The Broncos’ top four hopes have been dealt a massive blow, with the Parramatta Eels stunning Brisbane, after star fullback Reece Walsh was controversially denied a miracle try at the death.
The Cowboys have kept their slim finals hopes alive with a win over the Dragons, but their defensive deficiencies were exposed again, as they almost surrendered a 16-point halftime lead.
A Bunker blunder could result in a major shift, with the NRL requesting access to drone footage, after video not seen by officials clearly showed James Tedesco was offside in the lead up to a Roosters try.
Des Hasler’s dressing room spray of a shell-shocked Titans group went viral this week. Now, as the coach prepares for his 500th and possibly final NRL game, he’s addressed the saga.
In-form Sharks hooker Blayke Brailey’s availability to play State of Origin for NSW is hinged on a major selection call from new Australian coach Kevin Walters.
In the ‘war’ between rugby league and Aussie rules, Peter V’landys keeps raining blows on the jaw of the AFL – but the most damaging shot landed this week was self-inflicted, writes Brent Read.
A bad attitude spreads like a virus, and it has infected the Gold Coast Titans dressing room. Des Hasler’s blast may have looked savage, but it was sorely needed, MATTY JOHNS writes.
The NRL will look to expand its international footprint in its bid to topple the AFL with a record TV rights deal. It comes as ARL boss Peter V’landys takes another savage swipe at the rival code.
As if Newcastle and South Sydney needed any more injury concerns, a Knights backline star is set to miss their Raiders clash, while a Rabbitohs forward is in doubt. See all the Round 21 team news.
Melbourne won the game, but lost Jahrome Hughes to what appeared to be a season-ending shoulder injury – but scans on Friday morning have left Storm fans feeling hopeful all is not lost.
As the Wests Tigers prepare to take on the reigning premiers and former teammate Lachlan Galvin at the Bulldogs, a leading sports psychologist believes Benji Marshall’s men are winning the battle of the minds in their rebuild.
Cowboys coach Ricky Henry has declared no one in his team’s position is safe after sensationally dropping co-captain Kirra Dibb. Find out why one of the team’s biggest names is riding the pine again this week.
What an emerging Maroons’ Origin squad member said to inspire Ipswich SHS captain Xzavier Timoteo – the new Australian schoolboys rugby league prop signed by the Roosters.
Maroons legend Ben Hunt has conceded his decorated State of Origin career is all-but over, admitting he may have played his last game for Queensland, after injury saw him miss the 2025 series.
The Broncos were on the brink of crisis after six losses in seven games, before coach Michael Maguire rescued their season and turned Brisbane into a premiership threat with one small change.
Des Hasler becomes just the sixth coach in NRL history to crash through the 500-game barrier this weekend, but while the axe hovers over his head at the struggling Titans, Hasler insists he’s not ready to end his career yet.
The Bulldogs have confirmed head of football Phil Gould will be called on as a witness in their explosive court trial against former player Jackson Topine.
North Queensland is braced to lose one of its homegrown halves, with Todd Payten confirming the departure of one of his talented playmakers at season’s end. Read the coach’s update on his halves situation for 2026.
With seven rounds left in the regular season, there are seven clubs who are either out, or almost out, of the finals race. These are the players who should be getting time in first grade before the end of the season.
Sporting power couple Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler took time out from their tenpin bowling date to mingle with an adoring fan as the pair put rumours about their relationship to bed.
Titans owner Rebecca Frizelle had a front-row seat to Des Hasler’s savage dressing-room tirade. Speaking for the first time since the incident, the boss has defended the coach’s epic spray, while also addressing the current state of the club.
Talby Smith is just 15-years-old but is already 198cm and heavier than any NRL player – and he’s still growing. Now, the “one of a kind athlete” has his taken first step towards a potential NFL career.
2025 Walters Cup Players of the Day from round 5: Dolphins junior signing plays the house down, while a Canterbury addition shines in the Year 10 competition.
There has been a seismic shift following the completion of the ASSRL schoolboy rugby league carnival, with a new No.1 and multiple new entries in our top 50 list. See the new-look rankings.
Halfbacks win premierships and with the NRL finals race looming large, we look at which playmakers are on track for premiership glory and who is facing an uphill battle.
The Broncos have added another key member to the club’s aggressive recruitment-and-retention spree, staving off interest from rivals to secure a key middle forward.
Newcastle’s soon-to-be chief executive Peter Parr has a message for those questioning the future of Kalyn Ponga and Adam O’Brien at the Knights, while insisting the club is not far from being in the premiership mix.
Blayke Brailey is in career-best form and is in the midst of contract talks with the Sharks. Find out why the local product has rejected Cronulla’s deal, and why they rejected his counter.
The Eels have beaten the Broncos on the back of a Mitchell Moses masterclass after Reece Walsh was denied a last-ditch match-winner.
The Perth Bears are zeroing in on a huge name as the competition’s newest franchise prepares to enter the league in 2027.
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