‘Like Christian Cullen’: Umaga’s big call on Hammer
All Blacks great and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga, a guest at Dolphins training, says Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reminds him of New Zealand legend Christian Cullen.
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Taumalolo finds form for Cowboys ahead of passing Bowen
Jason Taumalolo will have only Johnathan Thurston ahead of him on the all-time North Queensland games-played list after clashing with Cronulla on Saturday.
Eels withdraw NRLW player Fallon from weekend match
Parramatta have withdrawn NRLW centre Kate Fallon from playing this weekend citing safety and welfare concerns.
Knights hold on in dramatic NRLW season opener
Newcastle's defence has held on for a 12-10 win over Sydney Roosters, after a missed conversion on the siren stopped the NRLW opener going to golden point.
Luai ready to be bigger threat in Cleary reunion
Jarome Luai has more confidence to utilise his attacking skills after a stint at No.7, with the playmaker adamant Penrith's attack can go to another level.
Crichton blow for Bulldogs as Broncos’ Walsh falls ill
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton will miss the clash with Brisbane, while Broncos coach Kevin Walters expects fullback Reece Walsh to recover from the flu.
Not the Nicho show: Sharks out to sink Hynes theory
Cronulla are keen to prove their NRL title fortunes don't solely revolve around Nicho Hynes as they head to face North Queensland on the road.
Leniu tasked with filling Roosters’ JWH-shaped hole
Spencer Leniu's switch to the Sydney Roosters' starting side is a chance for the prop to prove he can fill Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes, Trent Robinson says.
Tigers release Bateman mid-game, insist he’ll be back
Wests Tigers announced they would release forward John Bateman to play in the Super League for the rest of 2024 during their round 21 clash with the Warriors.
Storm warning with Munster to take Hughes to next level
Jahrome Hughes has been one of the best players in the NRL in 2024, but his game could go to another level with Cameron Munster back on the field.
Munster returns as Storm claim seventh straight win
Melbourne's push towards the NRL's minor premiership has continued as they marked Cameron Munster's return from a torn groin by beating Parramatta 32-14.
Cowboys’ win soured by injuries to key forwards
North Queensland have moved into the NRL top eight with a win over Cronulla, but victory was dampened by injuries to forwards Reuben Cotter and Jason Taumalolo.
A week in Wayne’s world inspires All Blacks great Umaga
Tana Umaga, Moana Pasifika coach and All Blacks legend has spent a week with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins to soak up some cross-code benefits
Luai’s six-year-old son the coach behind rare dropouts
Jarome Luai has detailed how his six-year-old son has helped him perfect a rugby style drop kick, proving more effective in regaining the ball on dropouts.
Raiders unfazed by NRL’s toughest finals run-in
Canberra face the toughest opposition of any team vying for an NRL finals berth in the last seven rounds but are confident of a late-season resurgence.
‘Bang or whimper’: Dolphins must choose how 2024 ends
The Dolphins have slumped in the second half of the season suffering five losses from seven games, but Wayne Bennett says the issue can be fixed soon.
Two binned as Eels upset Broncos in spiteful NRLW clash
Parramatta have beaten Brisbane 22-10 in an NRLW clash that featured an all-in melee, while Cronulla had a 14-0 shutout of North Queensland.
Razzle dazzle Bulldogs dismantle dire Broncos
Brisbane's semi-final hopes are in tatters after Canterbury blitzed them 41-16 at Suncorp Stadium in a ruthless and brilliant display.
Double injury blow sours hard-fought Cowboys win
The Cowboys have moved into sixth place on the NRL ladder with a win over Cronulla but have Reuben Cotter and Jason Taumalolo nursing injuries.
Roosters survive scare in NRL win over Manly
The Sydney Roosters have survived a scare against Manly, hanging on in the final 60 seconds to claim a 34-30 NRL win.
Manly drama gives NRL ‘food for thought’ on concussion
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has urged the NRL to re-examine if their concussion protocols are limiting coaches' tactical flexibility.
Jennings faces two-game ban, big NRLW penalties loom
Sydney Roosters centre Michael Jennings is facing a two-game ban for a high tackle, while Brisbane NRLW prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala is in judiciary trouble.
Titans slay Dragons to launch NRLW title tilt in style
NRLW runners-up Gold Coast have reasserted their title credentials with an 18-10 win over St George Illawarra, while Canberra thrashed Wests Tigers 32-12.
Cleary masterclass as Panthers destroy hapless Dragons
Nathan Cleary has scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two other tries as the Penrith halfback led his side to a thumping 46-10 win over St George Illawarra.
Son of axed Eels coach Brad Arthur free to leave
Parramatta are set to grant Matt Arthur, the son of ousted head coach Brad Arthur, a release from the final year of his contract with the NRL club.
Eels NRLW player facing neighbour assault charge
A Parramatta NRLW player has been charged with assault that police say stemmed from a food delivery order.
Knights put on notice in hunt for NRLW three-peat
Newcastle have set their sights on claiming an NRLW three-peat, but rivals have declared they are ready to hunt the Knights down and deny them another title.
I haven’t lived up to hype at Wests Tigers: Papali’i
Preparing to depart West Tigers earlier than originally contracted, Isaiah Papali'i admits he hasn't been able to produce the form he showed with Parramatta.
NRLW players push for longer season, then more teams
The NRL is set to sell broadcast rights to the NRLW for the first time in the 2028 deal, with professional contracts, season length and teams all up for debate.
NRL open to less games in 20-team competition
The NRL will consider different season structures as part of an expanded 20-team competition, including reducing the number of matches played per club.
Munster a chance to return as Storm firm for top spot
Melbourne's push for the minor premiership has been handed a boost, with Cameron Munster on the verge of a return from his painful groin injury.