Mentorship, magic and more: How Johnson changed the NRL
Shaun Johnson's legacy stretches beyond the highlight reels, and even beyond New Zealand. Benji Marshall and Braydon Trindall explain how he changed the game.
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Finals a pass mark for Dragons’ season: Shane Flanagan
St George Illawarra can guarantee themselves an NRL finals berth by winning their last two games, but a loss in either would throw their hopes into doubt.
Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit
Craig Fitzgibbon will rush Nicho Hynes back into Cronulla's halves when fit, outlining what he expects from the star playmaker after a two-month injury layoff.
Cowboys survive second-string Storm’s best in try-fest
North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.
Cotter’s plea after scrappy Cowboys’ Storm escape
North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.
Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance
Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.
Only way is up for NRLW’s Roosters: Isabelle Kelly
The NRLW's Sydney Roosters were embarrassed by last week's loss to Gold Coast, but captain Isabelle Kelly says the only way is up.
Pay-cut offer was Trbojevic’s idea, says Manly coach
Coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims Manly tried to pressure star player Tom Trbojevic into taking a pay cut given his injury struggles.
Mitchell cops big fines, ban left in Souths’ hands
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has learned his fate after the now-infamous white-powder saga.
Penrith’s defensive dominance under the microscope
After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.
Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett
Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Origin forwards Leniu, Watson
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed State of Origin stars Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu ahead of the NRL finals.
‘Not that easy’ to be both coach and dad: Ivan Cleary
Ivan Cleary says it's during times like these that he struggles to balance his roles as both father and coach to superstar son Nathan Cleary.
Walters’ shot at ‘fake fans’ as Broncos target finals
Brisbane hooker Billy Walters admits missing NRL finals would be a failure but insists the dream is still alive and critics of his father's coaching are wrong.
‘Disappointed dad’ Stuart right to fire up: Raiders
Canberra second-rower Hudson Young says his side needs to be mentally tougher after "embarrassing" coach Ricky Stuart in their capitulation to North Queensland.
Return of JWH bolsters Roosters’ NRL top-two charge
The Sydney Roosters welcome back Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as they chase a top-two spot, while Manly's Tommy Talau is likely to miss one game with injury.
Mariner wants to keep Broncos centre spot long-term
Brisbane's Deine Mariner wants to play his career as a centre and is set to battle with Selwyn Cobbo to be Kotoni Staggs' centre partner into the future.
Tigers fans booing Brooks all part of the game: Seibold
Five-eighth Luke Brooks is preparing to face Wests Tigers for the first time since leaving the beleaguered joint venture to sign with Manly.
Critics come with territory for Latrell: Koloamatangi
Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi says being "hammered" with scrutiny is a reality of playing in the NRL.
Bears to pay homage to history on proposed NRL re-entry
Representatives from the Western Bears' NRL bid have revealed details of the joint venture set to become the league's 18th team from 2027.
Bennett credits ‘great brain’ Ron Massey for NRL honour
The late Ron Massey, Jack Gibson's right-hand man, was a coaching guru Wayne Bennett rang every week for 30 years and credits for his Hall of Fame induction.
Sharks buoyed by imminent Hynes return ahead of finals
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is closing in on his long-awaited return to main training after ankle surgery, with the club optimistic he will play before finals.
Ron Coote becomes rugby league’s 14th Immortal
Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.
43-year wait the Immortal tonic for Souths great Coote
Ron Coote's Rabbitohs' exit began a 43-year wait for their next premiership - and now the great man has ended his own 43-year wait for rugby league Immortality.
Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal
Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.
Mind games: Walters says Broncos can find finals mojo
Brisbane's NRL finals hopes are still alive and coach Kevin Walters insists the mental approach of his team will be the key to a sequence of wins.
Raiders’ Corey Horsburgh meets Broncos, Tigers next
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh met with Brisbane powerbrokers this week and is set for a catch-up with Benji Marshall as demand for the firebrand ramps up.
Burgess still holds ambitions of being NRL head coach
Sam Burgess has ambitions of returning to the NRL as a head coach, while currently on a quasi Wayne Bennett apprenticeship from the other side of the world.
Tigers stun Manly to spoil Luke Brooks’ homecoming
Wests Tigers have pull off one of the upsets of the NRL season, stunning Manly 34-26 on Luke Brooks' return to Leichhardt Oval.
Olakau’atu fined, Manly forward faces ban after loss
Manly will have their most damaging forward available for the final fortnight of the regular season, with Haumole Olakau'atu avoiding a ban for a high shot.
Titans’ Kini takes Dylanesque steps towards player gong
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini has broken two club records in his first full NRL season and established himself as the Titans' most consistent player.