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.
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New Nikorima deal gives Woolf his dream Dolphins spine
Ahead of his 200th NRL match against Canterbury, Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has joined key spine teammates in signing a new deal until the end of 2026.
Pangai Jnr ripe for Bulldogs reunion as France beckons
Dolphins prop Tevita Pangai Junior has utmost respect for the former Canterbury club he will face after coach Cameron Ciraldo taught him plenty.
Latrell Mitchell appears pictured with white powder
NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been pictured with a white powder while sidelined through injury.
No bunker error despite Eels’ obstruction protests: NRL
The NRL says the bunker was correct not to overturn Penrith's winning try against Parramatta or award Canberra a try after an incorrect knock-on decision.
‘Looks like Flanagan bit him’, says ex-teammate Radley
Kyle Flanagan's alleged biting of Stephen Crichton has proven a talking point out of round 23 of the NRL season.
O’Sullivan has more than Dolphins golden point to prove
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan landed a winning golden-point field goal against the Warriors and is working hard to earn back a starting halves spot.
Broncos’ Walsh has hand fracture, Mam out for season
Brisbane's horror NRL season has suffered another setback with Reece Walsh sustaining a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland.
Talagi arrival could be making of Cole at Penrith: Luai
Jarome Luai has suggested Jack Cole could benefit from Blaize Talagi's arrival at Penrith, with the duo likely to battle for the No.6 jersey.
Pearce calls for action on Mitchell photographer
Mitchell Pearce believes the NRL should be investigating the person who took a photoraph that appears to show Latrell Mitchell leaning over a white powder.
Uncomfortable viewing: Cowboys glad for Broncos wake-up
North Queensland are determined to make amends for their shock loss in their NRL grudge match against Brisbane with a vital two points against Canberra.
Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors
Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.
Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.
Valentine Holmes on cusp of joining NRL’s Dragons
Valentine Holmes looks likely to join St George Illawarra for the 2025 season after positive contract talks with the joint venture.
Luai sees value in eventual Pasifika side in NRL
Jarome Luai has pushed the case for a Polynesian side in future rounds of NRL expansion, pointing to the model of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.
Sevens star Moses Leo would ‘excel’ at NRL: Warbrick
Will Warbrick says Kiwi rugby sevens player Moses Leo is equipped to follow in his footsteps and make the switch to the NRL with Melbourne.
‘Fittest I’ve ever been’: Addo-Carr eyes finals tilt
Josh Addo-Carr is ready to reap the rewards of a personal-best pre-season as Canterbury sit on the cusp of a fairytale NRL finals berth.
O’Donnell hits the heights with four-try onslaught
Leigh coach Adrian Lam hailed Kai O'Donnell's career-best four tries in the 42-12 Super League win over Hull FC but said the Australian could have scored more.
Sea Eagles skipper Cherry-Evans baulks at 400-game club
Daly Cherry-Evans is taking a year-by-year approach to his playing future but baulks at suggestions he could one day join Cam Smith in the NRL's 400-game club.
Flanagan rubbishes Bulldogs claim ahead of needle clash
St George Illawarra's Shane Flanagan says he has no bad blood with Canterbury despite recent reports of a rift.
Broncos’ Mam has ankle surgery, better news on Haas
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has avoided surgery on a foot injury while No.6 Ezra Mam is recovering after going under the knife for an ankle injury.
Papenhuyzen not lured by bright lights of Sydney yet
Ryan Papenhuyzen can understand any hesitation from Melbourne over a new NRL deal, but he has made clear he does not plan on leaving the club for Sydney.
Kezie Apps expecting more from NRLW’s Wests Tigers
Co-captain Kezie Apps says her expectations have risen for the Wests Tigers in their second NRLW season.
Horsburgh could still play for Raiders in NRL: Stuart
Coach Ricky Stuart has left the door ajar for Corey Horsburgh to return to Canberra's NRL squad, despite the fiery prop requesting a release from his contract.
Sharks blitz Titans to make NRL top-four statement
Cronulla have answered their critics to thump in-form Gold Coast 44-0 and show the rest of the NRL they're not just making up the numbers in the title race.
Penrith score three tries in four minutes to stun Parra
Penrith have come from 34-20 down with seven minutes to play to stun Parramatta 36-34 in the most dramatic comeback of the NRL season.
Eels fume as Barrett hits out at non-obstruction call
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett has insinuated that he feels the Eels' lowly ladder position meant they did not win crucial 50-50 calls against Penrith.
Liam Martin’s ban spells back row reshuffle at Panthers
Liam Martin's ban means Penrith are set to name an all-new second row for the game that is likely to decide the NRL's minor premiership.
No shortage of halves but Sezer part of Tigers’ plans
Benji Marshall wants Aidan Sezer at Wests Tigers in 2025 despite Jarome Luai's arrival adding further selection pressure at a club with ample halves.
Dolphins’ Pangai gets Bennett blessing for French move
Tevita Pangai Jnr will join Catalans in France next year and in good news for the Dolphins he and winger Jamayne Isaako are fit to play against the Warriors.
Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders
Cronulla have stunned Canberra with a second half comeback to extend their winning start to the NRLW season, while the Sydney Roosters beat the Tigers.