Addo-Carr declares his World Cup mission
Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr regards representing Australia at the World Cup as the pinnacle of the game and wants to achieve the one thing he has not done
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Ilias flags Kikau as his toughest NRL test
Lachlan Ilias has been labelled the NRL's best defensive half but the South Sydney youngster expects to have his work cut out against Viliame Kikau.
Mindset coach unlocks Cowboys’ Tom Gilbert
As he approaches an NRL preliminary final, Cowboys forward Tom Gilbert has credited psychologist Jo Lukins for helping him find balance on and off the field.
Panthers a shining light for youth: To’o
Penrith winger Brian To'o insists he and Jarome Luai only want to be a shining light for youth, amid questions over the latter's use of social media.
DCE opens up on Manly ‘agendas’
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans says there are people at the club trying to rip it apart and has slammed what he says are personal attacks against him.
Souths confirm NRL Homebush stay in 2023
South Sydney have confirmed they won't be moving to Allianz Stadium for the 2023 NRL season, instead remaining at Accor Stadium.
Leilua, Taulagi bromance is part of Cowboys finals charge
The saunas and banter 'bromance' between North Queensland's Luciano Leilua and Murray Taulagi has helped fire the club to the brink of NRL glory.
Arthur adamant all fine with Nathan Brown
Brad Arthur has insisted there are no issues with Nathan Brown at Parramatta, despite the former NSW State of Origin lock continuing to be overlooked.
Heat increases on Eels as Opacic doubtful
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has backed Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Junior Paulo to play close to an hour each in the heat of the Townsville preliminary final.
Oates wins Broncos award, signs new deal
The career of Brisbane winger Corey Oates was on the line at the start of the year, but he has earned a new deal and won the club's player's player award
Payten right in mix for NRL coaching gong
Todd Payten may be the conductor in North Queensland's orchestra but it's his choreography in 2022 that leaves him favourite to be the NRL's coach of the year.
Souths risk wasteful run in prelim final
South Sydney are at risk of joining the Western Suburbs team of 1958-1963 as the only sides to not win a premiership after five straight grand final qualifiers.
Haas rules himself out of RL World Cup
Brisbane prop Payne Haas won the club's player of the year award for a fourth time and then confirmed he was sitting out the Rugby League World Cup.
Aussies not RL world champs yet: McNamara
Catalans Dragons coach and former England mentor Steve McNamara says it's not a done deal Australia will win the rugby league World Cup in England.
The motto driving Cowboys NRL title quest
North Queensland have won key NRL games this year in the final moments but key players have revealed ahead of the preliminary final that it is not by chance.
How Cowboys’ youth revamped Taumalolo
Jason Taumalolo doesn't cherry-pick moments on the field but North Queensland's booming youth has unlocked a targeted and impact-oriented approach to his game.
Kikau warned he’ll cop it from Souths fans
Viliame Kikau will be public enemy No.1 with South Sydney fans, with Rabbitohs players predicting the Penrith star will cop it over last year's infamous video.
Panthers eye Cleary protection from Souths
South Sydney have made no secret of their plan to get physical with Nathan Cleary, as the Panthers work out how best to protect their chief attacking weapon.
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.
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.