Broncos face salary cap audit on Reynolds’ cut-price offer
The NRL salary cap auditor is set to scrutinise Adam Reynolds’ next Broncos deal, with the Brisbane skipper considering a $250,000 pay cut to play on next season.
Teams
Maguire defends Broncos after alarming dressing-room vision
Michael Maguire has hit out at claims his Broncos were guilty of skylarking before their loss to the Roosters, after dressing-room footage raised fresh concerns about the mindset of his players.
Ezra Mam the biggest loser from explosive Thurston-Leniu feud
Hidden behind the explosive feud between Johnathan Thurston and Spencer Leniu lies the harsh reality facing Ezra Mam when he returns to first grade football, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
‘Makes me nervous’: Payten identifies concerning Cowboys trend
Despite the elation of a third consecutive victory, North Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten has identified a worrying trend from his side. Find out what the coach thought of Saturday night’s important win.
Dragon brings back banned celebration in Titans domination
Just days after signing a new deal with the club, Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu brought back his banned try celebration, as his side dominated the Titans.
Dragons star defies coach in ‘cash’ acts
A star Dragon has risked the wrath of his coach after bringing back his controversial “banned” try celebration against the Titans.
Raiders table new deal for star No.7 amid Manly pursuit
Manly’s hopes of replacing the outgoing Daly Cherry-Evans with Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty could be in jeopardy after the Raiders tabled a new deal for their star No.7.
Raiders run riot to send Eels crashing back to Earth
On a high from their stunning comeback win over the Dragons, the Parramatta Eels have been given a wake-up call, as the Raiders ran riot to put 50-points on the NRL cellar dwellers.
Bellamy knows decision clock is ticking
The ball is in Craig Bellamy’s court when it comes to coaching on in 2026 and the master mentor has revealed when he’ll make a call.
Rugby league giant a heavyweight champion in the making
He’s a big bopper on the footy field, and one of Australia’s hottest boxing stars backs Nelson Asofa-Solomona to make an impact in the ring too.
SuperCoach wrap: Ponga flops, Hughes among injuries
Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga was barely sighted as the Knights’ attacking woes continued, while SuperCoaches have a host of fresh injuries to deal with.
Double disaster: Injury carnage rocks Warriors, Storm
Melbourne’s demolition of the Warriors could come at a cost to both clubs, with Jahrome Hughes and James Fisher-Harris suffering injuries.
Why Bulldogs star avoided the streets of Belmore
While Reed Mahoney has now embraced the Bulldogs’ fanatical supporters, there was a time the star hooker avoided the streets of Belmore, even snubbing the local team coffee shop.
Gould spills on ‘conversation’ with NRL star
Bulldogs boss Phil Gould has made a telling admission about Lachie Galvin and opened up about Canterbury’s pursuit of the Tigers star.
Dragons
The Storm blueprint for Ilias to thrive
Lachlan Ilias helped the Dragons stun the Storm earlier this season, and his coach wants him to play like that more consistently.
Struggling NRL star put on notice by own manager
The player agent of under-fire Dragons halfback Lachlan Ilias believes his client has just “two or three” games to save his spot in the side.
Eels star’s shock exit as Ryles continues roster shake-up
A senior Eel has played his last game for the club, and it comes as coach Jason Ryles is about to celebrate the re-signing of three of Parramatta’s brightest young stars.
Eels star eyes shock early return
Mitchell Moses was expected to make his season debut at Magic Round, but the club has revealed that the timeline could change.
Ponga sight says it all, club hits rock bottom
The Newcastle Knights have slumped to a historic low, and vision of Kalyn Ponga said it all as his side struggled to fire a shot on Sunday.
Chief, the record, the ambulance: Why cancer picked the wrong fight
As the man who delivered Newcastle its first premiership battles cancer with the same ferociousness he played and coached, MATTY JOHNS dives into the obsessiveness of his close friend and mentor.
‘Ridiculous’: NRL farce torn to absolute shreds
Rugby league commentators are calling for change after noticing a farcical trend about the NRL at the start of this year’s season.
Why Panthers won’t write off 2025
No team has ever started a season 1-5 and gone on to win the premiership, but Ivan Cleary isn’t ready to give up on making history.
Star import’s tough love for NRL debut
Most players would kick stones if they moved to the other side of the world to play reserve grade but it has actually helped Englishman Lewis Dodd ahead of his NRL debut.
Cowboys survive late scare to secure comeback win over Souths
The Cowboys’ season is officially back on track, surviving a some late Latrell Mitchell magic to secure their third straight win, as the Rabbitohs’ horror recent Perth record continues.
Why Leniu has full support of Rooster boss Nick Politis
Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis has defended Spencer Leniu over his spat with Johnathan Thurston, giving the controversial forward a licence to continue showing “honesty and passion.”
Thurston video says it all as claims rock NRL
Raw footage of Johnathan Thurston’s confrontation with Spencer Leniu has emerged with the NRL legend breaking his silence.
WATCH: Raiders score try of the year contender to sink the Sharks
Canberra forward Hudson Young became the first player sin binned under the NRL’s high shot recalibration, but then helped set up one of the team tries of the season as the Raiders pipped the Sharks at the death.
‘Direct and forceful’: Raiders star binned
Hudson Young is the first player to be sin-binned following the NRL’s crackdown on high shots in the Raiders’ last-gasp victory.
Seibold’s simple message after ugly loss
They’re without their best player and have copped a six-day turnaround for a game in Perth, but the Sea Eagles need to find a way to get their season back on track.
Gould ridicules ‘knee-jerk’ Roosters DCE rumours
Daly Cherry-Evans is yet to reveal where he’ll be playing next season, but Phil Gould is adamant that despite strong links to the Roosters the star halfback won’t be running out for the tricolours.
Tigers deny Galvin was bullied
Jarome Luai said he was only supporting his coach who shot down bullying claims as the fallout from Lachlan Galvin’s contract call intensified.
‘Chill with all the sh*t’: Benji’s impassioned Galvin plea
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has made a plea for Lachlan Galvin to be left alone to focus on his football as he deals with the fallout that has enveloped his decision to leave the club at the end of 2026. WATCH THE VIDEO
Meninga Cup Team of the Week includes rising Titans, Dolphins juniors
The Meninga Cup Team of the Week includes two rising Dolphins from regions brimming with potential NRL players – and also a Gold Coast Titans ace from league made Logan City.
NRL history: Broncos, Dolphins set for 100k Suncorp epic
An NRL scheduling conflict with the Broncos and Dolphins is set to create history in Brisbane, with up to 100,000 fans to descend on Suncorp Stadium for an unprecedented event.
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