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Penrith coach Cleary blasts 'ridiculous' bunker call

Penrith coach Cleary blasts 'ridiculous' bunker call

A refereeing decision during Penrith's defeat of Canterbury has left Panthers coach Ivan Cleary scratching his head.

Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread

Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread

Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread

Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread

Second-rower Liam Martin bagged two tries as Penrith defeated Canterbury, whose NRL finals hopes are now in major doubt.

Manly flog Dragons to keep life in rollercoaster season

Manly flog Dragons to keep life in rollercoaster season

Manly flog Dragons to keep life in rollercoaster season

Manly flog Dragons to keep life in rollercoaster season

Manly's attacking weapons have fired to flog St George Illawarra 44-10, keeping their slim finals hopes alive and consigning the Dragons to the wooden spoon.

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Why Bears' latest recruit left Canberra for Perth

Why Bears' latest recruit left Canberra for Perth

Perth recruit Corey Horsburgh has explained how Mal Meninga won him over, and why he believes a move west can give him the career refresh required at age 28.

Cowboys star's season over as rugby union move beckons

Cowboys star's season over as rugby union move beckons

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has provided some mixed injury news as the Cowboys look to strengthen their grip on a top eight berth.

Roosters address potential Manu return amid PNG move

Roosters address potential Manu return amid PNG move

There's a big gap between the end of Joey Manu's rugby career and his move to PNG in 2028, so could he return to the Roosters on a short-term deal next year?

Souths reveal Latrell plan as star cleared for take-off

Souths reveal Latrell plan as star cleared for take-off

Latrell Mitchell will play his first NRL game in over three months as South Sydney look to lock in a finals spot with a win over Gold Coast.

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Maguire ducks question over future after Broncos' woe

Maguire ducks question over future after Broncos' woe

Maguire ducks question over future after Broncos' woe

Maguire ducks question over future after Broncos' woe

Under-fire Michael Maguire has talked about Brisbane's ability rather than his future after questions were raised following the thrashing by the Storm.

Maguire’s season from hell continues at hands of Storm

Maguire’s season from hell continues at hands of Storm

Maguire’s season from hell continues at hands of Storm

Maguire’s season from hell continues at hands of Storm

Pressure on Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has skyrocketed to an all-time high after the Broncos suffered a brutal capitulation to Melbourne on home turf.

Knights know rivals will try to lure Blues centre away

Knights know rivals will try to lure Blues centre away

Knights know rivals will try to lure Blues centre away

Knights know rivals will try to lure Blues centre away

Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has made clear he wants to keep Bradman Best, but warns it may not be easy thanks to the salary cap.

Bulldogs shake off COVID-19 for crucial clash

Bulldogs shake off COVID-19 for crucial clash

Bulldogs shake off COVID-19 for crucial clash

Bulldogs shake off COVID-19 for crucial clash

Canterbury had been battling an outbreak of COVID-19 ahead of their big clash with Penrith but the Bulldogs are now fit and firing again, says Cameron Ciraldo.

Next step looms in era-defining transition for Manly

Next step looms in era-defining transition for Manly

Next step looms in era-defining transition for Manly

Next step looms in era-defining transition for Manly

Young gun Onitoni Large could debut for Manly against St George Illawarra, with the teenager viewed as a long-term halves partner of Joey Walsh.

Stats reveal NRL heavyweights most sin-binned team

Stats reveal NRL heavyweights most sin-binned team

Stats reveal NRL heavyweights most sin-binned team

Stats reveal NRL heavyweights most sin-binned team

One of the NRL's premiership heavyweights have lost 11 players to the sin bin across the first 25 rounds of the 2026 season.

Broncos coach insists Reynolds retired on own terms

Broncos coach insists Reynolds retired on own terms

Broncos coach insists Reynolds retired on own terms

Broncos coach insists Reynolds retired on own terms

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has addressed the saga surrounding Adam Reynolds' retirement with two weeks remaining in the regular season.

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Raiders star pushing for Cup despite dodgy shoulder

Simi Sasagi isn't ruling out playing for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup despite dealing with a persistent shoulder injury that requires surgery.

Dragon committed to England move despite coach drama

The mysterious exit of an Australian coach from Castleford has plunged multiple players' futures into doubt, but Damien Cook will still join the English club.

Bulldogs breakthrough: Canterbury lock in star forward

Jacob Preston's future has finally been decided at Canterbury, with the star second-rower joining Stephen Crichton as the longest locked-in Bulldog.

Broncos captain clears the air about foiled farewell

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds insists it was his call to end his 323-game career because of a calf injury, rather than his NRL club's coach or medical staff.

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Souths star named to make long-awaited NRL return

South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is set to play his first NRL game since mid-May, for the Rabbitohs against Gold Coast in round 26.

Penrith star's talks on hold after 'productive' meeting

Penrith star Liam Martin will wait until after the NRL finals to resume talks on his future, after his management met with Panthers bosses about a new deal.

Players wait and see on controversial new NRL rule

Senior NRL players are intrigued to see a controversial new rule undergo its first trial in the round 26 game between Melbourne and Brisbane.

Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong

Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.

Comeback kid: league's fastest ACL return in 19 years

Manly's Caleb Navale has gone from rupturing his ACL before the pre-season trials to scoring with his third touch on his return a little over six months later.

Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal

Joey Manu's desire to be part of a team that represents the entire Pacific helped prompt his decision to be a foundation player at the PNG Chiefs.

Reynolds' return shelved in sad end to NRL career

Adam Reynolds' bid to return to the field for Brisbane before the end of the season is over, meaning he has played his 323rd and final NRL game.

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