Cleary firms for DCE duel in NRL opener
Nathan Cleary looks set to play for Penrith in the NRL season-opener, setting up the first of five clashes with rival halfback Daly Cherry-Evans in 2022.
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Manly want Turbo-charged defence in 2022
Daly Cherry-Evans says Tom Trbojevic's game can improve further in 2022, predicting the fullback's defence will be key to Manly's NRL campaign.
Brian To’o swears allegiance to Australia
Brian To'o will hope to turn out for Mal Meninga's Kangaroos at this year's Rugby League World Cup after switching his country of allegiance.
Townsend named Cowboys NRL co-captain
North Queensland have appointed halfback Chad Townsend as their NRL co-captain along with incumbent Jason Taumalolo.
McInnes to miss start of NRL season
Cronulla recruit Cameron McInnes will miss the opening rounds of the NRL season after having minor knee surgery.
Keppie backs NRL’s new head knock approach
Manly forward Sean Keppie has backed the NRL's new head knock strategy, after he suffered a "horrific" and controversial concussion incident last season.
Eels to bring ‘mongrel’ mentality to NRLW
Parramatta's inaugural NRLW captain Simaima Taufa says her team aren't playing just making up the numbers in the expanded competition.
Taylor emerges as Warriors’ joker in pack
Ashley Taylor will start on the bench for the Warriors against his former team in Saturday's NRL trial, having impressed since receiving a career lifeline.
Warriors coach backs loophole for Walsh
Warriors coach Nathan Brown supports the NRL club's intention to use the same loophole as Latrell Mitchell to reduce Reece Walsh's two-game ban.
Penrith get silver lining in looming exits
Penrith's roster management looms as their biggest NRL challenge, but getting several futures decided early should work in their favour for 2022.
Ali Brigginshaw makes peace with NRL boss
Brisbane skipper Ali Brigginshaw was an outspoken critic of the NRL's postponement of the 2021 season but says she has mended bridges with the game's top brass.
Storm star Hughes weighs up NRL future
Jahrome Hughes insists he wants to remain in Melbourne and that he's "disappointed" three Storm teammates will leave for new NRL club the Dolphins next year.
Mitchell’s ban cut but won’t change style
Latrell Mitchell says his aggressive style does not need to be curbed as he waits to make a belated, but sooner than expected, start to the 2022 NRL season.
Coach’s son in frame for Broncos No.6 role
Kevin Walters is confident he can make a fair decision as his son Billy firms in the race to partner Adam Reynolds in the halves for Brisbane's NRL opener.
No timeline on NRLW professionalism: Abdo
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has been unable to give the game's female stars a timeline on when the NRLW competition would become fully professional.
Wests Tigers split NRL captaincy five ways
Wests Tigers will have five captains in 2022 with coach Michael Maguire naming an extended leadership group to share the role James Tamou held in 2021.
Newcastle, Canterbury in NRL trial draw
Newcastle and Canterbury have played out a 16-16 draw in an NRL trial at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Abdo stands by NRL’s high tackle crackdown
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has no regrets about enforcing stricter penalties for high contact in the 2021 Magic Round.
Pain-free Burgess excited to face twin Tom
After a pain-free comeback from major hip surgery, St George Illawarra prop George Burgess can't wait to lock horns with twin brother Tom and South Sydney.
Nicoll-Klokstad out of trial with COVID
Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad won't feature in his team's final trial against Manly on Friday after testing positive to COVID-19.
Fuimaono charged with Dunster out for year
St George Illawarra's Tyrell Fuimaono is set for a long spell on the sidelines after a hip-drop tackle that injured Parramatta's Haze Dunster in a trial.
O’Sullivan prepared to step in for Cleary
Sean O'Sullivan is ready to deputise for Nathan Cleary in round one of the NRL season after playing for Penrith for the first time since he was in high school.
Aussie Sio flying again in Super League
Aussie Ken Sio, last season's top try scorer in the Super League, has carried on where he left off with a four-try haul for Salford against newcomers Toulouse.
Dunster injured as Dragons beat Eels
Parramatta winger Haze Dunster suffered a potentially serious knee injury as St George Illawarra overcame a 16-0 deficit to win their NRL trial 26-22.
Geyer impresses as Penrith smash Sharks
Mavrik Geyer, the son of former Penrith hardman Mark, impressed as the Panthers smashed a young Cronulla team 34-6 in an NRL trial.
Broncos surge to draw trial with Titans
Brisbane salvaged a last-gasp draw in Saturday's NRL trial against Gold Coast, but the puzzle over who will partner Adam Reynolds in the halves is no clearer.
Young guns on show as Cowboys down Souths
There weren't many NRL players on the park but the North Queensland and Souths youngsters put on a show as the Cowboys ran out 24-12 winners in their trial.
Walsh inspires Warriors’ trial win
Reece Walsh showed his class in a 30-18 trial win for the Warriors over Melbourne as both teams tested new combinations for round one of the NRL season.
Roosters’ Keary in doubt for round one
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed a foot stress fracture has star playmaker Luke Keary touch-and-go to play in round one.
Hasler pleased with big guns’ trial cameo
Manly coach Des Hasler was pleased with Friday night's trial win over Wests Tigers but won't get carried away ahead of a tough first month of the NRL season.
Turbo on fire again as Manly thrash Tigers
Manly's Tom Trbojevic picked up where he left off last year in a brilliant 40-minute cameo as the Sea Eagles thrashed Wests Tigers in Friday's trial.