Titans belt Storm as Hannay era builds momentum
Gold Coast's key spine players fired and the Titans defended like demons in a 42-12 trial game thrashing of Melbourne.
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Cherry-Evans and Walker gel in first Roosters hit-out
Sam Walker scored a try and set up two more in his first pre-season outing next to Daly Cherry-Evans, before Parramatta came back to beat Sydney Roosters 28-22.
Another wing down: Sharks’ pre-season win comes at cost
Cronulla winger Sione Katoa has sent a scare through the Sharks after hurting his groin in a 48-6 pre-season trial win over Canberra.
Penrith’s Nathan Cleary faces two-game NRL ban
Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary is set to miss the start of the NRL season with suspension.
Manly keep in-demand centre on five-year deal
Tolu Koula will remain at Manly until the end of 2031, after the Sea Eagles fought off external interest to keep him at Brookvale.
‘Can’t keep doing that’: Broncos to learn from UK loss
Brisbane Broncos, licking their wounds after defeat in the World Club Challenge, know they can't afford the sort of slow start that cost them the global crown.
Cleary in doubt for round one as Tigers tame Panthers
Nathan Cleary looks set to miss Penrith's NRL season opener after he was sin-binned in a trial loss to Wests Tigers.
Warriors ace sinbinned in hectic trial loss to Dolphins
Jackson Ford is the latest Warriors player whose NRL round one status is up in the air after he was sinbinned in a 38-34 trial loss to the Dolphins.
Rule changes set to benefit Canberra recruit Laurie
Canberra assistant coach Brock Shepperd believes the changes to the NRL's bench rules will play right into Daine Laurie's hands at the Raiders.
Most potent in history: Souths’ left edge ready to roll
Latrell Mitchell's shift from fullback and David Fifita's arrival from Gold Coast could make South Sydney's ever-dangerous left edge even more threatening.
Overseas puppeteers sought after NRL star’s shooting
An NRL premiership-winner remains in a serious condition, as police hunt for the people who ordered his shooting and whoever pulled the trigger.
Hull KR win World Club Challenge after stunning Broncos
Hull KR beat Brisbane 30-24 to win their first World Club Challenge title after holding off a late comeback at MKM Stadium.
Fresh Lomax twist as Melbourne Storm lose star winger
Melbourne have suffered another blow in their nightmare off-season, with Xavier Coates to undergo achilles surgery and miss the first nine rounds of 2026.
Dogs take off for Vegas backing their half’s hamstring
Matt Burton has taken off for Las Vegas with Canterbury preparing to have him on the field for their season opener against St George Illawarra.
Hammer to stay No.1 as Trai tables options for Dolphins
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf says Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will remain fullback when he returns from injury as he fine-tunes how best to use exciting Trai Fuller.
Robson sidelined in big early season Roosters blow
The Sydney Roosters all-star spine will have to wait until at least a month into the season to combine, with Reece Robson requiring surgery on his left thumb.
NRL makes big change to integrity unit process
The NRL will have an independent figure to decide sanctions for most off-field matters, in the biggest change since the 2013 introduction of the integrity unit.
‘It’s huge’: Madge out to guide Broncos to world title
Brisbane boss Michael Maguire is out to lead the Australian champions to a third global title in a World Club Challenge battle being labelled as a "huge" game.
Rejuvenated Taylan May aiming for Origin
Taylan May has set himself a target of cracking the NSW State of Origin squad after returning to the NRL with Wests Tigers last year.
Colquhoun keen to repay Sharks’ faith after injury toll
Jesse Colquhoun has been named in the No.13 jersey for the Sharks' final NRL trial against Canberra in Gosford on Saturday.
Roosters begin new era with Cherry-Evans in first start
Daly Cherry-Evans, David Fifita and Jamal Fogarty are among the major off-season signings named to debut with their new clubs in pre-season trial matches.
Sharks’ Test duo excited by Origin rule change
Cronulla Test stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora are keen to play State of Origin finally after a long wait.
Bulldogs recruit out for 10 weeks in early season blow
Canterbury have suffered an early season blow with scans revealing new signing Leo Thompson has sustained a severe calf injury.
‘Makes me emotional’: ex-Rooster on avoiding more jail
A former Sydney Roosters captain is cautioning young NRL stars against going down the wrong path after avoiding a second jail term for drug offences.
‘Be Batman’: Tigers shake-up to bring out best in Luai
Jarome Luai's decision to turn his back on being Wests Tigers' halfback is set to benefit one of the NRL's ultimate utilities.
Burton learns Vegas fate as Dogs hold hope for Thompson
Matt Burton has undergone scans on his sore hamstring after Canterbury's trial win over Newcastle, while the club is confident Leo Thompson's calf is fine.
Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change
The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
Why Sharks enforcer Braden Uele changed his name
He's one of the NRL's toughest customers but the reason Braden Uele changed his surname this season shows the softer, thoughtful side of the Cronulla hard man.
Possible Lomax replacement stars in Eels pre-season win
Sean Russell starred as Parramatta thrashed an understrength Cronulla in the sides' pre-season trial at Henson Park.
Culture ‘way more important’ as All Stars ends in draw
The Indigenous and Maori All Stars have played out a pulsating draw in Hamilton, with Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall starring.
More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip
Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.