Tigers teen bags hat-trick in big pre-season win
Heamasi Makasini bagged a hat-trick of tries for Wests Tigers in their NRL pre-season clash against the Sydney Roosters in Newcastle.
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Injury puts star Bulldog in doubt for Las Vegas opener
Canterbury are no guarantee to have Matt Burton on deck in Las Vegas after the five-eighth picked up an injury in the pre-season clash against Newcastle.
Full-strength Dragons tamed by second-string Bunnies
A South Sydney outfit drawn mostly from reserve grade has defeated a near full-strength St George Illawarra 28-24 in the Charity Shield.
‘Did that all right’: tick for Brown’s Knights debut
Marquee recruit Dylan Brown found positives in his first hit-out for Newcastle, despite the Knights' big loss.
More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip
Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.
Culture ‘way more important’ as All Stars ends in draw
The Indigenous and Maori All Stars have played out a pulsating draw in Hamilton, with Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall starring.
Possible Lomax replacement stars in Eels pre-season win
Sean Russell starred as Parramatta thrashed an understrength Cronulla in the sides' pre-season trial at Henson Park.
Why Sharks enforcer Braden Uele changed his name
He's one of the NRL's toughest customers but the reason Braden Uele changed his surname this season shows the softer, thoughtful side of the Cronulla hard man.
Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change
The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
‘No intention’: Luai makes call on Tigers future
Jarome Luai has clarified where he sees his NRL future beyond this season in a statement that will be music to the ears of Wests Tigers fans.
‘Defy the impossible’: NRL bullish about global plan
The NRL is hopeful of playing regular-season games in Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the Abu Dhabi in the coming years.
Souths must stand up and use Haas signing: Murray
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray says Payne Haas's 2027 arrival can only transform the Rabbitohs if other players also stand up alongside the superstar prop.
Moses backs Eels with no easy Lomax answer for NRL
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says any proposed changes to contracting laws following the Zac Lomax affair need careful consideration, with the winger still in limbo.
‘Special moment’: Two Toms out of Dolphins injury exile
Tom Flegler and Tom Gilbert will get to show what the Dolphins have been missing when they return to action in the trial clash with Gold Coast.
Knights launch Brown era as Titans say hello to Bai
Newcastle's hope for a new golden age gets its first moment in the sun as Dylan Brown gets set to play five-eighth for the Knights for the first time.
The one NRL team set to stop Haas signing off in style
Brisbane are heavily tipped to send Payne Haas out a premiership winner this season. But one NRL rival has the backing to stop the Broncos going back to back.
Dragons veteran Damien Cook makes call on future
Veteran hooker Damien Cook is confident of securing a one-year contract extension to continue his NRL career with St George Illawarra into 2027.
Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to New Zealand
Kalyn Ponga is open to switching allegiances to play international footy for New Zealand, once he produces consistent form for Newcastle.
Why NRL’s new rule changes could stunt growth
The NRL will expand the interchange from four to six players, but two leading captains are concerned about the long-term impact on young players.
Dolphins win trifecta with recruits and rookie Pouniu
The three key recruits for the Dolphins have already made their mark as they prepare to start against Gold Coast along with highly rated rookie Brian Pouniu.
‘Complete package’: Hannay puts faith in Titans teen
Gold Coast will field halves pairing Lachlan Ilias and Zane Harrison in their opening trial as new coach Josh Hannay investigates his playmaking options.
Sione Fainu signs new deal at Wests Tigers
Sione Fainu has signed a three-year contract extension that ties the prop to Wests Tigers through the 2029 season.
Manly lose rising representative forward to ACL rupture
Manly lock Caleb Navale's NRL season is in tatters after he ruptured the ACL in his right knee at Sea Eagles training.
London calling: Lockyer’s ‘two’ Broncos unite for cause
London Broncos and Brisbane have reconnected under Darren Lockyer's guidance as the league great unveils plans to continue to grow the brand in the UK capital.
New Tigers deal for fan favourite elder statesman
Veteran NRL forward Alex Twal will remain with Wests Tigers until at least the end of the 2029 season after signing a contract extension.
‘Unfair’: Haas slams claims of Broncos coach fall out
Payne Haas has explained his reasons for leaving Brisbane to join South Sydney in 2027, insisting it has nothing to do with coach Michael Maguire.
Moses ready to feel free alongside Pezet at Eels
Mitch Moses is about to face the biggest halves change in his career at Parramatta, but he can see one big advantage in having Jonah Pezet next to him at No.6.
Bellamy ‘hopeful’ as Lomax saga rolls on
Storm coach Craig Bellamy is unsure whether he'll have Zac Lomax at his disposal this season, but is hopeful the star back's playing future can be sorted out.
‘That could be me’: McInnes unsure of Sharks future
Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes is unsure whether he'll be at the Sharks in 2027 as they grapple to keep their team together.
How fishing helped nurse NRL Cowboy back to health
North Queensland's Heilum Luki took an unorthodox approach to his recovery from a second ACL injury, buying a boat and hitting the water as much as possible.
Flegler returns with a bang in Dolphins’ loss to Titans
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay started his tenure with a 24-12 trial win over the Dolphins, who got a huge boost from Thomas Flegler's return to action.