‘No scapegoat’: Why Slater axed legend for Major Tom
Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed why he dropped Daly Cherry-Evans and promoted Tom Dearden to No.7 in the toughest decision of his tenure so far.
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Penrith have last laugh at Luai as Tigers slam referees
Penrith have defeated Wests Tigers in Jarome Luai's first game against the club where he won four NRL premierships at five-eighth.
Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths
Josh Papalii and Ethan Strange scored two tries apiece as the Raiders moved to the top of the ladder with a 36-12 win over South Sydney in miserable conditions.
Coach Ryles welcomes hype as spurned Eels face Galvin
Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury club debut will come against Parramatta, the other NRL team that had pursued the teenage star amid his move from Wests Tigers.
Daley has shot at rare long-term NSW Origin stability
NSW are set to head to Perth with their fewest debutants for the first two games of a State of Origin series since 1991, with late injuries their only concern.
Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes
Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.
Walsh sends Slater a message after star Broncos return
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has returned with a bang from a knee injury and still wants to play a part in this year's State of Origin series for Queensland.
‘No excuse for it’: Hasler fumes over new Titans low
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has launched into his players after a diabolical first half in the 44-14 loss to Brisbane.
Broncos blackout of Titans gives Reynolds a great 300th
Brisbane relieved pressure on coach Michael Maguire with a 44-14 win over Gold Coast, their first victory since April in Adam Reynolds' 300th game.
Warriors slaughter Sharks as NRL’s top four break away
Cronulla have been thrashed by the Warriors, who claimed a 40-10 win to entrench themselves in the NRL top four.
Maroons guns of past help Dolphins spine shine: Katoa
Dolphins half Isaiaya Katoa reveals how watching video clips of a famous former champion Queensland quartet is helping the current spine find their mojo.
Raiders eye winning send-off for record-breaker Papalii
Josh Papalii will break Canberra's appearance record on Sunday, but supporters hope there are more memories to be made in his final season in lime green.
Tiger’s name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji
Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.
Payten declares Maroons must pick star to win Origin
If he was selecting the Queensland Origin side, North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he would pick Tom Dearden at halfback ahead of Daly Cherry-Evans.
‘Not acceptable’: Flanagan lashes Dragons after shocker
St George Illawarra's collapse to lose 56-6 to the Dolphins after being competitive in all but one match this season had coach Shane Flanagan lost for answers.
Dolphins destroy Dragons in record-breaking victory
The Dolphins have scored the most points in their history to blitz St George Illawarra and move to seventh on the table after another Isaiya Katoa barnstormer.
‘Special’ Hughes performance headlines Cowboys thumping
Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has outshone North Queensland No.7 Tom Dearden, scoring two tries as the hosts notched a dominant win in Melbourne.
Dad leaves door open for Cleary rugby switch
As speculation swirls about Nathan Cleary's future, his dad and Penrith coach remains unsure what the superstar's movements will be beyond his current NRL deal.
Renouf doubles down on 2006 speech to inspire Broncos
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf gave a speech to the champion 2006 side about treasuring the legacy of their jerseys and wants the current team to follow suit.
Edict fires two NRL greats into frame for Kangaroos job
The NRL has revealed its policy for hiring the next Kangaroos coach, which will prevent several of the game's biggest names from applying for the position.
Knights coach sorry for criticising frustrated fans
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has apologised for saying the home fans who booed the Knights do not understand rugby league.
‘You’re accepted, you’re loved’: Galvin a hit at Dogs
Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury teammates have made a special effort to welcome the high-profile mid-season signing into the fold.
Broncos star axed as Walsh gives Maguire new hope
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says the axing of Selwyn Cobbo is all about "standards" while the return of fullback Reece Walsh has come at just the right time.
‘No-excuse’ mantra driving Warriors’ record year in Oz
The Warriors are on track for their best ever season in Australia, having already won more games in the country than in most years in the club's history.
Mal’s Mission: How Meninga plans to poke the Bears
NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a 'great privilege and responsibility' to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears.
Cherry-Evans doesn’t know if he’ll be Queensland No.7
Manly have lost 26-22 in Daly Cherry-Evans' last match before selection for State of Origin II, with the Queensland half unsure if he will keep his spot.
O’Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback
Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.
NRL hands bans, $35k in fines to player agents
Two NRL player agents, who between them manage such household names as Josh Addo-Carr and Benji Marshall, have received bans and fines from the league.
Bears’ huge task revealed as coach announcement looms
The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.
Star duo return for Dolphins, but Stone ruled out
The return of key forwards Jeremy Marshall-King and Max Plath gives the Dolphins more ammunition to fire at St George Illawarra on their climb up the ladder.
‘Without a doubt’: Dragon tipped to bounce back to NRL
Tyrell Sloan has been axed from St George Illawarra's first-grade side for round 14, but coach Shane Flanagan is expecting the winger to bounce back.