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NRL fans rush field for Alex Johnston's historic moment

NRL fans rush field for Alex Johnston's historic moment

Alex Johnston has become the most prolific try-scorer in NRL history by crossing for his 213th career try in South Sydney's loss to Sydney Roosters.

Warriors show wow-factor to stay perfect in NRL

Warriors show wow-factor to stay perfect in NRL

Warriors show wow-factor to stay perfect in NRL

Warriors show wow-factor to stay perfect in NRL

For just the fourth time in their history the Warriors have won their opening two matches of the NRL season, adding a thumping of the Raiders to their book.

'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

'It's a shame': Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL

Craig Bellamy says the NRL has lost a great player and person in Zac Lomax to rugby, but he is not for a second blaming the State of Origin winger.

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Brisbane's Adam Reynolds receives positive injury news

Brisbane's Adam Reynolds receives positive injury news

Star halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of a serious rib injury, providing a boost to Brisbane's hopes of igniting their sputtering premiership defence.

Dolphins keen for 2027 showdown with Eels in Las Vegas

Dolphins keen for 2027 showdown with Eels in Las Vegas

Parramatta have been open with the NRL about being a home team in Las Vegas in 2027 against a Queensland-based opponent, and the Dolphins are more than keen.

Trbojevic agrees to new deal as he weighs up playing on

Trbojevic agrees to new deal as he weighs up playing on

After agreeing to a new deal with the Sea Eagles that gives him an option for 2027, Manly veteran Jake Trbojevic will continue to weigh up whether to play on.

Tigers reward Doueihi ahead of major positional switch

Tigers reward Doueihi ahead of major positional switch

Adam Doueihi is set to complete a decade of service at Wests Tigers after penning a contract extension with the NRL club.

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Wasn't up to standard: the Tiger with a point to prove

Wasn't up to standard: the Tiger with a point to prove

Wasn't up to standard: the Tiger with a point to prove

Wasn't up to standard: the Tiger with a point to prove

After a disappointing 2025 NRL campaign with Wests Tigers, star forward Royce Hunt is eager to fix his ways in the side's first match of the season.

Shearer, cattleman loom as next Penrith success stories

Shearer, cattleman loom as next Penrith success stories

Shearer, cattleman loom as next Penrith success stories

Shearer, cattleman loom as next Penrith success stories

Kalani Leuluai Going and Billy Phillips both made an impression after earning a spot in Penrith's round one side that thrashed Brisbane.

'Prove a point': Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos

'Prove a point': Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos

'Prove a point': Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos

'Prove a point': Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos

Parramatta No.6 Jonah Pezet says he is nowhere near the finished product despite a man-of-the-match display against Brisbane, the team he will join next year.

'Signed me 10 years ago': Mbye honours vow to Ipswich

'Signed me 10 years ago': Mbye honours vow to Ipswich

'Signed me 10 years ago': Mbye honours vow to Ipswich

'Signed me 10 years ago': Mbye honours vow to Ipswich

Moses Mbye had a decorated career in the NRL and Super League and is now captaining the Ipswich Jets after honouring "a deal" he agreed to back in 2016.

Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels' comeback win

Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels' comeback win

Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels' comeback win

Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels' comeback win

Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet has set up four tries and scored the sealer in a 40-32 win over Brisbane, who lost skipper Adam Reynolds to injury.

E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match

E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match

E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match

E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match

Concussion suffered in an e-bike accident has forced a Sydney Roosters player out of their NRL grudge match with South Sydney.

Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash

Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash

Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash

Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash

Ricky Stuart is imploring his senior players to step up against the Warriors as another forward has been ruled out for a significant chunk of time.

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Broncos to land Barnett as Warriors await replacement

Mitchell Barnett has agreed to join Brisbane on a two-year deal from 2027, if the Broncos can offer up a suitable replacement player to the Warriors.

Like Lomu: Tigers will do what it takes to keep teen

Benji Marshall says it's crazy how much Heamasi Makasini's highlights look like Jonah Lomu at the 1995 World Cup, with Wests Tigers to fight to keep the teen.

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.

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Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain

Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.

Eels 'silly' not to test Broncos backs: Maguire

Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.

Wests Tigers turn to teen freak for season opener

Heamasi Makasini will line up at centre for Wests Tigers on Saturday after an impressive pre-season highlights reel.

Storm belting a reality check for Eels: Moses

Some of Parramatta's players may have become wrapped up in pre-season hype ahead of the round one thrashing from Melbourne, according to captain Mitch Moses.

'I'm a novice': Lomax admits he has a mountain to climb

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.

Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration

South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.

Bronco butter fingers brace for Moses aerial assault

A failure to defuse kicks cost Brisbane dearly against Penrith and Hull KR, and Brisbane's back five have been preparing for another bombardment.

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