Roosters regret recalling Townsend?
NRL: The NRL 360 panel look into the news that Sandon Smith will come back into five eight after Chad Townsend was picked last week.
NRL
Tigers set to sign rising Maroons star after Api extension
After locking down club co-captain Api Koroisau on a two-year extension, the Wests Tigers have turned their attention to one of the most promising players in Queensland. See the latest transfer news.
Souths’ “$2 million mistake”
NRL: The NRL 360 panel chat through the decision to pick Lewis Dodd at halfback after 21 weeks.
SuperCoach NRL: Buy, Hold, Sell Round 21
There are plenty of injuries to deal with ahead of round 21, including Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Keaon Koloamatangi and Ryan Papenhuyzen, and here…
SuperCoach NRL: Buy, Hold, Sell Round 21
There are plenty of injuries to deal with ahead of round 21, including Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Keaon Koloamatangi and Ryan Papenhuyzen, and here…
NRL SuperCoach: Best replacements for Keaon, Tino | Round 21 Teams
Top props Keaon Koloamatangi (season) and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (four weeks) are out and SuperCoaches are scambling for replacements.
Carrigan encourages trio to rep Samoa
NRL: Pat Carrigan speaks about the trio of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Payne Haas reportedly considering switching to represent…
Moses back for desperate Eels
NRL: Mitchell Moses has returned from injury in an attempt to save the Eels season.
Radley not considering retirement
NRL: Roosters enforcer Victor Radley has told the media he has not considered retiring due to headknocks.
Bear Bait: Munster worth every penny of $2m to Mal Meninga
If the NRL’s newest team is to make a recruiting splash they need to attract some marquee talent and that’s why they need to break the bank for Cameron Munster, writes David Riccio.
Why rugby league has nothing to fear from R360 and Saudi cash
Rugby league is in the middle of a golden era, rugby union is on its knees – and with NRL salaries about to skyrocket the threat posed by a Saudi funded breakaway is being hyped, writes Brent Read.
‘It’s laughable’: Souths CEO fires back over Bennett questions
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly has blasted claims coach Wayne Bennett is too old, describing the suggestion as “laughable.”
Buzz: Why Ciraldo nailed Galvin non-selection
Lachlan Galvin is again the big story of the NRL weekend even though he didn’t lace on his football boots in Townsville. This is why Cameron Ciraldo’s decision to sit his star was the right one.
NRL teams analysis: David Fifita’s season all but over
David Fifita’s shocking 2025 season has taken another turn, with the Titans star set to be sidelined again after another ankle injury. See all the team lists for Round 21.
Early Mail: Eels star suffers broken hand, Tino timeline revealed
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is once again faced with the task of reshuffling his spine after an injury to fullback Isaiah Iongi. Plus, Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is facing a stint on the sidelines. EARLY MAIL
Late Mail: Virus smashes Knights, Fifita in doubt
A virus has swept through Newcastle Knights camp, with just six players attending their captains run, while David Fifita’s return from injury has suffered a setback. See the full round 20 late mail.
NRL Teams: Cleary rested, Eels’ $13m man dropped
Penrith co-captains Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo will miss the club’s Round 20 clash against South Sydney, while high-profile Eels star Dylan Brown has been named in the reserves. ROUND 20 TEAMS
Early Mail: Bulldogs backflip on Galvin demotion
Lachlan Galvin has been recalled to Canterbury’s starting line-up while a number of key players are in doubt for round 20. See the updated early mail inside.
NRL Podcasts
The SuperCoach NRL Podcast
In this Supercoach podcast, The Daily Telegraph’s Tom Sangster is joined by other football pundits to discuss the week in fantasy football.
NRL Inside Mail
Host Mike Colman and a rotating cast from The Courier-Mail’s team of rugby league experts give their insights into the NRL biggest stories.
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Kangaroos teammate gives star trio blessing to defect to Samoa
Mooted coach Kevin Walters is facing the prospect of losing three certain selections for his first series in charge of the Kangaroos – and the fight to retain them may have gotten a little harder.
Returning Cowboys cavalry abates Payten’s NRL selection nightmare
Todd Payten has once again rung the changes in North Queensland with a pair of returning players bolstering a team decimated by injuries. Read the latest team news from Cowboys HQ.
Broncos blow as cashed up rivals target reborn star
Maroons star Gehamat Shibasaki has been the NRL’s success story of 2025 and his stunning rise at the Brisbane Broncos has caught the eye of cashed-up rival clubs.
Watch: Missed on-field moment that triggered Hasler’s epic spray
Des Hasler had numerous reasons to blast the Titans after their shocking loss to Wests Tigers but there was one in-game moment which triggered the epic double spray. WATCH the vision.
Rep stars return as Storm rocked by key outs
There are a host of big names ready to return in round 21, but one top-four side is reeling after three key players were ruled out.
NRL hard man responds to retirement calls
Victor Radley knows there’s concern following his latest head knock but insists talk about an early retirement isn’t warranted.
Eels veteran granted immediate release
Parramatta’s roster overhaul has continued with another veteran forward granted an immediate release to play in the Super League.
‘You’re my cousin’: Dallas Cowboy reveals link to rising Origin star
It started with a query from a teammate. Then came the text message. This is the remarkable story of how a Roosters and Maroons gun connected with his cousin Jay Toia, a defensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys.
NRL star locks in future with contract call
The Wests Tigers have locked in one of their most important puzzle pieces on a deal that could convince some of his teammates to stay.
Million-dollar pass: Fatty’s tribute to the man who changed his life
Paul Vautin was a young first grader in 1978 when he ran onto a pass from Gary Prickett and raced into a new world, creating the ‘Fatty’ rugby league fans know and love today. Vautin farewell’s one of the game’s true gentlemen.
‘Heart and soul of team’: Huge win for Tigers
The Wests Tigers have locked in one of their most important puzzle pieces on a new deal that could convince some of his teammates to stay.
‘Frustrating’ Flegler’s recovery battle
NRL: Tom Flegler shares his story as his long battle back from serious injury continues through 2025.
Rabbitohs star could soon be untouchable
The NRL’s try-scoring record is in touching distance for a South Sydney star and a new deal could help set an unbelievable new high.
Worrying stat exposes Souths’ horror injury toll
South Sydney’s horror injury toll has been laid bare by one worrying stat, but there could be a silver lining in the coming weeks.
Are Cowboys the real deal in this season’s NRLW?
Show and Go hosts Lara Pitt and Pam Whaley discuss North Queensland’s impressive win over the Sharks.
Line-in-the-sand moment that changed season
The Penrith dynasty was dead and buried after an ugly loss in Bathurst, but the champions have found the secret formula that made them impossible to beat.
Cronk reveals Toby Sexton’s way back in
NRL: Cooper Cronk outlines what Toby Sexton needs to do to force his way back into the Bulldogs’ NRL side.
‘Enormous chance’: Penrith to win AGAIN?
NRL: Are the Panthers peaking at the perfect time? Matty & Cronk weigh in on Penrith’s chances to go all the way once again.
Matty & Cronk debate red-hot finals race
NRL: Matty Johns and Cooper Cronk break down the NRL’s finals race – who’s in, who’s out, and who’s peaking at the right time.
Yeo endorses Walters for Kangaroos job
NRL: Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has endorsed Kevin Walters as Australia’s next coach, stating Kevvie is a coach that players want to play for….
Confident Panthers eye 7th straight win
NRL: Penrith Panthers captain Isaah Yeo warns rivals they will be better down the stretch after their bumpy start to the season.
NAS cops two game ban for rogue elbow
NRL: Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has accepted a two game ban for elbowing Jake Simpkin in the head.
NRL Finals Predictor: Small portal opens for top four assault
Manly and the Warriors have thrown a spanner in the race to the NRL finals, as two heavyweights battle for a second bite of the cherry. We’ve crunched the numbers on the Ladder Predictor to determine who’s in and who’s out of finals contention.
‘Fake’: PNG board member declares innocence
The man described as the Nick Politis of PNG rugby league has declared his innocence after ‘incorrect and defamatory’ allegations forced a corruption investigation into his business dealings.
Why the delay on Walters decision?
NRL: The NRL 360 discuss the decision to appoint Kevvie Walters on a three game deal to coach Australia.
Will the Hammer play for Australia?
NRL: The NRL 360 panel talk through if Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will play for Australia ever again.
“They’ve beaten nobody!”
NRL: The NRL 360 panel look into if the Bulldogs attack improved after putting Lachlan Galvin in at halfback.
“The spin doctors have got to you!”
NRL: The NRL 360 panel clash on if the Dragons were hard done by in their clash with the Bulldogs.
Truth behind coach’s savage change room spray
Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler has been caught on camera delivering a savage spray to his players over one simple act.
Yeo endorses Walters for AUS coach
NRL: Penrith Panthers and NSW Blues captain Isaah Yeo has backed Kevin Walters to become the coach of the Australian Kangaroos.
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