Warriors coach says no to New Zealand NRL expansion
Coach Andrew Webster feels another NRL team based in New Zealand would ruin things for the Warriors, who are the hottest ticket in town.
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Sailor seeks Broncos redemption as Latrell looms
Brisbane fullback Tristan Sailor had a rare poor game last week and is determined to bounce back against South Sydney and their talisman Latrell Mitchell.
Warriors happy to juggle star halves pairing for Storm
Coach Andrew Webster says the return of star halfback Shaun Johnson from injury and the emergence of Te Maire Martin gives the Warriors twin threats.
Hynes remains upbeat despite NSW Origin disappointment
NSW have received positive news on Dylan Edwards, Liam Martin and Haumole Olakau'atu, while Nicho Hynes has returned to Cronulla training in good spirits.
Trindall wins back Sharks jersey, avoids further bans
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has been confirmed as the Sharks' first-choice No.6 again, as the NRL opts against further bans over his driving offences.
Toothless Wests Tigers make plenty more changes
The woeful Wests Tigers have brought Api Koroisau into the halves and given Lachlan Galvin a spell as he contends with a hand injury.
Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL
Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.
Brisbane beast Willison back for impact against Souths
Brisbane's bench lacked thrust last week, but that is set to change with tyro Xavier Willison rushed back to play South Sydney.
Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.
Pangai on ice for Dolphins with hamstring injury
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior will have to wait a week before being considered for selection.
Storm ready for wild Warriors reception
Melbourne's Jahrome Hughes isn't expecting much love in Auckland, with the Warriors desperate to crack a nine-year losing streak in front of a sold-out stadium.
Abdo warns clubs face sanctions if they approach Galvin
The NRL have warned they will punish any club who speaks to Lachlan Galvin while he is contracted to Wests Tigers, as the teen's close friend backs him to stay.
Scrutiny will make Sharks’ Hynes stronger: coach
Nicho Hynes' position in the NSW State of Origin side has come under scrutiny but Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon can see an upside to the pressure.
Wallabies star Gordon joins Titans as code war ramps up
The Gold Coast Titans have signed Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby.
NRL insists competitiveness part of PNG criteria
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has maintained that the league will consider whether a team in Papua New Guinea will be competitive on-field before expansion is approved.
Penrith sign Tigers back Kepaoa as cover for May
Penrith have signed Wests Tigers back Asu Kepaoa on an 18-month deal, with the Auckland-born centre to fill the gap created by Taylan May at the Panthers.
Manly’s Brown turns NRL lifeline into new two-year deal
Former NSW State of Origin forward Nathan Brown has extended his contract at Manly, continuing his new lease of life in the NRL.
Lomax defends NSW’s Origin fight as Latrell calls grow
Zac Lomax has defended the 12-man Blues' fight in the opening game of the State of Origin series as Latrell Mitchell looms as a replacement for NSW.
Storm hold out Knights in high-scoring NRL encounter
Melbourne have piled on six tries, with five-eighth Tyran Wishart crossing twice, to hold out Newcastle 36-28 to again move to the top of the NRL table.
Olakau’atu injury concern as Panthers down Manly
NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu managed just 23 minutes in Manly's 32-22 NRL loss to Penrith, plunging his availability to play in Origin II into doubt.
Sloan wants to be Dragons’ generational answer at No.1
St George Illawarra have cycled through 19 fullbacks since Darius Boyd's 2011 exit, but Tyrell Sloan has set his sights on being the solution to that problem.
Manly wait on Olakau’atu scans, Aloiai faces ban
Haumole Olakau'atu has undergone scans on his calf, while Manly teammates Josh Aloiai is facing the longest NRL ban for a trip in almost four years..
Dolphins half Katoa backs new signing Pangai to fire
Tevita Pangai Jnr has missed day one of Dolphins training due to illness but his NRL return was still the hot topic and half Isaiya Katoa is tipping hot form.
Ravalawa sent straight to judiciary for verbal abuse
St George Illawarra winger Mikaele Ravalawa has been sent straight to the NSWRL judiciary for abusing a touch judge in a reserve grade game.
Olam injury concern adds to Wests Tigers’ worries
Justin Olam's troublesome knee is the latest issue for Wests Tigers to tackle as they deal with a contract impasse with young gun playmaker Lachlan Galvin.
Roosters hope Smith learns lessons after breach notice
Luke Keary says Brandon Smith deserved his breach notice for missing a Roosters team meeting, while Victor Radley says it may have turned Smith around.
Wilson lifts Dogs to last-gasp win over Eels
Blake Wilson's late try has helped Canterbury defeat Parramatta 22-18 to move into the NRL's top eight.
‘Hurry up and sign’, Katoa tells Dolphins rake JMK
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King is on the cusp of inking an extension that will keep his burgeoning combination with half Isaiya Katoa intact.
Dragons sign NRLW veteran Hancock at age 42
Steph Hancock has agreed to extend her NRLW career into another season, signing with St George Illawarra some 21 years after her Test debut for Australia.
Storm’s Queensland Origin pair set to face Knights
Melbourne skipper Harry Grant and star winger Xavier Coates are set to back up from State of Origin in a boost for the undermanned Storm against Newcastle.
Latrell stars in Origin audition as Souths sink Titans
Latrell Mitchell has had a near-faultless audition to win back his place in the NSW State of Origin side, leading South Sydney to a 46-12 win over Gold Coast.