Metcalf kicks Warriors to best NRL start in 20 years
Luke Metcalf has nailed a field goal to lead the Warriors to a 15-14 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong, putting them second on the NRL ladder.
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Cowboys rue wayward shots in draw with Panthers
North Queensland and Penrith have played out the first draw of the NRL season, the sides sharing the spoils 30-30 in Townsville.
‘Get it right’: Payten fumes at refs after Cowboys draw
A ropeable Todd Payten says he will contact the NRL to air his grievances about the match officials following North Queensland's 30-30 draw with Penrith.
Mam stars, put on report in Souths-Logan comeback
Brisbane face a nervous wait on the availability of Ezra Mam next week after he was put on report for a high shot in his rugby league return for Souths-Logan.
Paps helps Storm embarrass Tigers with fantastic four
Melbourne have delivered an almost flawless 80 minutes, thrashing Wests Tigers 64-0 to underline their NRL premiership credentials.
Hayne sets up try, gets through return game unscathed
Jarryd Hayne has returned to rugby league in front of a crowd of a few hundred people while playing for Wentworthville in the third-tier Ron Massey Cup.
Mam ready to rescue Broncos season: Hodges
Brisbane legend Justin Hodges says Ezra Mam can turn around the Broncos' form slump and must return to the NRL side immediately.
Salmon set for long stint on sidelines with injury
Canterbury lock Jaeman Salmon is set to miss close to two months after scans revealed a fractured ankle, adding to Canterbury's back-row shortage.
Bellamy backs Papenhuyzen for NSW Origin call-up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, who scored four tries in their 64-0 romp over Wests Tigers, is Origin ready.
Hot-and-cold Manly in slump as Sharks hold strong
Cronulla have sent Manly to their fourth loss in five games, after holding off a Sea Eagles comeback at Brookvale and kicking away to a 30-14 NRL win.
Knights re-sign Croker as Thompson exit looms
Newcastle have signed forward Mat Croker to a new two-year contract as they lay groundwork for the impending exit of Leo Thompson.
Roosters lash Young exit bid; Smith passed for move
Trent Robinson has hit out at the handling of Dominic Young's mooted Roosters exit to rejoin Newcastle, suggesting the Knights had hung the winger out to dry.
Perth Bears eye 30,000 members, NRL’s biggest fanbase
Western Australian officials want to have 30,000 members from their state alone, confident the Perth Bears can be among the NRL's most supported teams.
Why Roosters have yet to make a move for Cherry-Evans
The Sydney Roosters appear to be the only club in the hunt for Daly Cherry-Evans, but they have yet to kick off talks with the Manly veteran.
Prising Farnworth from Dolphins no Bears picnic
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is sure the club will get a deal done to extend his contract beyond 2026, despite being a prime target of the Perth Bears.
Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues
Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.
Maroons back Lenarduzzi to fight fire with fire
Queensland prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi is tipped to bring much needed leadership and aggression to the forward pack in game two of the State of Origin series.
Mam escapes charge, free to play for Broncos
Brisbane are in the clear to pick Ezra Mam for their NRL clash with St George Illawarra after he was cleared of a high shot while playing for Souths Logan.
Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges
Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.
Harsh lesson NSW learned from women’s Origin heartbreak
NSW have vowed not to repeat the mistake that cost them State of Origin glory in the second match of last year's series.
Knights sign NRL’s Vegas combine winner
Newcastle have made history by signing Marcus D'Acre, one of two winners of the NRL's player combine in Las Vegas.
‘Unfair’ ban prompts call for NRL charge system review
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo suggests the NRL match review charge system needs tweaking in the wake of Jacob Preston's 4-week ban for a grade-one offence.
NRL to consider Perth Bears-Western Force player swap
Incoming NRL outfit Perth Bears and rugby union side Western Force could enter into a radical player-share agreement suggested by billionaire Andrew Forrest.
V’landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media
While Western Australia premier Roger Cook fought off criticism of the Perth Bears deal, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys was joking about breakfast TV.
Souths wouldn’t rush Brandon Smith back from injury
There'll be no pressure on Brandon Smith at South Sydney this year as the hooker prepares for an immediate move from the Sydney Roosters.
Knights ready to welcome Young back with ‘open arms’
Dom Young has been told there's a spot waiting for him in Newcastle, with coach Adam O'Brien making clear he wants the out-of-favour Sydney Roosters winger.
Tears and beers flow as Bears end their NRL hibernation
There were scenes of jubilation at Norths Cammeray as fans gathered to celebrate the return of the North Sydney Bears, ending "25 years of anxiety".
Farnworth fires Dolphins to NRL win over battling Eels
The Dolphins have edged past Parramatta, with some solo brilliance from Herbie Farnworth sealing a 20-16 win.
Parra’s Lomax nears return to stake Origin claim
Jason Ryles is hopeful of having Zac Lomax back on deck as Parramatta look for a glimmer of hope in a testing season under their rookie head coach.
Fressard’s path from school expulsion to Origin arena
It wasn't until Jayme Fressard was expelled from high school that someone put a footy in her hands. Now, she's a chance to break a State of Origin record.
Keeley Davis moves on from Origin eye-gouge saga
Keeley Davis has put the women's State of Origin eye-gouging saga behind her as NSW looks to close out a series victory in Sydney.