Rabbitohs wanted Roosters breached over big screen
South Sydney CEO Blake Solly says the NRL will be treating the Sydney Roosters differently to other clubs if they do not penalise them over a scoreboard stunt.
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Bulldogs great whacks Xerri over lack of resilience
Josh Morris says Canterbury fans won't forget that the club handed Bronson Xerri a lifeline from a drugs ban if the unsettled centre requests a release.
‘I’m a novice’: Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb
Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.
Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration
South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.
Storm belting a reality check for Eels: Moses
Some of Parramatta's players may have become wrapped up in pre-season hype ahead of the round one thrashing from Melbourne, according to captain Mitch Moses.
Wests Tigers turn to teen freak for season opener
Heamasi Makasini will line up at centre for Wests Tigers on Saturday after an impressive pre-season highlights reel.
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.
Eels ‘silly’ not to test Broncos backs: Maguire
Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.
Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.
‘Deepest sense of belonging’: Ponga switches to NZ
Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.
‘It’s round one’: Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay's tenure as an NRL head coach is off to a rough start after the Titans were thrashed by Cronulla in their 2026 season opener.
Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller
A field goal for emerging halfback Ethan Sanders has sealed a win for Canberra in their round-one NRL clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval.
Canberra’s brilliant new half announces himself to NRL
In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty.
‘There’s going to be pain’ for Titans in 2026: Hannay
New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity.
Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.
‘Stay off the field’: Bennett tells fans before record
Alex Johnston now needs just two tries to become the leading all-time try scorer in the premiership and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has a warning for fans.
Sharks halves combination the best it’s been: Trindall
Cronulla playmakers Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes are in form to begin the NRL season, combining to superb effect in the round-one win over Gold Coast.
Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup
Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.
‘Put Riki on him’: Broncos place target on Pezet’s head
Parramatta five-eighth Jonah Pezet can expect to feel more than just the warm breath of Brisbane hitman Jordan Riki when the two sides clash.
Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games
Rugby Union-bound Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton is looking forward to playing NRL game 200, against his old firm South Sydney at Allianz Stadium.
Connor Watson fears for NRL’s utility players
Sydney Roosters veteran Connor Watson says the NRL's utility players must adapt following the introduction of the new six-man interchange bench.
Penrith hopeful on Martin as clubs wait on injuries
Liam Martin could return from a calf strain to bolster a red-hot Penrith against Cronulla, and is one of several players unsure if they'll be fit for round two.
Bronco butter fingers brace for Moses aerial assault
A failure to defuse kicks cost Brisbane dearly against Penrith and Hull KR, and Brisbane's back five have been preparing for another bombardment.
‘Full faith’: Panthers shine under ‘Milky’ way on wing
Penrith winger Tom Jenkins insists coach Ivan Cleary was right to drop him for last year's finals as he prepares to keep firing in his anytime, anywhere role.
‘Love and respect’: Campbell legacy lives on at Titans
Jayden Campbell was 11 when his father Preston was feted by fans after his final Gold Coast match and that experience inspired his recent re-signing.
Cowboys’ Vegas pain continues as winger suspended
North Queensland winger Braidon Burns has received a two-match ban for his high shot on Kalyn Ponga during the Cowboys' loss in Las Vegas.
‘Very close’: Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax
Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts.
Penrith honoured to start year with diabolical fixture
No NRL side faces a tougher start to the 2026 season than heavyweights Penrith but coach Ivan Cleary claims the gruelling fixture is a privilege.
Brown ready to revert to old role for Knights
Newcastle's attack took a step forward in Vegas, but Dylan Brown is happy to relinquish organising responsibilities if Fletcher Sharpe's injury forces a change.
Ivan Cleary hopes legal career over after judiciary win
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is hopeful his legal career is over after successfully representing his son Nathan at the NRL judiciary last week.
Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash
While Melbourne and Parramatta fight over Zac Lomax off the field, the Storm players are ready to target another Eels player in young halfback Jonah Pezet.