Eels split over cause of shock Dogs loss
Parramatta's star names can't pinpoint the reason for their shock defeat to Canterbury on Monday.
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McCullough milestone in Dragons NRL clash
South Sydney will chase three straight wins for the first time this season and come up against a St George Illawarra side celebrating a veteran's milestone.
NRLW accelerates growth to 10 teams
The NRL has confirmed the NRLW will expand to a 10-team competition in 2023 with Canberra, Cronulla, North Queensland and Wests Tigers joining.
Staggs, Tupou picked for Tonga’s NZ Test
Kotoni Staggs and Daniel Tupou will have to decide if they want to play for Tonga or NSW's Origin side next week after being called up for international duty.
Halfback Williams to depart Raiders
Veteran Canberra half Sam Williams has agreed to leave the Raiders immediately, as NRL and Super League clubs circle for his signature.
Latrell not fit for Origin, says Demetriou
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says it's not fair on an underdone Latrell Mitchell that he's being considered for a State of Origin recall in game two.
COVID delays Papenhuyzen’s Storm return
Melbourne's hopes of having Ryan Papenhuyzen back on deck to face Brisbane on Friday night have been dashed with the gun fullback contracting COVID-19.
Dragons’ De Belin puts PNG call on hold
Jack de Belin has opted against accepting a debut call-up for Papua New Guinea for next week's Pacific Test.
Kaufusi avoids fine for elbow on Walker
Melbourne star Felise Kaufusi has been found not guilty at the NRL judiciary, avoiding a fine and further strike against his name for an elbow on Sam Walker.
Papenhuyzen nears Storm NRL return
Ryan Papenhuyzen could make his return from injury in Melbourne's game against Brisbane on Friday.
Leilua granted early release from Tigers
Luciano Leilua has been granted an early release from his Wests Tigers contract and will join North Queensland for the remainder of the season.
Golden opportunities await NRL’s Raiders
Canberra will play bottom-eight teams in four of their next five matches, a stretch that could define their 2022 NRL season.
Koroisau urges Ciraldo to make Tigers move
Api Koroisau has given Cameron Ciraldo a glowing endorsement as the Penrith assistant coach nears a switch to Wests Tigers.
Reynolds ruled out of vital Storm clash
Brisbane will be without star half Adam Reynolds when they take on the second-placed Storm in Melbourne this weekend.
Seve savours sweet NRL show with Storm
Marion Seve has beaten cancer and overcome a knee reconstruction to return to first grade, with Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy heaping praise on the centre.
Mitchell can star for NSW if Souths allow
South Sydney have said they do not want Latrell Mitchell in State of Origin II for NSW, but teammate Campbell Graham insists he'd be up to the challenge.
Potter frees up Burton’s attack at Dogs
Interim Canterbury coach Michael Potter is unsure if he wants the job on a full-time basis, but he has already helped free up the club's attack.
Dogs wanted it more than us: Eels coach
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says the Eels' were "embarrassed" in their 34-4 NRL loss to Canterbury.
Addo-Carr makes Origin bid in NRL boilover
Axed NSW winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored a hat-trick of tries as Canterbury pulled off the the shock of the NRL season with 34-4 win over Parramatta.
Storm lock down Olam on four-year NRL deal
Melbourne have extended the contract of hard-hitting centre Justin Olam for another four years until 2026.
Roosters star Luke Keary in ‘high spirits’
Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary is taking part in concussion protocols as the halfback recovers from his latest head knock.
Patient Lee content with NRL ‘rocky road’
Brenko Lee won an NRL title and State of Origin series within the space of a month in 2020 but has had to wait almost two seasons for another NRL opportunity.
Naden faces long ban for dangerous throw
Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden faces up to a five-game ban after being sent off and subsequently charged for a dangerous throw on Manly star Jake Trbojevic.
Luai tells critics to lay off Cleary
Jarome Luai launched a passionate defence of halves partner Nathan Cleary on the back of Origin I after Penrith's demolition of Newcastle on Sunday.
Johnson, Warriors’ NRL struggles grow
Club great Stacey Jones admits to being "nervous and scattered" at first by taking on the Warriors' NRL job as calls for a complete overhaul grow louder.
Sharks circle after Warriors squander lead
Interim Warriors coach Stacey Jones watched his side commit the same mistakes they made under Nathan Brown in a 38-16 NRL loss to Cronulla.
Ciraldo calm amid coaching conjecture
Penrith assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo says he is flattered but also slightly uncomfortable about being linked to the Wests Tigers job.
Sivo back as Eels take five for Bulldogs
A fit-again Maika Sivo will play his first NRL game this season for Parramatta, who were afforded a rare five-day break to freshen up before playing Canterbury.
Olakau’atu urged to put NSW before Tonga
Des Hasler says Manly second-rower Haumole Olakau'atu should consider putting NSW ahead of Tonga if State of Origin selection comes calling.
Naden sent off as Manly thrash Tigers
Brent Naden has become the first Wests Tigers player sent off in 20 years as his team were humbled 30-4 in their first game since coach Michael Maguire's exit.
Roosters to monitor Luke Keary concussion
The Sydney Roosters say Luke Keary has "shown improvement" as he recovers from a concussion sustained in his side's NRL loss to Melbourne.