Fitzgibbon backs home ground ahead of Dragons derby
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is focusing on the Sharks' clash against St George Illawarra amid rumours circulating about Ocean Protect Stadium's future.
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Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans
Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.
Why Tigers love Terrell May’s outspoken honesty
Terrell May has divided the NRL with commentary about his career. But his unfiltered thoughts have won the approval of Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
Ponga in the wars ahead of second State of Origin
Kalyn Ponga has hurt his neck during Newcastle's tight loss to Melbourne but the injury isn't expected to keep the Queensland fullback out of State of Origin.
Nawaqanitawase guarded on Origin dream after return
NSW Blues prospect Mark Nawaqanitawase isn't getting caught up in selection speculation ahead of the NSW Blues squad announcement on Monday.
Roosters sparkle in classy bounce back to thump Raiders
The Sydney Roosters have rebounded from a poor couple of weeks to beat the Raiders as Mark Nawaqanitawase returned from injury with a hat-trick.
Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said his players drew motivation from a season-ending injury to winger Xavier Coates, to down Newcastle.
Storm star suffers injury setback which ends season
Xavier Coates won't play in 2026 after the Melbourne winger snapped his Achilles at training while attempting to return from an earlier injury.
Cowboys float return date for injured Origin star
North Queensland expect Tom Dearden will only miss one more NRL game with his ankle injury, paving the way for him to enter contention for State of Origin III.
Star five-eighth ‘understands’ axing: Broncos coach
Michael Maguire has explained his decision to axe Ezra Mam from Brisbane's starting line-up following the Broncos' loss to last-placed St George Illawarra.
Bennett blasts bunker as big miss adds to Bunnies’ pain
After controversy at a crucial point in his side's loss to Manly, Souths coach Wayne Bennett has given the NRL's bunker a big old whack.
Leeds sink St Helens, go top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos have scored a rare win over Super League rivals St Helens, storming home by eight points to go top of the table.
Foran crowns new deal as Sea Eagles sink Rabbitohs
Manly have brushed South Sydney aside in the week of Kieran Foran's new deal, claiming a 28-14 NRL win.
‘Us against the world’ ahead of Bulldogs’ crunch clash
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has provided an update on injured stars Jacob Kiraz and Stephen Crichton..
Storm out to maintain long-held mark against Knights
Newcastle haven't won in Melbourne in over a decade, but the Storm are on high alert with coach Craig Bellamy aware of the threat posed by fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders
Star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is poised to return at a welcome time for the Sydney Roosters, with a State of Origin audition set to take place in Canberra.
Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect
Resurgent NRL side Newcastle have signed highly rated second-rower Dylan Lucas to a three-year contract extension.
‘Get bragging rights’: derby means more for Haas duo
Payne Haas sends younger brother Klese a paragraph of tips after each game but the pair will compare notes on the field when Brisbane host Gold Coast.
Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup
Valentine Holmes has a stellar record for Queensland and Australia but now he wants to bring all that experience to Cook Islands at the World Cup.
‘First time’: Dolphins dream team years in the making
The Dolphins will field a team against North Queensland that has claims to being the strongest in their history, as they emerge from years of injury carnage.
Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake
Brisbane have learnt they will be without Pat Carrigan for up to six weeks post surgery, while Reece Walsh says a huge spray from Payne Haas was needed.
Flanagan addresses ‘challenge’ of father’s Dragons exit
St George Illawarra playmaker Kyle Flanagan has opened up about his father Shane's departure as head coach of the NRL battlers.
Knights forward referred to integrity unit over charge
Newcastle forward Jermaine McEwen's stellar on-field year has hit a hurdle with the NRL integrity unit looking into an off-field incident.
Blue Bula came through Queensland’s maroon factory
Queensland-raised Jahream Bula is hoping for a NSW State of Origin series win in 2026 and wants his Wests Tigers teammate Api Koroisau there to make it happen.
Broncos skipper steps down, opens up on Tallis furore
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has relinquished the captaincy in her final NRLW season and revealed her view about a club meeting room being renamed in her honour.
Foran confident Manly can win NRL premiership in 2026
Kieran Foran has opened up on his high hopes for Manly in 2026 the day after he was appointed the Sea Eagles' coach for 2027 and beyond.
‘I’m a realist’: Walsh opens up on Origin omission
Reece Walsh says he hasn't been living up to the standards required by Queensland as he targets enacting the blueprint for his best footy and an Origin recall.
‘Fits Origin bill’: Manly prop gets Maroons gun’s tick
Manly prop Kobe Hetherington likes to get down and dirty when the going gets tough and Corey Parker insists he would do a great job for Queensland if picked.
NSW bolter Kiraz backs Crichton to be fit for game two
Jacob Kiraz has been heavily linked to a spot in NSW's backline for the second State of Origin match, but is backing Stephen Crichton to retain his spot.
Eels team list clouds Moses’ hopes of Origin return
Mitchel Moses' absence from Parramatta's side to meet Canterbury has opened up fresh questions about his hopes of a State of Origin recall.
Broncos axe Maroons star as Major Tom gets keys to No.6
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has made a huge call to drop Ezra Mam and recall young gun Tom Duffy after four consecutive losses.