‘Prove a point’: Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos
Parramatta No.6 Jonah Pezet says he is nowhere near the finished product despite a man-of-the-match display against Brisbane, the team he will join next year.
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‘Signed me 10 years ago’: Mbye honours vow to Ipswich
Moses Mbye had a decorated career in the NRL and Super League and is now captaining the Ipswich Jets after honouring "a deal" he agreed to back in 2016.
Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels’ comeback win
Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet has set up four tries and scored the sealer in a 40-32 win over Brisbane, who lost skipper Adam Reynolds to injury.
E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match
Concussion suffered in an e-bike accident has forced a Sydney Roosters player out of their NRL grudge match with South Sydney.
Broncos to land Barnett as Warriors await replacement
Mitchell Barnett has agreed to join Brisbane on a two-year deal from 2027, if the Broncos can offer up a suitable replacement player to the Warriors.
Like Lomu: Tigers will do what it takes to keep teen
Benji Marshall says it's crazy how much Heamasi Makasini's highlights look like Jonah Lomu at the 1995 World Cup, with Wests Tigers to fight to keep the teen.
Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash
Ricky Stuart is imploring his senior players to step up against the Warriors as another forward has been ruled out for a significant chunk of time.
‘Deepest sense of belonging’: Ponga switches to NZ
Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.
Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.
Eels ‘silly’ not to test Broncos backs: Maguire
Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.
Wests Tigers turn to teen freak for season opener
Heamasi Makasini will line up at centre for Wests Tigers on Saturday after an impressive pre-season highlights reel.
Storm belting a reality check for Eels: Moses
Some of Parramatta's players may have become wrapped up in pre-season hype ahead of the round one thrashing from Melbourne, according to captain Mitch Moses.
Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration
South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.
‘I’m a novice’: Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb
Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.
‘Full faith’: Panthers shine under ‘Milky’ way on wing
Penrith winger Tom Jenkins insists coach Ivan Cleary was right to drop him for last year's finals as he prepares to keep firing in his anytime, anywhere role.
Bronco butter fingers brace for Moses aerial assault
A failure to defuse kicks cost Brisbane dearly against Penrith and Hull KR, and Brisbane's back five have been preparing for another bombardment.
Penrith hopeful on Martin as clubs wait on injuries
Liam Martin could return from a calf strain to bolster a red-hot Penrith against Cronulla, and is one of several players unsure if they'll be fit for round two.
Connor Watson fears for NRL’s utility players
Sydney Roosters veteran Connor Watson says the NRL's utility players must adapt following the introduction of the new six-man interchange bench.
Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games
Rugby Union-bound Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton is looking forward to playing NRL game 200, against his old firm South Sydney at Allianz Stadium.
‘Put Riki on him’: Broncos place target on Pezet’s head
Parramatta five-eighth Jonah Pezet can expect to feel more than just the warm breath of Brisbane hitman Jordan Riki when the two sides clash.
Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup
Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.
Sharks halves combination the best it’s been: Trindall
Cronulla playmakers Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes are in form to begin the NRL season, combining to superb effect in the round-one win over Gold Coast.
‘Stay off the field’: Bennett tells fans before record
Alex Johnston now needs just two tries to become the leading all-time try scorer in the premiership and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has a warning for fans.
Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.
‘There’s going to be pain’ for Titans in 2026: Hannay
New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity.
Canberra’s brilliant new half announces himself to NRL
In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty.
Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller
A field goal for emerging halfback Ethan Sanders has sealed a win for Canberra in their round-one NRL clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval.
‘It’s round one’: Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay's tenure as an NRL head coach is off to a rough start after the Titans were thrashed by Cronulla in their 2026 season opener.
Bennett ‘impressed’ by 73kg Souths halfback
Ashton Ward has got one kilogram on Allan Langer, an NRL exemption to play in round one and the full confidence of South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett.
‘Live with it’: Wayne Bennett’s reality check for Lomax
Wayne Bennett has dealt Zac Lomax a brutal reality check as he rules out the prospect of South Sydney engaging Parramatta to bring the winger back to the NRL.