Townsend replaces Hynes in NSW squad
Nicho Hynes has been ruled out of the NSW squad and will be replaced by Chad Townsend after he contracted COVID-19.
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Bulldog bounces back from scary concussion
Canterbury debutant Declan Casey needed to leave the field in a medi-cab last week but could line up in the Bulldogs' next game.
Woolf a great fit for Tigers: Ofahengaue
The Wests Tigers are yet to appoint a head coach for 2023 but Joe Ofahengaue is urging them to seriously consider Kristian Woolf.
Brooks addresses Tigers’ halves dilemma
Luke Brooks says he would be reluctant to take on a utility role long-term as the Wests Tigers work to determine which two players should start in the halves.
Hynes, Rudolf to miss Sharks-Storm clash
Nicho Hynes and Toby Rudolf have been sidelined from Cronulla's NRL clash with Melbourne on Thursday.
Talakai didn’t expect to retain Blues spot
Siosifa Talakai freely admits he was surprised to hold onto his place in the NSW State of Origin team ahead of Jack Wighton.
‘Fun’ Suncorp holds no fear for Blues
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has labelled Suncorp Stadium a "fun place to play footy" as the Blues aim to defy history in next week's State of Origin decider.
Maroons plot to avoid Burton ‘nightmare’
Maroons forward Pat Carrigan has identified a key area that needs addressing if Queensland are to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane next week.
Warriors land CNK as Walsh released
Canberra's Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after they confirmed they would release Reece Walsh to return to Queensland.
Walsh reportedly set for Broncos return
NZ Warriors fullback Reece Walsh is reportedly set to return to the Brisbane Broncos, little more than a year after they let him leave the club.
Blues’ visit a boost for battered Lismore
As their battered town still deals with the devastation of February's floods, Lismore locals were given a spirit-lifting visit by NSW's State of Origin team.
Cowboys have lifted me to Blues: McLean
They'll be the enemy in his State of Origin debut but NSW's Jordan McLean says his North Queensland teammates have been key to getting him a Blues jersey.
Storm’s Smith to miss rest of NRL season
Melbourne centre Reimis Smith will miss the remainder of the NRL season after aggrevating an injury suffered earlier in the year.
NRL veteran Tolman keen to play on in 2023
Reliable Cronulla prop Aiden Tolman says he's not ready to retire despite being the second-oldest player in the NRL.
Dual injury blow for NRL’s Rabbitohs
Latrell Mitchell is back playing first grade for South Sydney but now the side has two new members in its casualty ward.
Hynes thankful for Origin relegation
Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes has the chance to line up against his former club Melbourne now that he's been axed from the game-day squad for Origin III.
Gilbert sheds madman tag for Origin debut
Tom Gilbert believes efforts to move away from a reputation as an NRL "madman" have helped deliver a Queensland berth he never thought possible.
Injured Haas out for at least two weeks
Brisbane enforcer Payne Haas is expected to miss at least two matches as he recovers from injury issues to both his shoulders.
NRL regrets Canberra six-again blunders
Graham Annesley has declared the NRL won't ditch the six-again rule despite three blunders in Canberra's loss to St George Illawarra.
Rooster Lodge happy to shed enforcer tag
Matt Lodge has signed with the Sydney Roosters until the end of the 2022 NRL season.
Haas out of Origin as Blues bank on McLean
Payne Haas won't play for NSW in State of Origin III with Jordan McLean named to replace him in the series decider at Suncorp Stadium.
Slater shows faith as Qld ‘Cowboy-d’
Tom Gilbert will be the seventh Cowboy to feature in Queensland's squad this series when he debuts in next week's State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
NRL All Stars clash heads to NZ
The annual pre-season All Stars game will be played in New Zealand for the first time in 2023.
Suli spearheads Dragons’ finals charge
St George Illawarra are slowly building a side which could be a force come finals time after picking up four wins in their last five games.
Wighton struggles as Dragons down Raiders
St George Illawarra have claimed an ugly 12-10 NRL win over Canberra to strengthen their push to play finals.
Warriors triumph in New Zealand homecoming
The Warriors have played their first NRL game in New Zealand in almost three years, beating Wests Tigers 22-2 in Auckland.
Queensland’s Kaufusi out of Origin finale
Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.
Wighton backed for Blues Origin recall
Andrew Johns expects Brad Fittler to recall Jack Wighton on the bench for the Origin decider after he missed game two with COVID-19.
Eels need individual accountability: Coach
After losing 30-12 to Rabbitohs Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has called on each member of his playing group to take responsibility for the side's performances.
Johns backs Mitchell’s selfless NSW call
South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of contention for a spot in State of Origin III, winning the admiration of Andrew Johns in the process.
Mitchell pulls pin on Origin III selection
South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell says he doesn't want to be considered for State of Origin selection despite getting through his NRL comeback unscathed.