Warriors eye end to a decade of pain against Melbourne
The Warriors' 16-match losing streak against Melbourne is the worst of any club in the NRL era, but coach Andrew Webster says it can't be on players' minds.
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Leniu to avoid trouble unless Nine or Thurston complain
Spencer Leniu's heated altercation with Johnathan Thurston has spilled on to social media, accusing the rugby league great of being two-faced and fake.
Roosters stun Broncos in 10-point win at Suncorp
The Sydney Roosters have scored an upset 26-16 victory over the Broncos in Brisbane, with Billy Smith scoring two tries.
Halves impress Flanagan as Dragons belt Titans
St George Illawarra have thrashed a woeful Gold Coast in round six of the NRL season.
Bennett says plan is still for Mitchell to play No.1
Latrell Mitchell will wear No.6 for South Sydney against North Queensland, but Wayne Bennett has declared he is still the Rabbitohs' first-choice fullback.
‘Not a word we use’: Sharks coach not rattled by losses
A defeat to Manly in Perth would leave Cronulla on a three-game losing streak but coach Craig Fitzgibbon isn't stressing.
Maroons bolters Mann, Plath get coach Slater tick
Billy Slater says Queensland hopefuls Max Plath and Kurt Mann are showing habits in their game that are "Origin worthy" as the duo enter selection frame.
Campbelltown want majority of Tigers games post upgrade
Campbelltown's mayor has conceded his council cannot solely fund the Tigers' stadium demands, but says the club should play more games there if support comes.
Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering
With no AFL in Victoria this weekend, the Melbourne Storm have produced a historically quick sell-out for their NRL clash with the New Zealand Warriors.
Bennett delivers special message to Perth NRL fans
The chances of Perth having its own NRL franchise appear to be getting smaller by the day, but Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett is optimistic a deal can be struck.
Katoa quashes Sydney scuttlebutt, confirms Blues dream
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has scuppered rumours he wants to return to Sydney and revealed why playing for NSW at State of Origin level is a goal.
Lomax toughness lives on in Eels without injured star
Parramatta believe they have turned a corner in their season despite the drought-breaking win over St George Illawarra costing them marquee man Zac Lomax.
‘Concerning for us’: Panthers coach pinpoints malaise
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has highlighted the uncharacteristic failing behind the Panthers' 1-5 start to the year and what must change to salvage the season.
Hammer time as Dolphins plunge Panthers into crisis
The Dolphins have left a woeful Penrith's title defence in dire straits after a 30-12 win, highlighted by a hat-trick of tries by fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Robinson can’t see Manu returning to Roosters this year
If Joey Manu returns to Australia this year, Trent Robinson doesn't believe it'll be at the Sydney Roosters where he became an NRL star across 181 games.
Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers
The Wests Tigers threats to leave Campbelltown if they don't secure the promise of a stadium upgrade by June 30 has prompted the council to ask for higher help.
NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header
The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.
‘Keep going’: Maguire backs Reynolds for 2026 season
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says Adam Reynolds is a wanted man for the 2026 season and is set to play against the Sydney Roosters after hamstring tightness.
Money try celebration could return if Dragons hit form
St George Illawarra winger Christian Tuipulotu says he'll bring back his money try celebration at the right time, but wants to focus on winning games first.
Hasler wants return to two refs as NRL review comments
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler wants the NRL to return to two referees and has stood by his recent criticism of the high tackle crackdown.
Gilbert makes Dolphins position shift, Plath locked in
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has made a call on captain Tom Gilbert, who will play second-row from now on with Max Plath in his best position at lock.
Storm warning with spine playing better than in 2025
Melbourne made the 2024 NRL grand final, but Jahrome Hughes believes more time together has made the club's all-star spine a better combination in 2025.
1-5 and gone? Stats show stakes are high for Penrith
Penrith would need to overturn 117 years of premiership history to lift the trophy on NRL grand final day, if they are beaten by the Dolphins in round six.
Tigers will quit Campbelltown without $50m upgrade: CEO
Wests Tigers could walk away from the club's strongest junior base if Campbelltown Sports Stadium doesn't get $50 million in upgrades.
Door opening for Fogarty to join Manly as new No.7
Manly players have insisted the Daly Cherry-Evans drama is not acting as a distraction, as the Sea Eagles close in on signing a replacement at No.7.
Katoa ready to show Cleary he’s a much wiser Dolphin
Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa has learned from an error of judgement last time he played Penrith, as another classic match-up with Nathan Cleary looms.
Samoa’s ‘field of dreams’ the magnet for players: coach
More players are keen to play for Samoa, and coach Ben Gardiner says it is not due to "stealing" them but because of the unique four-pillar program.
Eels’ Lomax out for six weeks, racing clock for Origin
Zac Lomax is at long odds to play for NSW in State of Origin I after the Parramatta winger suffered a fractured foot in his side's win over St George Illawarra.
Broncos workhorse Gosiewski starts talks on new deal
Brisbane forward Jack 'Jet-Ski' Gosiewski appeared washed up last year but is now making waves and cruising towards a new deal.
Mitchell at five-eighth, Townsend cut in halves changes
The NRL is preparing for a halves shake-up in round six as Penrith, the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle and South Sydney confirm key changes.
The two people who dislike Mahoney being called a grub
He divides opinion but the in-form Reed Mahoney says there's only two people who are concerned about his reputation as the NRL's biggest wind-up artist.