Tigers want meeting with government over Campbelltown
Campbelltown's council has pledged $10 million of funding for its stadium, but Wests Tigers are weeks away from deciding to leave if government doesn't step in.
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Tigers overhaul spine amid NRL Origin, injury chaos
Several NRL sides have been forced to name depleted line ups for round 18, with State of Origin and last week's brutal round of injuries causing issues.
Hidden heartache behind Gosiewski’s super Broncos form
Brisbane forward Jack Gosiewski thinks about his parents before every game after the death of both his father and mother since joining the club last year.
Dolphins suffer another injury blow to star playmaker
The Dolphins will be looking for a new halves partner for Isaiya Katoa after Kodi Nikorima was ruled out for six weeks with a torn hamstring.
Roofer to NRLW: Cronulla young gun does it all
The Sharks' Georgia Hannaway is stepping up as a key playmaker for the 2025 NRLW season after the departure of her former co-captain.
The Bodyguard: Papalii hailed as Maroons’ new protector
Josh Papalii has been likened by Cameron Munster to Kevin Costner as the recalled Queensland prop gets set for his own bodyguard role in the Origin decider.
Penrith 2021 vibes as Blues brave litany of injuries
Three NSW players sat out their first training session in the Blue Mountains and two more were on modified duties, but Liam Martin sees it as history repeating.
Smith gets key backing as Australia’s next coach
Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have thrown their support behind Cameron Smith as the new Australia coach, explaining why he is the perfect choice for the role.
Haas ready to face different Shibasaki in Origin arena
Gehamat Shibasaki is one of State of Origin's biggest bolters, but Payne Haas could see the Queenslander was a new man from the moment he returned to Brisbane.
Why Lomax won’t change goal-kicking for Origin III
Zac Lomax was wayward at the kicking tee in the second State of Origin game but won't be tempted to change his technique if called upon to kick in the decider.
From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears
West Australian businessman Peter Cumins has been appointed to the Perth Bears' inaugural board, nine months after having his bid for NRL expansion rejected.
Walsh’s huge nod after Ponga blow opens Origin door
The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland No.1 jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.
Storm’s Bellamy names arch-rivals as NRL benchmark
While his own Melbourne Storm team searches for consistency, coach Craig Bellamy has named two rival clubs as the NRL benchmark.
Sea Eagle Trbojevic not thinking about fullback return
Manly will consider whether Tom Trbojevic returns to fullback after next week, but the Sea Eagles star is not treating his centres shift as a short-term move.
Cowboys told to worry about fixing errors, not Titans
Todd Payten has told his players it's on them as individuals to cut the errors out of their game, as North Queensland fight to snap a mid-season form slump.
Walsh makes Origin case as Broncos pip wounded Warriors
Reece Walsh was heavily involved in his final Maroons audition as the resurgent Broncos beat a Warriors team that lost two key men to injury.
No white flag as wounded Warriors wait on scans
Warriors stars Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad have both suffered potentially long-term knee injuries in a second-straight NRL loss.
Flanagan hits out at critics after gutsy Dragons win
St George Illawarra had no fit players on their bench for the final 15 minutes. Somehow they held out surging Parramatta.
Hammer time as Dolphins soar back into NRL top eight
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored four tries in a timely pre-Origin performance as the Dolphins streaked clear of South Sydney and shot back into the NRL's top eight.
Papalii gets Origin comeback for ages, Hammer new No.1
Josh Papalii has earned an unexpected State of Origin recall as coach Billy Slater moves Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to fullback and gives Gehamat Shibasaki a debut.
Lawson’s busted shoulder adds to Dragons’ heroic win
St George Illawarra winger Nathan Lawson left WIN Stadium with his arm in a sling, after having to play through a shoulder injury with no reserves on the bench.
No charge for Bronco’s shot that injured Warriors No.7
Luke Metcalf went down injured in an illegal tackle against Brisbane but the forward who hit the Warriors halfback has escaped sanction.
Same Blue-print as NSW unchanged for Origin decider
NSW coach Laurie Daley has named an unchanged 17 for the State of Origin decider, to be played in Sydney on July 9.
Miserly Melbourne inflict major misery on Cronulla
With Eli Katoa and Jahrome Hughes the standouts, Melbourne have sent the Sharks packing from AAMI Park with a 30-6 win.
Tigers to lose a second young gun mid-season
Wests Tigers are set to release Tallyn Da Silva in time for the highly-touted hooker to sign with an NRL rival immediately.
Cowboys win turns up heat on embattled Hasler
The Cowboys have beaten the Titans 30-24 on a wet afternoon at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, turning up the heat on Des Hasler's coaching future.
Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes
Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.
Star Storm prop defends NSW Origin selection
Selected for the Origin decider, Melbourne Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has defended his NSW game in Origin II, saying it was difficult to make an impression.
Preston’s NRLW Bulldogs dream decades in the making
Co-captain Tayla Preston insists a grand final appearance is a realistic goal for Canterbury in their first NRLW season.
Sharks say no chance Hynes will revert to fullback
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has categorically ruled out any chance of Nicho Hynes moving to fullback amid the Sharks' mid-season form slump.
NRL ‘not concerned’ as players fight judiciary change
The NRL has reiterated its stance on a controversial rule change aimed at tightening the judiciary process.