Tigers to stay humble despite record rout of Cowboys
Wests Tigers have begun their NRL season with a big victory over North Queensland at their spiritual home, Leichhardt Oval.
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Mad Max and Raging Ray back to get Dolphins on track
The Dolphins welcome the return of two warriors in Max Plath and Ray Stone at just the right time as they aim to add much-needed steel and grit to their flair.
Inside the rescue mission for Johnston and his ball
Almost nine months of planning culminated in one of rugby league's most memorable on-field moments, as part of Alex Johnston's record-breaking celebrations.
Why Manly believe Fogarty can fix their biggest issue
Manly have been one of the most inconsistent sides in the NRL in recent years, but Jake Trbojevic believes Jamal Fogarty can help fix that once he settles in.
‘Bad place’: Johnston feared record would never come
Alex Johnston may have reached rarefied air with his 213th NRL try but in his darkest days, the veteran winger feared he'd lost his chance to make history.
Souths rally around Nathan Merritt amid health battle
South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt is battling stage-four oesophageal and liver cancer, with the NRL club rallying around the legendary winger.
‘Disruptive’: Bennett cranky at fans for rushing field
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett disapproved of NRL fans running onto the field in celebration of Alex Johnston's try-scoring milestone.
NRL fans rush field for Alex Johnston’s historic moment
Alex Johnston has become the most prolific try-scorer in NRL history by crossing for his 213th career try in South Sydney's loss to Sydney Roosters.
Brisbane’s Adam Reynolds receives positive injury news
Star halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of a serious rib injury, providing a boost to Brisbane's hopes of igniting their sputtering premiership defence.
Dolphins keen for 2027 showdown with Eels in Las Vegas
Parramatta have been open with the NRL about being a home team in Las Vegas in 2027 against a Queensland-based opponent, and the Dolphins are more than keen.
‘It’s a shame’: Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL
Craig Bellamy says the NRL has lost a great player and person in Zac Lomax to rugby, but he is not for a second blaming the State of Origin winger.
Trbojevic agrees to new deal as he weighs up playing on
After agreeing to a new deal with the Sea Eagles that gives him an option for 2027, Manly veteran Jake Trbojevic will continue to weigh up whether to play on.
Tigers reward Doueihi ahead of major positional switch
Adam Doueihi is set to complete a decade of service at Wests Tigers after penning a contract extension with the NRL club.
Wasn’t up to standard: the Tiger with a point to prove
After a disappointing 2025 NRL campaign with Wests Tigers, star forward Royce Hunt is eager to fix his ways in the side's first match of the season.
Shearer, cattleman loom as next Penrith success stories
Kalani Leuluai Going and Billy Phillips both made an impression after earning a spot in Penrith's round one side that thrashed Brisbane.
‘Prove a point’: Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos
Parramatta No.6 Jonah Pezet says he is nowhere near the finished product despite a man-of-the-match display against Brisbane, the team he will join next year.
‘Signed me 10 years ago’: Mbye honours vow to Ipswich
Moses Mbye had a decorated career in the NRL and Super League and is now captaining the Ipswich Jets after honouring "a deal" he agreed to back in 2016.
Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels’ comeback win
Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet has set up four tries and scored the sealer in a 40-32 win over Brisbane, who lost skipper Adam Reynolds to injury.
E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match
Concussion suffered in an e-bike accident has forced a Sydney Roosters player out of their NRL grudge match with South Sydney.
Broncos to land Barnett as Warriors await replacement
Mitchell Barnett has agreed to join Brisbane on a two-year deal from 2027, if the Broncos can offer up a suitable replacement player to the Warriors.
Like Lomu: Tigers will do what it takes to keep teen
Benji Marshall says it's crazy how much Heamasi Makasini's highlights look like Jonah Lomu at the 1995 World Cup, with Wests Tigers to fight to keep the teen.
Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash
Ricky Stuart is imploring his senior players to step up against the Warriors as another forward has been ruled out for a significant chunk of time.
‘Deepest sense of belonging’: Ponga switches to NZ
Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.
Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.
Eels ‘silly’ not to test Broncos backs: Maguire
Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.
Wests Tigers turn to teen freak for season opener
Heamasi Makasini will line up at centre for Wests Tigers on Saturday after an impressive pre-season highlights reel.
Storm belting a reality check for Eels: Moses
Some of Parramatta's players may have become wrapped up in pre-season hype ahead of the round one thrashing from Melbourne, according to captain Mitch Moses.
Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration
South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.
‘I’m a novice’: Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb
Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.
‘Full faith’: Panthers shine under ‘Milky’ way on wing
Penrith winger Tom Jenkins insists coach Ivan Cleary was right to drop him for last year's finals as he prepares to keep firing in his anytime, anywhere role.