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Giant awakes: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim

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

Ciraldo not looking too far ahead about Xerri's future

Ciraldo not looking too far ahead about Xerri's future

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

Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy

Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy

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.

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Ex-NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges

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

'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.

Special bond, heartbreaking loss behind Twidle's debut

Special bond, heartbreaking loss behind Twidle's debut

If not for the kindness of a local footy coach in Brisbane, Apa Twidle knows he would never have made it all to the way to the bright lights of the NRL.

'In my sights': Walters targets Te'o for World Cup tilt

'In my sights': Walters targets Te'o for World Cup tilt

Former Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te'o is a man in demand and Kevin Walters is keen to work with him at the World Cup in what would be a fairytale reunion.

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Ikin welcomes 'competitive tension' from CQ NRL bid

Ikin welcomes 'competitive tension' from CQ NRL bid

Ikin welcomes 'competitive tension' from CQ NRL bid

Ikin welcomes 'competitive tension' from CQ NRL bid

QRL boss Ben Ikin says six NRL teams in Queensland is a future possibility and backs a reignited Central Queensland NRL bid alongside the Ipswich-based Jets.

Bulldogs recall star centre as Roosters name Inflictor

Bulldogs recall star centre as Roosters name Inflictor

Bulldogs recall star centre as Roosters name Inflictor

Bulldogs recall star centre as Roosters name Inflictor

Bronson Xerri is back for Canterbury against unbeaten Penrith while Victor Radley will stiffen the Roosters in his first NRL game of 2026 after suspension.

Manly understand St George Illawarra's poor start

Manly understand St George Illawarra's poor start

Manly understand St George Illawarra's poor start

Manly understand St George Illawarra's poor start

Manly are eager to get back-to-back wins when they take on a winless St George Illawarra in a particularly poor run of form.

Young half backed as Broncos unveil Walsh replacement

Young half backed as Broncos unveil Walsh replacement

Young half backed as Broncos unveil Walsh replacement

Young half backed as Broncos unveil Walsh replacement

Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars will take his chance at replacing Reece Walsh at fullback as Tom Duffy prepares for a Broncos debut at No.7 against his old club.

Dragon Atkinson 'trying too hard', moved to five-eighth

Dragon Atkinson 'trying too hard', moved to five-eighth

Dragon Atkinson 'trying too hard', moved to five-eighth

Dragon Atkinson 'trying too hard', moved to five-eighth

St George Illawarra have moved Daniel Atkinson from halfback to five-eighth as they look to spark their spluttering NRL season.

Calm down Mitch: NRL warns Moses about refs dialogue

Calm down Mitch: NRL warns Moses about refs dialogue

Calm down Mitch: NRL warns Moses about refs dialogue

Calm down Mitch: NRL warns Moses about refs dialogue

Mitch Moses has received a concerning act notice from the NRL in the aftermath of Parramatta's Easter Monday loss to Wests Tigers.

Storm need to be Panthers' copycats to end streak

Storm need to be Panthers' copycats to end streak

Storm need to be Panthers' copycats to end streak

Storm need to be Panthers' copycats to end streak

Cameron Munster says Penrith have shown his Melbourne side what they need to change to end their three-game losing streak, with attitude top of his list.

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No end in sight for Air Tupou with another year looming

Sydney Roosters winger Daniel Tupou believes he is playing as well as ever, indicating he is open to the prospect of a 16th NRL season in 2027.

Eels' cap dispensation push grows after latest injury

Bailey Simonsson has become the third Parramatta player to suffer a long-term injury from foul play, strengthening the Eels' case for salary-cap dispensation.

Marshall criticises sin-binning as Tigers winger banned

Luke Laulilii has been charged over the tackle that left Bailey Simonsson with a serious ankle injury, while Warriors back Adam Pompey is facing a one-game ban.

Tigers break Eels' hearts in NRL game of the year

Parramatta and Wests Tigers have played out an early contender for game of the year at a packed CommBank Stadium on Easter Monday.

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Maguire faces a Broncos first amid injury crisis

With three members of their star spine on the injured list, Brisbane confront a brand new depth test that will have a major impact on their title defence.

Schoolboy battles transform into duel for NSW No.9

Rivals since their teenage days, Blayke Brailey and Reece Robson are now fighting off for the NSW hooking role ahead of their NRL clash in Perth.

Payten offer that put rocket up Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater

Scott Drinkwater was offered a "rest" from North Queensland coach Todd Payten in March. It was what he needed to light a fuse back in the Cowboys fullback.

Best joins busy Knights casualty ward for up to month

Former State of Origin centre Bradman Best is expected to miss up to a month with the groin injury he suffered in Newcastle's defeat of Canberra.

How Wizard of Foz lit a new fire in Manly: Jurbo

Manly lock Jake Trbojevic says the big win over the Dolphins in Kieran Foran's debut as coach is just the start of a renaissance under the Sea Eagles legend.

Resurrected Knights hand Raiders fourth straight loss

Canberra have dropped their fourth game on the bounce as the Knights moved into second place with a stunning Easter Sunday victory in Newcastle.

Kennedy keeping options open after Sharks double

Will Kennedy spent all of 2025 off contract before signing a one-year extension to stay at Cronulla last year, but he is open to other options for 2027.

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