Tears and beers flow as Bears end their NRL hibernation
There were scenes of jubilation at Norths Cammeray as fans gathered to celebrate the return of the North Sydney Bears, ending "25 years of anxiety".
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Farnworth fires Dolphins to NRL win over battling Eels
The Dolphins have edged past Parramatta, with some solo brilliance from Herbie Farnworth sealing a 20-16 win.
Parra’s Lomax nears return to stake Origin claim
Jason Ryles is hopeful of having Zac Lomax back on deck as Parramatta look for a glimmer of hope in a testing season under their rookie head coach.
Fressard’s path from school expulsion to Origin arena
It wasn't until Jayme Fressard was expelled from high school that someone put a footy in her hands. Now, she's a chance to break a State of Origin record.
Keeley Davis moves on from Origin eye-gouge saga
Keeley Davis has put the women's State of Origin eye-gouging saga behind her as NSW looks to close out a series victory in Sydney.
Maguire wants Mam to prove he’s up for Broncos badge
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has made clear Ezra Mam must prove his form playing Queensland Cup, before winning his way back into Brisbane's NRL team.
Blow for footy legend over drunken assault claims
NRL and rugby legend Wendell Sailor faces a lengthy wait to fight allegations he assaulted two men in an alcohol-fuelled altercation outside a pub.
‘The heat is on’ but Hasler remains cool under pressure
Des Hasler is adamant that David Fifita is part of Gold Coast's future, while maintaining he can help coach the club out of their poor start to 2025.
Titans ace Brimson makes rugby league Ashes switch
AJ Brimson has had his request to switch his rugby league allegiance from Australia to England accepted -- and could now face the Kangaroos in the Ashes.
Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.
Bennett curse rubbished as Dolphins face Sydney bogey
Dolphins prop Felise Kaufusi is set to return from injury against Parramatta as the side aim to fix their dire Sydney record and put to bed a coaching curse.
Broncos’ Mam to make return in Q Cup for Souths-Logan
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has decided not to play Ezra Mam against South Sydney, the five-eighth to make his rugby league return for Souths-Logan instead.
Why Sharks centre Iro wants to be known by new name
Cronulla centre KL Iro has lifted the lid on his decision to change his name after previously being known as Kayal.
Fifita to miss after playing with pain-killing jabs
Gold Coast forward David Fifita will see a specialist on an ongoing ankle complaint and not feature this weekend after requiring needles to stoically battle on.
Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal
Canberra are on the verge of re-signing hooker Tom Starling, who will reject interest from elsewhere to stay at the Raiders until the end of 2027.
Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms
The Sydney Roosters have told star English winger Dom Young he can talk to rivals, with Newcastle the most likely landing spot for the 23-year-old.
Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs
Corey Horsbugh could loom as a key inclusion for Canberra in their top-of-the-table clash with Canterbury, despite suffering a head knock at Magic Round.
Reynolds insists extension won’t break up Broncos gang
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds takes on his old club South Sydney with no regrets or grudges and determined to play on in 2026 at the Broncos.
Preston’s lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four
A dejected Jacob Preston has copped a four-game ban after being found guilty of a crusher tackle, while his lawyer accused the NRL of being rife with diving.
Hayne finally set to make return after hamstring issues
Jarryd Hayne is set to play his first rugby league game since September 2018, after being named to play for Wentworthville in the third-tier Ron Massey Cup.
‘I won’t walk out on Titans’: Tino’s solemn promise
Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, ahead of his 100th match, says he will stick out his 10-year deal, as Moeaki Fotuaika talks Origin hopes.
New wound for Dolphins as rake JMK set to miss weeks
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King's reinjured leg gash is worse than first thought, but his replacement Kurt Donoghoe has the full faith of his coach.
Papenhuyzen says Bellamy still punchy over NRL loss
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his team have learnt lessons after reacting to some Canberra niggle, which contributed to their late Magic Round loss.
Staggs credits soulmate on cusp of new Broncos deal
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has opened up on his new deal, a possible State of Origin recall and how his partner helped save him from oblivion.
WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise
The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the league's 18th team.
Moses or Luai: five-eighth speculation remains for NSW
Sticking with a recognised No.6 or picking a halfback who has lit up the NRL since his return is just one of the burning questions for NSW before Origin.
Penrith look to play smarter to revive flagging season
Penrith players have refused to buy into the notion they are "back" after the flogging of Brisbane, but are beginning to feel a familiarity in their game again.
Storm star sees Perth’s lure as race for talent begins
Melbourne superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen believes Perth will be an attractive option for NRL players contemplating a change of clubs.
Maroons resist selection shake-up for women’s Origin II
Queensland will not make wholesale changes to the side that lost game one of the women's Origin series, with forward Chelsea Lenarduzzi the only new face.
Kiraz’s Origin message as Dogs down Fifita-less Titans
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has explained his controversial omission of David Fifita after Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz scored a hat-trick in a 38-18 win.
Cleary haunts Broncos again in Penrith’s watershed win
Nathan Cleary was the star of the show as out-of-sorts NRL premiers Penrith scored a breakthrough win over Brisbane at Magic Round.