Superstar prop Payne Haas could be a shock withdrawal for the Broncos’ clash with the Rabbitohs after being struck down by illness, in what could be a double blow for the side after the loss of another forward.
Brisbane has unwittingly been drawn into a counterfeit jersey scheme with online scammers taking advantage of Broncos fans using the club’s famous one-off kit.
Melbourne emerged from CommBank Stadium with the points over Parramatta, but it wasn’t the kind of performance that will strike fear into their premiership rivals.
Wayne Bennett has barred the NRL’s broadcast rights holders after his ex-wife Trish and current partner Dale Cage were targeted as part of a ‘comedy’ skit. LISTEN to the deleted segment.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has played down concerns over NRL players approaching match officials during games following claims from a senior refereeing official that the behaviour is “harassment”.
Michael Maguire has revealed why he axed Broncos wingers Jesse Arthars and Josiah Karapani, and handed a recall to Selwyn Cobbo, after their shock loss to the Eels.
They manage some of the biggest names in the NRL, but two brawling player agents are set to be sidelined for a combined 13 months after receiving breach notices from head office.
Forty years ago Wayne Bennett coached one of the most unusual rugby league teams imaginable. Robert Craddock and Peter Badel reveal how they kept Bennett from quitting – and saved him from his mother-in-law.
Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden will bring up a remarkable milestone on Sunday, but it is another rarely spoken about statistic that proves his worth to North Queensland. Find out what makes the skipper so special.
Who is the NRL’s next Lachlan Galvin? We reveal the elite rookie playmakers ready to leave their mark on the NRL and their path to a first grade debut – which for some could come very soon.
NRL Schoolgirl Cup Players of the Round revealed after two round 6 thrillers and a big win by Marsden SHS as teams position themselves for a tilt at the premiership.
If Des Hasler is about to be sacked by the Gold Coast, he certainly isn’t showing signs of cracking, with Titans players revealing the veteran coach hasn’t deviated from his ‘Mad Scientist’ ways.
Adam Reynolds was on the brink of divorcing the mother of his four children when two innocuous words from former South Sydney mentor Wayne Bennett saved his personal and professional lives.
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has called on players to be respectful to referees, as a sneaky tactic has emerged around close-talking players trying to influence the Bunker.
Just two chartered flights were needed to take fans directly to Las Vegas in 2025, but the NRL has just ordered its fifth Qantas Dreamliner 787 for 2026 in response to a surge in demand.
A roster cleanout looms at the Gold Coast, with a number of big-name players linked with the exits. However, the Eels have distanced themselves from a move for a big Titans star.
Every week NRL stars are deliberately placing pressure on referees by arguing decisions, complaining about rulings and demanding penalties … and its trickling down to junior rugby league matches, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
As he prepares to take on his former halves partner for the first time, Jarome Luai has opened up on Lachlan Galvin’s Wests Tigers exit, insisting he only ever want to help his ex-teammate.
The Broncos are running out of time and Michael Maguire knows it. The Brisbane coach addresses claims his side doesn’t have the heart or the attacking nouse to be title contenders in 2025.
Michael Maguire has again called on out-of-favour star Selwyn Cobbo to help save Brisbane’s season as the coach takes a chainsaw to his backline.
Some signings have been revolutions for their new teams, while other high-profile recruits still have a point to prove in 2025. After the mid-season movement, we rank the top contenders for the buy of the year.
Jacob Kiraz’s move to the No. 1 jersey for the Bulldogs could be a boost for SuperCoaches, while popular cheapie Josiah Karapani has been dropped.
Besieged Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam has opened up on the barrage of boos he’s received from rugby league fans since his NRL return, vowing to not let the hostile crowds get in the way of his footy.
Cellar dwellers Gold Coast and Parramatta have caused a top eight shake-up which can have major ramifications for the finals makeup. Every NRL club’s run home and final ladder position.
Referee Belinda Sharpe is set to be relegated to touch line duties in Round 22 following a lopsided penalty count in Cronulla’s win over South Sydney.
Having locked down Dally M winner Jahrome Hughes the Melbourne Storm must now turn its attention to staving off a poaching raid from a cashed up rebel league.
No one in Tigertown has forgotten how things ended with Lachlan Galvin. As they meet again, the fans who once cheered him will be baying for blood – and no doubt some of his former teammates will take delight in lowering his colours as well.
Cam Munster, Billy Slater and Cam Smith have a special piece in their career which Reece Walsh missed out on – an apprenticeship away from the forensic gaze of the NRL.
Jake Clifford has won the battle for scrumbase contracts at the Cowboys – and it is set to deliver a former Australian schoolboys playmaker to the Broncos.
Reece Walsh is under fire but one of his biggest supporters claims Brisbane’s problems run much deeper than a few errors from their superstar fullback.
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