How Dolphins will rise in Farnworth’s ‘Deadpool’
The Dolphins have lost star centre Herbie Farnworth for four to six weeks, but their pool of hard-working players continue to prove you can't kill them off.
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NRL integrity unit probing Tigers’ offensive gesture
Canterbury have reached out to the NRL integrity unit after Wests Tigers players made an offensive gesture at the crowd in the latter stages of Sunday's game.
Crichton dodges ban, Tigers firebrand set for sidelines
Alex Seyfarth's NRL season could be over after a monster ban from the match review committee but the news is better for Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton.
Fainu ‘100 per cent’ behind coach’s halfback plan
Latu Fainu says he's happy to keep sharing halfback duties with Adam Doueihi if that's what Benji Marshall decides is best for Wests Tigers.
Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64
Sam Backo has been remembered a Queensland State of Origin great and selfless man off the field, after dying at age 64.
Knights roll on, celebrate home Magic Round with a win
The Knights have gone third on the NRLW ladder after proving too strong for Canberra on the final day of Magic Round in Newcastle.
Sharks feast on drowned Cowboys to boost top-four hopes
Cronulla have made it a four-horse race for the last spot in the top four, with a convincing 32-12 beating of North Queensland at Shark Park.
Tigers have last laugh as Galvin’s Dogs stunned
Young gun Lachlan Galvin famously jumped ship from Wests Tigers mid-season but could not inspire Canterbury to victory in his first match against the old firm.
Bronco blueprint to end 3268-day drought in Melbourne
Ben Hunt is Brisbane's only survivor from the club's last win in Melbourne in 2016, as he outlines the template for success that can work again.
NRL to look into Penrith trainer as sanction looms
The NRL has a precedent to fine or suspend the Penrith trainer who ran in front of Jayden Campbell as he lined up a crucial kick in Gold Coast's loss.
Seibold to ‘have think’ after surprise Trbojevic switch
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has defended the decision to move Tom Trbojevic back to fullback mid-game after more than a month starting him in the centres.
Roosters’ season has a pulse with vital win over Manly
In wet and wild conditions, the Sydney Roosters have nabbed a vital 20-4 defeat of Manly, one of their biggest rivals for a place in the NRL finals.
Dragons weather wind, rain and top-placed Raiders
St George Illawarra have snapped Canberra's nine-game winning streak, keeping their faint finals hopes alive and blowing open the NRL's minor premiership race.
Under-pressure Panthers survive golden-point thriller
Penrith have won their eighth match in a row with a 30-26 win in golden point over Gold Coast after a Panthers trainer caused controversy.
Two lightning delays, historic draw at NRLW Magic Round
Heavyweights Sydney Roosters and Brisbane were winners while Canterbury and Gold Coast fought out the NRLW's first draw at a rain-soaked Magic Round.
Sharks’ odd couple Katoa and Mulitalo in rarefied air
Cronulla's Sione Katoa and Ronaldo Mulitalo have made NRL history as the most prolific pair of starting wingers since State of Origin began.
Galvin cool in spotlight as circus reaches final act
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo says it has been "pretty impressive" how Lachlan Galvin handles pressure, as the half prepares for a Wests Tigers grudge match.
Judiciary hand Dolphins another setback in finals fight
Felise Kaufusi is set to join fellow Dolphin Herbie Farnworth on the sidelines, after being charged for dangerous contact following the win over the Warriors.
‘I could be back’: Cobbo opens up on Broncos future
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo wants to win a title at the Broncos before he joins the Dolphins and this year may not be the last he is seen in the club colours.
No 18th man sums up injury-ravaged season for Rabbitohs
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett was not disappointed with his side's fight in the thrashing by Brisbane and reflected on the worst injury toll in his career.
Willison broken arm dents Broncos’ win over Souths
Brisbane's prop stocks have taken a hit but their top-four hopes remain in play after a big win over South Sydney, giving Wayne Bennett his worst losing streak.
Dolphins overcome loss of star centre to take thriller
The Dolphins have lost a major strike weapon but scored at the death to down the Warriors and maintain their place in the NRL top eight with finals looming.
‘Up to them’: Benji says fans have right to boo Galvin
Wests Tigers are preparing to come up against Lachlan Galvin for the first time since the young gun's highly-publicised mid-season move to Canterbury.
Sea Eagles say clash with Roosters won’t distract DCE
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans is preparing to come up against the Sydney Roosters, where he is likely to finish his storied rugby league career.
Ricky Stuart laughs off Canberra’s slow starts
Ricky Stuart has laughed off Canberra's recent habit of starting games slowly, only to completely blow their opposition away after half-time.
‘More in us’: Cleary warns Panthers can get better
Ivan Cleary believes the NRL has not yet seen the best of Penrith this season as his side look to make it eight wins in a row against Gold Coast.
Munster steps up as Storm stay in top-two fight
With Jahrome Hughes out injured, Cameron Munster played a role in all three Melbourne tries as the Storm scraped to a crucial 16-10 win over Parramatta.
Sharks good enough for NRL’s top four: hopeful Hynes
Cronulla sit seventh on the NRL ladder ahead of round 22 but have plenty of factors working in their favour as they look to make a charge into the top four.
NRL bans agents over altercation at schoolboys carnival
The NRL has handed suspensions and fines to two high-profile player agents, leaving them unable to represent their star clients while sidelined.
Not hard to handle: Maguire sets Walsh record straight
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says scrutinised fullback Reece Walsh understands his role in the side and just has to pick the right times to involve himself.
Nikorima gives Dolphins boost in race for finals berth
The Warriors have three key outs and the Dolphins three key inclusions for their Auckland clash, which will have a major impact on top four and top-eight spots.