Origin decider fear for injured Ponga as Raiders go top
Newcastle skipper Kalyn Ponga's immediate playing future is in doubt after he failed to finish his side's 22-18 loss to the Raiders.
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Blues happy to give Luai time to beat infection
NSW would ideally want Jarome Luai back at training by Thursday, after the Blues five-eighth was hospitalised with an infection ahead of State of Origin III.
DCE future not a distraction for Manly: Trbojevic
Daly Cherry-Evans won't be making an announcement on his future plans "any time soon", but Tom Trbojevic is insistent it's not an issue for him or Manly.
Referee contact charge adds to Tigers’ spine issues
Wests Tigers could be without their four first-choice spine members from the start of the year, along with a back-up half, with Heath Mason facing a ban.
All aboard the Penrith revival after 8-6 win over Dogs
Penrith have claimed a fourth straight win to establish themselves firmly in the NRL's top eight, after a tense 8-6 win over Canterbury.
Bulldogs say Galvin off bench could be best way forward
Lachlan Galvin could still be left coming off Canterbury's bench after the State of Origin period, with coach Cameron Ciraldo liking the current rotation.
To’o avoids ban, but knee still a hurdle before Origin
NSW State of Origin winger Brian To'o has avoided a high-tackle ban, but will still likely need scans on his left knee before entering camp for game three.
‘We can help him’: Dolphins land out-of-favour Bronco
Brisbane's out-of-favour star Selwyn Cobbo won't leave early after securing a one-year NRL deal with NRL cross-town rivals the Dolphins.
Tevaga won’t stay at Manly, set for Super League move
Manly have missed out on re-signing Samoan international Jazz Tevaga, the handy forward utility inking a two-year deal with Wakefield Trinity.
Last-ditch Campbelltown talks to try to keep Tigers
Campbelltown's council has just days to commit money to its stadium and convince Wests Tigers not to walk out on playing matches in southwest Sydney.
Seibold adamant next fortnight won’t define him
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says any suggestions he has weeks to fight for his job are "agenda-driven" and "nonsensical", while making calls on two key players
‘We got lucky’: Coach shocked by Knights star’s injury
The Newcastle Knights are delighted to have welcomed home one of their star players who suffered a lacerated kidney in last Saturday's NRL win in Perth.
Former Bulldogs boss to chair new PNG franchise
The NRL's expansion franchise in PNG has a board with the Australian Rugby League Commission naming former Bulldogs boss Ray Dib as the chair.
Injured Dolphins ready to rock Wayne’s world: Nicholls
The Dolphins have suffered further injury blows but prop Josh Kerr is set to return and veteran forward Mark Nicholls is keen to get one over Wayne Bennett.
Luai backed Tigers push for fellow halfback Reynolds
Jarome Luai joined Wests Tigers keen to steer a team around but says he had no qualms about the club's bid to sign veteran halfback Adam Reynolds.
Walters does not want to be hooked in Broncos No.9 hunt
With the return of Ben Hunt imminent, Billy Walters knows he must fire if he wants to stay in the Broncos' top 17 long-term.
Cleary vents over NRL’s ‘disturbing’ new powers
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is unhappy with the NRL's judicial process, lashing the hip-drop rule, the Match Review Committee and ARLC's new charging power.
Nathan Cleary named for Panthers as Souths get boost
Penrith star Nathan Cleary is set to take on Canterbury as South Sydney's season goes on the line with Cody Walker and Campbell Graham both back.
Herbie goes bananas as Dolphins’ dazzle bears fruit
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has a suite of offloads that he is unleashing on the NRL, with more to come against South Sydney..
How rival’s selfless act gave Bulldogs their NRLW coach
Retired NRL player Brayden Wiliame can thank the Warriors for his new job as the foundation coach of Canterbury's women's side.
NRL downplays judiciary change after Cleary frustration
NRL boss Andrew Abdo says it will only be in "very rare, exceptional circumstances" that the Australian Rugby League Commission weighs into judiciary matters.
Galvin takes ‘brilliant’ attitude to Bulldogs’ bench
Cameron Ciraldo won't say how long Lachlan Galvin will remain on Canterbury's bench but he has been impressed by the teen's attitude since being shifted there.
Broncos deals raise Cobbo questions, de Belin to Eels
Brisbane have shored up their depth in the outside backs as intrigue builds about axed star Selwyn Cobbo's future at the club beyond 2025.
‘Mental lapses’: Cronulla star on frustrating season
Highly touted prop Addin Fonua-Blake has admitted to struggling mentally, as one of Cronulla's most important NRL tests looms.
‘I’ll be ready’: tough Koloamatangi eyes Blues call-up
South Sydney ironman Keaon Koloamatangi has detailed the extent of the eye injury he played with and has put his hand up for a NSW State of Origin spot.
Manly boss adamant Seibold safe ahead of crunch games
Manly boss Tony Mestrov claims it "was just words" when he said Anthony Seibold was "safe at this point", adamant there is long-term support for the coach.
Johnston putting dark days in the past as record looms
A serious injury shook Alex Johnston's faith that he would break the NRL's try-scoring record but the South Sydney winger has begun to believe again.
Panthers’ watershed win comes at a cost
Penrith's best win of the season has come at a cost with second-rower Scott Sorensen banned for two games for a shot on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
Knights star hospitalised with lacerated kidney
Newcastle are set for a change to their halves, with five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe to remain behind in Perth with a lacerated kidney.
Brisbane storm home to bite Sharks, with Walsh on fire
Brisbane trailed 28-12 with 24 minutes to go before winning 34-28 in a stunning comeback after Cronulla fell in a heap.
Eels star Cherrington to miss start of NRLW season
Parramatta star Kennedy Cherrington is set to miss the opening weeks of the NRLW season with the injury she suffered in State of Origin.