‘I’ve never walked away from a fight’: Eels boss Arthur
Brad Arthur says he's never been one to walk away from a fight, as the Parramatta coach insisted he was the man to lead the Eels out of their rut.
rugby league
Hammer inspires Dolphins win as Tigers lose two to bin
Dolphins fullback Hamiso 'Hammer' Tabuai-Fidow scored a double in a 24-12 win over Wests-Tigers who lost Brent Naden and Justin Olam to the sin-bin.
Souths-bound Bennett says he won’t poach Dolphins guns
Wayne Bennett has said he will keep Ben Hornby on his coaching staff at South Sydney next year and guaranteed the Dolphins he wouldn't raid their roster.
Naden, Olam to miss a week for Tigers as Benji fumes
Wests Tigers duo Brent Naden and Justin Olam are facing one-week NRL suspensions with early guilty pleas to dangerous contact charges.
From footy clinics to 50k fans: Braidon Burns is back
Three weeks ago, Braidon Burns was running footy clinics in schools. Now, he heads into NRL round 12 as the man who snapped North Queensland's losing streak.
I want Trindall back playing for Sharks ASAP: Hynes
Nicho Hynes is hopeful troubled Cronulla teammate Braydon Trindall will make his NRL comeback sooner rather than later.
Maroons boost as top gear Hammer speeds towards Origin
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says he's ready to light up State of Origin for Queensland after a blistering return from injury against Wests Tigers.
Munster ruled out of entire Origin series for Maroons
Cameron Munster will miss the entire State of Origin series, but his Maroons teammates are confident either Tom Dearden or Ezra Mam can fill in.
Souths hope to turn season around in Wighton’s 250th
South Sydney will look to milestone man Jack Wighton to provide some much-needed energy as they hunt their first NRL win in six games against North Queensland.
Knights ditch ‘Kalyn Ball’ for surprise resurgence
Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season.
Robinson glad Fifita had cooling off period
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Gold Coast forward David Fifita's backflip on joining the Tricolours had turned out for the best for the club.
Young’s double helps Raiders to chaotic win over Dogs
Magic Round is off to a memorable start, with Canberra surviving two sin-binnings to beat Canterbury on the back of a try-scoring double to Hudson Young.
Father of NRL Broncos star arrested on drugs charges
The father of Brisbane Broncos NRL star Payne Haas is facing extradition to Indonesia after being arrested on drug charges in the Philippines.
Cobbo stars for Broncos, Madden field goal sinks Manly
Selwyn Cobbo was brilliant at No.1 for Brisbane and made a strong case for a State of Origin recall as a Jock Madden field goal secured a 13-12 win over Manly.
Perth gets V’landys tick as part of NRL expansion plans
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys said the Perth NRL bid was "looking very good" as he unveiled plans for a 20-team competition.
Broncos support Payne Haas after his father’s arrest
Brisbane have rallied around prop Payne Haas after his father Gregor was arrested in the Philippines and accused of drug trafficking.
Emotional Haka reminds Mooney Canberra is his home
Trey Mooney knows if he'd made the call to leave Canberra in 2025, he'd have risked missing out on moments like those witnessed post-match at Magic Round.
Jordan Rapana dodges ban, Josh Papalii cops a week
Jordan Rapana has become the latest NRL player cited for putting illegal pressure on a kicker, while Canberra teammate Josh Papalii was also sanctioned.
Bennett confirms Souths move, open to coaching past 80
Wayne Bennett will have a "secret meeting" with South Sydney CEO Blake Solly to finalise his coaching deal as he remains open to coaching an expansion side.
Storm’s Munster hoping to work some magic against Eels
Playmaker Cameron Munster says he needs to lift to get Melbourne "humming" as they prepare to take on Parramatta in Sunday's Magic Round clash.
In-form Dragons forward Jaydn Su’A signs new NRL deal
Jaydn Su'A will stay put at St George Illawarra until at least the end of 2026 after signing a two-year contract extension.
Dolphins No.7 Katoa gets Bennett tick ahead of Tigers
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has won rave reviews for his form and coach Wayne Bennett says there is plenty more to come ahead of the clash with Wests Tigers.
‘Like Inglis’: Lockyer backs Cobbo for Maroons recall
Selwyn Cobbo's form in multiple positions has Queensland selector Darren Lockyer likening him to Greg Inglis and in the frame for a Maroons recall.
Hasler lashes ‘crazy’ Bunker after loss to Knights
Titans coach Des Hasler has blown up after a 28-24 loss to Newcastle where The Bunker ruled Brian Kelly lost the ball scoring a try that would have tied game.
NRL player Taylan May faces domestic violence charges
Penrith NRL player Taylan May has been charged over allegations he punched a woman he knew in the face.
May claims won’t distract ‘professional’ Panthers
Penrith Panthers players are determined to remain professional despite losing centre Taylan May for a Magic Round clash against the Warriors.
Hynes stars in win over Roosters to push Origin case
Nicho Hynes looks to be closing in on a State of Origin recall after starring in an important win for Cronulla over the Roosters on return from a calf injury.
Cowboys end five-game loss streak, add to Souths misery
Former South Sydney outside back Braidon Burns has come back to haunt his former club with two tries in North Queensland's 28-22 win in Brisbane.
No head knock for Luke Keary despite scare: Roosters
Luke Keary has been cleared of concussion after going down late in the Sydney Roosters' loss to Cronulla at Magic Round.
Payten looks in mirror to break Cowboys’ losing cycle
North Queensland coach Todd Payten said he questioned himself and changed some things during a five-game losing streak that ended with a win over South Sydney.
NSW’s Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara
NSW will breathe a sigh of relief after five-eighth Corban Baxter escaped suspension following the women's State of Origin series opener.