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Jack Cogger back in his happy place with Panthers

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

Roosters' expansion verdict after 70-point thrashing

Roosters' expansion verdict after 70-point thrashing

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

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

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

'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.

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

'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

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.

Warrior re-signs, ex-Dragons wantaway completes U-turn

Warrior re-signs, ex-Dragons wantaway completes U-turn

The Warriors have re-signed highly-rated prop Jackson Ford, while former wantaway Dragon Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga has inked his own contract extension.

Brigginshaw's big ban opens door for next Broncos star

Brigginshaw's big ban opens door for next Broncos star

Brisbane must cope without suspended star Ali Brigginshaw for the first time in their history, but her replacement is a rising talent with a big future.

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Souths' Mitchell 'hurting' to miss Indigenous Round

Souths' Mitchell 'hurting' to miss Indigenous Round

Souths' Mitchell 'hurting' to miss Indigenous Round

Souths' Mitchell 'hurting' to miss Indigenous Round

First Nations NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined since Magic Round and now his absence will extend into Indigenous Round.

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

NRL club claims player contributed to training death

A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock

Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock

Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock

Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock

The high-flying Sydney Roosters have Lindsay Collins back from an extended concussion lay-off for the round-23 clash against finals hopefuls Canterbury.

'We let Walsh down': recalled Bronco set to unlock star

'We let Walsh down': recalled Bronco set to unlock star

'We let Walsh down': recalled Bronco set to unlock star

'We let Walsh down': recalled Bronco set to unlock star

Brisbane hooker Billy Walters will get his first start of the season in a spine shakeup as the veteran edges closer to securing his own future.

Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job

Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job

Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job

Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job

Matt King has never been a senior head coach but will replace Laurie Daley as the new boss of the NSW State of Origin side in the 2027 series.

Young breakout star's 12-year connection with Cleary

Young breakout star's 12-year connection with Cleary

Young breakout star's 12-year connection with Cleary

Young breakout star's 12-year connection with Cleary

Jaxen Edgar has only become a starting NRL fullback in recent weeks, but his connection to Penrith coach Ivan Cleary goes back far longer.

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How coaching greats shaped untested King on Origin path

Matt King waited 13 years to become a head coach and with the guidance of some of Australia's greatest minds is ready to take the plunge with the NSW Blues.

Dolphins' Hammer set for top gear at his playground

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a remarkable strike rate at Suncorp Stadium and is ready to step it up a notch against battling Brisbane.

Addo-Carr's message for Mitchell as he targets rep call

Josh Addo-Carr wants to see Latrell Mitchell back in full flight sooner rather than later as the Parramatta winger targets a return to the Australian Test side.

'Lot of nonsense': Dearden clears air on Cowboys future

North Queensland's co-captain is aiming for a round 26 return from injury as he opened up on speculation around his future at the club.

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'Ready to go': Daley anoints untested coach to lead NSW

Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW State of Origin coach, with Matt King expected to be confirmed as his replacement.

NRLW great referred to judiciary over ugly tackle

Ali Brigginshaw may miss the NRLW grand final rematch after she was referred to the NRL judiciary for a tackle that was likened to a wrestling manoeuvre.

Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy

Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.

'I believe': coach full of confidence in surging Sharks

The Sharks are circling the top two as they look to add a second NRL premiership, a decade after their elusive first.

Unwanted slice of Tigers history beckons for Benji

Wests Tigers' mid-season implosion could mean club great Benji Marshall finishes the year with the worst win rate of any coach in the NRL side's history.

Doueihi denied heroic return as Tigers fall to Eels

A 75th minute try from Parramatta's Isaiah Iongi has denied Adam Doueihi a hero's return for Wests Tigers, who fell to a seventh consecutive loss.

Hot Hynes enters record books as Sharks thump Rabbitohs

Nicho Hynes has kicked a club-record 32nd goal in a row to help pilot Cronulla to a decisive 32-16 win over South Sydney to cement the Sharks in the top four.

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