NRL downplays judiciary change after Cleary frustration
NRL boss Andrew Abdo says it will only be in "very rare, exceptional circumstances" that the Australian Rugby League Commission weighs into judiciary matters.
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Galvin takes ‘brilliant’ attitude to Bulldogs’ bench
Cameron Ciraldo won't say how long Lachlan Galvin will remain on Canterbury's bench but he has been impressed by the teen's attitude since being shifted there.
Broncos deals raise Cobbo questions, de Belin to Eels
Brisbane have shored up their depth in the outside backs as intrigue builds about axed star Selwyn Cobbo's future at the club beyond 2025.
‘Mental lapses’: Cronulla star on frustrating season
Highly touted prop Addin Fonua-Blake has admitted to struggling mentally, as one of Cronulla's most important NRL tests looms.
‘I’ll be ready’: tough Koloamatangi eyes Blues call-up
South Sydney ironman Keaon Koloamatangi has detailed the extent of the eye injury he played with and has put his hand up for a NSW State of Origin spot.
Manly boss adamant Seibold safe ahead of crunch games
Manly boss Tony Mestrov claims it "was just words" when he said Anthony Seibold was "safe at this point", adamant there is long-term support for the coach.
Johnston putting dark days in the past as record looms
A serious injury shook Alex Johnston's faith that he would break the NRL's try-scoring record but the South Sydney winger has begun to believe again.
Panthers’ watershed win comes at a cost
Penrith's best win of the season has come at a cost with second-rower Scott Sorensen banned for two games for a shot on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
Knights star hospitalised with lacerated kidney
Newcastle are set for a change to their halves, with five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe to remain behind in Perth with a lacerated kidney.
Brisbane storm home to bite Sharks, with Walsh on fire
Brisbane trailed 28-12 with 24 minutes to go before winning 34-28 in a stunning comeback after Cronulla fell in a heap.
Eels star Cherrington to miss start of NRLW season
Parramatta star Kennedy Cherrington is set to miss the opening weeks of the NRLW season with the injury she suffered in State of Origin.
Roosters’ future ‘scary’ good after Cowboys thrashing
The Sydney Roosters loom as genuine NRL finals threats after a 42-8 defeat of North Queensland, just months after lingering near the bottom of the ladder.
Parramatta come out on top in clash of NRL battlers
In a meeting of the NRL's lowest-ranked sides, Parramatta fullback Isaiah Iongi stood up to inspire a win over Gold Coast.
Payten threatens axe on ‘bullied’ Cowboys
Todd Payten has compared North Queensland's loss to the Sydney Roosters as like 'boys against men' at times, conceding his side was bullied in the 42-8 defeat.
Lawton facing ban for tackle that injured Rooster
Karl Lawton has been handed a grade-three charge over the contact that injured Sydney Roosters second-rower Siua Wong, despite not being penalised on field.
‘Wasn’t ideal’: Lomax opens up on Origin goalkicking
NSW flyer Zac Lomax has addressed his goal-kicking performance from the Blues' tight loss in the second State of Origin match.
‘It feeds us’: Broncos’ surge to fifth fired by critics
Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs has revealed why he signed a new three-year extension last week as the fifth-placed side prepares to host the Warriors.
Trbojevic centre move a short-term form fix
Tom Trbojevic will be given a roving commission at centre for Manly, but the move from fullback may only be temporary, according to CEO Tony Mestrov.
Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.
Four-try Johnston closes on record but Storm pip Souths
Veteran winger Alex Johnston moved a big step closer to rugby league history in a pulsating extra-time clash between South Sydney and Melbourne.
‘I wasn’t eye-gouged by Luai in Origin,’ says Cotter
Reuben Cotter has confirmed he was not eye-gouged by Jarome Luai in State of Origin II in Perth, as Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall defends his co-captain.
Cries of 1995 spur Maroons to gutsiest Perth win
Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has revealed how players began calling out "1995" as inspiration while they defended NSW's late raids in State of Origin II.
Tigers insist Fainu remains long-term five-eighth
Wests Tigers appeared to have a selection dilemma with the emergence of Heath Mason but Benji Marshall still sees Latu Fainu as his long-term five-eighth.
Concern for Cobbo as Broncos re-sign star backs
Brisbane have tied Adam Reynolds and Kotoni Staggs to new contracts that will keep the key duo at Red Hill beyond 2025.
Blues confident tide will turn after Origin boilover
NSW are on the ropes after a litany of errors in Origin II but prop Payne Haas insists the Blues aren't down for the count ahead of the series decider.
Titans star close to return, Foran finds twilight form
Gold Coast forward David Fifita is nearing an NRL return as the Titans spine gets close to the injection it needs to kick-start the second half of the season.
Souths beast to play days after fracturing eye socket
Keaon Koloamatangi will play for South Sydney only days after fracturing his eye socket, but the news is less rosy for English recruit Lewis Dodd.
Young leader: Dolphins gun equals idol Cleary’s record
Isaiya Katoa has come a long way under his favourite mentor Kristian Woolf, now the superstar is set to take the same key step that Nathan Cleary did at age 21.
Munster matches the King, says coaching great
Ahead of Melbourne's clash with South Sydney, Cameron Munster has been compared to Queensland Origin champion Wally Lewis by Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett.
Cleary at peace with Panthers’ Origin travel dilemma
An NRL fixture quirk has left Penrith to face top-four side the Warriors in Auckland without their five State of Origin stars.
Tamika Upton named co-captain on return to Broncos
Star fullback Tamika Upton will take on leadership duties as she makes a highly-anticipated return to the NRLW's Brisbane.