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.
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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.
Roosters surprised but not fazed by their damning stats
The Sydney Roosters have brushed off their one-from-20 record against Melbourne and Penrith over the past four years as they eye another NRL title.
Kennedy’s ref collision tests Sharks’ fullback depth
Cronulla are set to hand a debut to Liam Ison as Will Kennedy sits out the North Queensland trip with a suspension for making contact with referee Adam Gee.
Paseka on verge of being NRL’s longest locked-in prop
Taniela Paseka is set to become the only prop in the NRL signed until the end of 2029, with the Manly front rower on the verge of a lengthy contract extension.
Walsh labels Suaalii “class human” after Origin apology
Reece Walsh has admitted disappointment at the way his State of Origin series finished, but saved praise for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after an on-field apology.
Brooks on brink of first finals after big Manly win
Manly have put on a second-half clinic to overcome a slow start and beat Gold Coast 38-8, all but ending Des Hasler's hopes of taking the Titans to the finals.
Dearden inspires Cowboys to gritty win over Bulldogs
North Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has conjured the match winning play late in a vital 20-18 win over Canterbury in Townsville.
Ice-cool Cleary saves Panthers in golden-point thriller
Nathan Cleary has powered Penrith to a 28-26 win over the Dolphins by kicking a 45-metre golden-point field goal.
Sezer latest Tiger in trouble as NRL fines, bans mount
Aidan Sezer is facing the seventh ban for a Wests Tigers player this season, with he and teammates having already missed 12 games and paid $22,850 in fines.
Walsh sees more space on Reynolds’ Broncos return
Adam Reynolds' return from a biceps injury has given Reece Walsh the space he desperately craves, as Brisbane prepare to mount a late-season resurgence.
Storm’s Anderson stars in win, injured in last play
Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.
Walsh fires as Broncos snap six-game losing streak
Reece Walsh has scored a try and set up two others, giving Brisbane hope they can still make the NRL's finals after a 30-14 win over Newcastle.
Souths win Gosford try-fest to keep finals hopes alive
South Sydney were too strong for a spirited but inexperienced Wests Tigers side, snatching an enthralling 42-28 victory in front of 16,284 on the Central Coast.
Queensland Premier gets last laugh as State of Origin bet exposes superior conditions for QLD nurses
As the State of Origin rivalry heats up, it's clear that Steven Miles has already scored a major victory in the eyes of the state's nurses.
Veteran rugby league caller David Morrow dies aged 71
Long-time rugby league caller David Morrow has died of brain cancer at age 71, just a week after his elevation to the NRL's hall of fame.
Ryles released by Storm to focus on Parramatta
Jason Ryles has been released from his duties as Melbourne's assistant coach, allowing him to start focusing on Parramatta's future.
Slater changes pack make up before Origin decider
Queensland coach Billy Slater has made three changes to his starting side for the State of Origin series decider, including Harry Grant at hooker.
Murray, Nanai binned as tempers flare in Origin decider
Cameron Murray has been sin-binned after joining a scuffle from the bench, while the Maroons lost Jeremiah Nanai for 10 minutes as tempers flared.
Defensive lapses cost heroic Maroons in Origin decider
Queensland have lost a State of Origin series decider in Brisbane for just the third time in history after two late defensive mistakes proved costly.
Blues topple Qld fortress for comeback Origin victory
New South Wales have won a Brisbane decider for just the third time, beating Queensland 14-4 to claim the State of Origin series 2-1.
Luai’s Origin scars heal, Blues exorcise Origin demons
Jarome Luai has completed a remarkable State of Origin revival in Brisbane, helping the Blues to a series-deciding win a year after being dropped from the side.
Injury sours magical Moses moments in Origin win
Mitchell Moses came up with two of the biggest plays in NSW's series-clinching Origin win but his heroics could prove costly.
Crichton feared broken neck before starring for Blues
Second-rower Angus Crichton has emerged as one of several wounded heroes in NSW's State of Origin win, fearing he had broken his neck early in the game.
‘Walsh hit a fair bit without footy’: Slater fumes
Queensland coach Billy Slater says match officials will have to review their performance after fullback Reece Walsh was hit illegally in the Origin decider loss
Blues pair accept bans after Origin fight night
Cameron Murray and Haumole Olakau'atu have both accepted two-match bans stemming from the NRL after the sideline brawl during NSW's State of Origin win.
Dolphins’ Pangai back to Penrith with debt of gratitude
Dolphins wrecking ball Tevita Pangai Junior learned plenty in his short and successful stint at Penrith in 2021 and is itching to take on his former teammates.
Mozer’s hot form keeps heat on Broncos No.9 Walters
Brisbane's 20-year-old hooker Blake Mozer had a blinder off the bench last week and is keeping the heat on fellow rakes Billy Walters and Tyson Smoothy.
Edwards optimistic on injury after Origin star turn
NSW's State of Origin success could have an impact at Penrith, with man-of-the-match Dylan Edwards playing through a knee injury to star in the decider.
Luai baited Maroons to explode but DCE respects him
Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up about his Jarome Luai flashpoint moment in the "wild" State of Origin decider and why he admires one of his great foes.
No need to reset to fix Raiders’ ailing season: Stuart
If Canberra fall to the Warriors on Friday, it would be their longest winless run at home since 2014 and a swingeing blow to their finals chances.