Second spray: Real story behind Hasler’s epic post-game blow-up
Des Hasler let loose on the Gold Coast Titans squad before players started moving towards the showers and ice baths – that’s when cameras captured the real spray.
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Grant warned by NRL as concerning act is revealed
It was the controversial incident that lost Melbourne the game against Manly, but it’s since been revealed that Harry Grant had already been warned by the NRL for a similar offence just days beforehand. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Warriors infiltrate Broncos heartland armed with poaching program
The Warriors have launched a trans-Tasman assault on the Broncos after setting up a poaching program one of rugby league’s most fertile breeding grounds.
Wallabies-Lions ratings disaster exposed by Origin monster
Rugby union’s TV ratings on Channel 9 for the opening Test match of the Wallabies v British and Irish Lions series were annihilated by State of Origin.
Watch: Hasler’s monumental meltdown that could be his last
Des Hasler has had some memorable blow-ups over the years, but this epic spray in the sheds after his side’s one-point loss to the Tigers is one of his best. The question is – will it be his last in charge of the Titans? WATCH THE VIDEO.
NRL Early Mail: Doubts over Tino, Munster
Titans forward Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster are among a number of top players in doubt this week. Full predicted team changes
Kiwi academy will spark a rugby league turf war
Another Queensland derby is in the books, but it’s the arrival of a premiership rival in one of south east Queensland’s most fertile regions which could become the hotbed of league’s next turf war.
Watch replays: Titans Schools League, grand finals
It was a day full of highlights – and one shocking upset – at the Titans Schools League grand finals, with one coach describing his side’s win as ‘resilient’. Watch all the REPLAYS here.
Buzz: Moment DCE proved why Roosters are right to sign him
Dropped by the Maroons, criticised for derailing Manly’s season — Daly Cherry-Evans has been a human punching bag for much of this season, but a magic moment against the Storm reminded both his current and next club of his worth.
Ex-Broncos mentor Walters to coach Kangaroos on three-game deal
Ex-Broncos mentor Kevin Walters will formally replace Mal Meninga as Australian coach for the end of year Ashes series, with the initial deal lasting just three games.
Knightmare: Watch Wahs snatch victory with last-play miracle
Newcastle’s horror month has been compounded by a heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Warriors following an extraordinary passage of play in the Hunter. WATCH the incredible play.
Walters reveals the truth on how Broncos lost ‘the next Alfie’
As Tom Dearden steered Queensland to a remarkable Origin victory, Broncos fans may have pined for the budding star who slipped through their fingers. Kevin Walters explains how he was lost.
NRLW stars recreate viral Coldplay scandal in try celebration
Cowboys pair add to list of epic try celebrations in 2025, debutant’s family’s 4000km dash from Darwin, Rooster’s lucky break – check out all the talking points from Round 3 of the NRLW season.
The young guns your NRL club will build its future around
Some have cracked the NRL already, while others are banging on the door of a first grade debut. From halfback successors to schoolboy wonders, these are the emerging stars your club is building its future around.
Asofa-Solomona hit with ban for elbowing Manly player
Melbourne’s loss to Manly has come at a further cost with enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona whacked with a suspension for an elbow on Sea Eagles hooker Jake Simpkin.
Decimated Rabbitohs lose another star for the season
Wayne Bennett will struggle to field a 21-man squad to face the Sharks in Round 21 after the club confirmed Keaon Koloamatangi will miss the remainder of the season. EARLY MAIL.
What’s the Buzz: V’landys and NFL boss do a deal
Phil Rothfield reveals what ARLC chair Peter V’landys and NFL boss Roger Goodell discussed over an hour-long chat at NFL headquarters in the United States last week.
Massive finals boost as Manly stun Storm in controversial finish
Manly’s top-eight hopes have received a massive boost, surviving a second-half fightback to upset the Melbourne Storm at home on the back of a controversial penalty at the death.
‘Outrageous’: Flanagan tees off on contentious calls
An irate Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has slammed a number of contentious decisions in his side’s narrow loss to the Bulldogs, a game that he said “was taken away from us”.
Galvin breaks silence on controversial Bulldogs move
Lachlan Galvin has opened up on how life has been since he moved to the Bulldogs, with the young playmaker producing a fairytale finish in his first game at halfback.
Raiders survive scare to make it eight in a row
The Raiders are one step closer to securing their first minor premiership since 1990, overcoming a Parramatta comeback to claim an eighth straight win after a second-half surge.
Bulldogs fire back as Topine legal showdown looms
Canterbury have lodged court documents ahead of a Supreme Court Showdown with Jackson Topine, claiming the former Bulldog consented to the punishment that kicked off their legal stoush.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Forgotten forward set for NRL comeback
Corey Harawira-Naera is set to make an extraordinary NRL return after two seasons on the sidelines, with the Raiders forward in talks with two Sydney-based clubs. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
PVL: Why the Titans will become NRL giants
The Gold Coast Titans are facing a $250 million fight with the AFL but ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has predicted the NRL’s paupers will become premiership heavyweights following a huge change.
Future NRL talents headline exciting Aussie Schoolboys side
The best NRL prospects in the country have been named in the Australian Schoolboys side with an incredible 11 NRL clubs represented in the list. SEE THE FULL LIST.
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.
Stat Attack: Is your club good, or are they just lucky?
Injuries, suspensions and representative obligations have hammered some NRL clubs in 2025, others have escaped scot-free. We reveal the amount of games missed by stars or starting calibre players at every club.
Teen sensation hands Bulldogs their first ever defeat in NRLW thriller
The Bulldogs undefeated run to start their inaugural NRLW campaign has come to an end, as teen sensation Kasey Reh claimed victory for the Dragons in the final play of the game.
ASSRL Nationals: Meet the future NRLW guns picked to represent Australia
It’s a team full of power and precision. Meet all 18 players picked in the Australian Schoolgirls team and find out which NRLW clubs have them locked up. SEE THE LIST.
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.
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