Olympic gold star Waaka ‘nervous’ before Broncos debut
Paris Olympics gold medal winner Stacey Waaka will play her first game of rugby league ever when she debuts for Brisbane in the NRLW on Sunday.
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Cowboys identify key to Broncos win as top four beckons
North Queensland fell into an old habit last week in a high scoring win and must improve their defence against Brisbane as they push towards the top four.
Finals teaser the medicine Dragons need at Kogarah
St George Illawarra players believe their sold-out clash with Canterbury will offer their inexperienced youngsters the perfect early taste of finals football.
James Graham gives Sailor urge to fire at St Helens
Utility Tristan Sailor will aim to secure a regular starting position at St Helens when he leaves the Brisbane Broncos at the end of the season.
Broncos put on notice after poor training habits
Brisbane's dire form on matchday has been replicated at training and the issue of personal responsibility reached flashpoint this week.
Eels’ Asi fighting for future as Cleary showdown looms
Four years after Daejarn Asi debuted as a rising star against Penrith, the Parramatta half is preparing to fight for an NRL contract against the Panthers.
Ending finals drought would ‘mean everything’: Brooks
Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks has famously never played in the NRL finals, but in a matter of weeks his 12-year drought is likely to come to an end.
Premiership player Jake Granville to leave Cowboys
Veteran hooker Jake Granville will leave North Queensland at the end of the season after 207 games for the NRL club.
NRL inducts referees for first time in Hall of Fame
Bill Harrigan and Col Pearce have been honoured as the NRL's first referees to be inducted into the game's Hall of Fame.
Dolphins pocket rocket Plath a Maroon in waiting: Close
Dolphins forward Max Plath has been the side's most consistent player this year and a Queensland great insists he is on track to play State of Origin.
Wests’ Sezer can’t promise end to hip-drop tackles
Wests Tigers playmaker Aidan Sezer says it can be difficult to avoid making hip-drop tackles in the modern game.
Craig Fitzgibbon’s simple plan for new-look Sharks
Cronulla will be without a handful of key players when they meet a resurgent Gold Coast team out to continue their unlikely finals push.
Former Broncos differ over Walsh spray of Oates
Volatile Reece Walsh is in the spotlight for giving Corey Oates an on-field spray, with ex-Brisbane stars Chris Walker and Steve Renouf differing on the saga.
Papenhuyzen’s reminder as Storm end Souths’ finals hope
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has shown signs of his explosive best as the Storm easily accounted for South Sydney 28-16 at Accor Stadium.
Sexton’s confidence shows new edge to NRL’s Dogs of War
Canterbury's defence has put them on the verge of a NRL finals return, but it is an improvement in attack that will give the Bulldogs a chance to strike.
Injured Haas, Mam visit specialist as Broncos sweat
Brisbane have made significant changes to their side to play North Queensland with Ezra Mam and Payne Haas having potential season-ending injuries assessed.
Sharks lose hamstrung half Trindall for Titans clash
Cronulla halfback Braydon Trindall has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, but the Sharks hope he will only miss one NRL match.
Kaufusi’s simple solution for floundering Dolphins
The Dolphins have let their grip on a maiden finals berth slip but forward Felise Kaufusi insists a win against the Warriors can set them up for a late charge.
Penisini to decide future after looming Eels changes
Parramatta centre Will Penisini will wait until after he sees the impact of new coach Jason Ryles at the NRL club before deciding if he will stay long term.
Bennett, Gibson make NRL Hall of Fame coaching history
Wayne Bennett and his early idol Jack Gibson have been inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame, becoming the first coaches to have the honour bestowed upon them.
Bulldogs duo in race for rare Dally M double
Canterbury utility Kurt Mann has backed Cameron Ciraldo and Stephen Crichton to take out the NRL's Dally M medals for coach and captain of the year.
Brian To’o staying put at reigning champions Penrith
Penrith winger Brian To'o has declared he will stay at the three-time defending premiers, after meeting with club bosses and his management.
Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter
Spencer Leniu admits to feeling daunted as he continues to fill Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes as the Sydney Roosters' front-row enforcer.
Flanagan believes Holmes can return to best at Saints
Shane Flanagan will play Valentine Holmes at left centre if the Cowboy signs for St George Illawarra, while adamant Tyrell Sloan is his long-term No.1.
Cam Smith legacy drives Mozer quest to be Broncos lifer
Brisbane hooker Blake Mozer, a Cameron Smith fan, is tall for a rake like his idol and also wants to be a one-club man like the former Melbourne Storm skipper.
Titans unsung hero Sami back in 2020 Origin form
Gold Coast centre Phil Sami has been in career-best form to put the Titans in finals contention ahead of the home clash with derby opponents Brisbane.
Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid
It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success.
Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.
Iro wants to be trailblazer for Cook Islands in NRL
Kayal Iro looms as an option for New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, but the Cronulla centre will prioritise being a trailblazer for the Cook Islands.
Utoikamanu poised to become Storm’s next success story
Melbourne have beaten Canterbury to gain the signature of Stefano Utoikamanu from Wests Tigers, the best prop on the NRL's open market.
Storm aim to stay near-perfect with all-star spine
Melbourne's all-star spine is one of rugby league's most dangerous, but they will start together in the NRL for only the 13th time against St George Illawarra.