Dolphins pocket rocket set to soar above cloud nine
Dolphins ramrod Trai Fuller has trained at right centre all week and is ready to show why he is a versatile NRL force and deserving of a contract extension.
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Sharks co-captain wanted even quicker ACL recovery
Cam McInnes has done very well to recover from his ACL injury in around eight months, but the man himself was convinced he could've been back even sooner.
Perham’s first start in 964 days as Broncos blood two
Brisbane will hand club debuts to forwards Va'a Semu and Preston Riki as Jesse Arthars fails a fitness test and Kotoni Staggs gets set to play Canterbury.
Manly vow to take pressure off Turbo amid latest injury
Jason Saab insists Manly have no point to prove without Tom Trbojevic as statistics show just how great an influence the injured fullback has on his team.
Boyd Cordner replaces Young on NSW Origin staff
Former NSW captain Boyd Cordner will join Laurie Daley's coaching staff for the 2026 State of Origin series.
Titans assistant named England rugby league coach
Former Leeds boss and current Gold Coast Titans assistant coach Brian McDermott will lead England at the World Cup later this year.
Blues baptism of fire as Elliott returns from pregnancy
Millie Elliott is back with the NSW Blues after missing the entire 2025 State of Origin series and NRLW campaign due to her pregnancy.
Tigers continue to thrive but star’s Origin hopes fade
Wests Tigers registered their fifth win of the NRL season by beating Canberra 31-14, but the victory could come at a cost after Api Koroisau was sin-binned.
Koroisau faces big ban as Tigers slam NRL refereeing
With Api Koroisau facing a suspension that is set to rub him out of State of Origin, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has teed off at NRL officiating.
Dolphins unearth winning ‘blueprint’ with Cobbo a key
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has seen signs re-signed winger Selwyn Cobbo is set to go up a gear ahead of a huge challenge against the Warriors.
Bellamy’s wish for Storm as records go on the line
The Storm's 20-game winning streak against South Sydney in Melbourne is under threat in their Anzac Day clash, but coach Craig Bellamy has just one request.
Youngest Cleary helped resurrect Leuluai-Going’s dream
Kalani Leuluai-Going says he has Jett Cleary to thank for landing at Penrith and having the chance to add to his one NRL appearance from 2023.
‘Not ideal’: Apps wants Women’s Origin moved
A NSW stalwart says while the timing of the Women's State of Origin series isn't ideal, she's relishing taking on Queensland again.
Roosters address Cheika future amid Dragons links
The Sydney Roosters know Michael Cheika won't stay as an No.2 forever as the cross-code coach continues to be talked up as a potential option for the Dragons.
Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest
North Queensland have bounced back from an NRL thumping in enthralling fashion, defeating Cronulla in a high-scoring affair in Townsville.
Broncos B-team belt toothless Bulldogs as Kikau injured
Under-strength Brisbane have showcased their depth and class to demolish lacklustre Canterbury 32-12 in one of the defending premiers' bravest wins.
Kikau injury not only concern for inconsistent Bulldogs
Canterbury's woeful display against Brisbane highlighted issues that have haunted their start to 2026 as they search for consistency both sides of the ball.
Cowboy Chester the NRL’s next star centre: Payten
Coach Todd Payten has heaped praise on fullback-turned-centre Tom Chester after he had a stellar performance in North Queensland's win against Cronulla.
‘Fantastic story’: McLean in awe of Jenkins’ turnaround
Penrith's try-scoring ace Tom Jenkins comes face-to-face with his old club Newcastle in round eight of the NRL season.
‘Origin player’: Staggs backed for NSW recall
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side.
‘Becoming extinct’: Paulo weighs in on NRL speed
As one of the biggest bodies in the NRL, Parramatta front-rower Junior Paulo is a surprising advocate for the game's rapid new look in 2026.
Drinkwater signs with Dragons, new Ponga deal
Scott Drinkwater has signed a three-year deal to join St George Illawarra from 2027 in a major boost for the long-time NRL strugglers.
Depleted Broncos cop another blow with Riki ban
Journeyman forward Preston Riki made an impressive club debut in Brisbane's round-eight win but is now facing at least a week on the sidelines.
‘Embarrassed’ Dragons thrashed to start new era
Anzac Day has signalled a new era but ended in the same old story as St George Illawarra slumped to a 12th-straight loss in their first game under Dean Young.
‘Proud of him’: Reed to hold Dragons’ halfback jersey
Kade Reed has received Dean Young's tick of approval despite St George Illawarra falling to a 62-16 loss in the 20-year-old's NRL debut.
Warriors deny Dolphins to move back into NRL’s top two
A try-scoring double to winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has helped the Warriors to a thrilling two-point NRL win over the Dolphins in Wellington.
Storm hit new low as Souths run riot in Melbourne
Coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm's loss to South Sydney is the most embarrassing of his long and storied career, with Souths claiming a 48-6 win.
Storm set for changes as Bellamy makes grim prediction
With Jahrome Hughes already ruled out due to concussion, Craig Bellamy is planning line-up changes to Melbourne, saying he wants players who will "have a go."
Leilua suspension adds to winless Dragons’ woes
Luciano Leilua has received a one-match ban from the NRL match review committee in yet another blow for last-placed St George Illawarra.
Edwards sends Origin reminder as Panthers belt Knights
Penrith remain ensconced atop the NRL ladder after comfortably defeating Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Foran breaks coaching record in Manly’s win over Eels
Manly's Kieran Foran has entered rarefied air, becoming the first interim coach in the NRL's grand-final era to begin his tenure with four straight wins.