Dogs bottom as Knights snap losing streak
Newcastle have ended a seven-game losing streak with a 16-6 win over Canterbury to open the NRL's Magic Round in Brisbane.
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Titans brace for crucial Dragons clash
The Gold Coast are hoping to get back to the form they showed to make last year's finals as they face St George Illawarra at the NRL's Magic Round.
Souths eye captaincy spark from Walker
After an out-of-sorts start to the year, South Sydney are banking on Cody Walker rising to his appointment as captain.
Storm surprise, rookie Wishart at fullback
Coach Craig Bellamy has opted for Tyran Wishart at fullback after contemplating playing Cameron Munster there in Melbourne's NRL Magic Round clash with Penrith.
Ponga’s Knights woes no worry for Slater
Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater says he's not worried about Newcastle's NRL struggles affecting Kalyn Ponga's ability to perform for the Maroons.
Flanagan returns to coaching with PNG
Shane Flanagan has been named coaching director of the Papua New Guinea national team ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.
Brisbane braces for more NRL magic
Brisbane is locked in as the home of the NRL's Magic Round for the next two years and despite heavy rain, near-capacity crowds are expected at Suncorp Stadium.
Brown backed to bring best out of Warriors
Nathan Brown's Warriors have been criticised for their lack of composure but Kevin Campion believes his old club must stick by the seasoned coach.
Titans facing crunch NRL period: Wallace
Recalled Gold Coast forward Jarrod Wallace says the struggling Titans face a make-or-break period in their NRL season, as their finals hopes hang by a thread.
Raiders’ Starling keen to hook in at No.9
Canberra Raiders' hooker Tom Starling is looking to build his tank and be his side's long-term solution at hooker when Josh Hodgson leaves the club.
Burton ‘the one’ as Bulldogs eye Knights
The NRL's bottom two sides will kick off the NRL's Magic Round on Friday night and Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett has challenged Matt Burton to deliver.
NRL confident Dolphins will be competitive when Bennett’s club enter the comp next year
The NRL say they aren't worried about the Dolphins' inability to make a splash in the player market as the competition descends on Brisbane for Magic Round.
Broncos boast pulling power again: Walters
Victory for Brisbane against Manly on Friday night as part of the NRL's Magic Round would give the Broncos their first four-game winning streak in five years.
Storm back Meaney to cover for Papenhuyzen
Nick Meaney is set to wear Melbourne's No.1 jersey for the first time following injury to Ryan Papenhuyzen when he lines up against NRL champions Penrith.
Finucane hails Cronulla ‘reflection point’
Dale Finucane says Cronulla will be able to use a momentous victory over the Warriors as a reference point as they hunt bigger things this NRL season.
Souths skipper Murray goes under the knife
Cameron Murray will be missing for up to four weeks for South Sydney and faces a race to be fit for State of Origin I.
Storm’s Hughes sorry for Panthers comments
Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has apologised after he was filmed mocking the background of some Panthers players, which they used as motivation.
Proof NRL’s crackdown lowered high tackles
Data from NRL matches played this year compared to after Magic Round in 2021 shows the number of high tackles has reduced significantly following the crackdown.
Meninga won’t beg with Pasifika NRL stars
Australia coach Mal Meninga says he won't be actively pitching to players with Pasifika heritage to play for the Kangaroos at the Rugby League World Cup.
Rabbitohs sweat on Cameron Murray scans
South Sydney skipper Cameron Murray will head for scans on a neck that could impact his chances of playing State of Origin.
Raiders’ relief for injury-stricken Croker
Canberra teammates are counting their lucky stars with skipper Jarrod Croker cleared of a serious shoulder injury.
Origin holds no fear for Panther Crichton
On a day when NSW coach Brad Fittler was an onlooker at Penrith training, 21-year-old centre Stephen Crichton says he is primed for the State of Origin arena.
Gold Coast look to Campbell for NRL spark
Gold Coast are hoping Jayden Campbell's selection at fullback will be the catalyst for a Titans NRL revival.
Papenhuyzen out for up to six NRL matches
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be missing for four-to-six weeks after scans revealed a posterior cruciate ligament injury as well as a hamstring tear.
Broncos not a one-man NRL team: Palasia
Keenan Palasia has rated Brisbane's NRL win against South Sydney without Payne Haas as a telling one as they prepare to welcome the forward back to face Manly.
Hynes moves to back after Sharks take bans
Nicho Hynes will move to fullback for Cronulla after Will Kennedy and Jesse Ramien both accepted their NRL bans for high tackles.
Eels to start talks with Matterson on deal
Parramatta are set to meet with Ryan Matterson's management to discuss a new deal, as up to five other NRL rivals are believed to have shown interest.
Broncos young gun loses driver’s licence
Brisbane Broncos young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been disqualified for driving for six months after appearing in court on multiple traffic offences.
Gagai, Clifford could return for Knights
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has revealed Dane Gagai could be among big-name inclusions to face Canterbury, as the Knights try to avoid an eighth straight loss.
NRL confirms Cleary kick ruling
The NRL has confirmed Nathan Cleary was not entitled to take a second shot after a Parramatta trainer ran across the goals in Penrith's two-point loss.
Simple advice that returned Oates to form
Corey Oates has gone from Queensland Cup to Maroons State of Origin contention in the space of a year, after being axed to Brisbane reserve grade last May.