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No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.

Nathan Cleary set to return from injury for NRL finals

Nathan Cleary set to return from injury for NRL finals

Nathan Cleary set to return from injury for NRL finals

Nathan Cleary set to return from injury for NRL finals

NRL heavyweights Penrith have shared a positive update on Nathan Cleary's fitness after the halfback went down with a shoulder injury against Melbourne.

Another blow for Panthers as Mitch Kenny faces ban

Another blow for Panthers as Mitch Kenny faces ban

Another blow for Panthers as Mitch Kenny faces ban

Another blow for Panthers as Mitch Kenny faces ban

Penrith look set to make two changes to their spine for the clash against Canberra after Mitch Kenny received a one-match ban after the loss to Melbourne.

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Melbourne consider mass resting late in NRL season

Melbourne consider mass resting late in NRL season

Storm coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed he wants to manage his players' workloads in the final rounds, in a move that may affect the bottom of the top eight.

Storm announce themselves as real deal in Penrith

Storm announce themselves as real deal in Penrith

Melbourne have sat at the top of the NRL ladder since round 15 and now a 24-22 away win over Penrith has them poised to clinch the minor premiership.

Panthers 'concerned' as Cleary injured in loss to Storm

Panthers 'concerned' as Cleary injured in loss to Storm

Penrith's hopes of a fourth consecutive NRL premiership have taken a hit with Nathan Cleary injured in a 24-22 loss to fellow heavyweights Melbourne.

Ryles' first signing move at Eels, extends Simonsson

Ryles' first signing move at Eels, extends Simonsson

Parramatta winger Bailey Simonsson has become the first player to re-sign for the NRL club since Jason Ryles' arrival as coach for 2025.

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Mitchell hit with breach notice over viral photo

Mitchell hit with breach notice over viral photo

Mitchell hit with breach notice over viral photo

Mitchell hit with breach notice over viral photo

The NRL has hit Latrell Mitchell with a breach notice after an image showed him in a room with white powder.

Dragons vow to make finals for banned Flanagan

Dragons vow to make finals for banned Flanagan

Dragons vow to make finals for banned Flanagan

Dragons vow to make finals for banned Flanagan

St George Illawarra players say Kyle Flanagan's four-match ban for biting has given them more motivation to make the finals and allow for his week-one return.

Broncos star Walsh requires surgery on broken hand

Broncos star Walsh requires surgery on broken hand

Broncos star Walsh requires surgery on broken hand

Broncos star Walsh requires surgery on broken hand

Brisbane have been dealt a major blow to their hopes of making an unlikely finals charge, with star fullback Reece Walsh to undergo surgery on a broken hand.

Trbojevic benefiting from latest sideline stint

Trbojevic benefiting from latest sideline stint

Trbojevic benefiting from latest sideline stint

Trbojevic benefiting from latest sideline stint

Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has grown in confidence out of his last battle with a hamstring injury, according to coach Anthony Seibold.

Maiden captain among first women in NRL's Hall of Fame

Maiden captain among first women in NRL's Hall of Fame

Maiden captain among first women in NRL's Hall of Fame

Maiden captain among first women in NRL's Hall of Fame

The NRL has recognised the finest female players of the pre semi-professional era, elevating its first six women into the Hall of Fame.

'No expectations' for Nawaqanitawase in Roosters debut

'No expectations' for Nawaqanitawase in Roosters debut

'No expectations' for Nawaqanitawase in Roosters debut

'No expectations' for Nawaqanitawase in Roosters debut

Former Wallabies winger and Olympian Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to suit up for his first match of professional rugby league at the Sydney Roosters.

Brohman furious over Boyd's Hall of Fame appointment

Brohman furious over Boyd's Hall of Fame appointment

Brohman furious over Boyd's Hall of Fame appointment

Brohman furious over Boyd's Hall of Fame appointment

The NRL have drawn criticism over their appointment of Les Boyd to the Hall of Fame, with Daryl Brohman fuming over the announcement.

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Penrith, Melbourne due for blockbuster reality

Penrith and Melbourne have been the two best sides of the NRL for five years, but their matches have rarely lived up to blockbuster billing.

Renouf credits Bennett promise for Hall of Fame honour

NRL Hall of Fame inductee Steve Renouf says a guarantee from Wayne Bennett at a pivotal moment in his career gave him the drive to succeed as a Brisbane Bronco.

'No more wasting talent': Hunt lauds WA's time to shine

West Australian rugby league product Royce Hunt has lauded the imminent arrival of the Western Bears to the NRL competition.

Smith ready for Immortality after Hall of Fame call

Cameron Smith is eligible to become rugby league's next Immortal, after the NRL confirmed he would at the very least be elevated into the game's Hall of Fame.

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Royce Hunt wants to finish NRL career at Cronulla

Cronulla's Royce Hunt is hoping to end his NRL career with the Sharks despite the club granting the prop permission to field offers from other NRL rivals.

Penrith ready to mimic Storm record as NRL heavyweights

Penrith once saw Melbourne as an example of the powerhouse club they wanted to be. Now they can join them as the most consistent NRL side of the century.

New Nikorima deal gives Woolf his dream Dolphins spine

Ahead of his 200th NRL match against Canterbury, Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has joined key spine teammates in signing a new deal until the end of 2026.

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Parramatta Eels player Kate Fallon will deny allegations she assaulted a teenager over a food-delivery order shortly before the NRLW season launch.

Luai sees value in eventual Pasifika side in NRL

Jarome Luai has pushed the case for a Polynesian side in future rounds of NRL expansion, pointing to the model of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.

Valentine Holmes on cusp of joining NRL's Dragons

Valentine Holmes looks likely to join St George Illawarra for the 2025 season after positive contract talks with the joint venture.

Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban

St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.

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