Roosters concede they must aim up to stay with eight
Sydney Roosters players have admitted they need to be better physically against Melbourne, while five-eighth Hugo Savala is battling a new injury concern.
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Johns say NRL going ‘way too far’ to protect kickers
Melbourne's dramatic loss to Manly has prompted Andrew Johns to claim the NRL is now protecting kickers too much, not allowing defenders to pressure them.
Souths cop another season-ending injury in horror year
South Sydney's bid to avoid their first wooden spoon in almost 20 years has taken another hit, with the club's best player of 2025 ruled out for the season.
‘That’s pretty much what I do’: Galvin on magic play
Canterbury's highly-prized mid-season recruit Lachlan Galvin has opened up on his match-winning play from the tight defeat of St George Illawarra.
Storm prop Asofa-Solomona learns fate over stray elbow
Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is facing another stint on the sideline after being charged over a stray elbow to Manly hooker Jake Simpkin's face.
Manly hold off late Storm surge to boost finals hopes
Manly have held off a late challenge from Melbourne to win 18-16, inflicting the first home loss of the season upon the high-flying Storm.
Ref calls may have cost Dragons finals: Flanagan
An enraged Shane Flanagan has taken aim at the NRL match officials after St George Illawarra's tight loss to Canterbury.
Dragons leave it late to end Bulldogs’ NRLW streak
Emerging star Kasey Reh has scored the winning try as the Dragons breathed some late fire to end the Bulldogs' NRLW winning streak.
Brave Galvin earns Bulldogs win in first game as No.7
Lachlan Galvin has celebrated his first game as an NRL halfback by producing the game-winning play in Canterbury's defeat of St George Illawarra.
Still a way to go for Ricky’s rampant Raiders
Top-of-the-table Canberra have put on a second-half show in front of home fans, finishing strong to see off a gallant Parramatta.
Tigers can help make Taylan May better person: Marshall
Troubled centre Taylan May will play his first NRL game since round 10 last year as Wests Tigers host last-placed Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval.
Speculation a ‘kick in the guts’ for Knights coach
Adam O'Brien has addressed media reports that Newcastle have decided he will not be their coach after the 2025 NRL season.
Brian To’o ‘never broken’ by season of injury woes
Superstar Penrith winger Brian To'o has downplayed his latest leg injury, saying he may be busted and bruised but will never be broken.
Panthers lose To’o as Souths’ injury crisis gets worse
Dylan Edwards helped Penrith to a sixth consecutive win in Parramatta but all eyes were on superstar winger Brian To'o as he left the field with a knee problem.
Brailey stars as Sharks score vital win over Roosters
Cronulla have taken a massive leap towards a fourth straight finals series, finishing strongly to beat fellow contenders the Sydney Roosters.
PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims
Corruption allegations have been levelled against a businessman who helped secure $600 million in backing from the Australian government for PNG's new NRL team.
Burton to lighten load on first-time halfback Galvin
Cameron Ciraldo expects Matt Burton to help Lachlan Galvin make a smooth transition to the halfback role at Canterbury this week.
Eels keep door open for out-of-favour Brown
Dylan Brown's immediate future at Parramatta looks uncertain, but coach Jason Ryles insists it's not all over for the Newcastle-bound five-eighth.
Data shows real impact of Trbojevic’s centre move
Tom Trbojevic's shift to right centre has done wonders for Manly's left edge, but a real litmus test now looms for the Sea Eagles and the attacking switch.
‘A matter of time’: NRL great’s plea amid health battle
NRL legend Royce Simmons has issued a call to arms as he prepares to embark on his fourth annual "Big Walk" to raise money for dementia research.
Dolphins back in NRL eight after blitzing Cowboys
The Dolphins put North Queensland to the sword 43-24 with a brilliant attacking display inspired by five-eighth Jake Averillo.
‘Of course’ Sandon Smith still part of Roosters’ plans
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has explained his decision to preference off-contract veteran Chad Townsend for an NRL recall over Sandon Smith.
Mitchell injury adds to ‘pressure’ on Souths coach
Wayne Bennett says the pressure on South Sydney is nothing he hasn't seen before in 40 years as coach, and an injury to Latrell Mitchell has just added to it .
Newcastle No.1 insists he’s committed to Knights
Kalyn Ponga has affirmed his commitment to Newcastle amid speculation the gun fullback could be lured to rugby union.
Coach explains reason Dogs dropped Sexton for Galvin
Coach Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury aren't a side who want to sit still, while outlining why he pulled the trigger on Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Trbojevic centre stage ahead of make-or-break month
Manly have made a big call in their backline ahead of a month of games including clashes against the top three teams on the NRL ladder.
Farnworth extension ‘a priority’ for injured Dolphins
The Dolphins intend to keep star centre Herbie Farnworth long term as coach Kristian Woolf backs his team without 10 injured guns against North Queensland.
‘Nothing sinister’: Kerr to fight NRL’s $10,000 fine
Queensland and Dolphins prop Josh Kerr will respond to a breach notice from the NRL which includes a $10,000 fine.
‘You’ve got me’: NRL great busted for drink driving
An NRL great has been fined and had his license disqualified for almost a year after being busted driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit.
Newcastle Knights players unaware of key duo departing
While rumours are buzzing about coach Adam O'Brien being sacked and skipper Kalyn Ponga switching codes, Newcastle players say they haven't been told anything.
Dogs make Galvin call, as Eels drop star player
Canterbury have pulled the trigger on their first-choice halves pairing, while several other clubs have made big calls ahead of the run into the finals.