Atkinson field goal all but ends Knights’ finals hopes
Newcastle's finals hopes are all but over after Daniel Atkinson slotted a field goal to seal Cronulla's 19-18 win at Shark Park.
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Bird expects to stay a Dragon despite go-ahead to talk
St George Illawarra veteran Jack Bird says he expects to see out his contract, despite being granted permission by the NRL club to explore his options.
‘Fair call’: Shark takes blame for field goal penalty
Daniel Atkinson can understand why referee Gerard Sutton controversially denied Cronulla a field goal in the dying minutes against Newcastle.
Laurie out of Panthers halves race, set to stay on wing
Daine Laurie is set to play on the wing against Canberra this weekend, leaving Jack Cole and Brad Schneider as the options to replace injured Nathan Cleary.
‘It will be sad’: Johnson on final Warriors home game
Warriors legend Shaun Johnson is counting the days before running out for the final time at Mt Smart Stadium, where his love for the crowd will be reciprocated.
Speedy Saab slams brakes on NRL grand final sprint
Jason Saab plans to be unavailable for the NRL grand final sprint because he hopes to be playing with Manly in the decider on the same day.
Doueihi hopes Brooks is booed on Leichhardt return
Adam Doueihi is proud to see Luke Brooks on the verge of his first finals series at Manly, but wants Wests Tigers fans to boo him on his Leichhardt Oval return.
Immortal judgement looms on past or modern great
The NRL is set to name the 14th Immortal with Darren Lockyer, Cameron Smith and Ron Coote among the contenders.
‘No expectations’ for Nawaqanitawase in Roosters debut
Former Wallabies winger and Olympian Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to suit up for his first match of professional rugby league at the Sydney Roosters.
Trbojevic benefiting from latest sideline stint
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has grown in confidence out of his last battle with a hamstring injury, according to coach Anthony Seibold.
Maiden captain among first women in NRL’s Hall of Fame
The NRL has recognised the finest female players of the pre semi-professional era, elevating its first six women into the Hall of Fame.
Dragons vow to make finals for banned Flanagan
St George Illawarra players say Kyle Flanagan's four-match ban for biting has given them more motivation to make the finals and allow for his week-one return.
Broncos star Walsh requires surgery on broken hand
Brisbane have been dealt a major blow to their hopes of making an unlikely finals charge, with star fullback Reece Walsh to undergo surgery on a broken hand.
Ryles’ first signing move at Eels, extends Simonsson
Parramatta winger Bailey Simonsson has become the first player to re-sign for the NRL club since Jason Ryles' arrival as coach for 2025.
Mitchell hit with breach notice over viral photo
The NRL has hit Latrell Mitchell with a breach notice after an image showed him in a room with white powder.
Panthers ‘concerned’ as Cleary injured in loss to Storm
Penrith's hopes of a fourth consecutive NRL premiership have taken a hit with Nathan Cleary injured in a 24-22 loss to fellow heavyweights Melbourne.
Storm announce themselves as real deal in Penrith
Melbourne have sat at the top of the NRL ladder since round 15 and now a 24-22 away win over Penrith has them poised to clinch the minor premiership.
Nathan Cleary set to return from injury for NRL finals
NRL heavyweights Penrith have shared a positive update on Nathan Cleary's fitness after the halfback went down with a shoulder injury against Melbourne.
Melbourne consider mass resting late in NRL season
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed he wants to manage his players' workloads in the final rounds, in a move that may affect the bottom of the top eight.
Another blow for Panthers as Mitch Kenny faces ban
Penrith look set to make two changes to their spine for the clash against Canberra after Mitch Kenny received a one-match ban after the loss to Melbourne.
Bennett vows to help Mitchell, but 2024 season over
Returning coach Wayne Bennett will let South Sydney deal with Latrell Mitchell for now, but is looking forward to helping the superstar get his life in order.
No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.
Storm’s Hughes ready to embrace Kiwi face of league
Jahrome Hughes could be the next face of rugby league in New Zealand after Shaun Johnson's retirement, and it will only make his football better at Melbourne.
Sharks provide home comforts for Smale after Paris
Rugby sevens convert Sharni Smale will make her NRLW debut less than three weeks after Australia's shock exit from the Paris Olympics.
Brohman furious over Boyd’s Hall of Fame appointment
The NRL have drawn criticism over their appointment of Les Boyd to the Hall of Fame, with Daryl Brohman fuming over the announcement.
Penrith ready to mimic Storm record as NRL heavyweights
Penrith once saw Melbourne as an example of the powerhouse club they wanted to be. Now they can join them as the most consistent NRL side of the century.
Smith ready for Immortality after Hall of Fame call
Cameron Smith is eligible to become rugby league's next Immortal, after the NRL confirmed he would at the very least be elevated into the game's Hall of Fame.
Royce Hunt wants to finish NRL career at Cronulla
Cronulla's Royce Hunt is hoping to end his NRL career with the Sharks despite the club granting the prop permission to field offers from other NRL rivals.
‘No more wasting talent’: Hunt lauds WA’s time to shine
West Australian rugby league product Royce Hunt has lauded the imminent arrival of the Western Bears to the NRL competition.
Renouf credits Bennett promise for Hall of Fame honour
NRL Hall of Fame inductee Steve Renouf says a guarantee from Wayne Bennett at a pivotal moment in his career gave him the drive to succeed as a Brisbane Bronco.
Penrith, Melbourne due for blockbuster reality
Penrith and Melbourne have been the two best sides of the NRL for five years, but their matches have rarely lived up to blockbuster billing.