skipper
Canberra captain Elliott Whitehead says his troops remain fully supportive of coach Ricky Stuart after his post-match media conference outburst.
Accused NRL player ‘unimpressive witness’
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu was an unimpressive and evasive witness who gave contradictory answers, a prosecutor has told the jury in his trial.
Stuart cops NRL ban, fine for ‘dog’ slur
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has been hit with a one-game suspension and $25,000 fine for calling Penrith's Jaeman Salmon a "weak-gutted dog".
NRL’s Verrills signs with Gold Coast
Gold Coast have signed premiership-winning Sydney Roosters hooker Sam Verrills, who will join the club on a two-year deal from 2023.