Bronco butter fingers brace for Moses aerial assault
A failure to defuse kicks cost Brisbane dearly against Penrith and Hull KR, and Brisbane's back five have been preparing for another bombardment.
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Penrith hopeful on Martin as clubs wait on injuries
Liam Martin could return from a calf strain to bolster a red-hot Penrith against Cronulla, and is one of several players unsure if they'll be fit for round two.
Connor Watson fears for NRL’s utility players
Sydney Roosters veteran Connor Watson says the NRL's utility players must adapt following the introduction of the new six-man interchange bench.
Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games
Rugby Union-bound Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton is looking forward to playing NRL game 200, against his old firm South Sydney at Allianz Stadium.
‘Put Riki on him’: Broncos place target on Pezet’s head
Parramatta five-eighth Jonah Pezet can expect to feel more than just the warm breath of Brisbane hitman Jordan Riki when the two sides clash.
Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup
Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.
Sharks halves combination the best it’s been: Trindall
Cronulla playmakers Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes are in form to begin the NRL season, combining to superb effect in the round-one win over Gold Coast.
‘Stay off the field’: Bennett tells fans before record
Alex Johnston now needs just two tries to become the leading all-time try scorer in the premiership and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has a warning for fans.
Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.
‘There’s going to be pain’ for Titans in 2026: Hannay
New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity.
Canberra’s brilliant new half announces himself to NRL
In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty.
Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller
A field goal for emerging halfback Ethan Sanders has sealed a win for Canberra in their round-one NRL clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval.
‘It’s round one’: Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay's tenure as an NRL head coach is off to a rough start after the Titans were thrashed by Cronulla in their 2026 season opener.
Bennett ‘impressed’ by 73kg Souths halfback
Ashton Ward has got one kilogram on Allan Langer, an NRL exemption to play in round one and the full confidence of South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett.
‘Live with it’: Wayne Bennett’s reality check for Lomax
Wayne Bennett has dealt Zac Lomax a brutal reality check as he rules out the prospect of South Sydney engaging Parramatta to bring the winger back to the NRL.
‘Ready for a big year’: how Edwards regained his mojo
Penrith's Dylan Edwards admits he had a sub-par finish to 2025 but he's started 2026 with a man-of-the-match display after regaining his passion for the game.
‘Big Three’ lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards has outplayed Brisbane's Reece Walsh in a 26-0 shut-out of the premiers, who were absolutely shocking at home.
596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways
The Dolphins have been put on notice that last year's defensive frailties won't be tolerated in 2026, as they prepare to show South Sydney their new resolve.
‘Clarity for all’: Hannay’s new ethos gets Titans test
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has backed players in one position and taken steps to eradicate Jekyll and Hyde displays as he returns to Shark Park.
Sharks to turn exodus speculation into ‘real strength’
Cronulla hopes to use the possibility of mass exits to their advantage in the 2026 NRL season, according to head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
J’maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta’s horror loss
Queensland representative J'maine Hopgood has received a one-game suspension in the fallout from Parramatta's horror round-one loss to Melbourne.
Stuart backs ‘courageous’ Sanders ahead of Manly test
Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly.
‘Ultimate example’: New Titans half gets Hannay nod
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay insists new signing Lachlan Ilias will prove he's a top-shelf NRL half and reveals why he's backed larrikin second-rower Arama Hau.
Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos
Late blooming enforcer Aublix Tawha admits it is "crazy" he is now a Brisbane Bronco after a career that has taken him from Amsterdam to Yass to chase a dream.
Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great
While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.
‘My style of player’: Maguire meets with Barnett
The future of Warriors prop Mitch Barnett has taken another twist with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire meeting with the man he gave a NSW debut to.
Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders
Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.
‘Every effort’: Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence
Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced.
The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart
Former Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he owes Ricky Stuart for saving his NRL career, as he prepares to face the Raiders in round one with new club Manly.
Storm’s first-round masters power past Parramatta
Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.
Car ride and hugs sealed Titans skipper Tino until 2030
When Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui put pen to paper until 2030 it had a transformative impact on the side.