Warriors coach remains wary of NRL’s ‘giant killers’
The Warriors are hoping to breathe some life into their sputtering NRL season when they host mercurial St George Illawarra in round 24.
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Spray OK as Walsh gets tick for verbals from Broncos
The old-fashioned "spray" between teammates is a hot topic and Brisbane forward Jordan Riki explains why he can accept copping a warranted serve off Reece Walsh
GOAT gruff over lesson Dolphins must learn fast
Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls put the onus on the team to get back to winning footy games rather than being distracted by emotion ahead of the Brisbane derby.
Whistling Wahs coach bins journos for ‘crap’ questions
A cheeky Andrew Webster has come up with an unorthodox way of keeping journalists in check at the Warriors' weekly media session.
‘Our home, always will be’: Staggs’ message to Dolphins
Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs set the scene for the rivalry with the Dolphins with his famous 'this is our home' war cry and doubled down ahead of another derby.
Bulldogs’ Hayward switch could be best in 15 years
Canterbury teammates are liking what they've seen from Bailey Hayward as he settles into the starting hooker job at the premiership hopefuls.
Bellamy only focused on Storm ahead of title rematch
Craig Bellamy appears already in finals mode, the veteran coach in a combative mood ahead of Melbourne's NRL grand final rematch with the resurgent Penrith.
Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow
Melbourne's spine has taken another battering with fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen out of the blockbuster against Penrith, as Cronulla lose Jesse Ramien.
Cleary urges ‘common sense’ on mid-air tackle ruling
Ahead of a key top-four NRL game against Melbourne, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary hopes a controversial penalty try rule won't impact the game.
Burns ready to step up in Sharks’ finals fight
Cronulla's Billy Burns is preparing to start against Gold Coast, with a win much needed to stay in the NRL's top eight.
Titans’ Wallaby star to play first game in 357 days
Gold Coast's Carter Gordon, who played 8 Tests for the Wallabies, will play his first rugby league game in almost a year after surgery for a spinal fluid leak.
Raiders’ late bloomer Fogarty is still pinching himself
Canberra's Jamal Fogarty never thought he'd play more than a handful of NRL games, much less be in position to challenge for a premiership.
Walters draws on 2020 six of best for Broncos switch
Billy Walters has been backed to fire for Brisbane in his five-eighth switch and a superb 2020 display for Wests Tigers in a thrashing of the Broncos shows why.
‘That loss does not define us’: Dolphins target bounce
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has told his side the worst loss in club history will not derail their season ahead of the Brisbane derby.
‘I love Canberra’: Papalii hopes for new Raiders deal
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has confirmed a change of heart on his playing future, admitting he wants to remain with Canberra in 2026.
Bulldogs tie down key forward to new deal
Bailey Hayward has signed a new two-year deal with Canterbury as a showing of faith in the man likely to become the Bulldogs' long-term hooker.
Storm gun has point to prove with Panthers on the prowl
Ahead of their NRL grand final rematch, Melbourne's Stefano Utoikamanu is hopeful of getting Nelson Asofa-Solomona back to help halt Penrith's winning run.
How a small town is turning into an NRL breeding ground
Gerringong is a town more than 140km south of Sydney, but it may have produced its next famous rugby league name.
Walker’s on for Roosters, Marky Mark his words
Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker has returned from injury to ignite a finals charge after the prospect of playing with a former Wallaby inspired his recovery.
Walters set for Broncos halves as history repeats
Billy Walters is on the cusp of following in his illustrious father's footsteps and wearing the famous No.6 jersey against the Dolphins.
Season seems over early for Cowboys hit man Coen Hess
North Queensland enforcer Coen Hess looks to have played his last game of the NRL season after being handed a three-match ban.
Atlas in arms, Kerr set for Dragons with heart full
Dolphins prop Josh Kerr left St George Illawarra a boy but will return in 2026 a man, a better player and a proud father as he opens up on his move.
Cronulla star set for long ban as Dolphins’ woes mount
Cronulla's push for a top four spot has taken a hit with Briton Nikora facing a three-match ban as the Dolphins prepare to lose another prop to suspension.
Moses field goal sinks Cowboys in NRL thriller
Josh Addo-Carr grabbed a try double before Mitchell Moses kicked a match-clinching field goal as Parramatta pipped North Queensland 19-18.
Roosters roll on in NRLW as Broncos receive a big scare
Brisbane's Romy Teitzel scored 16 points to lead the NRLW season points-scorers list as her team battled to beat Canberra while Sydney Roosters stay unbeaten.
Mitchell stars on return as Souths hold out Titans
South Sydney went a long way towards avoiding the wooden spoon after Latrell Mitchell shone in a 20-18 win over Gold Coast.
Titans respond as captain Tino prepares to test market
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is set to test the market for 2027 and will speak with Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga when the time is right.
Smith questioned by police, released to play for Souths
South Sydney star Brandon Smith was interviewed by police and let go on arrival on the Gold Coast before taking his place in the team to play the Titans.
‘Shoosh!’: Leniu adds vim to villainy after sin bin
Sydney Roosters props Spencer Leniu and Naufahu Whyte showed real character after being sin-binned, going on to inspire a thrashing of the Dolphins.
Warriors defiant after loss, Bulldogs answer critics
The Warriors' third consecutive loss has pushed them outside the NRL's top four as the finals series approaches, but the Kiwis say the defeat won't define them.
Four sin-binned as Roosters wallop Dolphins
The Sydney Roosters have given the Dolphins a 64-12 thrashing in a fiery encounter where both sides played with 11 men after four sin-binnings.