Hammer to stay No.1 as Trai tables options for Dolphins
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf says Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will remain fullback when he returns from injury as he fine-tunes how best to use exciting Trai Fuller.
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Robson sidelined in big early season Roosters blow
The Sydney Roosters all-star spine will have to wait until at least a month into the season to combine, with Reece Robson requiring surgery on his left thumb.
NRL makes big change to integrity unit process
The NRL will have an independent figure to decide sanctions for most off-field matters, in the biggest change since the 2013 introduction of the integrity unit.
‘It’s huge’: Madge out to guide Broncos to world title
Brisbane boss Michael Maguire is out to lead the Australian champions to a third global title in a World Club Challenge battle being labelled as a "huge" game.
Rejuvenated Taylan May aiming for Origin
Taylan May has set himself a target of cracking the NSW State of Origin squad after returning to the NRL with Wests Tigers last year.
Colquhoun keen to repay Sharks’ faith after injury toll
Jesse Colquhoun has been named in the No.13 jersey for the Sharks' final NRL trial against Canberra in Gosford on Saturday.
Roosters begin new era with Cherry-Evans in first start
Daly Cherry-Evans, David Fifita and Jamal Fogarty are among the major off-season signings named to debut with their new clubs in pre-season trial matches.
Sharks’ Test duo excited by Origin rule change
Cronulla Test stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora are keen to play State of Origin finally after a long wait.
Bulldogs recruit out for 10 weeks in early season blow
Canterbury have suffered an early season blow with scans revealing new signing Leo Thompson has sustained a severe calf injury.
‘Makes me emotional’: ex-Rooster on avoiding more jail
A former Sydney Roosters captain is cautioning young NRL stars against going down the wrong path after avoiding a second jail term for drug offences.
‘Be Batman’: Tigers shake-up to bring out best in Luai
Jarome Luai's decision to turn his back on being Wests Tigers' halfback is set to benefit one of the NRL's ultimate utilities.
Burton learns Vegas fate as Dogs hold hope for Thompson
Matt Burton has undergone scans on his sore hamstring after Canterbury's trial win over Newcastle, while the club is confident Leo Thompson's calf is fine.
Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change
The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
Why Sharks enforcer Braden Uele changed his name
He's one of the NRL's toughest customers but the reason Braden Uele changed his surname this season shows the softer, thoughtful side of the Cronulla hard man.
Possible Lomax replacement stars in Eels pre-season win
Sean Russell starred as Parramatta thrashed an understrength Cronulla in the sides' pre-season trial at Henson Park.
Culture ‘way more important’ as All Stars ends in draw
The Indigenous and Maori All Stars have played out a pulsating draw in Hamilton, with Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall starring.
More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip
Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.
‘Did that all right’: tick for Brown’s Knights debut
Marquee recruit Dylan Brown found positives in his first hit-out for Newcastle, despite the Knights' big loss.
Full-strength Dragons tamed by second-string Bunnies
A South Sydney outfit drawn mostly from reserve grade has defeated a near full-strength St George Illawarra 28-24 in the Charity Shield.
Injury puts star Bulldog in doubt for Las Vegas opener
Canterbury are no guarantee to have Matt Burton on deck in Las Vegas after the five-eighth picked up an injury in the pre-season clash against Newcastle.
Tigers teen bags hat-trick in big pre-season win
Heamasi Makasini bagged a hat-trick of tries for Wests Tigers in their NRL pre-season clash against the Sydney Roosters in Newcastle.
Manly’s teen prodigies star in trial win over Warriors
Teenage playmakers Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large have led Manly to an NRL trial victory over an experienced Warriors outfit.
Staines helps steer Catalans to win over Huddersfield
Samoan rugby league star Charlie Staines was in the thick of the action when Catalans beat Huddersfield in the Super League.
Cowboys centre faces Vegas ban over dangerous throw
North Queensland are set to lose a key member of their backline for the opening rounds of the NRL, following a dangerous throw in a pre-season win over Penrith.
Mahoney ready to go as Cowboys dismantle young Panthers
Reed Mahoney's showing out of dummy-half has headlined North Queensland's 66-24 pre-season thrashing of a Penrith side with just 11 games of NRL experience.
Storm smashed, Laurie stars in Raiders debut
Daine Laurie has impressed in his first hit-out for Canberra since moving from Penrith, playing halfback in the Raiders' 32-6 pre-season win over Melbourne.
‘Apply the blow torch’ – Stoush over Lomax ramps up
Intimate details of Melbourne's battle to have Zac Lomax play for them in 2026 have been revealed, as the winger and his old club Parramatta prepare for court.
Green half no pushover as Raiders look to maintain rage
New Canberra halfback Ethan Sanders will be a target for NRL rivals this season, but Raiders star Hudson Young says the youngster will be up for the fight.
The special tattoo that helped save Matamua’s career
Justin Matamua considered quitting rugby league during a tough final season at Wests Tigers during which he was dropped to the semi-professional Ron Massey Cup.
Flegler aims for stars and one more Dolphins box tick
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler is targeting the standard that won him a Kangaroos jersey after his long-awaited return to action from injury was a raging success.
‘Happy under Josh’: Bai reveals why he stayed at Titans
In-demand teenage forward Cooper Bai has revealed why he knocked back Melbourne to re-sign with Gold Coast as he targets securing the starting No.13 jersey.