Maroons bolters Mann, Plath get coach Slater tick
Billy Slater says Queensland hopefuls Max Plath and Kurt Mann are showing habits in their game that are "Origin worthy" as the duo enter selection frame.
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‘Not a word we use’: Sharks coach not rattled by losses
A defeat to Manly in Perth would leave Cronulla on a three-game losing streak but coach Craig Fitzgibbon isn't stressing.
Bennett says plan is still for Mitchell to play No.1
Latrell Mitchell will wear No.6 for South Sydney against North Queensland, but Wayne Bennett has declared he is still the Rabbitohs' first-choice fullback.
Eels’ Lomax out for six weeks, racing clock for Origin
Zac Lomax is at long odds to play for NSW in State of Origin I after the Parramatta winger suffered a fractured foot in his side's win over St George Illawarra.
Broncos workhorse Gosiewski starts talks on new deal
Brisbane forward Jack 'Jet-Ski' Gosiewski appeared washed up last year but is now making waves and cruising towards a new deal.
Reigning premiers Penrith find positives in form slump
The vibe remains positive at four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith despite a losing streak that threatens to halt their NRL dynasty.
How Hammer regained mojo to be Dolphins’ nail gun
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reveals the change in mindset that has reignited his electric ways.
The two people who dislike Mahoney being called a grub
He divides opinion but the in-form Reed Mahoney says there's only two people who are concerned about his reputation as the NRL's biggest wind-up artist.
Mitchell at five-eighth, Townsend cut in halves changes
The NRL is preparing for a halves shake-up in round six as Penrith, the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle and South Sydney confirm key changes.
Dolphins gun Tabuai-Fidow wants to play for Samoa again
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a burning desire to play for Samoa again, but whether that's this year is dependant on his Kangaroos selection.
Hunt mulls extra year at Broncos as 400-club beckons
Brisbane veteran Ben Hunt is playing so well and enjoying his footy so much that he is considering playing until 2027, when 400 NRL games will be within reach.
Latrell takes centre stage in powder keg grudge match
With age and time, Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell has grown up as he prepares to make his NRL return for South Sydney against the Sydney Roosters.
Allianz won’t ever truly be your home: Robbo to Souths
Trent Robinson understands bitter rivals South Sydney wanting to use Allianz Stadium, but says it will only ever truly be the Sydney Roosters' home ground.
Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.
NRL must remove grey areas in head-high tackle furore
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to develop back-and-white rules based around concussion severity as a crackdown on head-high contact looms.
Penrith’s mass exodus finally challenges NRL dynasty
For years critics have questioned when Penrith's big-name exits would begin to challenge their dynasty, and it finally may be happening now.
Late Kris stunner seals Raiders comeback over Cronulla
An otherwise dull second half exploded into life in the final seconds, as Sebastian Kris scored late to seal a famous 24-20 NRL win for Canberra over Cronulla.
DCE pursuit wouldn’t force Sandon Smith out of Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are sticking by Sandon Smith in a tough start to the season for the new first-choice five-eighth.
Young avoids ban after copping sin-bin for high shot
Hudson Young was the first victim of the NRL's high-tackle crackdown after being sin-binned against Cronulla, but the Canberra forward has avoided a ban.
Tigers unfazed by record gulf in halves experience
Wests Tigers will give up a whopping 594 games of NRL experience in the halves against Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, the biggest gulf in premiership history.
Piakura gets Broncos chance to prove Maroons star right
Brendan Piakura has been given the Brisbane starting back-row spot he craves and he has a fortnight to give coach Michael Maguire another selection headache.
Eels have no regrets over letting Gutherson go
Clint Gutherson has been St George Illawarra's best player to start 2025, but a winless Parramatta insist letting their old captain go was the right call.
Dolphins must help Hammer nail his role: Woolf
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is yet to find form but coach Kristian Woolf says he is close and that his teammates have a key part to play.
‘Uncharted territory’: Another shock loss for Penrith
Four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith are in uncharted waters, suffering a 22-18 defeat to North Queensland and slumping to a 1-4 record to begin the season.
Magical Latrell display seals Souths win over Roosters
Latrell Mitchell has conjured more NRL magic to give South Sydney a 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Payten shakes off self-doubt as Cowboys hit form
Coach Todd Payten is seeing life through a different lens now that North Queensland are back in form.
Panthers mull Talagi recall in fight to ignite season
Star recruit Blaize Talagi has only played one NRL game in his first five rounds at Penrith but could earn a recall amid the Panthers' woes.
‘He is him’: Walker left in awe of Latrell masterclass
There were no signs of rust for Latrell Mitchell as Cody Walker hailed the South Sydney star's bravery in their 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
RLPA want talks to avoid missing more NRLW superstars
The NRL's decision to block Newcastle signing New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has prompted calls for more flexibility for female players.
Bennett and Amone help Jayden Sullivan shine for Souths
Jayden Sullivan says he owes Wayne Bennett and former teammate Junior Amone for helping rekindle his NRL career at South Sydney.
Family pedigree ensures Hayes can be top prop for Dogs
He dreamt of being a fullback for Canterbury but after a reality check from his grandfather, Harry Hayes is blossoming into a promising Bulldogs front-rower.