Big love, Payno! – What Luai said on Samoa defection
Payne Haas is the latest rugby league star to switch allegiances from Australia, and Samoan international Jarome Luai is happy to take the credit.
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Passion for the Raiders a Stuart family affair
Jed Stuart has his father's passion for Canberra but that doesn't mean he'll take it to heart if Savelio Tamale bumps him from the NRL side ahead of finals.
Pain won’t stop Graham rushing field for AJ’s milestone
Campbell Graham has been nursing a bad back injury for most of the season but still wants to rush the field when Alex Johnston scores his record-breaking try.
Love for both: Finefeuiaki has Tonga and Samoa in heart
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is set to make his Tonga debut but his family background means Samoa also tugs at his heartstrings.
Bronco Ben walks like an Egyptian into NRL dream
Brisbane mature-age rookie prop Ben Talty is proving to be a wrecking ball off the bench, while importing Egyptian oils for his exotic fragrance brand.
Time is now for Walker brothers to coach in NRL
Ipswich Jets chairman Steve Johnson has given Ben and Shane Walker the ultimate accolades as coaches as he explains why they must get an opportunity in the NRL.
Penrith ponder Yeo’s comeback, Mitchell still out
Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Marcelo Montoya are among the key players rated a chance to return from injury for this weekend's NRL games.
Dolphins bad boy back for finals tilt, set to extend
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension after a "sloppy" tackle gone wrong to boost his side's finals chances as a contract extension looms.
Broncos rake the best in NRL with no deal for 2026
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix is hopeful of striking a deal for 2026, but there is no offer tabled for the great clubman, who will soon have another mouth to feed.
Roosters’ Smith reveals ‘special connection’ to England
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith has opened up on his decision to represent England rather than Australia at international level.
‘It sucks’: Garrick’s pain during Manly’s costly loss
Reuben Garrick will not play again this season after a mid-game shoulder injury that left the outside back powerless to prevent Manly's loss to Wests Tigers.
Brave Munro credits late mother for fighting spirit
Tyrone Munro has credited his late mother's wisdom for helping him through personal tragedy and professional setbacks at South Sydney.
Brisbane forward stocks take a further injury hit
Brisbane's forward stocks have taken a further battering with Jack Gosiewski set for an extended absence after having surgery on a fractured collarbone.
‘Comfortable’ Canterbury warned to fix mindset
Canterbury's Stephen Crichton and Viliame Kikau want to see the inconsistent Bulldogs improve their mindset when they travel to Melbourne in round 25.
Constant Gardiner: Samoa’s field of dreams in bloom
Payne Haas has walked into Samoa's field of dreams and more may follow as coach Ben Gardiner explains the organic nature of the nation's recruitment success.
Worst injury fears confirmed for Sharks captain
Cameron McInnes is expected to miss the remainder of this NRL season and a significant portion of the next one after scans confirmed a serious knee injury.
Dolphins have 102 reasons to fix defence for D-day
The Dolphins' defence has fallen off a cliff and their maiden finals berth will depend on an immediate fix away against Manly.
Whyte ‘took it personally’ to replace Roosters great
Naufahu Whyte had the daunting task of stepping into Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes at the Sydney Roosters, but the Kiwi prop has excelled.
Cowboys thrash Knights to pile more pressure on O’Brien
Newcastle are still in contention for the NRL wooden spoon after North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater inspired a 38-4 win.
Reality dawns on DCE as milestone, exit loom large
A four-game skid has left Daly Cherry-Evans grappling with the fact an NRL finals campaign in his last year at Manly is now an unlikely prospect.
Roosters roll on while Wests Tigers break their duck
A Tarryn Aiken double helped bring a seventh win to the Roosters, as the Tigers grabbed their first for the NRLW season.
Loss leaves misfiring Manly ‘sitting there hoping’
A stuttering Manly have effectively played themselves out of an NRL finals berth as Wests Tigers kept their faint hopes alive with a 26-12 win in Sydney.
Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum
Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.
‘Scrap and fight’ leads Broncos to promised land: Walsh
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh insists fighting spirit rather than flair can take the club to the NRL title as he refuses to let criticism of his style derail him.
Ex-Wallaby star gives Titans hope for life after Foran
Former Wallabies playmaker Carter Gordon's successful injury comeback for Ipswich has given Gold Coast a boost as Kieran Foran prepares to hang up the boots.
‘Do we have a party?’: Bennett set to dodge spoon
Jye Gray's defence and Cody Walker's playmaking were vital as South Sydney notched a defeat of Parramatta that looks set to help them dodge the wooden spoon.
Dodgy sand forces 10-week closure of $828m stadium
A report into Allianz Stadium's sub-standard playing surface will force the besieged Sydney venue to close for 10 weeks from September.
Broncos celebrate Brigginshaw’s 50th with big win
Brisbane's Ali Brigginshaw has celebrated an NRLW milestone match in grand style, while Cronulla and Canberra also recorded wins in round seven.
Walsh inspires Broncos comeback to sink Dolphins
Brisbane have turned a 14-point deficit into a 38-28 win over the Dolphins, with gamechangers Reece Walsh and Ben Hunt highly influential.
Captain Tino insists focus is on Titans
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has stressed his focus is solely on helping the Titans avoid an NRL wooden spoon as speculation swirls over his future.
Panthers co-captain ‘a chance’ of playing next game
Isaah Yeo says he could return in time for Penrith's next clash in what would be a big boost for the four-time reigning premiers' top-four push.