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2022 August
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    Broncos hoodoo buster would bring belief
    Brisbane prop Payne Haas says a win against Melbourne would ensure teammates believe they won't just be making up the numbers in an NRL finals return.
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    Qld front runner to host NRL grand final
    Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has labelled her state a "safe pair of hands" as Brisbane firms as the favourite to host this year's NRL grand final.
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    Tough stretch good for Panthers: Cleary
    Penrith coach Ivan Cleary believes a challenging stretch of games since State of Origin will prove beneficial for his team heading into the NRL finals.
  • Tue, Aug 16, 2022
    Booed Haas says Broncos still his NRL pick
    Payne Haas says he understands why Brisbane fans booed him when contract negotiations got messy and insists he won't be distracted during the NRL finals.
  • Tue, Aug 16, 2022
    Knights admit to 'lack of leadership'
    Newcastle football boss Peter Parr concedes recent off-field issues, including Kalyn Ponga filmed exiting a toilet cubicle with a teammate, are self-inflicted.
  • Tue, Aug 16, 2022
    Moses back with Eels' season "on the line"
    Mitch Moses has been named to return from a finger injury in a timely boost for Parramatta, who face Canterbury as they fight to keep their NRL finals hopes.
  • Tue, Aug 16, 2022
    Storm's Meaney a fan of Munster magic
    Arriving at the Melbourne Storm this season, Nick Meaney says it's been an adjustment learning to play alongside freakishly-talented teammate Cameron Munster.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Knights investigate Ponga toilet video
    Newcastle are investigating a video that has emerged on social media, featuring security escorting captain Kalyn Ponga and utility Kurt Mann out of a toilet.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    The loss that triggered Roosters' streak
    Sam Walker says the Sydney Roosters' narrow loss to premiers Penrith gave the side the belief they needed to surge back into NRL finals contention.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Young Raider Savage continues improvement
    Canberra fullback Xavier Savage is continuing to make his case as one of the NRL's hottest prospects, but he says getting the basics right is most important.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Cronulla start to dream of NRL home final
    Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the Sharks are well aware they now have a NRL home final in their sights after beating Wests Tigers 36-12 in Tamworth.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Manly's NRL collapse disappoints Hasler
    Manly coach Des Hasler won't use the club's pride jersey controversy as an excuse after a 44-24 loss to Gold Coast effectively ended the Sea Eagles' season.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    New Roosters combo 13 years in the making
    Matt Lodge grew up idolising new teammate Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and his desire to emulate the prop may just have saved the Sydney Roosters' season.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Verrills understands Roosters' Smith call
    Sam Verrills has revealed how he tried to put doubts over his future to the back of his mind for the majority of the NRL season before signing with Gold Coast.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    NRLW to open new Allianz Stadium
    The NRLW grand final rematch has been moved to Allianz Stadium, becoming the first women's fixture to open a major stadium in NSW.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Saints searching for NRL hooking depth
    St George Illawarra will go in search of more hooking depth for next season with Andrew McCullough's NRL career edging closer to the end.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Why Walker kept faith in Souths juggernaut
    South Sydney's record since the representative round is the envy of the majority of the NRL but Cody Walker never lost faith they could rediscover their best.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Clark feels right at home at NRL Titans
    The COVID-19 pandemic meant spending two years on the Gold Coast without his young family but Erin Clark believes he's found an NRL home at the Titans.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Fitzgibbon's Sharks hunting consistency
    Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is looking for consistency against Wests Tigers after errors threatened to ruin the Sharks' chances against St George Illawarra.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Knee sidelines Klemmer for Broncos game
    Newcastle forward David Klemmer has been ruled out of Saturday's NRL game against Brisbane due to a knee injury picked up in training during the week.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Manly support Fainu after guilty verdict
    Manly coach Des Hasler and CEO Tony Mestrov have reiterated their support for hooker Manase Fainu, who was found guilty for a 2019 stabbing on Thursday.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Ruthless Souths send message in Eels win
    Latrell Mitchell has warned South Sydney's title rivals they are coming for them after he and Cameron Murray had a big night in the 26-0 defeat of Parramatta.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Eels out to avenge earlier NRL losses
    Parramatta have the unique chance to avenge three disappointing losses over the next three weeks, starting with Friday's match against South Sydney.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Green remembered as incredible NRL player
    Former teammate Mat Rogers spent the past weekend at a Sharks reunion with Paul Green and says he's grateful they had that time together following his death.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Let us play at Moore Park: Rabbitohs
    South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has urged the NSW government to approve their move to Allianz Stadium, which will host its first NRL game next month.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Raiders maintain it's business as usual
    Canberra will share the head coaching load between three assistants this weekend against St George Illawarra, but they insist it's 'business as usual'.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Rugby league world mourns Paul Green loss
    The rugby league world is in shock after the sudden death of former NRL and Queensland State of Origin coach Paul Green, who was also a representative halfback.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Bellamy smooths over Panthers NRL stoush
    Off-field comments between Melbourne owner Matt Tripp and Penrith great Greg Alexander have provided a spicy entree to the clash between the Panthers and Storm.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Eels eager to defy poor Souths record
    Brad Arthur says Parramatta are looking forward to testing themselves against South Sydney, who enjoy a dominant recent record against the Eels.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    NRL's Verrills signs with Gold Coast
    Gold Coast have signed premiership-winning Sydney Roosters hooker Sam Verrills, who will join the club on a two-year deal from 2023.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Panthers ready to move on from Stuart saga
    Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says the Panthers will move on from Ricky Stuart's verbal attack on Jaeman Salmon as the NRL leaders prepare to face Melbourne.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Papali'i has right to reassess move: Tamou
    Wests Tigers' James Tamou believes he can understand Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i wanting to renege on his move to Leichardt after Michael Maguire's sacking.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Taumalolo thriving in ball-playing role
    Not many 115kg forwards have a sleight-of-hand passing game in their arsenal but North Queensland's Jason Taumalolo is getting to showcase his this season.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Veteran Tiger Tamou's NRL tenure in doubt
    Wests Tigers front-rower James Tamou says overseas interest might be his best option to play rugby league next season as his 300-game career winds down.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    Chats with Joey, dad inspire Eels' Arthur
    Parramatta youngster Jake Arthur has opened up on his love for analysing rugby league, crediting Andrew Johns and his father Brad for nurturing his passion.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    Munster moved back to halves for Storm
    Cameron Munster will return to the halves for Melbourne's crunch clash with Penrith, with Nick Meaney back at fullback and Jahrome Hughes out injured.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    Stuart cops NRL ban, fine for 'dog' slur
    Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has been hit with a one-game suspension and $25,000 fine for calling Penrith's Jaeman Salmon a "weak-gutted dog".
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Raiders ready for Stuart's punishment
    The Canberra Raiders say they are ready to accept any punishment handed down for Ricky Stuart's post-match tirade, which could include a suspension.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Tex Hoy hopes to return to NRL
    Tex Hoy will move to the English Super League in 2023 but the Newcastle utility hopes he is one day able to return to the NRL.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Tigers ditch appeal over Cowboys NRL loss
    The NRL says it will clarify interpretations surrounding what can and can't be challenged after the Wests Tigers' controversial loss to North Queensland.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    A snapshot of round 21 of the NRL season
    All the highs and lows of round 21 of the NRL, where the gap between the top-eight and the chasing pack became wider with a month to play before finals.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Canberra refuse to give up on NRL season
    Canberra have their sights on winning their last four games to keep the NRL finals race alive, with a gap established between the top-eight and chasing pack.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Fisher-Harris to join sidelined Panthers
    James Fisher-Harris is set to join Penrith's sidelined all-star group in the run to the finals, charged over a high tackle on Canberra's Ryan Sutton.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Salmon family wants NRL action on Stuart
    Jaeman Salmon's family has called for the NRL to take action against Canberra coach Ricky Stuart for his post-match outburst against the Penrith playmaker.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Sims' Dragons' time likely up after charge
    Tariq Sims has likely played his last NRL game for St George Illawarra after copping a hefty charge for the high shot that knocked out Cronulla's Connor Tracey.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Storm's Hughes cleared of serious injury
    Melbourne are feeling relieved after gun halfback Jahrome Hughes was cleared of a serious shoulder injury, although he will miss their next clash with Penrith.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Cronulla shut finals door on NRL rivals
    Cronulla have all but ended the finals aspirations of local rivals St George Illawarra with a 24-18 NRL win in a typically dramatic local derby.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Hot feud continues as Penrith beat Raiders
    Penrith's simmering feud with Canberra has showed no signs of slowing down despite a 26-6 win to continue their march towards the NRL minor premiership.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Jake Arthur shows resilience in rebound
    Jake Arthur has ensured a far better reception from Parramatta fans at his next home match after setting up two crucial tries in their 36-20 NRL win over Manly.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Munster, Storm wait on Hughes injury news
    While Cameron Munster's return to fullback yielded three tries in Melbourne's win over Gold Coast it's likely to be short-lived due to injury to Jahrome Hughes.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Souths thump Warriors, move to NRL sixth
    South Sydney have registered their biggest win of the NRL season with a dominant 48-10 victory over the Warriors to move to sixth on the NRL ladder.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Storm's Smith avoids ban over Tino tackle
    Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has escaped with a fine for his hip drop-style tackle on Gold Coast skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui in Friday's NRL match.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Under-fire Knights face improving Tigers
    Newcastle will be out to put a four-game losing run and a controversial week behind them when they travel to take on the last-placed Wests Tigers on Sunday.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Bellamy hopes no hysteria in Smith tackle
    Craig Bellamy hopes the NRL Match Review Committee ignores the hysteria when assessing Brandon Smith's tackle in Melbourne's NRL match against Gold Coast.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Bunnies to unleash prolific winger in NRL
    Having racked up 38 tries in his past 36 NSW Cup appearances, Souths coach Jason Demetriou will give winger Izaak Thompson his NRL debut against the Warriors.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Eels send Manly packing in NRL finals race
    Parramatta have ended Manly's NRL finals hopes, with Clint Gutherson putting on a clinic to help the Eels to a 36-20 win that boosts their own top-four chances.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Hunt wants to stay at NRL Dragons: Griffin
    St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says in-form playmaker Ben Hunt is keen to remain with the Dragons after his contract expires at the end of 2023.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Storm NRL win costly with Hughes injured
    Melbourne have won consecutive NRL games for the first time in almost two months with a 32-14 win over Gold Coast but lost Jahrome Hughes to a shoulder injury.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Assistant hunt far from over for Titans
    Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says speculation Shane Flanagan could join the NRL club is just that and a search for new assistants is ongoing.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Coates set for timely Storm NRL return
    Melbourne flyer Xavier Coates looks set for a return against Gold Coast on Friday night as the Storm focus on holding down their NRL top-four berth.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Fittler fumes at Bronco's 'light' NRL ban
    NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler believes the NRL must come down on offences like Patrick Carrigan's hip-drop tackle that broke Jackson Hastings' leg.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Hasler sees NSW premier's view on stadiums
    Manly coach Des Hasler concedes he can understand why the upgrade of suburban grounds such as Brookvale Oval are not top priority for the NSW government.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    PNG's Qld Cup match moved due to unrest
    A Queensland Cup rugby league game between the PNG Hunters and Townsville Blackhawks on August 13 has been relocated due to recent unrest in Papua New Guinea.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Time to move on from jersey saga: Hasler
    Des Hasler insists Manly have turned their eye to a crucial assault on the NRL finals after putting the dramas of the rainbow jersey behind them.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Drinkwater's rise to NRL fullback stardom
    Scott Drinkwater has morphed into one of the form fullbacks of the 2022 NRL competition through high percentage plays to steer his side to second on the ladder.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Eels coach Arthur stands by son Jakob
    Brad Arthur says son Jakob has earned the right to start in the halves this weekend despite rumours the Eels coach was contemplating a last-minute switch.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Foran won't renege on Titans NRL deal
    Kieran Foran has made clear he will not go back on his deal to move to Gold Coast next year, confirming that 2022 will be his last NRL season at Manly.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Hip-drop coaching talk 'nonsense': Walters
    Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says claims NRL players are coached to perform hip-drop tackles in the wake of Patrick Carrigan's four-game ban are "nonsense".
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Manly accept lessons for NRL unity
    Jake Trbojevic has explained how he came to understand why seven Manly teammates would boycott an NRL match and says the team are united.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    NRL sets deadline to decide GF venue
    The NRL has revealed they must decide within days whether to move the grand final from Sydney to Brisbane, amid the stadia stoush with the NSW government.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Origin snub fuelling Raider Wighton's fire
    Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton says being left out of NSW's State of Origin game three side has motivated him to up his game in the run to NRL finals.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Papalii commits to Samoa for World Cup
    Canberra star Josh Papalii says he has put his hand up to play for Samoa at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, joining a growing list of big names.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Sharks eye home comforts for NRL finals
    Cronulla want to host any NRL finals games at home this season after turning Shark Park into a fortress under rookie head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Warriors "baffled" after no ban for elbow
    Warriors interim coach Stacey Jones has questioned the NRL's decision not to sanction Nelson Asofa-Solomona for making elbow contact with Wayde Egan's jaw.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Broncos back depth to fill Carrigan void
    Brisbane forward Tom Flegler believes a "next man up" mentality can help the Broncos overcome the likely absence of Patrick Carrigan in the NRL.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Carrigan cops four NRL games for tackle
    Brisbane prop Patrick Carrigan has been banned for four matches by the NRL judiciary for the hip-drop tackle that broke Jackson Hastings' fibula.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Dogs' Flanagan turns his frown upside down
    Halfback Kyle Flanagan is smiling again after enduring a difficult 18 months at the Bulldogs and credits interim coach Mick Potter for boosting his confidence.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Klemmer stood down by NRL Knights
    Newcastle coach David Klemmer has been sidelined by the Knights after abusing a club trainer during their loss to Canterbury.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    NRL grand final venue up in limbo
    NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the upgrade of stadiums is no longer a priority for his government, as the NRL weighs moving its grand final to Queensland.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Schuster left out as Manly players return
    Rising star Josh Schuster has been named 18th man for Manly after being one of seven players to sit out their rainbow-jersey match with the Sydney Roosters.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Slater guides Nofoaluma for Storm debut
    On loan to Melbourne, West Tigers winger David Nofoaluma has been rushed into the side to face Gold Coast after Billy Slater helped fast track his learning.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Tigers' Madden bids to firm up NRL future
    Jock Madden wants to secure his NRL beyond this year after the off-contract playmaker assumed the role of Wests Tigers halfback until the end of the season.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Titans haven't helped young half: Herbert
    Gold Coast's Patrick Herbert says he and his NRL teammates haven't given Toby Sexton the best platform for success in 2022 as the Titans rest the young half.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Wallabies steer clear of Cheika chat
    Winger Tom Wright says the Wallabies are focusing on Argentina and not their coach, Michael Cheika, ahead of their opening Rugby Championship Test.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    Shark Kennedy out for up to six weeks
    Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is likely to miss the remaining five rounds of the NRL regular season after undergoing ankle surgery.
2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    A snapshot of round 20 of the NRL season
    All the highs and lows of round 20 of the NRL season, where Nathan Cleary copped a five-week ban for a dangerous throw and blew the competition back open.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Carrigan to front NRL judiciary for tackle
    Brisbane forward Patrick Carrigan is facing a lengthy suspension after being referred straight to the NRL judiciary for his hip-drop tackle on Jackson Hastings.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Cool hand Hynes delivers for Cronulla
    Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has delivered when it mattered most, sinking a winning field goal in their victory over South Sydney on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Cowboys on top-two path after big win
    North Queensland's path to two NRL home finals is becoming clearer after beating St George Illawarra 34-8 to crush the Dragons' top-eight hopes.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Eels pair in Meninga's Kangaroos sights
    Australian Test coach Mal Meninga says Junior Paulo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard are on his radar as he prepares for the Kangaroos' World Cup defence.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Johns smashes NRL over Storm prop hit
    Andrew Johns has hit out at the NRL for not charging Nelson Asofa-Solomona with dangerous contact, claiming he should have received a four-month ban.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Knights defend hat-trick hero Kiraz call
    Jacob Kiraz has impressed since leaving Newcastle but Knights coach Adam O'Brien insists parting ways with the winger was the right call at the time.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Manly's season won't cost Hasler: Penn
    Manly chairman Scott Penn is adamant Des Hasler's job as coach is not under threat, backing him to save the Sea Eagles' season after the pride jersey crisis.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Ponga's absence didn't cost us: Knights
    Newcastle could not keep pace with Canterbury in a 24-10 NRL defeat but coach Adam O'Brien said the absence of Kalyn Ponga was not the issue.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Tigers fear Hastings' NRL season over
    The Wests Tigers fear Jackson Hastings will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury caused by Patrick Carrigan's hip-drop tackle.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Bulldog Marshall-King aims high in NRL
    Jeremy Marshall-King is in the form of his life and wants to end his time at Canterbury with a bang and pick up a New Zealand jersey along the way.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Cowboys search for Hammer time answer
    North Queensland coach Todd Payten is trying to work out how he can get electric flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow into the game while consigned to a bench role.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Eels sweat on Moses scans after big win
    Parramatta's big win over NRL premiers Penrith has been soured with halfback Mitchell Moses potentially facing weeks out with a broken finger.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Panthers' Cleary hit with five-game ban
    Nathan Cleary is unlikely to play for Penrith before the finals campaign after being handed a five-game ban by the NRL for his spear tackle on Eel Dylan Brown.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Tapine leads Raiders to important NRL win
    Another barnstorming display by in-form Joseph Tapine has led Canberra to a 36-24 NRL win over Gold Coast, continuing the Raiders' charge to the top eight.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Tigers defeat Broncos in huge NRL upset
    Controversially denied against North Queensland, Wests Tigers have shown their teeth to end Brisbane's home ground winning streak with a 32-18 NRL upset.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Broncos coach wary of wounded Wests Tigers
    Brisbane coach Kevin Walters believes Wests Tigers are playing better than the NRL ladder suggests and will treat the lowly opponent with respect on Saturday.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Johnston will break try record: Demetriou
    South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has no doubt Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston will break the all-time NRL try-scoring record before the end of his career.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Keary backs Rooster Collins to recover
    Luke Keary knows more about concussions than most and he's backed his Sydney Roosters teammate Lindsay Collins to recover after going down in round 20.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Manly offer understanding to their seven
    Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly players must be willing to offer inclusiveness and understanding to the players who sat out their rainbow-jersey NRL match.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Manly wing fulfils NRL promise to late mum
    Furniture removalist Alfred Smalley has revealed how his Manly debut fulfilled a promise to his late mother that he would make it the NRL in her honour.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Sharks move on from Finucane for top four
    Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon remains unhappy about Dale Finucane's ban from a head clash, but has told the Sharks they must push on for their title hopes.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Souths keen on Roberts visit: Demetriou
    South Sydney would be keen for Australia's only openly gay male rugby league player Ian Roberts to visit the club and address the Rabbitohs.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Tigers not buying into Brooks speculation
    Wests Tigers interim coach Brett Kimmorley is refusing to buy into speculation injured playmaker Luke Brooks has played his last game for the struggling club.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Titans coach admits Fogarty exit an error
    As Jamal Fogarty prepares to face former NRL club Gold Coast, Titans coach Justin Holbrook has conceded it was a mistake to release the halfback to Canberra.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    David Pocock blasts Manly pride boycott
    Former Wallabies captain and ACT senator David Pocock says the decision of seven Manly players to boycott wearing a pride jersey shows a lack of courage.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Fulton earns debut in Manly patchwork
    Zac Fulton, the grandson of Manly legend Bob, has been confirmed as a debutant in the Sea Eagles' makeshift side to face the Sydney Roosters.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Leaky Cowboys turn focus to defence
    North Queensland will turn their attention back to defence after leaking exactly 26 points in each of their past four NRL matches.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Luai aiming to return before NRL finals
    Penrith have confirmed five-eighth Jarome Luai will spend up to six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury and are hoping to have him back before the finals.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Manly fans show pride in club and jersey
    Hordes of Manly fans turned out in support of their NRL team on Thursday night after a week of controversy surrounding the club's new inclusion jersey.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Manly owner backs seven to play in future
    Manly boss Scott Penn hopes the NRL's rainbow jersey drama will result in a league-wide inclusion round in 2023, confident all his players would feature in it.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Niukore won't backflip on Warriors move
    Reports have emerged Isaiah Papali'i is reconsidering his decision to leave Parramatta, but NRL teammate Marata Niukore is as committed as ever to his own move.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Storm go back to basics to stop NRL slump
    Craig Bellamy says his team is not looking for a miracle cure and will rely on what's made the Storm a perennial NRL premiership force to stop their form slump.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Charity from NRL match to go to LGBTQI
    The charity behind Manly's NRL clash with the Sydney Roosters has decided to push funds from the game to support the mental wellbeing of LGBTQI communities.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Cleary ready to step up without Luai
    Nathan Cleary is ready to take on more responsibility at Penrith without injured five-eighth Jarome Luai not due back until just before finals.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Cowboys focus on top four, not top two
    North Queensland co-captain Chad Townsend insists the Cowboys are only focused on an NRL top-four finals berth as an all-important top-two spot beckons.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Don't banish the bunker, Tigers tell NRL
    Wests Tigers playmaker Jackson Hastings wants the NRL to continue using video technology despite the bunker howler in their loss to North Queensland.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Manly NRL jersey debate enraged Brown
    NRLW player Karina Brown has revealed her anger with Manly's rainbow jersey controversy in the NRL, saying she'd been triggered by the situation.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Manly seven stay home after missed chance
    Manly's seven players who opted to sit out Thursday night's game against the Sydney Roosters have been told not to attend 4 Pines Park for safety reasons.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Moses interest no surprise to Eels coach
    Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says interest from rival NRL clubs in Mitchell Moses is no surprise but he's confident the playmaker wants to stay at the Eels.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Robinson backs idea of NRL Pride Round
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is open to an NRL Pride Round after the furore which has engulfed Manly and overshadowed Thursday's top-eight showdown.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Tigers' Nofoaluma to answer Melbourne SOS
    Melbourne will add Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma to their squad for the rest of the NRL season in answer to their injury woes at outside back.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    Jones return has support from Wallabies
    Wallabies assistant coach Scott Wisemantel says he'd love to see England coach Eddie Jones return to Australian rugby in an ambassador role.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    Luai to miss Eels' clash with knee injury
    Penrith have confirmed five-eighth Jarome Luai will miss Friday's NRL match with Parramatta after suffering a suspected MCL injury against Cronulla.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    NRL unlikely to reverse result: V'landys
    ARLC chairman Peter V'landys says the door is open for the NRL to reverse the result of Wests Tigers' loss to North Queensland, but it is unlikely.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    Roberts open to meeting with Manly seven
    Openly gay NRL great Ian Roberts says he respects the right of seven Manly players to choose not to play rather than wear the Sea Eagles' inclusion jersey.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    Seven Manly players boycott rainbow jersey
    Manly have confirmed seven players will miss their clash with the Sydney Roosters and admit introducing a rainbow jersey design should have been handled better.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    Titans admit Proctor vape a bad look
    Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has backed the Titans' culture but admits Kevin Proctor's halftime vape was a "terrible" look for the struggling NRL club.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    Waddell banned for five NRL matches
    Canterbury second-rower Corey Waddell has been found guilty of gouging Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's eyes and banned for five NRL matches.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Blues duo baffled by 'crazy' passion doubt
    Jarome Luai has labelled claims the NSW State of Origin jersey meant less to him because he wants to play for Samoa at the World Cup as "laughable" and "crazy".
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Boos 'part of the job' says Eels' Lane
    Parramatta second-rower Shaun Lane says teammate Jakob Arthur understands being booed by home fans is part of the job of a professional athlete.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Proctor sacked after vaping in NRL sheds
    Former Gold Coast co-captain Kevin Proctor has been sacked after vaping in the non-smoking dressing rooms at CommBank Stadium during the NRL loss to Canterbury.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Waddell to face judiciary over eye gouge
    Corey Waddell has been ordered to explain himself to the NRL judiciary after allegedly gouging Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's eyes in Canterbury's win over Gold Coast.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Dogs down Titans in high-scoring NRL clash
    Canterbury have handed Gold Coast their eighth consecutive defeat in a 36-26 win at CommBank Stadium that heaps more pressure on Titans coach Justin Holbrook.
  • Sat, Jul 23, 2022
    Crichton injury can't stop Panthers' run
    Penrith centre Stephen Crichton was sent to hospital to see a plastic surgeon for a mangled ear but it didn't stop the Panthers beating Cronulla 20-10.
  • Sat, Jul 23, 2022
    Momentum the key for Cowboys: Payten
    Todd Payten hopes a strong performance against Wests Tigers can harness momentum for North Queensland as they prepare to tackle the back end of the season.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    Haas: Origin call toughest of my career
    Brisbane prop Payne Haas sat out the State of Origin decider to rest his troublesome shoulder - and counts it as the toughest call of his career.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    Hasler wants answers on penalty count
    Des Hasler wants to speak with NRL referees' boss Jared Maxwell over a lopsided penalty count in Manly's crucial 20-6 loss to St George Illawarra.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    Hunt breathes fire into united Dragons
    Inspirational halfback Ben Hunt has scored two first-half tries to help under-fire St George Illawarra to a crucial 20-6 NRL win over Manly.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    No point to prove on NRL return: Naden
    Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden returns after a four-game suspension but says he has no point to prove in the NRL clash with North Queensland.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    Rabbitohs sick of wretched Storm record
    South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says he's sick of his NRL team losing to Melbourne as they look to end the Storm's dominance in Sydney on Saturday night.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    RLPA reluctant to back NRL bubble return
    The CEO of the Rugby League Players Association says NRL clubs have shown they can avoid COVID-19 outbreaks without being placed in biosecurity bubbles.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    Storm denied Walsh switch by Warriors
    Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says their mid-season plans to bring youngster Reece Walsh to the injury-hit NRL club have been denied by the Warriors.
  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022
    Turbulent week no excuse for Eels: Arthur
    Parramatta endured a turbulent week in the lead-up to their game against Brisbane but coach Brad Arthur said there were no excuses for the Eels' loss.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Dearden can lead Cowboys: Taumalolo
    North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo says Tom Dearden's State of Origin experience could take his game to new heights heading into NRL finals.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Focus on Keary as Manu a late Roosters out
    Trent Robinson had been planning to give centre Joey Manu renewed freedom when Luke Keary returned from a concussion lay-off but now Manu has gone down injured.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Hasler pumps brakes on Turbo NRL return
    Manly coach Des Hasler says there's no timeline on Tom Trbojevic's return from a shoulder injury, despite reports his NRL season might not be over.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Milford confirmed to NRL's Dolphins
    Anthony Milford's move to the Dolphins for the 2023 NRL season has been confirmed, while reports have linked Kristian Woolf as coach Wayne Bennett's successor.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Players back under-fire Titans NRL coach
    Gold Coast halfback Toby Sexton says there's no doubt in his mind Justin Holbrook will remain the NRL club's head coach despite a disappointing 2022 campaign.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Potter wants permanent Bulldogs NRL role
    Mick Potter is open to coaching Canterbury on a permanent basis despite the club nearing the conclusion of a deal to sign Penrith's Cameron Ciraldo.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Replenished Broncos too good for Eels
    Brisbane's top-four credentials appear sturdier than ever after outclassing fellow premiership aspirants Parramatta at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Sevens star Anderson primed for NRLW debut
    Brooke Anderson was one of Australia's most promising rugby sevens players before she retired but is now poised for a return to sport with the Parramatta Eels.
  • Thu, Jul 21, 2022
    Storm reveal toll of Papenhuyzen injury
    Melbourne chief executive Justin Rodski says they want to recruit another outside back after losing Ryan Papenhuyzen to a season-ending injury.
  • Wed, Jul 20, 2022
    Hughes upbeat about Storm's NRL form
    Ahead of his 100th NRL game Jahrome Hughes says Melbourne remain in high spirits despite their run of losses, feeling they are finding form ahead of the finals.
  • Wed, Jul 20, 2022
    Post-Origin camp boosts NRL's Broncos
    Brisbane coach Kevin Walters hopes a post-Origin camp has his NRL team primed for a big finish to the season, starting with Thursday's trip to face Parramatta.
  • Wed, Jul 20, 2022
    Rabbitoh Latrell can get even better: Cook
    Latrell Mitchell has inspired South Sydney to three straight wins since his return from injury but hooker Damien Cook believes his best is still yet to come.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Burgess granted leave by NRL's Dragons
    St George Illawarra have granted George Burgess leave to attend to a personal matter, which they say is unrelated to his recent criminal charge.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Hoy to leave Knights, join Hull in 2023
    Newcastle have confirmed young fullback Tex Hoy will leave the Knights at the end of the NRL season to join English Super League club Hull FC.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Mbye laughs off talk of unrest at Dragons
    St George Illawarra's Moses Mbye says suggestions of unrest in the Dragons' playing group are "laughable" as pressure mounts on coach Anthony Griffin.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    No nepotism in Dolphins deal: O'Sullivan
    Penrith's Sean O'Sullivan will reunite with his recruitment manager father at the Dolphins but says the family connection alone didn't secure his contract.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Raiders' Rapana cops two-game NRL ban
    Canberra will be without Jordan Rapana for their next two NRL games after the winger accepted an early guilty plea on a careless high tackle charge.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Restoring pride a goal for NRL Broncos
    Brisbane back-rower Jordan Riki says restoring the Broncos' status as one of the NRL's elite clubs has been a stated goal for the squad this year.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    'Ridiculous' to doubt NSW passion: Cleary
    Penrith coach Ivan Cleary and five-time NSW forward Dale Finucane have hit back at suggestions the Blues are not as passionate about Origin as Queensland.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Sharks' Katoa out for rest of NRL season
    Cronulla winger Sione Katoa's NRL season is over with the Sharks star undergoing surgery on a pectoral injury from last weekend's win over North Queensland.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Sharks shy away from No. 2 mantle
    Cronulla have beaten Melbourne and North Queensland on their five-game run but the Sharks are shying away from suggestions they are the NRL's second-best team.
  • Tue, Jul 19, 2022
    Taulagi back to weave magic for Cowboys
    Fresh off a COVID affected State of Origin series, Murray Taulagi returns for North Queensland on Sunday to bring some magic to their attack.
  • Sun, Jul 17, 2022
    A snapshot of round 18 of the NRL
    Latrell Mitchell was the star of the show in round 18 but there were warning signs for St George Illawarra and Melbourne.
  • Sun, Jul 17, 2022
    Broncos yet to discuss NRL finals: Walters
    He's set to lead Brisbane to the NRL finals for the first time since 2019, but Broncos coach Kevin Walters says play-offs have not been discussed at Red Hill.
  • Sun, Jul 17, 2022
    Fittler criticises NRL's Origin fines
    NSW coach Brad Fittler believes Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui should have been fined more than Matt Burton in the aftermath of the State of Origin brawl.
  • Sun, Jul 17, 2022
    Papenhuyzen injured in Storm NRL defeat
    Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season after fracturing a kneecap in Melbourne's 20-16 NRL home loss to Canberra.
  • Sun, Jul 17, 2022
    Resting players not disrespectful: Cleary
    Penrith's decision to rest players for round 18 hit a nerve at Wests Tigers but coach Ivan Cleary said he meant no disrespect to his struggling opposition.
  • Sun, Jul 17, 2022
    Tigers must keep Kimmorley: Hastings
    Wests Tigers lock Jackson Hastings says interim coach Brett Kimmorley has earned the right to remain at the club in some capacity after 2022.
  • Sun, Jul 17, 2022
    Titans facing Campbell NRL conundrum
    An improved display in the NRL derby loss to Brisbane has coach Justin Holbrook pondering where Jayden Campbell fits into his Titans team moving forward.
  • Sat, Jul 16, 2022
    Burton lucky not to be suspended: Potter
    Canterbury coach Mick Potter says Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can consider themselves lucky not to be suspended for their punch-up in State of Origin.
  • Sat, Jul 16, 2022
    Daly Cherry-Evans inspires Manly NRL win
    Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has orchestrated a 42-12 NRL win over the Newcastle Knights just three days leading Queensland to a State of Origin triumph.
  • Sat, Jul 16, 2022
    Depleted Broncos beat Titans 16-12 in NRL
    A depleted Brisbane have outlasted struggling Gold Coast to secure a 16-12 NRL win at CBUS Super Stadium, condemning the Titans to a seventh straight loss.
  • Sat, Jul 16, 2022
    Garner 'spewing' about Webster's NRL move
    The chance to work with assistant coach Andrew Webster played a part in Luke Garner's decision to sign with Penrith, but the pair's reunion has been scrapped.
  • Sat, Jul 16, 2022
    NRL star Brown opens up on charity work
    Parramatta's Dylan Brown has opened up on his connection with Ronald McDonald House, to whom he donated his fee from a recent television appearance.
  • Sat, Jul 16, 2022
    Storm's Grant in doubt to take on Raiders
    Queensland State of Origin hooker Harry Grant is no certainty to line up for Melbourne against Canberra after being unable to complete Storm training.
  • Fri, Jul 15, 2022
    Raiders boss blasts Origin rest mandate
    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says an RLPA proposal to enforce a mandatory week off for returning State of Origin players isn't the NRL's decision to make.
  • Fri, Jul 15, 2022
    Tino seeks Origin injection for Titans
    Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui is out to inject his energy and confidence from a successful Origin campaign into his struggling NRL club.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Bulldogs' Potter issues NRL COVID warning
    Canterbury coach Mick Potter says NRL clubs will struggle to cope with surging COVID numbers unless the league re-thinks its approach to managing the virus.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Carrigan cherishes Origin experience
    Just over a year after suffering an ACL injury, Pat Carrigan has claimed the Wally Lewis Medal after a stellar debut State of Origin campaign.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Cowboys wait on Toms for Cronulla clash
    North Queensland will assess on Thursday whether Tom Dearden and Tom Gilbert can feature in their top-four home clash with Cronulla after State of Origin III.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Dearden delivers on Origin debut
    Tom Dearden repaid Billy Slater's faith in the State of Origin decider with an assured Maroons debut in the No. 6 jumper.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Gagai-Burton stoush, Qld win fires Origin
    Queensland's comeback win in the State of Origin decider provided plenty of fuel and ensured the spoils have been split 3-3 over the last six years.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Hunt leads as Qld stay cool in Origin fire
    When Queensland needed a cool head to guide them to a remarkable State of Origin series decider triumph, the big-game mentality of Ben Hunt shone through.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Luai not sorry for taunting KO'd Cobbo
    NSW's Jarome Luai says he's got nothing to apologise for after he stood over Queensland's Selwyn Cobbo after the winger was knocked unconscious in Origin III.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Play Origin in the Pacific: Albanese
    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes it would be a "very welcome initiative" to take a State of Origin game to the Pacific Islands.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Raider prop Tapine coy on new NRL contract
    Red-hot Canberra prop Joe Tapine says he hasn't been thinking about his contract situation despite being free to negotiate with other clubs from November 1.
  • Thu, Jul 14, 2022
    Tigers want me as long-term half: Doueihi
    As he braces for his first game at five-eighth this year, Adam Doueihi says the Wests Tigers have assured him he will be in the halves at the club long-term.
  • Wed, Jul 13, 2022
    Fittler slams 'ridiculous' Burton sin-bin
    NSW coach Brad Fittler isn't sure why Matt Burton joined Dane Gagai in the sin-bin after the pair's fight triggered an all-in scuffle in State of Origin III.
  • Wed, Jul 13, 2022
    Maroons overcome early Origin carnage
    Both teams suffered but it was Queensland who found a way to glory after a brutal opening to the Origin decider which left three players out of the game.
  • Wed, Jul 13, 2022
    Moses, Papali'i talks continue at Eels
    The Eels are currently negotiating the terms of a new deal that would keep Mitch Moses at the club for life but the future of Isaiah Papali'i is less clear cut.
  • Wed, Jul 13, 2022
    Star Panther to keep copying NBA legend
    Ahead of his 150th game, Penrith prop forward James Fisher-Harris has revealed that he models his approach to the NRL on the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
  • Wed, Jul 13, 2022
    State of Origin III at a glance
    A look at State of Origin III at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, as Queensland won the series 2-1 with a 22-12 victory over NSW.
  • Wed, Jul 13, 2022
    Young Tommy gun fires as Maroons triumph
    Tom Dearden's role was shrouded in secrecy but the young playmaker rose to the occasion on his Origin debut with a composed performance in Queensland's halves.
  • Tue, Jul 12, 2022
    Dearden, Nanai earn Qld Origin moments
    Tom Dearden will debut on the biggest rugby league stage, while his North Queensland teammate Jeremiah Nanai looms as an ace up the Maroons' sleeve.
  • Tue, Jul 12, 2022
    Feldt backs Cowboys' mental strength
    A gruelling preseason and being pushed to their mental limits is the backbone of North Queensland's success this season, says winger Kyle Feldt.
  • Tue, Jul 12, 2022
    History no help in Origin decider: Slater
    Queensland coach Billy Slater won't hear of his side's historical dominance in State of Origin deciders, insisting his players need to earn the result.
  • Tue, Jul 12, 2022
    NSW's Fittler, Tedesco eye Origin history
    NSW aim to seal their fourth series win under Brad Fittler on Wednesday knowing beating the Maroons on home soil in a decider shapes as the biggest test.
  • Tue, Jul 12, 2022
    Panthers to rest all their Origin players
    Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has chosen to rest all seven of his players involved in Wednesday's State of Origin decider from the club's Sunday NRL game.
  • Tue, Jul 12, 2022
    Queensland predict Papalii Origin response
    The effectiveness of Queensland prop Josh Papalii has been questioned in this State of Origin series, but teammates are eager to see his response on Wednesday.
  • Tue, Jul 12, 2022
    Three-game NRL ban for Smith's ref blast
    The NRL judiciary has banned Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith for three matches for calling referee Adam Gee a "cheating bastard" in their loss to Cronulla.
  • Mon, Jul 11, 2022
    Brave Cowboy Dearden Origin ready: DCE
    Debutant Tom Dearden is firming as Daly Cherry-Evans' halves partner for the State of Origin decider and has been urged not to try and emulate Cameron Munster.
  • Mon, Jul 11, 2022
    Qld 'still a threat' without Munster: Luai
    NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai insists Cameron Munster's COVID-19 enforced absence for Wednesday's Origin decider changes nothing in terms of his preparation.
  • Sun, Jul 10, 2022
    Baby Broncos rise above Dragons' muscle
    Brisbane defied the loss of a host of big names and some heavy attention from St George Illawarra to notch a 32-18 NRL win at Suncorp Stadium.
  • Sun, Jul 10, 2022
    Injury could solve Tigers' dilemma for now
    Wests Tigers will wait for the severity of Jackson Hastings' knee injury to be assessed before determining their halves' combination for next week's game.
  • Sun, Jul 10, 2022
    RCG handled Origin snub well: Arthur
    Reagan Campbell-Gillard has bounced back from his State of Origin omission with a solid performance in Parramatta's win over the Wests Tigers.
  • Sun, Jul 10, 2022
    Revived Corey Oates eyes Origin redemption
    Corey Oates never thought he would play for Queensland again but after rediscovering his mojo at club level the winger is set for an unlikely Origin return.
  • Sun, Jul 10, 2022
    Snapshot of round 17 of the NRL
    A snapshot of round 17 of the NRL where Melbourne and Newcastle stumbled and Brisbane defied a host of big-name absentees.
  • Sun, Jul 10, 2022
    Tedesco eyes special Origin series win
    NSW skipper James Tedesco says having won two games of last year's State of Origin series in Queensland boosts his team's confidence for the 2022 decider.
  • Sat, Jul 09, 2022
    Captaincy a career highlight: Mitchell
    Latrell Mitchell enjoyed captaining South Sydney against Newcastle but is eager for Cam Murray to return to the side as its full-time leader.
  • Sat, Jul 09, 2022
    Eels hold off improved Wests Tigers in NRL
    Wests Tigers showed clear signs of improvement against Parramatta but will nevertheless finish round 17 on the bottom of the NRL ladder after going down 28-20.
  • Sat, Jul 09, 2022
    Munster out, Dearden to debut for Qld
    North Queensland's Tom Dearden will make his State of Origin debut after Queensland playmaker Cameron Munster was ruled out of next week's decider.
  • Fri, Jul 08, 2022
    Cook provides Blues perfect Origin recipe
    Damien Cook may have had to settle for a bench role in State of Origin II but the Blues hooker says he's enjoying taking on Queensland while fully fresh.
  • Fri, Jul 08, 2022
    Kimmorley coy over crunch Doueihi talks
    Brett Kimmorley remains tight-lipped about Adam Doueihi's best role after the interim Wests Tigers coach stuck with Luke Brooks in the halves.
  • Fri, Jul 08, 2022
    Luckless Storm search for fit bodies
    Melbourne may have to dip into the NRL's transfer market as their cursed run with injury in the outside backs continued in Thursday's loss to Cronulla.
  • Fri, Jul 08, 2022
    Moylan extends NRL Sharks stay
    Cronulla's Matt Moylan has agreed to a new two-year deal at the club after enjoying a second coming at the Sharks.
  • Fri, Jul 08, 2022
    Warriors land Webster as new coach
    Penrith assistant coach Andrew Webster will coach the Warriors from next season, faced with the tough task of steering them back to NRL competitiveness.
  • Thu, Jul 07, 2022
    Arthur confident in RCG amid Origin snub
    Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been overlooked for an Origin recall despite injuries to two NSW props but Eels coach Brad Arthur remains confident in his form.
  • Thu, Jul 07, 2022
    Blues go underwater for Origin edge
    NSW coach Brad Fittler's unconventional preparation methods for next week's Origin decider have taken in an underwater wrestling session for his squad.
  • Thu, Jul 07, 2022
    Hamstrung McLean to miss Origin II for NSW
    A hamstring injury has scuppered Jordan McLean's debut for NSW in next week's State of Origin decider, with Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti poised to replace him.
  • Thu, Jul 07, 2022
    Holmes backs Qld rookie wingers to respond
    Valentine Holmes has seen enough from rookie wingers Murray Taulagi and Selwyn Cobbo since Queensland's Perth loss to be sure they'll rise again in Brisbane.
  • Wed, Jul 06, 2022
    Brooks addresses Tigers' halves dilemma
    Luke Brooks says he would be reluctant to take on a utility role long-term as the Wests Tigers work to determine which two players should start in the halves.
  • Wed, Jul 06, 2022
    'Fun' Suncorp holds no fear for Blues
    NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has labelled Suncorp Stadium a "fun place to play footy" as the Blues aim to defy history in next week's State of Origin decider.
  • Wed, Jul 06, 2022
    Maroons plot to avoid Burton 'nightmare'
    Maroons forward Pat Carrigan has identified a key area that needs addressing if Queensland are to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane next week.
  • Wed, Jul 06, 2022
    Warriors land CNK as Walsh released
    Canberra's Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after they confirmed they would release Reece Walsh to return to Queensland.
  • Tue, Jul 05, 2022
    Blues' visit a boost for battered Lismore
    As their battered town still deals with the devastation of February's floods, Lismore locals were given a spirit-lifting visit by NSW's State of Origin team.
  • Tue, Jul 05, 2022
    Cowboys have lifted me to Blues: McLean
    They'll be the enemy in his State of Origin debut but NSW's Jordan McLean says his North Queensland teammates have been key to getting him a Blues jersey.
  • Tue, Jul 05, 2022
    Hynes thankful for Origin relegation
    Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes has the chance to line up against his former club Melbourne now that he's been axed from the game-day squad for Origin III.
  • Tue, Jul 05, 2022
    Walsh reportedly set for Broncos return
    NZ Warriors fullback Reece Walsh is reportedly set to return to the Brisbane Broncos, little more than a year after they let him leave the club.
  • Mon, Jul 04, 2022
    Slater shows faith as Qld 'Cowboy-d'
    Tom Gilbert will be the seventh Cowboy to feature in Queensland's squad this series when he debuts in next week's State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Eels need individual accountability: Coach
    After losing 30-12 to Rabbitohs Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has called on each member of his playing group to take responsibility for the side's performances.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Johns backs Mitchell's selfless NSW call
    South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of contention for a spot in State of Origin III, winning the admiration of Andrew Johns in the process.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Queensland's Kaufusi out of Origin finale
    Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Snapshot of round 16 of the NRL
    A snapshot of round 16 of the NRL where St George Illawarra, Manly and South Sydney all boosted their finals hopes.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Suli spearheads Dragons' finals charge
    St George Illawarra are slowly building a side which could be a force come finals time after picking up four wins in their last five games.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Cowboys beat Broncos, record Qld sweep
    North Queensland have recorded their first ever 4-0 NRL season sweep over state opposition, scoring a comprehensive 40-26 win over Brisbane in Townsville.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Dragon Hunt fit, backing up from Origin
    Ben Hunt was considered a chance to withdraw from St George Illawarra's side to face Canberra but has shaken off leg injury concerns and will play.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Mitchell pulls pin on Origin III selection
    South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell says he doesn't want to be considered for State of Origin selection despite getting through his NRL comeback unscathed.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Sharks earn high praise for 'gritty' win
    Winning ugly hasn't always come naturally for Cronulla but Craig Fitzgibbon is seeing signs that should set his side up for a deep push into the finals.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Bulldogs bank on Burton magic vs Cronulla
    Canterbury want Matt Burton to channel his debut State of Origin performance to help continue the Bulldogs' mid-season NRL revival under Mick Potter.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Mitchell a must-pick for Origin: Demetriou
    Jason Demetriou says NSW would be foolish to overlook Latrell Mitchell for State of Origin III, despite the fullback only having 80 minutes to press his case.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    UK minister gets oval ball codes confused
    Britain's minister in charge of sport has evoked Jonny Wilkinson's rugby union World Cup-winning drop goal - at an event to promote league's global finals.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Panthers stars return for Roosters clash
    Penrith's representative stars are all set to back up in Friday's clash against the Sydney Roosters, with coach Ivan Cleary hoping they're mentally switched on.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Ponga absence overshadows Knights' clash
    Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga will be missing as Newcastle hosts Gold Coast on Friday night after another head knock, while David Fifita returns for the visitors.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Roosters back culture with Lodge deal
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes his NRL club's strong culture can help get the best from expected new signing Matt Lodge.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Bellamy questions tough Origin turnaround
    Ahead of their Manly clash, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is not a fan of players backing up for NRL duties four days after a State of Origin clash in Perth.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Broncos re-sign Origin star Cobbo
    State of Origin representative Selwyn Cobbo will remain with Brisbane until at the least the end of the 2025 season after signing a contract extension.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Fermor bringing Origin camp tips to NRL
    Gold Coast's Beau Fermor is hoping things he learned from Billy Slater and Cameron Smith in Queensland State of Origin camp will further boost his NRL form.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Kaufusi in doubt for Origin with ill dad
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says it's unclear when Felise Kaufusi will return from personal leave, putting him in doubt for the State of Origin decider.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Meaney replaces injured Munster for Storm
    Melbourne have opted for Nick Meaney rather than Jayden Nikorima to cover the loss of injured five-eighth Cameron Munster for their NRL clash with Manly.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Knights' Milford vague on his NRL future
    Newcastle half Anthony Milford says he's focused on footy rather than his contract status, amid strong speculation he won't stay with the Knights next season.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Latrell ready to fire on Souths return
    South Sydney's Tevita Tatola says returning superstar Latrell Mitchell looks in the fittest condition of his career as he returns to the Rabbitohs' side.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Maroons plot response in Origin decider
    Harry Grant admits his side will lean on their all-star Queensland coaching staff once more, given their dominance as players in State of Origin deciders.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Papali'i excited for Tigers NRL challenge
    Isaiah Papali'i admits "a massive challenge" awaits him at the Wests Tigers but the star back-rower is nevertheless enthusiastic about making the move.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Rep round axing 'disappointing': Foran
    Kieran Foran says it's "disappointing" the ARLC has chosen to scrap representative round but the NRL's CEO says international football remains a high priority.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Warriors home to start long NRL recovery
    The Warriors are finally back on home turf, but their CEO thinks their climb back to NRL relevancy will be a long one as players vow to restore resilience.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Averillo our long-term fullback: Jackson
    Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has thrown his support behind Jake Averillo as the club's long-term fullback, casting further doubt over Matt Dufty's future.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    It's not over, Cleary warns NSW teammates
    Nathan Cleary has warned his NSW teammates not to become carried away after the Blues levelled the State of Origin series with a rout of Queensland in Perth.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Reynolds set for Broncos NRL return
    Adam Reynolds missed Brisbane's last game through injury but looks set to make his return against North Queensland this weekend.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Tonegato firms as Australia No.1 favourite
    A starring role for NSW in their Women's State of Origin win has made Emma Tonegato favourite for the Australian fullback role at the coming Women's World Cup.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
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