‘Lots of lessons’: Dolphins star lifts for Cleary duel
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa admits he must improve his game if he is to lift his side to victory against a Penrith side led by his childhood idol Nathan Cleary.
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‘Bashed-up’: Eels’ crisis unprecedented for Moses
Star halfback Mitch Moses says he has never played on a team battling as many injuries as Parramatta, who are without nine players for round seven.
Tedesco wants consistency after refereeing errors
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco is hoping for consistency in how the NRL polices the disruptor rule following two refereeing errors in round six.
‘One of the greats’: Halasima on track but Ali unique
Warriors legend Clinton Toopi insists 20-year-old powerhouse Leka Halasima is only just scratching the surface of the greatness he will achieve.
Rivals gush, but Tigers keen to keep cream of the crop
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is impressed by in-form fullback Jahream Bula and unfazed that a rival club legend is also heaping praise on the Fijian flyer.
Broncos secure Barnett after swap deal with Warriors
Brisbane winger Grant Anderson will join the Warriors in 2027, paving the way for Warriors prop Mitch Barnett to join the Broncos at the end of this season.
Tom Trbojevic injured again as Manly thrash Cowboys
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic suffered another hamstring injury, but his side did him proud in a 38-6 demolition of North Queensland in Townsville.
Marata Niukore signs with NRL’s Knights
Versatile forward Marata Niukore will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season and join Newcastle on a three-year deal.
Why son of PNG icon rejected Storm pursuit for Titans
Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai - son of Storm great Marcus - described the feeling of rejecting Melbourne as the biggest decision of his NRL career.
Cowboys look to reward local star’s form and tenacity
North Queensland have moved to wrap up dynamic backline gun Tom Chester in the wake of extending his centre partner Jaxon Purdue for four years.
Carrigan accepts Broncos fate as uncanny X-man rises
Brisbane's injury and player availability crisis took a turn for the worse as swashbuckling forward Xavier Willison put his hand up for a big challenge.
The one reason Paseka says he’s back to best at Manly
Manly prop Taniela Paseka has credited simplifying his approach to football for his strong form on return from an achilles tendon injury this season.
965 days in wilderness worth it for Tiger’s NRL return
Patrick Herbert has revealed he thought Benji Marshall's offer of a Wests Tigers lifeline was a joke, before playing in the NRL for the first time in 965 days.
Why Titans gun signed on with battling Dragons
Gold Coast try-scoring whiz Phil Sami has put faith in St George Illawarra despite their woes, and Titans coach Josh Hannay says he entirely understands why.
‘Here to play NRL’: Major Tom eyes Broncos No.7 in ’27
After a stunning club debut, Brisbane half Tom Duffy wants to re-sign and push Jonah Pezet all the way in 2027 in the race to succeed Adam Reynolds.
Australian coach ‘betrayed’ by English club’s axe
Former Gold Coast Titans coach John Cartwright says he feels "betrayed and disrespected" by English Super League club Hull FC, who are not retaining him.
Gruesome throat injury sidelines Knight for a month
Important forwards Dylan Lucas and Tyson Frizell have joined an increasingly busy casualty ward at NRL improvers Newcastle.
‘Tough to take’: How Kini roared back from criticism
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini has regained his mojo and is ready to take on the Warriors and childhood hero Roger Tuivasa-Sheck after emerging from a lull.
Belief still strong at struggling Storm: skipper
Captain Harry Grant believes Melbourne still have what it takes to be an NRL premiership force and has dismissed talk they can't make the finals.
Revival of NRL spoon winners is no shock to Roosters
Angus Crichton says Justin Holbrook's influence on Newcastle's early-season form is no shock given the coach's obvious talents.
School’s out as ‘teacher’ Luai named for NRL return
Energetic playmaker Jarome Luai is set to return from his knee injury as Wests Tigers look to continue their hot start to the NRL season.
Matt Dufty to play first NRL game in nearly four years
Matt Dufty is set to play his first NRL game in four years, with Leo Thompson, Jarome Luai and Izack Tago also returning to the team sheet in round seven.
‘Baby Broncos’ hero of 2002 gives Bukowski thumbs up
Injury-ravaged Brisbane can draw belief from one of the club's famous away wins over Wests Tigers without 13 stars, as one young gun edges closer to a debut.
‘Do a great job’: rake to debut as Bronco scratched
Former Brisbane hooker Shane Walker, captain of a famous 2002 win over Wests Tigers, predicts big things for debutant rake Cameron Bukowski in the NRL.
Manly club legend eyes 19-year coaching first
Only weeks after firing head coach Anthony Seibold, Manly can improve their record to 3-3 by defeating North Queensland in round seven.
Titans winger ‘Foxx trots’ into Warriors clash on high
Gold Coast winger Siale Faeamani was once in the Warriors system and wanted to join them, but fresh from his first NRL try-double he just wants to beat them.
McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog’s jaw
Casey McLean is set to sit out Penrith's trip to Darwin to take on the Dolphins after being charged for a high shot on Bulldogs prop Max King.
NRL axing was ‘kick up the arse’ Bronson Xerri needed
Bronson Xerri always knew he could recover from his Canterbury axing, having bounced back from a multi-year doping ban earlier in his career.
Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence
Tackling has been the focus at Melbourne training this week with Storm coach Craig Bellamy looking to shore up their defence as they host the Warriors.
‘Special K’ backed as Titans embrace Sydney bogey
Gold Coast have not won in Sydney for more than a year but coach Josh Hannay is embracing the challenge with full faith in struggling No.1 Keano Kini.
‘Proud of him’: Bennett lauds Smith for tackling demons
As he prepares for his first Souths game of the season, Brandon Smith has earned praise from Wayne Bennett for getting his life back on track.