‘Been worse’: Raiders not fussing before Knights battle
Despite Canberra's poor start to the NRL season, Ricky Stuart isn't hitting the panic button yet as they prepare to face the Knights in Newcastle.
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Time heals small wounds for Warriors and their halves
A nine-day turnaround and full week of training has Tanah Boyd and Luke Metcalf better placed for their second game together as the Warriors' starting halves.
Dragons’ record low heaps more pressure on coach
St George Illawarra have been booed on fulltime after falling to their worst ever start to an NRL season with a 32-0 loss to North Queensland at Kogarah.
Walsh hospitalised after Broncos hold off gutsy Titans
Ezra Mam has stepped up in the absence of two of Brisbane's biggest stars to secure a 26-12 win over a Gold Coast side that put up a real fight.
‘He’s with us now still’: Madden’s emotional return
Jock Madden overcame devastating personal loss to produce the best performance of his career last week but the Wests Tigers playmaker knows his job is not done.
Letting Flanno down: Gutherson goes to bat for coach
Clint Gutherson says the players must shoulder blame for St George Illawarra's horror start, while saying he'd have no issue with the club signing a new No.1.
Broncos brace for life without Walsh and Hunt
Reece Walsh and Ben Hunt are both set for long stints of the sideline at Brisbane, while the club must also weigh up how to manage Adam Reynolds' groin injury.
Broncos gun had LeBron dreams before schoolyard prank
Brisbane debutant Antonio Verhoeven had basketball goals inspired by Michael Jordan and LeBron James before a Broncos scout spied him at a rugby 7s tournament.
McLean ready to add sky blue to Kiwi black
Penrith centre Casey McLean's game-breaking ability is making him a legitimate State of Origin option, even if NSW are at full strength this year.
Kennedy keeping options open after Sharks double
Will Kennedy spent all of 2025 off contract before signing a one-year extension to stay at Cronulla last year, but he is open to other options for 2027.
Resurrected Knights hand Raiders fourth straight loss
Canberra have dropped their fourth game on the bounce as the Knights moved into second place with a stunning Easter Sunday victory in Newcastle.
Marshall criticises sin-binning as Tigers winger banned
Luke Laulilii has been charged over the tackle that left Bailey Simonsson with a serious ankle injury, while Warriors back Adam Pompey is facing a one-game ban.
Best joins busy Knights casualty ward for up to month
Former State of Origin centre Bradman Best is expected to miss up to a month with the groin injury he suffered in Newcastle's defeat of Canberra.
How Wizard of Foz lit a new fire in Manly: Jurbo
Manly lock Jake Trbojevic says the big win over the Dolphins in Kieran Foran's debut as coach is just the start of a renaissance under the Sea Eagles legend.
Payten offer that put rocket up Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater
Scott Drinkwater was offered a "rest" from North Queensland coach Todd Payten in March. It was what he needed to light a fuse back in the Cowboys fullback.
Schoolboy battles transform into duel for NSW No.9
Rivals since their teenage days, Blayke Brailey and Reece Robson are now fighting off for the NSW hooking role ahead of their NRL clash in Perth.
Maguire faces a Broncos first amid injury crisis
With three members of their star spine on the injured list, Brisbane confront a brand new depth test that will have a major impact on their title defence.
Tigers break Eels’ hearts in NRL game of the year
Parramatta and Wests Tigers have played out an early contender for game of the year at a packed CommBank Stadium on Easter Monday.
Eels’ cap dispensation push grows after latest injury
Bailey Simonsson has become the third Parramatta player to suffer a long-term injury from foul play, strengthening the Eels' case for salary-cap dispensation.
Storm prop Tui Kamikamica discharged from hospital
Melbourne front-rower Tui Kamikamica has been discharged from Royal Melbourne Hospital after suffering a suspected stroke at home earlier in the week.
Storm look to shore up second-half fade against Penrith
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is hoping he's fixed his team's second-half woes before their clash with Penrith, while there was some good news for the Storm.
‘Jump on board’: why Broncos leaders axed Karapani
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds and veteran Ben Hunt say Josiah Karapani did not measure up to the cultural and behavioural standards required at the club.
‘Frustrating’: Hunt’s move around Broncos’ chess board
Brisbane's everywhere man Ben Hunt hopes he will eventually hold down one position in the team as he reaffirms his desire to play on in 2027.
Why completions now rule the NRL in set-restart era
Last decade, the Sydney Roosters were able to win a premiership consistently making more errors than their rivals. That is in stark contrast to the NRL in 2026.
Ding Donga: Dolphins cult hero back to play bogey team
The Dolphins welcome the return of utility Kurt Donoghoe against Manly but are wary of a Sea Eagles side with a new coach and a strong record against them.
Broken leg another injury blow for Broncos veteran
Brisbane outside back Delouise Hoeter has undergone surgery after sustaining a fractured fibula and a syndesmosis injury while playing for the Burleigh Bears.
Dolphins battering ram rockets into Maroons frame
Dolphins tearaway Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is closing in on a Queensland debut as he reveals why his World Cup representative plans tear at the heart strings.
Foran adamant age and experience no issue as new coach
A defiant Kieran Foran says he will have no issue going from playing to coaching in less than six months, as he attempts to turn around a winless Manly.
Xerri back on Bulldogs’ bench, Foran sticks solid
Bronson Xerri is in the frame for an NRL recall after being listed on Canterbury's bench for the traditional Good Friday clash with South Sydney.
Storm teammates emotional after Kamikamica’s stroke
The Melbourne Storm are thinking of teammate Tui Kamikamica as he recovers from a stroke, while they prepare for their match against the Penrith Panthers.
Dragons’ star signing ‘couldn’t care less’ about form
Elite middle forward Keaon Koloamatangi is losing no sleep over St George Illawarra's form even as he prepares to become the club's marquee recruit for 2027.