‘I’ll be back’: Dolphins prop Flegler’s injury vow
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler has provided a positive update on the nerve transfer shoulder surgery that has kept him out of the game for almost 12 months.
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Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton
Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.
Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Penrith to bounce back in their NRL grand final rematch following the Panthers' shock round-two loss.
Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1
Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.
Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom
Shaun Lane has conceded Parramatta were "bound to fail" at the start of 2025, but points to Canterbury's revival as proof a tough year could be well worth it.
Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan
North Queensland are outsiders to beat Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium but the history between the clubs has Pat Carrigan expecting another titanic derby.
Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal
Brandon Smith has found his new home after being told he would no longer be at the Sydney Roosters, signing with South Sydney on a two-year deal from 2026.
Molo joins Dolphins for love not money after Red V exit
Prop Francis Molo will join the Dolphins and play under old coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Dragons.
Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow
Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to play his first NRL match since missing last year's grand final, while Penrith have lost another fullback.
Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win
North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes scrutiny on his team ahead of the Brisbane clash has been "uncomfortable" after two straight losses.
Manly rule Trbojevic out, Cherry-Evans trains freely
Manly will leave Tom Trbojevic on ice for their NRL clash with Canberra, but Daly Cherry-Evans is looking increasingly likely to play.
‘Here for him’: Luai’s advice to in-demand young Tiger
Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has a simple approach to speculation that Tigers young stars may switch clubs when their contract expires.
Maguire looks within to find key to unlocking Broncos
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is still learning about his new squad and what he must do to extract their best as he opens up about leading the glamour club.
Panthers feel the pain as Storm win grand final rematch
Melbourne have hung tough to beat a dogged Penrith outfit, who lost their skipper Nathan Cleary to an early head knock in their NRL grand final rematch.
Martin gets upper hand in long-running Munster battle
While Cameron Munster's Melbourne got the win at AAMI Park, his Penrith nemesis Liam Martin had the last laugh in their latest battle on the field.
Hynes key as Sharks bid to beat Vegas travel hangover
Cronulla have had the toughest schedule of any team to start the NRL, but they have been boosted by some good injury news for Nicho Hynes.
Don’t blame Ilias alone for Dragons loss: Flanagan
Shane Flanagan is no longer frustrated with St George Illawarra's tight loss to South Sydney, nor with Lachlan Ilias's performance at the death.
Rabbitohs fullback spot belongs to Mitchell: Bennett
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell will be their preferred fullback over an in-form Jye Gray when the NRL star proves his fitness.
‘A good contest’: Dolphins’ Katoa ready for Luai test
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has been backed to shine against his Wests Tigers counterpart Jarome Luai, as Kristian Woolf addressed the ongoing Frank Molo saga.
Injured stars: Storm learn full cost of bittersweet win
Melbourne have been left to count the costs of their win over Penrith, with Jahrome Hughes, Nick Meaney and Nelson Asofa-Solomona all injured.
Ponga perfection has Hasler hatching Titans plot
The Gold Coast must shut down Kalyn Ponga when Newcastle travel to Robina, with the Knights fullback having more reasons to showcase his magic.
DCE’s protege sees value in time under veteran No.7
Joey Walsh has set his sights on one day carrying on Daly Cherry-Evans' legacy at Manly, but he is in no rush to replace the Sea Eagles No.7.
No bitterness from Addo-Carr ahead of Bulldogs clash
Jason Ryles has confirmed Josh Addo-Carr will make his Parramatta debut against Canterbury, the club that sacked him for drug driving last year.
Haas, Reynolds fire Broncos to win over Cowboys
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was put on report as prop Payne Haas won the Carl Webb Medal in a 26-16 win over North Queensland.
Walsh praised, then slapped with shoulder charge
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has praised the defence of fullback Reece Walsh, who was then slapped with a shoulder charge on Saturday.
Seibold wants to give DCE time to consider future
Daly Cherry-Evans has reaffirmed his status as the NRL's ironman, proving himself fit to overcome back spasms for Manly and face Canberra.
Hull’s Super League revival under Cartwright continues
Hull FC have slugged out a 16-12 win over Wakefield in a gripping Super League clash at the DIY Kitchens Stadium.
Caring ethos keeps Haas firing for Broncos in Ramadan
Brisbane prop Payne Haas is blitzing the NRL while playing through Ramadan, with a key moral lesson driving him rather than the physical challenge.
Cruising Sharks bring Souths back to earth with a thud
Cronulla have parlayed a near-perfect first half into a comfortable defeat of South Sydney in round three of the NRL season.
Koroisau stars in Tigers’ comeback win over Dolphins
Wests Tigers have stunned the Dolphins 30-18 with a brilliant comeback victory after trailing by 12 points with 17 minutes to go.
Gutsy Titans too good for error-prone Knights in NRL
Gold Coast have shown grit and ruthlessness to pick up their first NRL win of the season, defeating Newcastle 26-6 at CBUS Super Stadium.