Titans gallant but Des still winless after Manly clash
Manly have taken the bragging rights over former coach Des Hasler, whose Gold Coast team remain winless in his first season at the helm.
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Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.
Raiders’ teenager Stewart made of right stuff: Stuart
Canberra No.1 Chevy Stewart had a tough first half in the loss to Brisbane but his response after a challenge from coach Ricky Stuart revealed his character.
Confidence no issue for winless Titans: Hasler
Gold Coast fell agonisingly short of victory for a second consecutive week, but coach Des Hasler does not believe his side's confidence is running short.
Pat Carrigan in career-best form for resurgent Broncos
Brisbane stand-in skipper Pat Carrigan has inspired two crucial, consecutive wins as coach Kevin Walters says the lock forward has never played better.
Demetriou has been ‘dragged through the mud’: Murray
It has hurt South Sydney's players to witness the criticism aimed at coach Jason Demetriou during the Rabbitohs' poor start to the season, Cameron Murray says.
Star’s foot damage adds injury to insult for Knights
A hobbled Kalyn Ponga suffered a potentially serious foot injury as Newcastle fired few shots in a 36-12 loss to Canterbury that dropped the Knights to 2-5.
Hynes pushes Origin case as Sharks belt Cowboys
Nicho Hynes starred as Cronulla came up with their most clinical performance of the season to defeat North Queensland at Shark Park.
Bulldogs earn Knights revenge in ‘dark day’ response
Coach Cameron Ciraldo acknowledged Canterbury's progress after the Bulldogs accounted for Newcastle less than a year after the Knights walloped them 66-0.
Got to shift our attitude: Payten ponders Cowboys cull
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is considering changes to the Cowboys' line-up after his side was thoroughly outplayed by Cronulla.
Benji shrugs off prowling Panthers’ Utoikamanu interest
NSW representative Stefano Utoikamanu is firmly in Penrith's sights, but the champions' interest doesn't worry Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
Boyd ‘can be regular Titans half’ but Sami scratched
The recalled Tanah Boyd can be an NRL regular, Gold Coast coach Des Hasler insists, as injury forces another Titans re-shuffle ahead of their clash with Manly.
‘Lover not a fighter’: Storm’s Nelson to end nasty tag
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has underlined his love for the Melbourne Storm as he vowed to curb his aggressive streak following his NRL return.
Tedesco dodges ban for tripping Papenhuyzen
James Tedesco has been fined for tripping Ryan Papenhuyzen but will be free for next week's traditional Anzac Day game against St George Illawarra.
Cavalry coming for Broncos, but Raiders first: Walters
Brisbane's quartet of injured stars are on track to be fit for round eight, but Kevin Walters has warned Canberra must be negotiated first.
Eels gave up in thrashing from Dolphins: Arthur
Coach Brad Arthur has torn strips off Parramatta after the side leaked 40 second-half points in the loss to the Dolphins.
Lomax stars as Dragons stun Warriors
St George Illawarra have claimed their most impressive win of Shane Flanagan's tenure so far, beating the Warriors 30-12.
Hasler ready for Manly visit, but one topic off limits
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has "great memories" of his time at Manly, but is keeping his counsel over a bitter court case with his former club.
Flanagan says outgoing Lomax a must-pick for NSW Origin
Shane Flanagan believes in-form St George Illawarra ace Zac Lomax deserves a State of Origin debut.
Arthur coy on making changes after Eels collapse
Brad Arthur would not commit to swinging the axe on his Parramatta side after a disastrous 44-16 loss to the Dolphins in Darwin.
Bondi tragedy ‘so close to home’ for clubs: Longmire
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been deeply felt by sporting clubs based in the area.
Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps
NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire says players at struggling NRL teams can be in contention, while he's impressed by the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Dolphins prop Bromwich to make history against Eels
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will start at prop for the 300th time on Friday, a milestone never achieved before in the premiership.
‘No handbrake’: Lodge relishing NRL return with Manly
Matt Lodge wants to start his 2024 NRL campaign with a bang after missing the first two months of Manly's season with injury.
Penrith’s Turuva talks a couple of weeks away: Cleary
Ivan Cleary says Penrith will open contract negotiations with their latest off-contract star, Sunia Turuva, in the coming weeks.
Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.
No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater
Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.
Rabbitohs call on veteran Furner to fix leaky defence
Former Canberra head coach David Furner is rejoining South Sydney, where he'll become a key lieutenant for under-pressure boss Jason Demetriou.
Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury’s X-factor supersub
Blake Taaffe will start on the bench for Canterbury against Newcastle as coach Cameron Ciraldo looks to use him as an impact player.
Penrith a market force as Warriors add Fisher-Harris
Penrith have released James Fisher-Harris, allowing the prop to sign a four-year deal with the Warriors to free up significant salary-cap room.
‘He challenged me’: Asi’s chat with Eels boss Arthur
It took an honest chat with Brad Arthur for Daejarn Asi to snap back to form and oust Blaize Talagi from Parramatta's starting side.