Flanagan believes Holmes can return to best at Saints
Shane Flanagan will play Valentine Holmes at left centre if the Cowboy signs for St George Illawarra, while adamant Tyrell Sloan is his long-term No.1.
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Cam Smith legacy drives Mozer quest to be Broncos lifer
Brisbane hooker Blake Mozer, a Cameron Smith fan, is tall for a rake like his idol and also wants to be a one-club man like the former Melbourne Storm skipper.
Titans unsung hero Sami back in 2020 Origin form
Gold Coast centre Phil Sami has been in career-best form to put the Titans in finals contention ahead of the home clash with derby opponents Brisbane.
Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid
It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success.
Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.
Iro wants to be trailblazer for Cook Islands in NRL
Kayal Iro looms as an option for New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, but the Cronulla centre will prioritise being a trailblazer for the Cook Islands.
Utoikamanu poised to become Storm’s next success story
Melbourne have beaten Canterbury to gain the signature of Stefano Utoikamanu from Wests Tigers, the best prop on the NRL's open market.
Storm aim to stay near-perfect with all-star spine
Melbourne's all-star spine is one of rugby league's most dangerous, but they will start together in the NRL for only the 13th time against St George Illawarra.
Justin Olam’s season could be over after high shot
Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.
Xerri eager for new Bulldogs deal, premiership tattoo
Bronson Xerri says he is deep in talks to re-sign with Canterbury and will book in for a premiership tattoo if the resurgent Bulldogs go all the way in 2024.
Reynolds will stay Broncos captain in 2025: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has scuppered suggestions Adam Reynolds could be replaced as captain and wants a response from the side after an 'honesty session'.
Raiders have ‘opened people’s eyes’: NRLW coach
Canberra are in for a litmus test when they host Newcastle in round two of the NRLW season, as Gold Coast eye a bumper crowd against Wests Tigers.
Ex-NRL star loses bid for $1m spinal injury payout
A former professional rugby league player has lost a court bid to claim a sizeable insurance payout after suffering a career-ending spinal injury in a tackle.
Renouf differs with Old Boys duo on Broncos woes
Brisbane great Steve Renouf says former teammates Gorden Tallis and Chris Johns love the club but are wrong about the reasons for the Broncos' failings.
Souths No.7 Walker out of crunch Sharks clash
A win for South Sydney against Cronulla will go a long way to keeping their slim NRL finals hopes alive, but they'll need to do it without halfback Cody Walker.
Walker magic gets Roosters win over Dolphins in classic
Sydney Roosters beat the Dolphins 40-34 in a thriller in Perth with halfback Sam Walker's two brilliant tries amid a personal haul of 24 points the difference.
Roosters’ Manu avoids ban for high shot on Tabuai-Fidow
Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu is facing a fine following the match review of his high shot on Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Skilful Smith offers window to Panthers’ forward future
Lindsay Smith will start in place of the injured James Fisher-Harris against Newcastle, offering Penrith a glimpse at their future in the front row.
T-shirts, caps and togs: Papa to bring up 300 in style
Josh Papalii just wants two points from the Raiders' round 22 trip to Canterbury, but his teammates are focused on making his 300th NRL game a special occasion.
Late penalty try gives Knights NRLW win over Raiders
Two-time reigning NRLW champions Newcastle and 2023 grand finalists Gold Coast are again looking like the teams to beat in 2024.
In-form Titans belt injury-hit Broncos in NRL
Gold Coast have thrashed an injury-hit Brisbane, running in seven second-half tries to secure a 46-18 NRL win.
Trindall hurt as Sharks claim pressure-relieving win
Cronulla have taken a step towards finishing in the NRL's top four with 20-6 win over South Sydney, but halfback Braydon Trindall failed to finish the game.
Dragons stun Storm to break 25-year Melbourne curse
Ben Hunt has led St George Illawarra to a famous win, helping the Dragons overpower the Storm's star-studded spine for their first win in Melbourne since 1999.
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.
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.