Resurgent Raiders stun Manly with 26-24 comeback win
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
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Canberra’s Whitehead sparks comeback win over Manly
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
Reynolds injured as rampant Roosters overpower Broncos
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is facing at least three months on the sidelines with a biceps injury as the Sydney Roosters ran riot to post a 40-18 win.
Broncos must embrace life without Reynolds: Walters
Adam Reynolds will miss up to 14 weeks with ruptured biceps and Brisbane will turn to Jock Madden to fill the void, but even he is under an injury cloud.
Crichton ripe for NSW recall under old coach Maguire
In-form Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is eyeing a NSW recall under a familiar coach, a new contract and another NRL premiership.
Murray to miss Origin I, out for up to eight weeks
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray is set to miss up to eight weeks with a hip injury, ruling him out of the start of the State of Origin series for NSW.
No blood in the water as Flanagan confronts Sharks
Six years after an NRL-enforced split, Shane Flanagan still holds a soft spot for the Sharks as he returns for the first time as an opposition head coach.
Why South Sydney shouldn’t hire Bennett: Scott Sattler
Scott Sattler has a special warning for South Sydney if the struggling Rabbitohs appoint Wayne Bennett as their coach in 2025.
‘Just do your job’: AOB’s message to Hetherington
Jack Hetherington returns from suspension this weekend but Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien isn't putting extra pressure on the prop to repay the Knights.
Tigers’ discipline frustrates Benji in loss to Bulldogs
Canterbury have come from behind to beat Wests Tigers 22-14 in a fiery NRL encounter at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
‘Big man syndrome’: Mahoney shrugs off pest tag
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney has shot a barb at his aggressors after finding himself caught in a scuffle for the second time in as many games.
Papenhuyzen out for ‘four-to-six weeks’ with fracture
Star Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be out for up to six weeks with a lower-leg fracture sustained as his side hung on to beat Gold Coast 22-20 at Robina.
Bennett shows worth again as Dolphins enter top four
The Dolphins have beaten North Queensland 28-26 to return to the NRL's top four, showing South Sydney again just what the master coach can do for a club.
Lebanon gesture that showed Cheika’s NRL credentials
Jacob Kiraz says NRL coaching candidate Michael Cheika has a gift for inspiring his players, as evidenced by a gesture from the last Rugby League World Cup.
Hughes felt calf ‘pop’ as Storm injuries mount
Injured Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, while half Jahrome Hughes is also in doubt for Storm's Cronulla showdown.
Tigers’ Sezer facing long ban over hip-drop tackle
Wests Tigers half Aidan Sezer is facing a ban of up to five matches after being charged for a hip-drop tackle in his side's round-nine loss to Canterbury.
Saifiti believes he has turned corner after Knights win
Former NSW Origin prop Daniel Saifiti feels he is returning to form for Newcastle, after admitting he was "pretty bad" at times earlier in the NRL season.
Sharks hold off Dragons in Flanagan’s return, stay top
Shane Flanagan has lashed his St George Illawarra side for their failure to control possession in a 20-10 loss to NRL front-runners Cronulla.
Haas, Staggs in doubt as Broncos’ injury curse returns
Brisbane duo Payne Haas and Kotoni Staggs have knee complaints and are both racing the clock to be fit to play the Sydney Roosters.
‘Show me’: Ricky’s challenge to his under-fire Raiders
Losers of their past two NRL matches in poor fashion, the Raiders are calling on their battle-hardened forward pack to lead the way against Manly on Friday.
Vegas scars stay in Vegas for Broncos, Roosters
Trent Robinson and Kevin Walters insist there are no fears of overflowing emotions as the Roosters and Broncos face off for the first time since Las Vegas.
Even Roosters believe Bennett to Bunnies is a positive
Trent Robinson reckons Wayne Bennett's return to South Sydney is a formality, with Adam Reynolds also adamant the 74-year-old should keep coaching in the NRL.
Fifita no closer to contract call as deadline looms
Gold Coast star David Fifita has little more than a week to decide if he wants to quit the NRL club, but his coach says he's not talking to him about it.
Odd couple Welch and Munster hit Melbourne milestones
Christian Welch says it will be an honour to share a milestone NRL game with one of his best mates, Cameron Munster, when the Storm face Gold Coast.
NRL fines Gould $20k over TV rant on game’s rules
The NRL has hit Phil Gould with a breach notice and $20,000 fine, accusing the Canterbury general manager of a destructive attack on the game during a TV rant.
Bailey Hayward out to forge own mark at Bulldogs
Bailey Hayward has rugby league and football blood running through his veins, but he is is determined to make his own name in the NRL at Canterbury.
New coach, same Souths in big loss to Penrith
Penrith have belted South Sydney in the last-placed Rabbitohs' first game since firing coach Jason Demetriou this week.
NRL to review heat policies after young player’s death
The NRL should look at mandating a two-week acclimatisation period when players return from off-season, a coroner has said after a death from heat exhaustion.
How Bennett is already making presence felt at Souths
Wayne Bennett has been widely tipped to take charge of South Sydney in 2025 -- but the coach is already making his presence felt this season.
Cleary back for round 10, Koroisau out for Tigers
Nathan Cleary will return from a hamstring issue to play in Penrith's next game, but Wests Tigers have revealed bad news about Api Koroisau's injury.
Renouf rejected Roosters, backs Cobbo to follow suit
Brisbane great Steve Renouf is confident young Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo will stick with the Broncos despite likely big money interest from the Roosters.