Brailey ready to play No.7 as Sharks sweat on Trindall
Blayke Brailey has emerged as a surprise option to wear the No.7 jersey for Cronulla, as the Sharks sweat on the fitness of Braydon Trindall.
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Cleary comes up clutch as Panthers hold off Knights
Star halfback Nathan Cleary has scored a masterly solo try that allowed Penrith to hold off a plucky Newcastle at BlueBet Stadium.
Bulldogs emerge from NRL time warp on verge of finals
Canterbury have turned back the clock with a 22-18 win over Canberra at a packed Belmore Oval, leaving the Bulldogs on the verge of returning to the NRL finals.
Broncos stay winless, Sharks squeak home in NRLW
The Sydney Roosters have flexed their muscle to beat Brisbane 28-12 in the NRLW, while Cronulla and North Queensland also recorded round-two wins.
Strange set to come straight back in for Raiders
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says teenage five-eighth Ethan Strange was simply rested against Canterbury but will return against Manly.
Top-eight race narrows as contenders hinge on miracles
Several NRL clubs now face a month-long run of must-win football to make the finals, as the NRL's race for the top eight risks becoming a 10-team event.
Surprise packet Gagai seeks Souths extension
Jacob Gagai wants to cap a breakout year - at the age of 28 - by netting an NRL contract extension with South Sydney.
Bulldogs slam fans over targeting of Raiders’ drummer
Canterbury will apologise to Canberra fan Simon Tayoun after was he was tackled to the ground by a group of Dogs supporters after Sunday's win over the Raiders.
‘Confident’ Talagi impresses future teammate Cleary
Nathan Cleary has been watching Blaize Talagi's debut season with keen interest as Penrith prepare to announce their acquisition of the 19-year-old star.
‘Wouldn’t wish it on anyone’: Croker’s scary injury
Lachlan Croker has been absent from Manly's team sheet for months, and now the hooker has opened up on his long road to recovery from a scary concussion.
Cleary eyes freedom of second-receiver alongside Luai
Nathan Cleary believes he can spend more time as second receiver in Penrith's charge for a fourth straight NRL title, after watching Jarome Luai star at No.7.
Race on: Titans flyer Khan-Pereira nears 62-year record
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is closing in on 40 tries inside 40 games as he puts his hand up to race the NRL's fastest men on grand final day.
Wests Tigers players stick up for outgoing Utoikamanu
Alex Twal has defended Stefano Utoikamanu for opting to walk out on Wests Tigers, while Alex Seyfarth says it will be unfair to move the prop to NSW Cup.
Sharks insist faltering form won’t cause a collapse
Cronulla's record between rounds 12 and 21 has been the same as South Sydney's during their 2023 NRL collapse. But the Sharks are adamant they aren't fading.
Cowboys players unfazed by Holmes testing market
Valentine Holmes has been granted permission to test the market but that hasn't hampered North Queensland's preparations for their clash against Wests Tigers.
Sloan’s demotion over in one week as Dragon recalled
Tyrell Sloan has been called back in as St George Illawarra's fullback, among a host of big-name returnees for round 22 of the NRL.
Brisbane NRLW star withdraws judiciary challenge
Brisbane's Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala has withdrawn a bid to downgrade a ban for a hip-drop tackle after injury ended her victim's season.
Penrith pounce for Talagi after young gun rejects Eels
Penrith are the frontrunners to sign young gun Blaize Talagi, after the rising Parramatta star told the Eels he would be moving on at the end of the season.
Staggs defends Reynolds, hits out at Broncos ‘haters’
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs says current captain Adam Reynolds is the right man to lead the club despite claims by Gorden Tallis that he should be sacked..
Wests Tigers trio missing bus ‘honest mistake’: Benji
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed his stance on whether he'll keep selecting star forward Stefano Utoikamanu ahead of his offseason departure.
Munster says Storm’s Hughes deserving of Dally M hype
Returning Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster says Jahrome Hughes would be a deserving winner of the Dally M Medal.
Panthers to meet with To’o as rumours shock teammates
Penrith are set to meet with Brian To'o in coming days, with teammates finding it hard to believe the NSW State of Origin flyer is unsettled at the NRL club.
Dolphins’ Farnworth embraces Manu showdown in wild west
The Dolphins have lost six of their past eight matches and need a dominant display from centre Herbie Farnworth against the Sydney Roosters in Perth.
Broncos player facing domestic violence investigation
The NRL Integrity Unit has been alerted to a Queensland Police investigation into a Brisbane player over an alleged domestic violence incident.
Cartwright unclear where Eels future lies under Ryles
Bryce Cartwright admits he remains in the dark over whether he is part of Parramatta's future as incoming coach Jason Ryles makes some big decisions.
Utoikamanu exit latest black eye for troubled Tigers
Stefano Utoikamanu has told Wests Tigers he will not sign a new five-year deal and quit the NRL club at the end of this season.
Asofa-Solomona adamant he will see out Storm deal
Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he has cleared the air with the NRL club's bosses and intends to see out his lucrative deal at the Storm.
Flanagan fears for Dragons’ finals hopes after flogging
Shane Flanagan has labelled St George Illawarra's 46-10 loss to Penrith as their worst of the year, leaving them with an uphill battle to make the NRL finals.
Sexton comes of age as Canterbury halfback
Toby Sexton has made the Canterbury No.7 jersey his own after a stint in reserves.
Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths’ finals hopes
Canberra have crushed South Sydney 32-12 at home to all but end the Rabbitohs hopes of making the NRL top eight.
Blows for Souths, Broncos in tight NRL finals race
Brisbane and South Sydney remain in the race for the NRL's top eight mathematically, but after disappointing losses need a miracle to make the finals.