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'Ready to run back out': Broncos query concussion call

'Ready to run back out': Broncos query concussion call

Brisbane suffered more injury carnage with two hookers concussed in the 35-31 loss to North Queensland and lock Pat Carrigan put on report.

'Credit to him': Contract call can't stop Cowboys No.1

'Credit to him': Contract call can't stop Cowboys No.1

'Credit to him': Contract call can't stop Cowboys No.1

'Credit to him': Contract call can't stop Cowboys No.1

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater turned his phone off when his impending exit from the club hit the headlines but he turned it on to sink Brisbane.

Late Luki try sinks Broncos as Cowboys win four on trot

Late Luki try sinks Broncos as Cowboys win four on trot

Late Luki try sinks Broncos as Cowboys win four on trot

Late Luki try sinks Broncos as Cowboys win four on trot

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has lit up Suncorp Stadium in a 35-31 win over a Brisbane side that lost two hookers to concussion.

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Flanagan's sideline move can't save Dragons from loss

Flanagan's sideline move can't save Dragons from loss

St George Illawarra are now winless through the opening six rounds, after showing some spirit before going down 28-18 to Manly in Wollongong.

It hurts: Sharks vow to fight Bears' poaching players

It hurts: Sharks vow to fight Bears' poaching players

Sharks co-captain Cameron McInnes and fullback Will Kennedy could be on the Perth Bears' radar as the incoming franchise builds their inaugural squad.

The claws aren't out: Meninga dismisses infighting talk

The claws aren't out: Meninga dismisses infighting talk

Perth will be centre stage on Saturday when it hosts an NRL double header, but there's been plenty of talk in the lead-up about rumoured tension at the Bears.

'Proud of him': Bennett lauds Smith for tackling demons

'Proud of him': Bennett lauds Smith for tackling demons

As he prepares for his first Souths game of the season, Brandon Smith has earned praise from Wayne Bennett for getting his life back on track.

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‘Special K’ backed as Titans embrace Sydney bogey

‘Special K’ backed as Titans embrace Sydney bogey

‘Special K’ backed as Titans embrace Sydney bogey

‘Special K’ backed as Titans embrace Sydney bogey

Gold Coast have not won in Sydney for more than a year but coach Josh Hannay is embracing the challenge with full faith in struggling No.1 Keano Kini.

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Tackling has been the focus at Melbourne training this week with Storm coach Craig Bellamy looking to shore up their defence as they host the Warriors.

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

Bronson Xerri always knew he could recover from his Canterbury axing, having bounced back from a multi-year doping ban earlier in his career.

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

Casey McLean is set to sit out Penrith's trip to Darwin to take on the Dolphins after being charged for a high shot on Bulldogs prop Max King.

Best in world: Tigers' bold Campbelltown pathway plans

Best in world: Tigers' bold Campbelltown pathway plans

Best in world: Tigers' bold Campbelltown pathway plans

Best in world: Tigers' bold Campbelltown pathway plans

Wests Tigers CEO Shaun Mielekamp has revealed long-term plans for south-west Sydney, after setting the ambitious goal of having the sport's best pathway system.

Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith's perfect start

Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith's perfect start

Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith's perfect start

Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith's perfect start

Penrith's perfect start to the NRL season has come undone with a stunning upset loss to Canterbury at Accor Stadium.

Manly won't overlook St George Illawarra's desperation

Manly won't overlook St George Illawarra's desperation

Manly won't overlook St George Illawarra's desperation

Manly won't overlook St George Illawarra's desperation

Kieran Foran is preparing Manly for a tough game against a desperate St George Illawarra team yet to win an NRL game in 2026.

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Savage set for lengthy sideline stint with ankle injury

Winger Xavier Savage will miss about eight weeks of NRL action as Canberra try to get their season going against South Sydney in Perth.

Big call: Hannay has no regrets over Brimson switch

Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay had locked in AJ Brimson as his No.6 for the season, but has revealed why he changed tack after just three rounds into the NRL.

It's been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around

Shane Flanagan insists he is still the right man to turn St George Illawarra around, while knowing he needs wins fast to keep his job as Dragons coach.

Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched

New Brisbane half Tom Duffy has the organising and kicking ability to shine in the hot seat against North Queensland after Adam Reynolds was ruled out.

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New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin

Wests Tigers haven't won three-straight NRL games in eight seasons. Could they break that hoodoo against Newcastle?

Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien

Cronulla's backline depth will be tested after scans showed centre Jesse Ramien suffered a grade-two medial ligament tear.

Giant awakes: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim

The Central Queensland NRL bid is ready to ramp up its push to be the 20th NRL team with financial clout and a bedrock rugby league case as foundations.

Ciraldo not looking too far ahead about Xerri's future

Cameron Ciraldo sees no point addressing Bronson Xerri's future at Canterbury as the centre prepares for his comeback from a "rocky patch" out of the NRL side.

Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy

Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland.

Ex-NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges

Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.

'Nipping at heels': new deal but no rest for key Bronco

Cory Paix is riding high after inking a contract extension but hard lessons from the past have him steeled to raise the bar to hang onto his hooking role.

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