Fears for Yeo’s season after Warriors beat Panthers
NRL premiership hopefuls the Warriors have stunned ladder-leading Penrith, who lost inspirational co-captain Isaah Yeo to what appears a serious injury.
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NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on
The Perth Bears' hopes of landing some marquee players have been given a huge boost after the NRL agreed to offer them some handy concessions.
Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke ‘soap opera’ derby drama
The derby clash between Brisbane and the Dolphins is bigger than Ben-Hur, due in no small measure to two powerful personalities on both sides of the fence.
Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy makes call on his future
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has signalled when he is likely to step away from the hot seat, but he hopes Cameron Munster will remain at the club.
Star Raider responds to best friends’ contract rumours
Sebastian Kris is the latest Canberra player rumoured to be leaving the club and winger Xavier Savage has mixed emotions about it.
Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch
The Dolphins had one foot on Brisbane's throat last year in the corresponding derby clash but took it off, a scenario they have no intention of replicating.
Another Rabbitoh injured just as troops return
South Sydney have lost yet another key player to injury, just as cavalry are returning for the round-23 clash against Parramatta.
Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test
North Queensland have bounced back from the club's "darkest day" to wallop Gold Coast 30-8 and go to seventh on the NRL ladder, with their stars shining.
‘Longest break’: Marnus recharged to find Test runs
Marnus Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century for Australia in more than three years, but says a lengthy break has given him the clarity to regain top form.
‘We’re playing like a top-four team’: Bulldogs coach
Canterbury's vastly improved defence is in for a big test against the Sydney Roosters, who put 82 points on North Queensland in their last start.
‘Every faith’: Farnworth on track to stay at Dolphins
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has addressed speculation about Herbie Farnworth's future and revealed why the club is comfortable he will remain long-term.
NRL star ‘moving on’ after betting charge dropped
South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge.
Bears’ English raid continues, sign Canberra forward
English international Morgan Smithies will join the Perth Bears for their inaugural NRL season after three campaigns with Canberra.
Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer
Indigenous sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's recent visit to to the Torres Strait with coach Kristian Woolf reinforced his deep appreciation for the Dolphins.
‘Doesn’t define us’: Cowboys plot bounce after shame
North Queensland conceded 82 points last week, the most in 91 years, but coach Todd Payten has opened up on why the finals are still within the team's grasp.
Roosters’ expansion verdict after 70-point thrashing
The Roosters smashed the Cowboys 82-12 last week. But coach Trent Robinson doesn't want the NRL to slow down its expansion plans.
‘We don’t really care’: Sharks dismiss finals naysayers
The red-hot Sharks are using the doubters as motivators as they chase an elusive NRL premiership and a glorious farewell for several departing teammates.
New Broncos halves point to future as Mam targets gains
Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam has opened up on his defensive struggles as he backs new No.7 Tom Duffy to be his halves partner in 2027.
Brigginshaw’s big ban opens door for next Broncos star
Brisbane must cope without suspended star Ali Brigginshaw for the first time in their history, but her replacement is a rising talent with a big future.
Souths’ Mitchell ‘hurting’ to miss Indigenous Round
First Nations NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined since Magic Round and now his absence will extend into Indigenous Round.
NRL club claims player contributed to training death
A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.
Warrior re-signs, ex-Dragons wantaway completes U-turn
The Warriors have re-signed highly-rated prop Jackson Ford, while former wantaway Dragon Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga has inked his own contract extension.
Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts
Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.
Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock
The high-flying Sydney Roosters have Lindsay Collins back from an extended concussion lay-off for the round-23 clash against finals hopefuls Canterbury.
Young breakout star’s 12-year connection with Cleary
Jaxen Edgar has only become a starting NRL fullback in recent weeks, but his connection to Penrith coach Ivan Cleary goes back far longer.
How coaching greats shaped untested King on Origin path
Matt King waited 13 years to become a head coach and with the guidance of some of Australia's greatest minds is ready to take the plunge with the NSW Blues.
Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job
Matt King has never been a senior head coach but will replace Laurie Daley as the new boss of the NSW State of Origin side in the 2027 series.
‘We let Walsh down’: recalled Bronco set to unlock star
Brisbane hooker Billy Walters will get his first start of the season in a spine shakeup as the veteran edges closer to securing his own future.
Addo-Carr’s message for Mitchell as he targets rep call
Josh Addo-Carr wants to see Latrell Mitchell back in full flight sooner rather than later as the Parramatta winger targets a return to the Australian Test side.
Dolphins’ Hammer set for top gear at his playground
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a remarkable strike rate at Suncorp Stadium and is ready to step it up a notch against battling Brisbane.
‘Lot of nonsense’: Dearden clears air on Cowboys future
North Queensland's co-captain is aiming for a round 26 return from injury as he opened up on speculation around his future at the club.