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Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline

Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline

Canterbury have officially axed Bronson Xerri for their road trip to Canberra, while new Sydney Rooster Reece Robson has been named to return early from injury.

'Let Sua be Sua': Storm skipper defends young fullback

'Let Sua be Sua': Storm skipper defends young fullback

'Let Sua be Sua': Storm skipper defends young fullback

'Let Sua be Sua': Storm skipper defends young fullback

Harry Grant feels it's unfair to compare exciting Storm fullback Sua Fa'alogo with Brisbane superstar Reece Walsh ahead of the teams' grand-final rematch.

'It's good': Starling unfazed by six-again changes

'It's good': Starling unfazed by six-again changes

'It's good': Starling unfazed by six-again changes

'It's good': Starling unfazed by six-again changes

Tom Starling believes controversial changes to set restarts are better for the NRL, while fellow Raider Kaeo Weekes is intent on playing for the NSW Blues.

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'Significant challenges': ex-NRL player's family speaks

'Significant challenges': ex-NRL player's family speaks

Former NRL star Chris Walker's family has spoken out after he was charged with multiple offences and released on bail following his Gold Coast arrest.

Family matters: the man behind Casey McLean's NRL rise

Family matters: the man behind Casey McLean's NRL rise

Penrith centre Casey McLean says it's thanks to older brother Jesse that he's been able to progress so quickly in his NRL career.

Bulldogs great whacks Xerri over lack of resilience

Bulldogs great whacks Xerri over lack of resilience

Josh Morris says Canterbury fans won't forget that the club handed Bronson Xerri a lifeline from a drugs ban if the unsettled centre requests a release.

Rabbitohs wanted Roosters breached over big screen

Rabbitohs wanted Roosters breached over big screen

South Sydney CEO Blake Solly says the NRL will be treating the Sydney Roosters differently to other clubs if they do not penalise them over a scoreboard stunt.

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Ponga out for up to two months in Knights double blow

Ponga out for up to two months in Knights double blow

Ponga out for up to two months in Knights double blow

Ponga out for up to two months in Knights double blow

Newcastle will need to contend without their two biggest stars for the coming weeks after both Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown suffered injuries in round two.

Reynolds tests ribs as Broncos tweak to end 10-year hex

Reynolds tests ribs as Broncos tweak to end 10-year hex

Reynolds tests ribs as Broncos tweak to end 10-year hex

Reynolds tests ribs as Broncos tweak to end 10-year hex

Out of form Brisbane have made changes off the field ahead of their trip to Melbourne as in-doubt Adam Reynolds puts his injured rib cartilage to the test.

Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief

Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief

Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief

Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief

Fresh off breaking the NRL try-scoring record at South Sydney, Alex Johnston says it would be "cool" to make more history as the PNG Chiefs first signing.

Cleary slams 'porky pies', insists Panthers 'love' Tago

Cleary slams 'porky pies', insists Panthers 'love' Tago

Cleary slams 'porky pies', insists Panthers 'love' Tago

Cleary slams 'porky pies', insists Panthers 'love' Tago

Penrith still have faith in Izack Tago despite the three-time premiership winner being overlooked for any game time in their first two matches of 2026.

I let my teammates down in first Roosters game: DCE

I let my teammates down in first Roosters game: DCE

I let my teammates down in first Roosters game: DCE

I let my teammates down in first Roosters game: DCE

Veteran playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans bounced back from a tough first outing as a Rooster to play a big role in the round-two defeat of South Sydney.

Tabuai-Fidow primed for more 'Bermuda Triangle' magic

Tabuai-Fidow primed for more 'Bermuda Triangle' magic

Tabuai-Fidow primed for more 'Bermuda Triangle' magic

Tabuai-Fidow primed for more 'Bermuda Triangle' magic

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored one of the great individual tries to beat Cronulla in 2024 and he's keen to replicate the feat.

Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren't cooked

Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren't cooked

Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren't cooked

Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren't cooked

Anthony Seibold has pointed to his own rookie year as an NRL coach as proof Manly can turn around their poor start to the NRL season.

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Tabuai-Fidow genius secures Dolphins great-escape win

The Dolphins have won their first game this season with an 18-14 defeat of the Gold Coast after they trailed 14-0, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow the star.

Knights suffer $3 million blow in big win over Manly

Newcastle lost their two highest-paid players to injury in the first half against Manly, but it didn't stop them beating an ordinary Sea Eagles outfit 36-16.

Dragons breathe sigh of relief on halves injury front

St George Illawarra have received good news on the injury front, with Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson both no longer requiring scans.

Panthers steam past Sharks in impressive season start

The Panthers have only conceded six points in their two matches to open the NRL season, suffocating the Sharks for a 26-6 victory in Bathurst.

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Fa'alogo makes huge statement as Storm's new No.1

Sua Fa'alogo has scored a hat-trick to lead Melbourne from a 20-18 deficit with less than 20 minutes to play to a 46-20 thumping of St George Illawarra.

Tigers to stay humble despite record rout of Cowboys

Wests Tigers have begun their NRL season with a big victory over North Queensland at their spiritual home, Leichhardt Oval.

Mad Max and Raging Ray back to get Dolphins on track

The Dolphins welcome the return of two warriors in Max Plath and Ray Stone at just the right time as they aim to add much-needed steel and grit to their flair.

Inside the rescue mission for Johnston and his ball

Almost nine months of planning culminated in one of rugby league's most memorable on-field moments, as part of Alex Johnston's record-breaking celebrations.

Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Two men have been charged with offences by police after thousands of fans flooded the field after the NRL's all try-scoring record was broken in Sydney.

Why Manly believe Fogarty can fix their biggest issue

Manly have been one of the most inconsistent sides in the NRL in recent years, but Jake Trbojevic believes Jamal Fogarty can help fix that once he settles in.

'Bad place': Johnston feared record would never come

Alex Johnston may have reached rarefied air with his 213th NRL try but in his darkest days, the veteran winger feared he'd lost his chance to make history.

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