Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire has called for his players to ‘have a look in the mirror’ after they imploded against the Rabbitohs slumping to their fourth loss from the past five games.
After his ban, Bronson Xerri wanted nothing to do with rugby league. But his 50th NRL game – which has been 2,226 days in the making – is a fitting tribute to his mum Teresa on Mother’s Day weekend.
State of Origin II will have a similar feel for Millie Elliott despite playing a very different role. She may not be playing, but she’ll still tie up her boots and take the field.
The Broncos and Maroons will be sweating after a key star came off injured, while Souths star Latrell Mitchell stole victory with a stunning late field goal and a cheeky try at the death.
While Latrell Mitchell produced the biggest play of the season, a hardworking teammate is set to come under the SuperCoach spotlight. Here are the six things learnt from Friday Night Footy.
After a week of off-field dramas, the Gold Coast Titans have completed a stunning comeback, as the Knights completely fell apart to blow a 20-point lead.
The Cowboys have been forced into a pack reshuffle ahead of their game against Penrith while in-form Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has been ruled out of Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash with Canterbury. Latest team news here
Raiders drummer Simon Tayoun had his NRL side’s clash against the Bulldogs marked in the calendar since last year’s saga in Belmore, but an unexpected health scare after Vegas means he’ll miss the rematch.
The likely signing of Manly’s Daly Cherry-Evans is being sold as something that will aid the Roosters’ playmaking growth, writes DAVID RICCIO. But why do the Roosters need to sign a 36-year-old to succeed?
Sinking Titans star David Fifita has been urged to leave the Gold Coast to reboot his NRL career before it is too late by the club’s former football manager Scott Sattler.
Former SAS commander turned political heavyweight Peter Tinley has put his hand up to lead the new Bears franchise after being linked to the chairman’s position.
Unnoticed and overlooked during his teens, it seemed the closest Harry Hayes was going to get to the NRL was running water. Now he’s making a strong case to be part of the ladder leader’s best 17.
A State of Origin player needs heart, loyalty and passion. That’s why Jake Trbojevic should be the first-picked for NSW, writes BRENT READ.
An emotional Kade Dykes has revealed why he won’t give up on chasing his NRL career despite suffering a third season-ending knee injury, writes David Riccio.
The Titans face a battle to retain skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui amid revelations he has two get-out clauses in his contract that could open the door for a poaching raid.
Recruitment, development, adapting to the changing face of the game faster than rivals. Little by little, history is repeating itself in Canberra, with the foundations in place for the Raiders to launch the game’s next great era, writes MATTY JOHNS.
A piece of Herbie Farnworth brilliance helped the Dolphins to a gritty win over the uninspiring Eels, with the Parramatta side remaining rooted to the bottom of the NRL ladder.
The Cook government’s decision to pump at least $65m into supporting a Perth-based rugby league franchise has raised eyebrows in other sporting codes.
An interchange POD emerges, a rising fullback star gives SuperCoaches more reasons to hold him, and Herbie Farnworth becomes more and more essential. See all the lessons from Thursday night footy.
It may be Women in League Round, but the reality is many young girls still don’t have access to the sport – see how South Sydney is helping to break down rugby league barriers.
Long-serving player agent Steve Gillis has opened on what impact Daly Cherry-Evans’ anticipated arrival to the Roosters could have on impressive rookie halfback Hugo Savala.
Peter V’landys has insisted the NRL won’t be bullied as it enters AFL territory with the launch of the Perth Bears, relishing the battle for the hearts and minds of the great west.
Taylan May’s management reach out to NRL clubs, Wallabies star an expansion target and the Dragons to come under new leadership – all in the updated Sport Confidential.
The underlying tension over the future of David Fifita has spilled over with Gold Coast now at loggerheads with their feeder club Ipswich. READ THE LATEST.
North Sydney’s greatest servant was reduced to tears as long-suffering Bears fans broke into a wave of euphoria after the foundation club was formally returned to top-flight rugby league.
The NRL SuperCoach Mastermind gives his last word on the forgotten Knight, hooker tactics, plus this weekend’s teams to target, cheapies and captains.
A total of six new dual position players have been confirmed for NRL SuperCoach in round 12, while a host of others are on our watch list.
The deal is done. WA premier Roger Cook has confirmed the state has a new NRL team. We answer some of the biggest burning questions over the incoming Perth Bears franchise.
Ricky Stuart isn’t afraid to dish out a good spray of his playing group, not just for losses either, with the coach issuing a brutal dressing room warning to his team after their Magic Round victory.
Brisbane star Ezra Mam had been due to make a return from suspension, but was not included in the side even though the Broncos are coming off a heavy loss to Penrith.
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