Galvin lifts lid on emotional toll of Tigers saga
Lachlan Galvin is relieved to be back in NRL after his decision to reject a Wests Tigers contract extension developed into the biggest story of the season.
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Panthers to fight the NRL judiciary amid crackdown
Their NRL season on tilt, Penrith will head to the judiciary in the hopes of downgrading Scott Sorensen's charge from the match review committee.
Players call for changes to women’s Origin schedule
Women's State of Origin players on both sides have called for the three-match series to be played in the context of an NRLW season.
NRL lifts bar for bunker to go back in play and sin-bin
NRL bosses have insisted it is on players to reduce the number of sin-bins, but will tell bunker officials not to go back in play for borderline offences.
Stage set for Dodd’s first start in Souths’ halves
South Sydney's English recruit Lewis Dodd looks set to make his first start in the NRL as Latrell Mitchell accepts a one-game suspension.
Perth’s NRL entry to set right historical wrong: Geyer
Former Western Reds star Mark Geyer insists the new Perth NRL franchise will thrive as he shines a light on the real reason the city lost elite rugby league.
First $2 million man set to strike NRL gold in Perth
League great Mark Geyer and leading player agent Simon Mammino explain why the Perth-based Bears will be a financial boon for elite NRL players
Galvin-ised Tigers strike timely gold to down Sharks
The end of Lachlan Galvin's NRL exile has helped Wests Tigers to a 20-18 golden-point win over Cronulla.
Raiders produce second half blitz to down Dolphins
Canberra have scored five unanswered tries to overhaul an 18-point halftime deficit to beat the Dolphins in their NRL clash in Canberra.
More Panthers woe with Sorensen facing 2-game ban
Penrith's Scott Sorensen and Gold Coast's Jaimin Jolliffe are both set to be banned for 2-3 weeks following match video review of Saturday's NRL games.
Broncos’ Cobbo busts Cherbourg myth around future plans
Brisbane outside back Selwyn Cobbo says being away from his beloved home town will not prevent him signing with a distant NRL club.
Cowboys young gun bags first NRL hat-trick
Kumuls winger Robert Derby has impressed North Queensland coach Todd Payten with the youngster scoring three tries in the Cowboys' romp against Gold Coast.
Coaches want review of dangerous tackle officiating
Anthony Seibold and Ivan Cleary would both be in favour of the NRL reconsidering their approach to officiating high tackles.
NRL premiers Penrith slump to last on the ladder
Four-time reigning premiers Penrith have slumped to last on the NRL ladder after falling 26-10 to Manly in Parramatta.
Cagey captain helps Cowboys rope fourth straight win
North Queensland have piled on seven second-half tries, with Robert Derby bagging a hat-trick as the Cowboys came from behind to steamroll Gold Coast 50-18.
‘Why would I care?’: testy Benji sick of Galvin saga
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says his reasons for recalling Lachie Galvin are on a need-to-know basis, shrugging at those questioning the selection call.
Sister act: Horsburgh thanks sibling for Origin form
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh has put himself in the picture for a Queensland recall after his diligent attention to detail both on and off the field.
Key Katoa quality Dolphins will build club around
In-form Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is the foundation stone of the club's future but it is his capacity for self-reflection and growth that sets him apart.
Maroons entertainer Robinson ready to launch new era
Queensland winger Julia Robinson is a try scoring machine but she wants to bring more entertainment and athleticism to the art.
Mitchell facing suspension for latest illegal shot
Latrell Mitchell is facing suspension for the shot that sidelined Sua Fa'alogo during Melbourne's defeat of South Sydney on Anzac Day.
Storm continue winning ways against South Sydney
Melbourne have bagged a 24-16 win over South Sydney, who could have Latrell Mitchell in trouble after an alleged high shot that ended Sua Fa'alogo's night.
Sandon Smith shines as Roosters thump Dragons
Sandon Smith has produced his strongest NRL performance to date with a 22-point display in the Sydney Roosters' 46-18 win over St George Illawarra.
Sonny days ahead as Broncos ‘X’ marks spot on the edge
Brisbane's rampaging second-rower Xavier Willison changed codes to be like his idol Sonny-Bill Williams as he makes a strong fist of positional switch.
‘Part of footy’: Tigers accept Galvin could be booed
Wests Tigers players hope Lachlan Galvin is given a welcome reception this weekend but accept the Leichhardt Oval crowd could jeer the want-away five-eighth.
‘Burns a hole’: pain that drives Brigginshaw in Origin
Queensland co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is relentless in her quest for Origin success and it all goes back to when rugby league was ripped away from her.
Seibold sees GI in Turbo but dodges Fogarty questions
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has likened Tom Trbojevic to Greg Inglis ahead of the star fullback's return to the park.
Why Cowboys young gun has turned Phil Gould’s head
North Queensland centre Jaxon Purdue has been one of the shining young lights of the NRL and good judges say he will be a key spine player in the near future.
Brave Reynolds defied leg infection to power Broncos
The bravery of injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has emerged after he played through a nasty leg infection to inspire a 42-18 win over Canterbury.
Ipswich next piece in NRL expansion masterplan: Ikin
QRL boss Ben Ikin has outlined why Brisbane's western corridor should be the 20th team in the NRL after Perth Bears and PNG.
Bulldog bans to worsen Cameron Ciraldo’s ‘ball-ache’
Coach Cameron Ciraldo was 'filthy' with Canterbury's first half in a humbling 42-18 loss to Brisbane, now three players from his NRL team have been handed bans.
Bennett looks to snap drought in supercoach showdown
Wayne Bennett will need to snap a personal coaching record of 13 straight losses against Craig Bellamy with Souths also struggling against the Storm.