Bulldogs breakthrough: Canterbury lock in star forward
Jacob Preston's future has finally been decided at Canterbury, with the star second-rower joining Stephen Crichton as the longest locked-in Bulldog.
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Broncos captain clears the air about foiled farewell
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds insists it was his call to end his 323-game career because of a calf injury, rather than his NRL club's coach or medical staff.
Souths star named to make long-awaited NRL return
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is set to play his first NRL game since mid-May, for the Rabbitohs against Gold Coast in round 26.
Penrith star’s talks on hold after ‘productive’ meeting
Penrith star Liam Martin will wait until after the NRL finals to resume talks on his future, after his management met with Panthers bosses about a new deal.
Players wait and see on controversial new NRL rule
Senior NRL players are intrigued to see a controversial new rule undergo its first trial in the round 26 game between Melbourne and Brisbane.
Comeback kid: league’s fastest ACL return in 19 years
Manly's Caleb Navale has gone from rupturing his ACL before the pre-season trials to scoring with his third touch on his return a little over six months later.
Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong
Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.
Reynolds’ return shelved in sad end to NRL career
Adam Reynolds' bid to return to the field for Brisbane before the end of the season is over, meaning he has played his 323rd and final NRL game.
Penrith negotiations may go on backburner in title tilt
Contract talks have dominated the headlines at Penrith all year, but coach Ivan Cleary says it is almost time to put them on hold ahead of the finals.
Burton fine with switch as Bulldogs reel with illness
Canterbury's preparations for a must-win clash with Penrith have been disrupted with10 players missing training with COVID-19.
Time ticking as NRL veterans fight to extend careers
More than 60 NRL players still face uncertain futures beyond October, with Jack de Belin among those adamant he is still good enough to play on into 2027.
PNG Chiefs make bond with Manu as their big 007 signing
Joey Manu has become the latest high-profile player to sign with the PNG Chiefs, with the rugby union convert to return to the NRL in 2028 at the new club.
Tigers stun Roosters, blow NRL top-four race wide open
Struggling Wests Tigers have thrown the NRL's top-four complexion on its head by defeating one of the competition heavyweights, the Sydney Roosters, 25-24.
Sharks rally to beat Titans, stay in NRL top-four race
Cronulla have overcome a worrying halftime deficit to stay in the NRL's top-four finals hunt with a gritty comeback win over Gold Coast.
Titans, Roosters flex muscles with NRLW wins
Rugby 7's convert Tiegan Levi has put on a masterclass for the Titans while the Roosters put a record score on the Warriors to stay undefeated in the NRLW.
Knights stars banned, Warriors winger’s injury revealed
Dom Young has escaped a heavy suspension by the NRL's match review committee, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will undergo collarbone surgery.
Dogs of War: Bulldogs’ horror week ahead of vital win
Canterbury were beset by an almost unbelievable string of misfortunes in the week ahead of their big win over St George Illawarra.
Dogs’ finals hopes alive but ‘need to be better’: coach
Canterbury remain in the hunt for an NRL finals berth after defeating probable wooden spooners St George Illawarra at Allianz Stadium.
Warriors go top by beating ‘not real smart’ Bunnies
A 45-26 win over South Sydney has moved the Warriors up to first place on the NRL ladder.
Canberra smash Bulldogs, Tigers win late again in NRLW
Canberra have demolished the Bulldogs, while Wests Tigers repelled an inspired comeback from the Knights to highlight Saturday afternoon's NRLW action.
Knights stunned by Manly in blow to home finals hopes
Manly have kept their own faint top-eight hopes alive after dishing up a 44-24 beating of Newcastle to leave the Knights fighting for a home final.
Tiger battles heart scare, weight issues to reach NRL
After overcoming a heart scare and shedding some weight, 21-year-old Fiji international Solomone Saukuru looks set be a centrepiece of Wests Tigers' future.
Sharks star on mission to put Cook Islands ‘on the map’
Cronulla centre KL Iro is hoping to recruit more players for Cook Islands' against-the-odds Rugby League World Cup tilt.
Broncos fullback focusing on future amid ‘tough’ past
Fullback Hayze Perham was instrumental for Brisbane against Canberra, and he believes it's only the start of a successful NRL career.
Just get it right: Ryles launches at bunker blooper
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles was highly critical of the NRL's bunker after a decision to overturn a Jamayne Isaako try in their loss to the Dolphins.
Dolphins swallow Eels, close in on top-four finish
The Dolphins trailed 10-0 before piling on the pain in a 34-16 defeat of Parramatta to ensure they remained nestled in the NRL's top-four.
Perham the hero as Broncos spoil Papali’i’s party
Canberra's hopes of winning Josh Papali'i's final home NRL game have fallen short, as they suffered another gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane.
Why Manly opted against blooding next top prospect
Even if Manly's season is all but over, coach Kieran Foran is resisting the temptation to debut schoolboy sensation Onitoni Large.
Coach reacts on ‘disrespectful’ offer to Dogs star
Cameron Ciraldo insists Canterbury' won't lose Jacob Preston despite reports emerging the back-rower is dissatisfied with the club's contract extension offer.
Bennett confident of Latrell Mitchell return next week
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell wasn't certain whether he would return to the NRL this season, but now he's a good chance to play in round 26.
Panthers’ finals selection dilemma as key player banned
Penrith five-eighth Jack Cogger has received a three-game suspension that will drag into the Panthers' finals campaign.