Luai sets the scene with ‘Penrith Bulldogs’ sledge
Jarome Luai believes the foundations of Penrith's success are already starting to show at Canterbury, with four ex-Panthers playing under Cameron Ciraldo.
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Boom rookie Talagi wants to stay at Eels: coach Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says highly rated rookie Blaize Talagi has laid out his future plans as he hits the open market for 2025.
Why Ciraldo approves of Mahoney’s chirpy ways
Canterbury have made a pact not to be stood over by rivals this year, which is why Reed Mahoney's front-foot approach sits fine with coach Cameron Ciraldo.
Walters, Bellamy talks fire Pangai’s NRL return quest
Tevita Pangai Jr will give up boxing and turn his attention to returning to the NRL after chats with leading coaches strengthened his conviction.
Bennett’s magic dust ‘could lift Souths to NRL title’
Hooker Damien Cook is adamant Wayne Bennett would be inheriting a squad ready to win a premiership if he returned to South Sydney in 2025.
Tom Trbojevic injured as Dolphins secure comeback win
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has suffered a hamstring injury as Dolphins No.1 Trai Fuller starred in a sensational 30-24 comeback victory.
Manly preparing for up to eight weeks without Trbojevic
Manly expect their gun No.1 Tom Trbojevic to miss up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury, in a devastating blow for both the Sea Eagles and NSW.
Panthers circle ‘marquee’ Fifita as contract call looms
David Fifita has been labelled a "marquee player" by Penrith coach Ivan Cleary after the Panthers met with the Gold Coast star at the weekend.
‘Not a gender issue’: NRL launches defence of referee
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the performance of referee Kasey Badger amid intense scrutiny over her officiating.
Souths’ Gray, Hawkins face lengthy injury lay-offs
Jack Wighton looks set for an extended stint in the halves after South Sydney confirmed Dean Hawkins and Jye Gray were both facing long-term lay-offs.
Cleary wants compensation as rivals raid Penrith kids
Ivan Cleary believes Penrith should be compensated for player development as their junior nursery is raided by NRL rivals.
Crichton a possible Penrith option if they miss Fifita
Angus Crichton could become a potential option for Penrith if they miss out on David Fifita, after a preliminary inquiry about the Sydney Roosters forward.
Arthur enters defining month at under-pressure Eels
Parramatta are entering a crucial month and their priority must be cutting "brain explosions" from their second-half performances, says Ryan Matterson.
Draw critics won’t faze Sharks ahead of NRL litmus test
Siosifa Talakai has declared that Cronulla must prove to themselves in Melbourne they are among the NRL's best, despite topping the ladder after nine rounds.
Broncos select rookie Josh Rogers to fill Reynolds void
Josh Rogers, with just one game of NRL to his credit, will step into the Brisbane halfback role vacated by Adam Reynolds in the clash with Parramatta.
Returning Leniu to make up for lost time, say Roosters
The Sydney Roosters believe firebrand prop Spencer Leniu is ready to make up for lost time after serving an eight-match NRL ban for a racial slur.
Dolphins’ Gilbert to meet surgeon and go under knife
It has been a long wait for Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert who is hopeful he can get surgery on his injured knee and start rehab with round one, 2025 in his sights.
Souths turn to debutant halfback amid injury crisis
South Sydney have named their third different halfback of the season with Dion Teaupa set to make his NRL debut amid the club's injury crisis.
Manu has good and bad news for Sydney Roosters fans
Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has just one goal in 2024 before his move to Japan next season.
Bennett never intended to coach Dolphins in 2025: CEO
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has scuppered suggestions the club should have signed Wayne Bennett for 2025 and explained why Bennett's succession plan can succeed.
Hughes wants to stay at Storm, refutes move to Titans
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes says he intends to stay at the Storm for the rest of his career and win more titles, refuting any mooted move to Gold Coast.
Bennett backs Perth NRL bid, cagey about Souths talks
Wayne Bennett says he will eventually "get around to it" when it comes to talking with South Sydney about his coaching future, while backing the Perth NRL bid.
Rest may be best for Souths captain Murray: Walker
Cody Walker concedes a period of rest may do Cameron Murray some good as the South Sydney skipper faces eight weeks on the sidelines.
‘It was close’: Turuva opens up on contract call
Reigning Dally M rookie of the year Sunia Turuva has revealed what convinced him to move from all-conquering Penrith to Wests Tigers.
Sharks out to flip narrative ahead of tough NRL run
NRL leaders Cronulla desperately want to take things one game at a time ahead of an unenviable trip away to Melbourne.
Warriors’ slump continues as Knights claim tight win
The Warriors have gone from one of the NRL's pre-season favourites to 14th on the ladder one-third of the way into 2024, after being beaten 14-8 by Newcastle.
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Gould to fight $20k NRL fine
Canterbury football boss Phil Gould intends to take legal advice as he prepares to challenge a breach notice from the NRL.
Bennett insists he had no say in Souths’ Dodd signing
South Sydney coaching target Wayne Bennett says he has never seen St Helens half Lewis Dodd play, scuppering suggestions he was already working for Rabbitohs.
Bennett wants Bunnies deal done, and quickly
Wayne Bennett hopes he can get a coaching deal done with South Sydney in a prompt fashion so he can focus on finishing his time at the Dolphins on a high.
Storm warning: Welch wary of Titans
Gold Coast upset the Warriors for their first win of the season last week but Christian Welch is on his guard as Melbourne travel to the Glitter Strip.
Taumalolo hits form for Cowboys ahead of Dolphins clash
North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo had his best game of 2024 against Penrith last week and the Cowboys need more of the same against the Dolphins.