Storm wouldn’t be human to not want revenge: Panthers
Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.
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Walsh backed to respond for Broncos after shocker
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was way off the mark against Canberra but his teammates say he has taken an honest look at himself and is set to bounce back.
‘No kicking stones’: Dodd adamant he’s still NRL talent
South Sydney's big-money English halfback Lewis Dodd has declared he's still made out for the NRL, despite lingering in the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade side.
No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns
Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.
Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely
South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.
Storm hopeful star forward escapes ban for GF rematch
With Nelson Asofa-Solomona still "burning" about the 2024 NRL grand final, the Storm want to see the prop avoid another ban ahead of their next Panthers clash.
Dolphins veteran shoulders blame, but no panic at 0-2
Felise Kaufusi admits he's as much to blame as any Dolphins teammate for the side's underwhelming start to the NRL season.
Raiders offered suspended fine, no ban for Vegas tiff
The two Canberra players who wrestled one another in a Las Vegas elevator have received a breach notice from the NRL, but are not facing suspension.
Scans confirm Burton, Kikau to miss up to six weeks
Matt Burton is expected back playing for Canterbury in a matter of weeks after scans confirmed only a low-grade knee injury.
Panthers and Tigers are alike: star winger Turuva
After scoring a hat-trick of tries, Wests Tigers recruit Sunia Turuva says he's feeling right at home with his new NRL club.
Bulldogs lick injury wounds after biting the Titans
Canterbury have been left to count the cost of a 40-24 win over Gold Coast, with Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau suffering knee injuries.
Brown booed, Galvin stars as Tigers thrash Eels
Lachlan Galvin has run rings around Dylan Brown to help West Tigers down Parramatta 32-6.
Humphreys shows why he knew he could be Souths No.7
Jamie Humphreys was considered long odds to be South Sydney's No.7 when he signed with the club last year, but he is now showing why he believed he could be.
Edwards set for stint out, Trbojevic hamstring in clear
Manly have received the best news possible on star fullback Tom Trbojevic, but Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards will miss up to three weeks with a groin strain.
Furious Flanagan says Klemmer won’t fix Dragons’ effort
Shane Flanagan has let loose on his NRL side after their loss to South Sydney, appearing as frustrated as at any point in his St George Illawarra tenure.
Why Stuart picked Nicholson in two-try Raiders debut
A double against high-flying Brisbane and high praise from coach Ricky Stuart ... Matty Nicholson couldn't have dreamed of a better start to life in the NRL.
Debut double for Nicholson as Raiders outmuscle Broncos
New recruits Matty Nicholson and Savelio Tamale starred for the Raiders in a 32-22 upset over Brisbane in Canberra.
Sharks extend Cowboys’ miserable NRL season start
Cronulla have handed the Cowboys a 36-12 thumping in Townsville with North Queensland now conceding 78 points in the opening two NRL rounds.
Humphreys the man as South Sydney topple the Dragons
South Sydney have completed an unlikely 25-24 comeback win over St George Illawarra, with rookie half Jamie Humphreys kicking a late field goal.
‘You can’t win them all’: Ryles on Brown’s mega-deal
Dylan Brown's record-breaking $14 million deal at Newcastle has been the talk of the NRL, but Parramatta coach Jason Ryles isn't surprised his half accepted it.
Gold Coast looking for better season start at Belmore
Last year's trip to Belmore was a horror show for Gold Coast but Titans coach Des Hasler is feeling upbeat ahead of their latest clash with the Bulldogs.
Manly face anxious wait as Trbojevic heads for scans
Tom Trbojevic has been locked in for scans on his problematic left hamstring, while Daly Cherry-Evans' back also remains a concern for Manly.
Losalu swaps footy for worksite day after famous win
While his Sydney Roosters teammates were sleeping off a famous win over Penrith, rookie forward Taylor Losalu was up and about mixing concrete on the worksite.
St Helens, Salford reach Challenge Cup quarters
St Helens and Salford are through to the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup after beating Leeds and Bradford respectively.
Panthers lost to Roosters before kick-off: coach Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says his side were unprepared for the plucky Sydney Roosters ahead of a game that finished as a contender for upset of the NRL season.
Roosters stun Penrith in proudest win of Teddy’s career
The Sydney Roosters, $11 outsiders tipped for a tough season, have stunned four-time reigning premiers Penrith for a famous NRL win.
Trbojevic, Cherry-Evans hurt as Manly lose to Warriors
Manly have suffered a horror night in Auckland, with their two biggest names injured in a 36-16 loss to the Warriors.
Taumalolo to play for Mackay in Queensland Cup
North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo will play for Mackay Cutters in his first game since off-season foot surgery as he targets a NRL return.
Kennedy takes defensive lessons from Vegas into Cowboys
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy says the loss to Penrith in Las Vegas showed him where he needs to improve, and the Sharks they can take it to the NRL's best.
‘Have a crack’: Walsh sharpens focus as Ponga steps up
Kalyn Ponga has escalated the battle for the Queensland fullback spot as Reece Walsh works on his defensive clout and gets the backing of a Brisbane legend.
Klemmer’s Dragons deal done as NRL dominoes fall
Mikaele Ravalawa has moved to South Sydney and David Klemmer to St George Illawarra, leaving the door ajar for Wests Tigers to pursue Taylan May.