Piakura gets Broncos chance to prove Maroons star right
Brendan Piakura has been given the Brisbane starting back-row spot he craves and he has a fortnight to give coach Michael Maguire another selection headache.
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Tigers unfazed by record gulf in halves experience
Wests Tigers will give up a whopping 594 games of NRL experience in the halves against Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, the biggest gulf in premiership history.
Young avoids ban after copping sin-bin for high shot
Hudson Young was the first victim of the NRL's high-tackle crackdown after being sin-binned against Cronulla, but the Canberra forward has avoided a ban.
DCE pursuit wouldn’t force Sandon Smith out of Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are sticking by Sandon Smith in a tough start to the season for the new first-choice five-eighth.
Late Kris stunner seals Raiders comeback over Cronulla
An otherwise dull second half exploded into life in the final seconds, as Sebastian Kris scored late to seal a famous 24-20 NRL win for Canberra over Cronulla.
Penrith’s mass exodus finally challenges NRL dynasty
For years critics have questioned when Penrith's big-name exits would begin to challenge their dynasty, and it finally may be happening now.
NRL must remove grey areas in head-high tackle furore
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to develop back-and-white rules based around concussion severity as a crackdown on head-high contact looms.
Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.
Allianz won’t ever truly be your home: Robbo to Souths
Trent Robinson understands bitter rivals South Sydney wanting to use Allianz Stadium, but says it will only ever truly be the Sydney Roosters' home ground.
Latrell takes centre stage in powder keg grudge match
With age and time, Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell has grown up as he prepares to make his NRL return for South Sydney against the Sydney Roosters.
Broncos’ Walsh thrives on Ponga boost in Maroons duel
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has pledged his allegiance to Australia in representative football despite his diverse heritage.
NRL deny Knights’ bid to sign women’s rugby great
Newcastle have missed out on signing women's rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, with the NRL refusing to register the contract due to an ambassador role.
Nathan Cleary sees long-term half in Blaize Talagi
Blaize Talagi has received the backing of the game's best halfback Nathan Cleary, with the Penrith star seeing his young protege as a natural in the spine.
Storm confident on Hughes as Pezet suffers fresh blow
Jahrome Hughes is nearing a remarkable return to full fitness and could be a late inclusion as Melbourne prepare to face Manly.
Raiders taking star half’s contract talks to the wire
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says he will sit down with Jamal Fogarty's management "at the right time", despite a looming contract deadline.
Haas will make call on Samoa switch after Origin
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has explained why he is considering representing Samoa at Test level but he won't be rushing his call.
Struggling Eels reveal Mitchell Moses comeback date
Parramatta have revealed a new timeline for Mitchell Moses' expected return to NRL action.
Canberra, Cronulla wary of 11-a-side showdowns
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has warned the NRL's head-high crackdown could lead to teams finishing with fewer men on the field.
Raw chicken rev-up: what rivalry means to Mamouzelos
A pep talk from Reggie the Rabbit taught a young Peter Mamouzelos just what the rivalry with the Sydney Roosters means to South Sydney.
Manly’s old DCE successor a world away at Souths
Jamie Humphreys is the early rookie of the year at South Sydney, but won't entertain the fact he was once the likely man to replace Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly.
Sexton eager to show worth after Dogs’ aborted DCE bid
When Canterbury were linked with Daly Cherry-Evans, Toby Sexton shrugged it off having learned to deal with daily speculation during his time at the Gold Coast.
Still no room for Talagi as Penrith fight form slump
Gun recruit Blaize Talagi has again been overlooked for game time even as out-of-sorts Penrith lose more players to injury.
Dogs back Mahoney, Ciraldo reacts to new NRL crackdown
Cameron Ciraldo says his Canterbury players know they can't fall victim to the NRL's latest head-high contact crackdown.
Souths settle on Mitchell’s best fit in comeback game
Jye Gray's form at fullback and Alex Johnston's injury have forced Latrell Mitchell to make his NRL comeback at centre.
Tigers clash will be personal for Maguire: Doueihi
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is preparing for his first clash against Wests Tigers since being axed by the joint venture club in 2022.
Dolphins woes go beyond captain Gilbert suspension
The Dolphins have lost suspended captain Tom Gilbert for their match against Gold Coast as they seek to fix problems that have beset their winless season start.
Cleary lauds Yeo as he looks for the ‘real Panthers’
Co-captain Nathan Cleary will return for Penrith's clash with North Queensland in what will be Isaah Yeo's 250th NRL game.
Tigers’ Luai to miss Broncos clash with one-game ban
Wests Tigers halfback Jarome Luai looks set to miss his side's trip to face the Broncos in Brisbane due to suspension.
Eals coach shuts down talk of early Brown exit
Jason Ryles has knocked back suggestions from Parramatta great Nathan Hindmarsh that the Eels should release Dylan Brown early after their poor start to 2025.
More Manly drama looms as Penrith eye breakthrough
Manly are bracing for another stint without Tom Trbojevic while Penrith are out to silence their critics in round five after three consecutive losses.
Knee knock sidelines Manly’s Trbojevic for a month
Tom Trbojevic is set to miss the next month of NRL action due to a medial ligament injury.