‘Not surprised’: Kiss on Chiefs’ latest rugby target
Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.
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Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee ‘scare’
Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.
New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence
Manly have become the most miserly defensive team in the NRL under Kieran Foran, with the Sea Eagles eying off their best defensive run in 18 years.
Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side
Brisbane trio Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Ben Hunt are all in contention for Queensland's State of Origin side ahead of the team being named. .
Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin
A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.
Veteran Ben Hunt reveals immediate NRL future
Brisbane's Ben Hunt is close to finalising a contract extension that could see him join Cameron Smith in the exclusive 400-game NRL club.
Off-contract Parramatta prop addresses NRL future
Junior Paulo doesn't have a deal for next year, but the NRL prop knows where his future lies.
Warriors’ Metcalf on open market, Tiger pens new deal
Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf looks set to become a free agent, but Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has rejected the chance to go to the open market.
Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father’s axing
NRL strugglers St George Illawarra have recalled Kyle Flanagan for the Magic Round clash against Penrith after an injury to rookie halfback Kade Reed.
Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW
Latrell Mitchell has been named to return from injury at Magic Round, where North Queensland and St George Illawarra will roll out new halves combinations.
Seibold opens up on sacking, Cherry-Evans defection
Anthony Seibold was stunned to be dumped by Manly only three games into the season, but says he harbours no ill will towards the club.
Harrison focused on next steps after dream debut
Gold Coast 20-year-old Zane Harrison is riding the high of making his NRL debut but insists he hasn't got the starting halfback jersey locked down yet.
Bulldogs address ‘soft mindset’, captain’s Galvin spray
Stephen Crichton gave Lachlan Galvin a verbal dressing down in Canterbury's loss to the Dolphins in a sign of frustration at the Dogs' poor defence.
Uncharted territory: how NRL became like old under-20s
The NRL is on track for its highest-scoring season of all time, with an average of more than 50 points scored per game over the opening 10 rounds.
NRL set for Magic Round talks over Super League deal
Super League bosses will meet with NRL counterparts this week as the Australian game pushes for greater say in the running of the European competition.
‘Mum’s always said’: Blue happy to play Origin villain
Kennedy Cherrington can't wait to resume hostilities with the Queensland crowd when the NSW Blues aim to wrap up the Origin series in Brisbane.
PNG-bound coach closes in on more glory for Hull KR
Australian coach Willie Peters has reached another Wembley final with his world champions Hull KR, before he sets off on his ground-breaking NRL adventure.
Maroons Origin selection hinges on Storm form: Munster
Making a timely return to form, Cameron Munster says he's worried more about "his own backyard" in Melbourne than Queensland State of Origin selection.
Cleary backs ‘incredible’ Edwards to start in Origin
Panthers mentor Ivan Cleary has thrown his support behind Dylan Edwards' bid to retain the New South Wales fullback jersey, after he dazzled against Canberra.
Cleary delivers lesson as Panthers overcome Raiders
Penrith won a tit-for-tat encounter with Canberra to stay on top of the NRL ladder after a prolific performance from Nathan Cleary.
Star trio steer Storm to streak-snapping victory
Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes have helped right the Storm ship, with Melbourne ending their losing streak in a strong win over Wests Tigers.
The real Latrell: Bennett’s bush ace fills Bunnies void
Wayne Bennett calls Latrell Siegwalt, the 'real Latrell' after the rookie helped replace namesake Latrell Mitchell and put Cronulla to the sword.
‘Sick of it’: furious coach tells Sharks to ‘harden up’
Craig Fitzgibbon's fury at Cronulla's spluttering NRL season came to the fore as the Sharks coach put his players on notice.
More Broncos carnage with front-rower sidelined
Brisbane's overflowing casualty ward is set to have another occupant, after a starting forward was ruled to be concussed late in the 32-4 loss to Manly.
Sea Eagles win soured by prop’s ‘devastating’ injury
Manly prop Siua Taukeiaho has broken his leg in two spots, souring the resurgent Sea Eagles' convincing 32-4 win over Brisbane.
Johnston treble helps Souths sink sloppy Sharks
Alex Johnston scored a hat-trick as South Sydney - shorn of superstar centre Latrell Mitchell - claimed a 36-12 win over Cronulla.
Marzhew bags five as Dragons cop 13th-straight loss
St George Illawarra's winless run has stretched to 13 games following a big loss to Newcastle at Wollongong's WIN Stadium.
‘Going to be shattered’: Cowboys halfback out of Origin
Tom Dearden's State of Origin hopes are in tatters with news the Queensland playmaker will miss up to eight weeks with his ankle injury.
No April Fools’ joke: Radley facing NRL ban
Sydney Roosters star Victor Radley has been hit with a one-game ban for a high tackle, a week after the match review committee cleared him of three offences.
Why NRL rules allowed for Eels’ three-point winner
Parramatta's rare three-point golden-point victory over North Queensland confused players and fans. But the NRL say the correct rules were followed.
‘Private to me’: Storm’s Bellamy keeps focus on footy
Craig Bellamy says details of his medical condition will remain private, the veteran coach preferring to talk about Melbourne's clash with Wests Tigers instead.