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Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Bellamy looking to bolster flimsy Storm defence

Tackling has been the focus at Melbourne training this week with Storm coach Craig Bellamy looking to shore up their defence as they host the Warriors.

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

Bronson Xerri always knew he could recover from his Canterbury axing, having bounced back from a multi-year doping ban earlier in his career.

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog's jaw

Casey McLean is set to sit out Penrith's trip to Darwin to take on the Dolphins after being charged for a high shot on Bulldogs prop Max King.

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Best in world: Tigers' bold Campbelltown pathway plans

Best in world: Tigers' bold Campbelltown pathway plans

Wests Tigers CEO Shaun Mielekamp has revealed long-term plans for south-west Sydney, after setting the ambitious goal of having the sport's best pathway system.

Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith's perfect start

Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith's perfect start

Penrith's perfect start to the NRL season has come undone with a stunning upset loss to Canterbury at Accor Stadium.

Manly won't overlook St George Illawarra's desperation

Manly won't overlook St George Illawarra's desperation

Kieran Foran is preparing Manly for a tough game against a desperate St George Illawarra team yet to win an NRL game in 2026.

Savage set for lengthy sideline stint with ankle injury

Savage set for lengthy sideline stint with ankle injury

Winger Xavier Savage will miss about eight weeks of NRL action as Canberra try to get their season going against South Sydney in Perth.

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Big call: Hannay has no regrets over Brimson switch

Big call: Hannay has no regrets over Brimson switch

Big call: Hannay has no regrets over Brimson switch

Big call: Hannay has no regrets over Brimson switch

Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay had locked in AJ Brimson as his No.6 for the season, but has revealed why he changed tack after just three rounds into the NRL.

It's been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around

It's been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around

It's been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around

It's been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around

Shane Flanagan insists he is still the right man to turn St George Illawarra around, while knowing he needs wins fast to keep his job as Dragons coach.

Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched

Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched

Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched

Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched

New Brisbane half Tom Duffy has the organising and kicking ability to shine in the hot seat against North Queensland after Adam Reynolds was ruled out.

New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin

New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin

New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin

New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin

Wests Tigers haven't won three-straight NRL games in eight seasons. Could they break that hoodoo against Newcastle?

Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien

Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien

Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien

Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien

Cronulla's backline depth will be tested after scans showed centre Jesse Ramien suffered a grade-two medial ligament tear.

Giant awakes: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim

Giant awakes: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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'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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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