Ex-Panther set for Dolphins debut as star tweaks groin
The Dolphins are set to reward Brad Schneider with a club debut and remain confident half Isaiya Katoa will recover from a niggle to play South Sydney.
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‘It’s BS’: Haas reveals why he really joined Souths
Payne Haas says pressing family reasons and a rapport with Wayne Bennett were key reasons for signing with South Sydney as he shed new light on his contract.
Lomax’s Storm switch delayed further as boss eyes Vegas
Zac Lomax's NRL return will be delayed again as Melbourne Storm's boss prepares to jet off to Las Vegas right before the winger's fate is hashed out in court.
Bellamy blast has Storm primed to continue Rd 1 record
Melbourne's defensive standards were below par in their trial thrashing by the Gold Coast and Tyran Wishart says coach Craig Bellamy has the squad on notice.
Fletcher Sharpe hits the jackpot in Las Vegas
Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has solved his conundrum in the halves, while Matt Burton's big boot is set to get the chance to shine in Vegas for Canterbury.
Parramatta, NRL investigate photo of star fullback
Parramatta are liaising with the NRL after photos were circulated online of rising star Isaiah Iongi.
Titans pocket battleship inspired by Panthers ace
Gold Coast winger Sialetili Faeamani is set to make his NRL debut and, when he does, it'll be with a nod to Penrith dynamo Brian To'o who he wants to emulate.
Lomax legal wrangle ends Storm boss’s NRL trip to Vegas
Melbourne Storm's chairman will face a courtroom grilling instead of enjoying the NRL opener from a luxury Las Vegas lounge as a battle over Zac Lomax heats up.
State of the Bears: Perth sets bold goal for first year
Perth believe they could be the NRL's biggest commercial success in their first season with a big sponsorship base and high membership interest.
Foxx out: Eels flyer grounded for start of NRL season
Josh Addo-Carr has undergone surgery on his thumb after being injured in Parramatta's pre-season win over the Sydney Roosters.
Nathan Cleary free to play NRL round one
Nathan Cleary has learned his fate at the NRL judiciary after the Penrith halfback fought to overturn a two-game ban.
Cherry-Evans to play like a halfback wearing No.6
Daly Cherry-Evans is wearing a different number along with a different jersey in 2026, but he says it's unlikely his game will change as Sydney Roosters' No.6.
Grass greener at Titans for budding criminologist Bai
Gold Coast forward and criminology student Cooper Bai leant on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui before committing to the club as he targets emulating leading NRL locks.
NRL trumpets itself as No.1 show after record year
The NRL has announced a record surplus and its biggest viewing numbers at the ARL Commission's AGM, in addition to claiming its best ever financial position.
Hynes comes out swinging against Sharks halves critics
Nicho Hynes has heard claims that he and Braydon Trindall are the NRL's most under-pressure halves pairing, and he wants it known he couldn't disagree more.
Cleary seeks downgrade on charge as Panthers roll dice
Nathan Cleary will be available to play Brisbane in round one or will miss the opening three rounds after Penrith decided to challenge his high tackle grading.
Walker wows, Fifita makes statement in Rabbitohs win
South Sydney's new signing David Fifita had a cracking club debut in a 30-6 whipping of Manly as veteran playmaker Cody Walker had a ball in Mudgee.
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.
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.