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Jordan Rapana dodges ban, Josh Papalii cops a week

Jordan Rapana dodges ban, Josh Papalii cops a week

Jordan Rapana has become the latest NRL player cited for putting illegal pressure on a kicker, while Canberra teammate Josh Papalii was also sanctioned.

Emotional Haka reminds Mooney Canberra is his home

Emotional Haka reminds Mooney Canberra is his home

Emotional Haka reminds Mooney Canberra is his home

Emotional Haka reminds Mooney Canberra is his home

Trey Mooney knows if he'd made the call to leave Canberra in 2025, he'd have risked missing out on moments like those witnessed post-match at Magic Round.

Broncos support Payne Haas after his father's arrest

Broncos support Payne Haas after his father's arrest

Broncos support Payne Haas after his father's arrest

Broncos support Payne Haas after his father's arrest

Brisbane have rallied around prop Payne Haas after his father Gregor was arrested in the Philippines and accused of drug trafficking.

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Perth gets V'landys tick as part of NRL expansion plans

Perth gets V'landys tick as part of NRL expansion plans

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys said the Perth NRL bid was "looking very good" as he unveiled plans for a 20-team competition.

Cobbo stars for Broncos, Madden field goal sinks Manly

Cobbo stars for Broncos, Madden field goal sinks Manly

Selwyn Cobbo was brilliant at No.1 for Brisbane and made a strong case for a State of Origin recall as a Jock Madden field goal secured a 13-12 win over Manly.

Young's double helps Raiders to chaotic win over Dogs

Young's double helps Raiders to chaotic win over Dogs

Magic Round is off to a memorable start, with Canberra surviving two sin-binnings to beat Canterbury on the back of a try-scoring double to Hudson Young.

Father of NRL Broncos star arrested on drugs charges

Father of NRL Broncos star arrested on drugs charges

The father of Brisbane Broncos NRL star Payne Haas is facing extradition to Indonesia after being arrested on drug charges in the Philippines.

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'Productive' talks, but PNG's NRL fate still uncertain

'Productive' talks, but PNG's NRL fate still uncertain

'Productive' talks, but PNG's NRL fate still uncertain

'Productive' talks, but PNG's NRL fate still uncertain

The Australian government and NRL have held "productive" discussions over the possible inclusion of a team in Papua New Guinea.

Robinson glad Fifita had cooling off period

Robinson glad Fifita had cooling off period

Robinson glad Fifita had cooling off period

Robinson glad Fifita had cooling off period

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Gold Coast forward David Fifita's backflip on joining the Tricolours had turned out for the best for the club.

Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence

Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence

Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence

Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence

Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season.

Souths hope to turn season around in Wighton's 250th

Souths hope to turn season around in Wighton's 250th

Souths hope to turn season around in Wighton's 250th

Souths hope to turn season around in Wighton's 250th

South Sydney will look to milestone man Jack Wighton to provide some much-needed energy as they hunt their first NRL win in six games against North Queensland.

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his bitter court case over his sacking from the club.

Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next

Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next

Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next

Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next

Brisbane has won hosting rights for the NRL's Magic Round for the next three seasons as plans ramp up to have the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand.

NSW's Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara

NSW's Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara

NSW's Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara

NSW's Baxter free for Origin II after shot on Temara

NSW will breathe a sigh of relief after five-eighth Corban Baxter escaped suspension following the women's State of Origin series opener.

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Storm's Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego

Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona admits having to fight his way back into first grade was a blow to his confidence as the Storm prepare for the Eels.

NSW too good in first game of historic Origin series

NSW have beaten Queensland 22-12 on the back of a dominant first-half at Suncorp Stadium to take the first game of the historic three-game Origin series.

Souths hoping to weave magic with early coach signing

South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is hopeful the beleaguered club can lock in its new head coach sooner rather than later.

Departing Zac Lomax leaves Dragons fans bewildered

Zac Lomax has refused to elaborate on his reasoning for leaving St George Illawarra to join Parramatta in 2025.

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Retirement, rehab and Vegas: Raider ponders his future

Jordan Rapana thought injury had ended his career earlier this season, but the Canberra fullback is back and pondering another campaign at age 35 next year.

Walsh injury blow for Broncos as young gun gets debut

Reece Walsh has been ruled out of Brisbane's clash against Manly with Selwyn Cobbo moving to fullback and speedy outside back Josiah Karapani to debut.

NRL addresses 'very serious' allegation against player

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.

Giddy-up Nicholls as Dolphins extend 'Goat' for 2025

Veteran Dolphins prop Mark 'Goat' Nicholls will finish his career at the Dolphins after earning a contract extension until the end of 2025.

Women's coaches predict higher-quality Origin opener

The first game of the 2023 women's State of Origin series was a scrappy affair, but both coaches have reason to believe things will be different this year.

Indefinite bans for NRL fans after alleged racial abuse

The NRL spectators who allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker have received indefinite bans from attending live games.

Calf problem can't keep Pearson out of Origin opener

NSW halfback Rachael Pearson will line up in the opening match of the women's State of Origin series, despite battling a calf issue this month.

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