‘Ready for a big year’: how Edwards regained his mojo
Penrith's Dylan Edwards admits he had a sub-par finish to 2025 but he's started 2026 with a man-of-the-match display after regaining his passion for the game.
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‘Big Three’ lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards has outplayed Brisbane's Reece Walsh in a 26-0 shut-out of the premiers, who were absolutely shocking at home.
596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways
The Dolphins have been put on notice that last year's defensive frailties won't be tolerated in 2026, as they prepare to show South Sydney their new resolve.
‘Clarity for all’: Hannay’s new ethos gets Titans test
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has backed players in one position and taken steps to eradicate Jekyll and Hyde displays as he returns to Shark Park.
Sharks to turn exodus speculation into ‘real strength’
Cronulla hopes to use the possibility of mass exits to their advantage in the 2026 NRL season, according to head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
J’maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta’s horror loss
Queensland representative J'maine Hopgood has received a one-game suspension in the fallout from Parramatta's horror round-one loss to Melbourne.
Stuart backs ‘courageous’ Sanders ahead of Manly test
Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly.
‘Ultimate example’: New Titans half gets Hannay nod
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay insists new signing Lachlan Ilias will prove he's a top-shelf NRL half and reveals why he's backed larrikin second-rower Arama Hau.
Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos
Late blooming enforcer Aublix Tawha admits it is "crazy" he is now a Brisbane Bronco after a career that has taken him from Amsterdam to Yass to chase a dream.
Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great
While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.
‘My style of player’: Maguire meets with Barnett
The future of Warriors prop Mitch Barnett has taken another twist with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire meeting with the man he gave a NSW debut to.
Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders
Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.
‘Every effort’: Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence
Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced.
The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart
Former Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he owes Ricky Stuart for saving his NRL career, as he prepares to face the Raiders in round one with new club Manly.
Storm’s first-round masters power past Parramatta
Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.
Car ride and hugs sealed Titans skipper Tino until 2030
When Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui put pen to paper until 2030 it had a transformative impact on the side.
Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters
Sydney Roosters hooker Benaiah Ioelu still spends training sessions being a "fan boy" around his teammates but it doesn't stop him taking charge on the field.
Eels’ Matterson hits out over Storm’s failed Lomax bid
Ryan Matterson has taken aim at his public portrayal as a stumbling block to Melbourne's quest to land Zac Lomax.
‘A bit scary’: Trbojevic forced to confront NRL future
Manly favourite Jake Trbojevic says his future beyond the NRL is "scary" as he returns from a concussion-enforced lay-off.
Knowles credits ‘Jammer’ ethos as Dolphins debut looms
England lock Morgan Knowles learnt plenty from legend James Graham at St Helens as he aims to bring the same grit and fire to the Dolphins.
Eels show interest in Barnett following Zac Lomax saga
Parramatta remain open to allowing a rival club to sign Zac Lomax at the right price, as coach Jason Ryles indicates his interest in Warriors gun Mitch Barnett.
‘Close to going’: Bennett helped keep Reynolds a Bronco
Adam Reynolds is glad he decided to play his final year at Brisbane after the allure of playing under his idol Benji Marshall for two years was tempting.
Be a top-five prop: Seibold challenges Manly’s Paseka
Recovered from an achilles injury, Manly giant Taniela Paseka now wants to rise to Anthony Seibold's challenge and become one of the NRL's top-five props.
Souths skipper’s Dally M pick will surprise many
Souths are set to have the most potent attacking edge in NRL history this season, but it's the Rabbitohs No.1 that captain Cameron Murray is most excited about.
Nick Meaney takes Lomax’s would-be wing spot at Storm
Nick Meaney has been named on the wing for Melbourne's clash against Parramatta after the Storm failed to secure the services of NSW winger Zac Lomax for 2026.
Cronulla want NRL to pay out if they lose home final
Cronulla CEO Dino Mezzatesta says the Sharks deserve financial compensation if they can't host a home final, while Manly now believe they will be able to.
Lomax’s Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL
The Parramatta Eels have declared the club won't be "steamrolled" after star winger Zac Lomax's audacious bid to join NRL rival Melbourne was blocked.
Raiders recruit at centre of NRL drugs investigation
The NRL is investigating if it should have been made aware of withdrawn police charges against a former Penrith, and now Canberra, player.
‘Didn’t scratch surface’: Broncos spine just warming up
Brisbane's best spine is yet to play together on a consistent basis, but if they do this year Reece Walsh insists it will be an exciting prospect.
Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash
While Melbourne and Parramatta fight over Zac Lomax off the field, the Storm players are ready to target another Eels player in young halfback Jonah Pezet.
Ivan Cleary hopes legal career over after judiciary win
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is hopeful his legal career is over after successfully representing his son Nathan at the NRL judiciary last week.