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Bulldogs, Warriors escape while Titans debutant stars

Bulldogs, Warriors escape while Titans debutant stars

The Warriors have got their NRLW season of promise back on track, while Canterbury and the Gold Coast also boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.

'Not good enough': Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth

'Not good enough': Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth

'Not good enough': Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth

'Not good enough': Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth

Manly's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after they coughed up a 14-0 lead against Melbourne on the way to a fifth-straight loss.

Knights get unwanted news before key Raiders clash

Knights get unwanted news before key Raiders clash

Knights get unwanted news before key Raiders clash

Knights get unwanted news before key Raiders clash

Canberra will play Newcastle in a wet and wild affair on Sunday, but the Knights will be without one of their representative stars.

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Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top

Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top

North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is targeting a deep finals run before joining St George Illawarra as the Cowboys chase a key improvement in their game.

'Can't assume': Sharks wary of lowly Dragons in derby

'Can't assume': Sharks wary of lowly Dragons in derby

The surging Sharks won't be disrespecting the bottom-placed St George Illawarra in a crucial NRL derby for both arch-rivals.

Roosters send Yeo warning as Panthers sweat on skipper

Roosters send Yeo warning as Panthers sweat on skipper

Isaah Yeo looks set to miss the back end of Penrith's season, but Spencer Leniu has warned the Panthers are just as potent without their prized No.13.

Roosters pip Dogs to go level with Penrith at top

Roosters pip Dogs to go level with Penrith at top

Billy Smith has scored a double in a tight win over Canterbury that has put the Roosters on a collision course with Penrith for the NRL's minor premiership.

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Fears for Yeo's season after Warriors beat Panthers

Fears for Yeo's season after Warriors beat Panthers

Fears for Yeo's season after Warriors beat Panthers

Fears for Yeo's season after Warriors beat Panthers

NRL premiership hopefuls the Warriors have stunned ladder-leading Penrith, who lost inspirational co-captain Isaah Yeo to what appears a serious injury.

NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on

NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on

NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on

NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on

The Perth Bears' hopes of landing some marquee players have been given a huge boost after the NRL agreed to offer them some handy concessions.

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

Dolphins CEO and Staggs stoke 'soap opera' derby drama

The derby clash between Brisbane and the Dolphins is bigger than Ben-Hur, due in no small measure to two powerful personalities on both sides of the fence.

Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy makes call on his future

Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy makes call on his future

Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy makes call on his future

Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy makes call on his future

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has signalled when he is likely to step away from the hot seat, but he hopes Cameron Munster will remain at the club.

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

Broncos old boys give Dolphins extra derby punch

The Dolphins had one foot on Brisbane's throat last year in the corresponding derby clash but took it off, a scenario they have no intention of replicating.

Star Raider responds to best friends' contract rumours

Star Raider responds to best friends' contract rumours

Star Raider responds to best friends' contract rumours

Star Raider responds to best friends' contract rumours

Sebastian Kris is the latest Canberra player rumoured to be leaving the club and winger Xavier Savage has mixed emotions about it.

Another Rabbitoh injured just as troops return

Another Rabbitoh injured just as troops return

Another Rabbitoh injured just as troops return

Another Rabbitoh injured just as troops return

South Sydney have lost yet another key player to injury, just as cavalry are returning for the round-23 clash against Parramatta.

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Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test

North Queensland have bounced back from the club's "darkest day" to wallop Gold Coast 30-8 and go to seventh on the NRL ladder, with their stars shining.

NRL star 'moving on' after betting charge dropped

South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has said he wants to get on with his life and play football after prosecutors dropped an insider-betting charge.

'We're playing like a top-four team': Bulldogs coach

Canterbury's vastly improved defence is in for a big test against the Sydney Roosters, who put 82 points on North Queensland in their last start.

'Every faith': Farnworth on track to stay at Dolphins

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has addressed speculation about Herbie Farnworth's future and revealed why the club is comfortable he will remain long-term.

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Bears' English raid continues, sign Canberra forward

English international Morgan Smithies will join the Perth Bears for their inaugural NRL season after three campaigns with Canberra.

Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer

Indigenous sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's recent visit to to the Torres Strait with coach Kristian Woolf reinforced his deep appreciation for the Dolphins.

Jack Cogger back in his happy place with Panthers

Penrith's Jack Cogger impressed on return to the starting halves and holds the five-eighth jersey for a blockbuster clash with the third-placed Warriors.

Roosters' expansion verdict after 70-point thrashing

The Roosters smashed the Cowboys 82-12 last week. But coach Trent Robinson doesn't want the NRL to slow down its expansion plans.

'Doesn't define us': Cowboys plot bounce after shame

North Queensland conceded 82 points last week, the most in 91 years, but coach Todd Payten has opened up on why the finals are still within the team's grasp.

'We don't really care': Sharks dismiss finals naysayers

The red-hot Sharks are using the doubters as motivators as they chase an elusive NRL premiership and a glorious farewell for several departing teammates.

New Broncos halves point to future as Mam targets gains

Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam has opened up on his defensive struggles as he backs new No.7 Tom Duffy to be his halves partner in 2027.

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