Reynolds’ return shelved in sad end to NRL career
Adam Reynolds' bid to return to the field for Brisbane before the end of the season is over, meaning he has played his 323rd and final NRL game.
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Penrith negotiations may go on backburner in title tilt
Contract talks have dominated the headlines at Penrith all year, but coach Ivan Cleary says it is almost time to put them on hold ahead of the finals.
Burton fine with switch as Bulldogs reel with illness
Canterbury's preparations for a must-win clash with Penrith have been disrupted with10 players missing training with COVID-19.
Time ticking as NRL veterans fight to extend careers
More than 60 NRL players still face uncertain futures beyond October, with Jack de Belin among those adamant he is still good enough to play on into 2027.
PNG Chiefs make bond with Manu as their big 007 signing
Joey Manu has become the latest high-profile player to sign with the PNG Chiefs, with the rugby union convert to return to the NRL in 2028 at the new club.
Tigers stun Roosters, blow NRL top-four race wide open
Struggling Wests Tigers have thrown the NRL's top-four complexion on its head by defeating one of the competition heavyweights, the Sydney Roosters, 25-24.
Sharks rally to beat Titans, stay in NRL top-four race
Cronulla have overcome a worrying halftime deficit to stay in the NRL's top-four finals hunt with a gritty comeback win over Gold Coast.
Titans, Roosters flex muscles with NRLW wins
Rugby 7's convert Tiegan Levi has put on a masterclass for the Titans while the Roosters put a record score on the Warriors to stay undefeated in the NRLW.
Knights stars banned, Warriors winger’s injury revealed
Dom Young has escaped a heavy suspension by the NRL's match review committee, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will undergo collarbone surgery.
Dogs of War: Bulldogs’ horror week ahead of vital win
Canterbury were beset by an almost unbelievable string of misfortunes in the week ahead of their big win over St George Illawarra.
Dogs’ finals hopes alive but ‘need to be better’: coach
Canterbury remain in the hunt for an NRL finals berth after defeating probable wooden spooners St George Illawarra at Allianz Stadium.
Warriors go top by beating ‘not real smart’ Bunnies
A 45-26 win over South Sydney has moved the Warriors up to first place on the NRL ladder.
Canberra smash Bulldogs, Tigers win late again in NRLW
Canberra have demolished the Bulldogs, while Wests Tigers repelled an inspired comeback from the Knights to highlight Saturday afternoon's NRLW action.
Knights stunned by Manly in blow to home finals hopes
Manly have kept their own faint top-eight hopes alive after dishing up a 44-24 beating of Newcastle to leave the Knights fighting for a home final.
Tiger battles heart scare, weight issues to reach NRL
After overcoming a heart scare and shedding some weight, 21-year-old Fiji international Solomone Saukuru looks set be a centrepiece of Wests Tigers' future.
Sharks star on mission to put Cook Islands ‘on the map’
Cronulla centre KL Iro is hoping to recruit more players for Cook Islands' against-the-odds Rugby League World Cup tilt.
Broncos fullback focusing on future amid ‘tough’ past
Fullback Hayze Perham was instrumental for Brisbane against Canberra, and he believes it's only the start of a successful NRL career.
Just get it right: Ryles launches at bunker blooper
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles was highly critical of the NRL's bunker after a decision to overturn a Jamayne Isaako try in their loss to the Dolphins.
Dolphins swallow Eels, close in on top-four finish
The Dolphins trailed 10-0 before piling on the pain in a 34-16 defeat of Parramatta to ensure they remained nestled in the NRL's top-four.
Perham the hero as Broncos spoil Papali’i’s party
Canberra's hopes of winning Josh Papali'i's final home NRL game have fallen short, as they suffered another gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane.
Why Manly opted against blooding next top prospect
Even if Manly's season is all but over, coach Kieran Foran is resisting the temptation to debut schoolboy sensation Onitoni Large.
Coach reacts on ‘disrespectful’ offer to Dogs star
Cameron Ciraldo insists Canterbury' won't lose Jacob Preston despite reports emerging the back-rower is dissatisfied with the club's contract extension offer.
Bennett confident of Latrell Mitchell return next week
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell wasn't certain whether he would return to the NRL this season, but now he's a good chance to play in round 26.
Panthers’ finals selection dilemma as key player banned
Penrith five-eighth Jack Cogger has received a three-game suspension that will drag into the Panthers' finals campaign.
Craig Bellamy ‘honoured’ to have coached Kamikamica
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has paid tribute to Tui Kamikamica after the prop made the difficult decision to retire from the NRL.
Panthers overcome three sin-binnings to edge Storm
Penrith have officially eliminated Melbourne from finals contention with a patchy defeat of the Storm in Ivan Cleary's 500th game as an NRL coach.
St George Dragons legend Billy Smith dies at age 84
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of St George Dragons legend Billy Smith at 84.
Walters bound for England in Kangaroos coaching shock
Australia will need to find a third Kangaroos coach in the space of three years after Kevin Walters agreed to take charge of St Helens after the World Cup.
‘Talent’: Maguire addresses half selection, new No.1
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is gearing up for an emotional clash against Canberra and has had to make some big selection calls for the game.
Dolphins young gun adamant English import can help him
The Dolphins' signing of George Williams will split up the in-form halves pairing of Isaiya Katoa and Kodi Nikorima, but Katoa insists there can be positives.
Push on for ex-Dragons half to come back in World Cup
Talatau Amone could be cleared to return for Tonga in the World Cup, with the exiled half in a grey area while banned from the NRL and playing Queensland Cup.