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Maroons sweat with Ponga in doubt for Origin decider
Maroons coach Billy Slater will be sweating on the results of scans, with Kalyn Ponga in doubt for the State of Origin decider after suffering a foot injury.
Late Mail: Dolphins make backline change after star ruled out
The Dolphins have made a change to their backline ahead of a reunion against former coach Wayne Bennett, with a star ruled out. See all the Round 17 team changes.
Tigers woes continue as Manly ease pressure on Seibold
It was far from pretty, but the Manly Sea Eagles have eased some pressure on coach Anthony Seibold, while the Tigers’ woes continued with a star player set to miss a week with concussion.
RLPA on collision course with NRL over judiciary power grab
The RLPA has sensationally blocked controversial plans to allow NRL head office to bypass the match review committee and charge players for on-field offences.
Top four, not bust: Tigers respond to alarming financial revelation
The Wests Tigers have hit back at damning statistics that show them languishing behind all 16 NRL club rivals, revealing how they plan to overcome the enormous financial gulf.
‘He’s ready’: Maguire’s push for Walsh recall in Origin III
Michael Maguire has declared Reece Walsh ready for a State of Origin recall as the Brisbane coach backed his fullback superstar to ignite the Broncos’ late-season charge to the top four.
Legend to head overseas rather than turn on his beloved Raiders
Canberra great Josh Papali’i feels he has more runs in his veteran legs, but with the Raiders unwilling to give him a new deal the Green Machine legend is heading overseas.
Hands-off Wayne: Souths’ plan to keep Bennett from PNG
Souths boss Blake Solly has issued a hands-off edict to Papua New Guinea over Wayne Bennett, with the club hoping that the coach will resist interest from the new franchise and finish his career at the Rabbitohs.
‘Not for sale’: Dolphins slam door on Nikorima swap
The Dolphins have slammed the door shut on Sam Burgess’ pursuit of reborn five-eighth Kodi Nikorima amid Redcliffe’s chase for English halfback George Williams.
Bear bait: The players at your club who could be headed West
Expansion might be good for the NRL competition, but it could be bad for your team. We reveal the full list of off-contract players at every club and who should be a retention priority.
The Tigers’ decision to let young star leave is the right call
The Wests Tigers don’t always get it right – what club does – but the decision to let young star Tallyn Da Silva leave the club is the correct call and one that gives the club the best chance of success.
Chill, Dogs fans: Why Ciraldo is right to back Galvin
There’s no other club in the competition that wouldn’t love the talent of Lachlan Galvin available on their bench. It’s why Bulldogs fans need to trust Cameron Ciraldo, because the Galvin game plan is going nowhere.
Trouble for Blues star after epic Panthers win
Brian To’o has been cleared of high shot that had him placed on report in Penrith’s thrilling win over the Bulldogs, but a knee injury is troubling him in the lead up to the Origin decider.
Cobbo quits: Brisbane winger’s 2026 destination now revealed
Selwyn Cobbo is walking away from the Broncos, but the star winger is not travelling far after agreeing to terms with a rival Queensland club. See all the details here.
‘It makes me feel sick’: Footy star’s warning after cancer scare
Olympian and NRLW star Emma Verran is one of the lucky ones. She opens up about playing State of Origin after being diagnosed with melanoma and her warning for young girls who idolise her.
‘Back from the dead’: Famous bush footy club’s first game in 40 years
Mendooran, the tiny town 350km west of Sydney, died when it lost its rugby league side 40 years ago. But thanks to one plucky publican, the Mendooran Tigers’ revival has the town’s population buzzing again.
City of Sydney join Rabbitohs’ bitter Allianz Stadium fight
The City of Sydney has joined the bitter Allianz Stadium turf war, with Lord Mayor Clover Moore set to call on NSW Premier Chris Minns to bring the Rabbitohs back to Moore Park.
Revealed: Shock get-out clause could sink PNG expansion side
Peter V’landys has revealed the Australian government has a $600 million get-out clause if Papua New Guinea reneges on a security arrangement involving the NRL’s 19th team.
Trbojevic addiction has left Sea Eagles sloppy and fragile
In the modern game the toughest position on the field is fullback, and few players have done it tougher than Tom Trbojevic – often to the detriment of both the player and the club.
Payten confirms Cowboys’ Cobbo interest – with a catch
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has confirmed the club’s interest in securing the signature of Selwyn Cobbo, but made it clear the club will only throw the unwanted Broncos winger a lifeline for the right price.
Seibold addresses Trbojevic ‘punishment’ and DCE ‘sacking’
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has revealed that skipper Daly Cherry-Evans fronted the playing group to address his departure from the club, while also hitting back at rumours of trouble within the Sea Eagles ranks.
Dragons coach subject to abusive social media attacks
The NRL integrity unit has been alerted to abusive rants directed at the Dragons coach Shane Flanagan and his son in recent weeks after being contacted by St George Illawarra bosses.
Ponga vs Walsh: 80 minutes to decide Maroons’ No.1 dilemma
Queensland selector Darren Lockyer has declared Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga have one final chance to claim the Maroons No. 1 jersey for the Origin decider. Who will win? VOTE in our poll.
‘Lost faith’: Fifita’s Titanic mystery deepens after conflicting reports
Gold Coast Titans enigma David Fifita hasn’t been sighted in the NRL in two months despite running freely. Now he’s eyeing a big game to announce his return.
Leaked document: Every NRL club’s commercial revenue revealed
A secret NRL document has revealed the enormous financial gulf between the Broncos and their 16 premiership rivals. See the breakdown of every NRL club’s commercial revenue.
Inside Fitzy’s brutal honesty session to reignite Sharks season
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has delivered one of the most confronting honesty sessions of his career, telling Sharks players to take accountability for their second-half fade out against Brisbane.
Cleary heroics steer Panthers to all-time classic win over Bulldogs
A game for the ages. Penrith claimed a two-point victory over the Bulldogs thanks to a rare Nathan Cleary charge down try, but the result could have been different had it not been for a potentially costly late call from the Bulldogs.
SuperCoach DPP updates: Keaon biggest winner among 10 changes
The final round of position updates for 2025 will flush through when lockout ends after this weekend. See who’s earned dual status and check our watchlist for next year.
The falling out that cost Manly their $1m halfback prodigy
Latu Fainu was earmarked as a long-term half for the Sea Eagles and a replacement for Daly Cherry-Evans, until his relationship with Manly turned sour. Now he could come back to haunt his old club.
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