Knights coach confirms Lucas facing lengthy lay-off
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has revealed backrower Dylan Lucas is facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with a "pretty significant" hamstring injury.
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Bulldogs win scrap to continue Eels’ winless woes
Parramatta remain winless in 2025 after succumbing to a 16-8 loss to Canterbury, in an unhappy Eels debut for ex-Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr.
Manly lose Paseka as Garrick stars in Raiders thrashing
Reuben Garrick has scored four tries as Manly overcame the loss of prop Taniela Paseka to comprehensively beat Canberra 40-12.
NRL has abandoned obstruction crackdown, claims Stuart
Ricky Stuart says the NRL's crackdown on obstruction is over after Canberra were on the wrong end of a questionable bunker ruling.
Rooster Nat Butcher eyes NRL return for milestone game
Sydney Roosters forward Nat Butcher could make his comeback from an infection and line up against Gold Coast in round four of the NRL season.
Sore leg won’t snap Blayke Brailey’s incredible streak
Blayke Brailey's streak of consecutive NRL games won't be broken by the sore leg that forced him from the field in round three.
Staggs back at Broncos ‘home’ to torment Dolphins
Brisbane strike centre Kotoni Staggs will return from injury against the Dolphins as on-fire prop Payne Haas warns he is just warming into his work.
Souths want to get physical on Penrith’s young halves
Penrith are set to enter only their sixth game since 2020 without Dylan Edwards, Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary and Souths plan to pressure their new-look spine.
‘No regrets’: Dolphin Herbie wants Broncos response
Dolphins star Herbie Farnworth says he's a better player now than he was at Brisbane but warned his battling side they must lift for the Broncos derby clash.
NRL weigh up call on Stuart’s post-match comments
Ricky Stuart could still earn the ire of the NRL over comments he made following Canberra's round-three loss to Manly.
Cherry-Evans says he will knock back Manly extension
Manly have launched a last-ditch bid to keep Daly Cherry-Evans playing at the NRL club, but the Sea Eagles most-capped player says he will not accept it.
Dolphins set to move on Cherry-Evans for NRL homecoming
The Dolphins are poised to make Daly Cherry-Evans an offer to return home to Redcliffe, after Manly's star No.7 announced he was finishing at Brookvale.
Manly defend handling of DCE as they fight to keep No.7
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov hopes Daly Cherry-Evans will change his mind and accept a two-year deal at Brookvale, adamant there is no bad blood with the captain.
Dolphins to make DCE bid as star prop makes his own
Dolphins club bosses are preparing to make an offer to bring Daly Cherry-Evans home to Redcliffe as prop Daniel Saifiti makes the case for his recruitment.
Rabbitohs bunny man sorry over child pushing incident
Charlie Gallico has apologised for pushing a child during an NRL match between South Sydney and Cronulla while dressed as Rabbitohs mascot Reggie Rabbit.
‘Earned the right’: Petero backs DCE on Maroons call
Petero Civoniceva, Queensland's oldest ever Origin player, says Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has earned the right to decide if he breaks his own record.
Penrith hand Toelau first start as NRL halfback
Trent Toelau has emerged as Nathan Cleary's unlikely replacement at Penrith, while Tom Trbojevic and Kotoni Staggs have been named to return for their clubs.
Broncos warrior Paix tackling his way to new contract
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix is on the cusp of a new deal after proving to coach Michael Maguire he is a skilful and tough player that can be relied on.
Dolphins to use Ricky Stuart template and bash Broncos
Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti has revealed the side looked at how Canberra's pack mauled Brisbane in round two as a blueprint to beating the Broncos.
Walker to reinforce Eels, Brailey signs with Raiders
Dylan Walker has been released from the rest of the final season of his Warriors contract as off-contract Jayden Brailey finds a new NRL home for 2026.
Bennett wants trade windows, rules out Souths DCE play
Wayne Bennett has described the Daly Cherry-Evans scenario as a "self-destruct button" on the NRL season, as he calls for trade windows to be introduced.
Souths wants Johnston to stay, break tries record there
Wayne Bennett says South Sydney will open talks with Alex Johnston over a new contract, as the winger resumes his pursuit of Ken Irvine's try-scoring record.
‘Done plenty of talking’: Api downplays Tigers’ start
Wests Tigers are the unlikely owners of the NRL's best defensive record through three rounds but co-captain Api Koroisau is remaining level-headed.
Titans brace for lengthy Kini absence, new No.1 a gun
Gold Coast No.1 Keano Kini will visit a neck specialist on his latest injury but his speedy replacement Jaylan De Groot has been backed to slot in and shine.
Gamble pays off in Jenkins’ unlikely Penrith return
Penrith back Tom Jenkins has gone from training with St Mary's in third-grade Ron Massey Cup to playing for the four-time premiers Penrith inside six months.
‘Out of the shadows’: Willison must take Broncos step
Xavier Willison is the most promising young prop in Brisbane's arsenal but club legend Petero Civoniceva says it is time for him to make an emphatic mark.
Hasler equates Cherry-Evans drama to viewing reality TV
Des Hasler has had a rocky road with Manly, but is surprised Daly Cherry-Evans could end his NRL career away from the Sea Eagles.
Australia set for first rugby league Ashes in 22 years
A generation of Australian players will embark upon their first Test tour of England later this year as the Ashes returns to the rugby league calendar.
‘It was my call’: Taumalolo hits back at Matthew Johns
North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo has explained why he played Queensland Cup for Mackay recently after Matthew Johns questioned the move.
Broncos’ dynamic duo target derby gains
Brisbane's veteran halves Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds are preparing to torment the Dolphins with their boots and craft as their new combination ramps up.
Crichton looks back on Fifita saga with a smile
Angus Crichton reflects on a "sliding doors" moment and the David Fifita contract saga that almost spelt an end to his time at the Sydney Roosters.