Ryles’ first signing move at Eels, extends Simonsson
Parramatta winger Bailey Simonsson has become the first player to re-sign for the NRL club since Jason Ryles' arrival as coach for 2025.
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Mitchell hit with breach notice over viral photo
The NRL has hit Latrell Mitchell with a breach notice after an image showed him in a room with white powder.
Panthers ‘concerned’ as Cleary injured in loss to Storm
Penrith's hopes of a fourth consecutive NRL premiership have taken a hit with Nathan Cleary injured in a 24-22 loss to fellow heavyweights Melbourne.
Storm announce themselves as real deal in Penrith
Melbourne have sat at the top of the NRL ladder since round 15 and now a 24-22 away win over Penrith has them poised to clinch the minor premiership.
Nathan Cleary set to return from injury for NRL finals
NRL heavyweights Penrith have shared a positive update on Nathan Cleary's fitness after the halfback went down with a shoulder injury against Melbourne.
Melbourne consider mass resting late in NRL season
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed he wants to manage his players' workloads in the final rounds, in a move that may affect the bottom of the top eight.
Another blow for Panthers as Mitch Kenny faces ban
Penrith look set to make two changes to their spine for the clash against Canberra after Mitch Kenny received a one-match ban after the loss to Melbourne.
Bennett vows to help Mitchell, but 2024 season over
Returning coach Wayne Bennett will let South Sydney deal with Latrell Mitchell for now, but is looking forward to helping the superstar get his life in order.
No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.
Storm’s Hughes ready to embrace Kiwi face of league
Jahrome Hughes could be the next face of rugby league in New Zealand after Shaun Johnson's retirement, and it will only make his football better at Melbourne.
Sharks provide home comforts for Smale after Paris
Rugby sevens convert Sharni Smale will make her NRLW debut less than three weeks after Australia's shock exit from the Paris Olympics.
Brohman furious over Boyd’s Hall of Fame appointment
The NRL have drawn criticism over their appointment of Les Boyd to the Hall of Fame, with Daryl Brohman fuming over the announcement.
Penrith ready to mimic Storm record as NRL heavyweights
Penrith once saw Melbourne as an example of the powerhouse club they wanted to be. Now they can join them as the most consistent NRL side of the century.
Smith ready for Immortality after Hall of Fame call
Cameron Smith is eligible to become rugby league's next Immortal, after the NRL confirmed he would at the very least be elevated into the game's Hall of Fame.
Royce Hunt wants to finish NRL career at Cronulla
Cronulla's Royce Hunt is hoping to end his NRL career with the Sharks despite the club granting the prop permission to field offers from other NRL rivals.
‘No more wasting talent’: Hunt lauds WA’s time to shine
West Australian rugby league product Royce Hunt has lauded the imminent arrival of the Western Bears to the NRL competition.
Renouf credits Bennett promise for Hall of Fame honour
NRL Hall of Fame inductee Steve Renouf says a guarantee from Wayne Bennett at a pivotal moment in his career gave him the drive to succeed as a Brisbane Bronco.
Penrith, Melbourne due for blockbuster reality
Penrith and Melbourne have been the two best sides of the NRL for five years, but their matches have rarely lived up to blockbuster billing.
New Nikorima deal gives Woolf his dream Dolphins spine
Ahead of his 200th NRL match against Canterbury, Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has joined key spine teammates in signing a new deal until the end of 2026.
Pangai Jnr ripe for Bulldogs reunion as France beckons
Dolphins prop Tevita Pangai Junior has utmost respect for the former Canterbury club he will face after coach Cameron Ciraldo taught him plenty.
Latrell Mitchell appears pictured with white powder
NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been pictured with a white powder while sidelined through injury.
No bunker error despite Eels’ obstruction protests: NRL
The NRL says the bunker was correct not to overturn Penrith's winning try against Parramatta or award Canberra a try after an incorrect knock-on decision.
‘Looks like Flanagan bit him’, says ex-teammate Radley
Kyle Flanagan's alleged biting of Stephen Crichton has proven a talking point out of round 23 of the NRL season.
O’Sullivan has more than Dolphins golden point to prove
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan landed a winning golden-point field goal against the Warriors and is working hard to earn back a starting halves spot.
Broncos’ Walsh has hand fracture, Mam out for season
Brisbane's horror NRL season has suffered another setback with Reece Walsh sustaining a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland.
Talagi arrival could be making of Cole at Penrith: Luai
Jarome Luai has suggested Jack Cole could benefit from Blaize Talagi's arrival at Penrith, with the duo likely to battle for the No.6 jersey.
Pearce calls for action on Mitchell photographer
Mitchell Pearce believes the NRL should be investigating the person who took a photoraph that appears to show Latrell Mitchell leaning over a white powder.
Uncomfortable viewing: Cowboys glad for Broncos wake-up
North Queensland are determined to make amends for their shock loss in their NRL grudge match against Brisbane with a vital two points against Canberra.
Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors
Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.
Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.
Valentine Holmes on cusp of joining NRL’s Dragons
Valentine Holmes looks likely to join St George Illawarra for the 2025 season after positive contract talks with the joint venture.