Roosters make statement in 10-minute attack of Warriors
The Sydney Roosters scored four tries in 10 minutes early to set up a 38-18 win over the Warriors, again reminding rivals they are genuine title contenders.
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Boos turn to cheers for Fifita as Titans repel Cowboys
The Gold Coast suffered injury carnage and departing forward David Fifita won over his home crowd in a courageous 20-18 defeat of the Cowboys.
Warriors confident Johnson pec issue won’t be long term
The Warriors are confident Shaun Johnson's pectoral injury won't be the kind of setback that ruins his season or leaves the star halfback's future in doubt.
Payten faces one of his toughest tests as Cowboys coach
North Queensland are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and coach Todd Payten has urged them to scrap their way out of the hole they are in.
Keary, Suaalii among four Roosters charged
Four Sydney Roosters players have been charged by the NRL's match review committee, but only back-up half Sandon Smith faces a suspension.
Crichton won’t play second fiddle to Fifita at Roosters
Angus Crichton has made clear he isn't prepared to sit behind David Fifita at the Sydney Roosters in 2025, with the second-rower weighing up leaving the club.
Sky Blues happy to claim underdog tag for Origin opener
Jess Sergis wants NSW to make Suncorp Stadium their backyard as they prepare for their first Women's Origin game at Queensland's fortress.
Talakai finding his feet again in Cronulla’s middle
Cronulla's rising forward pack have come of age in their run to the top of the NRL ladder, while Siosifa Talakai is slowly feeling back at home in the middle.
Ponga’s absence forces Knights to regain their steel
Kalyn Ponga's absence has prompted Newcastle to find their steel again, gritting out two straight wins without their superstar fullback.
Player power convinces Bellamy to remain Storm coach
Craig Bellamy says senior players, including Cameron Munster, helped convince him to stay on for a 23rd NRL season as Melbourne Storm coach.
Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
Veteran Gagai shuns Roosters to re-sign with Knights
Queensland Maroons centre Dane Gagai will stay at Newcastle beyond the age of 35 after penning a two-year extension with the Knights.
Dynasty-chasing NSW bent on smash-and-grab win
The NSW women are looking to flip the men's hoodoo at Suncorp Stadium and kick off the three-game Origin series with a win over Queensland.
Dolphins’ Farnworth feared three months out and surgery
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth starred in a 30-24 win over Manly after returning from a shoulder injury he initially feared would keep him out long-term.
Recovering Reynolds takes on key new role for Broncos
Injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds will fill a vital role behind the scenes, and club legend Trevor Gillmeister says he will one day make an ideal coach.
I’ve seen a change in Latrell during suspension: Hornby
Latrell Mitchell has impressed Ben Hornby during his ban but the coach is warning South Sydney not to think of the star's return as a get-out-of-jail card.
Storm’s Sua ready for Sharks aerial assault: Bellamy
Melbourne are expecting crafty Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes to use his kicking game to put pressure on Sua Fa'alogo in his first NRL start at fullback.
Judiciary gaffe ‘weird’, but no issue for Jarome Luai
Spencer Leniu is set to make his return from a ban for a racial slur, but the man wrongly caught up in the judiciary case says he was not offended by the error.
Dolphins weed out shirt sponsor over ad rule bungle
A medicinal marijuana clinic's logo has been wiped from the Dolphins' NRL jerseys after its sponsorship was found to have breached advertising laws.
Maroons rehab queen Robinson back from shoulder injury
Queensland winger Julia Robinson has done it again by embracing rehab and recovering from a dislocated shoulder in six weeks to be ready for State of Origin.
Penrith’s Cleary limps out of Bulldogs clash
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury during Penrith's clash with Canterbury, leaving the field before halftime.
Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with hamstring injury
Manly expect their gun No.1 Tom Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with a hamstring injury, in a powerful blow for the Sea Eagles and NSW.
‘Shattered’ Cleary hurt against Bulldogs, in NSW doubt
Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury in Penrith's win over Canterbury, throwing his State of Origin hopes into doubt.
Pearson earns NSW recall for women’s Origin opener
NRLW halfback star Rachael Pearson will make her return to the Origin arena after being named in the NSW side, with young gun Jesse Southwell getting the chop.
Luai desperate to make amends for NSW in Origin
Jarome Luai has detailed his desperation to make up for the pain of last year's State of Origin series, as he fights to win back the NSW No.6 jersey.
Farnworth boost for Dolphins as ‘Hammer’ nears return
The Dolphins welcome back strike centre Herbie Farnworth from injury against Manly as back-rower Felise Kaufusi prepares to spend time at prop.
Titans adamant Fifita can win premiership on Gold Coast
David Fifita's contract saga is set to go to the final hour at Gold Coast, with the Titans adamant he need not head to Penrith to try and win a premiership.
Injury piles on Warriors’ woes amid winless run
Second-rower Kurt Capewell is set to miss three high-pressure fixtures for the Warriors, who hope to break a four-game winless run against the in-form Roosters.
Storm skipper Grant expects speedster Fa’alogo to shine
Harry Grant says young gun Sua Fa'alogo has worked hard learning from Billy Slater and Ryan Papenhuyzen to be ready for his first Storm start at fullback.
Broncos’ Walsh to take ‘chill pill’, Gosiewski debuts
Reece Walsh mustn't try for too much too early against Parramatta, while the "time is not right" for Tristan Sailor to return for Brisbane, Kevin Walters says.
Fifita tells Chooks he’s in after knocking back Titans
David Fifita is set to join the Sydney Roosters in 2025 after deciding to tear up the last years of his Gold Coast deal and knock back an offer from Penrith.