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Canberra's brilliant new half announces himself to NRL

Canberra's brilliant new half announces himself to NRL

In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty.

Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller

Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller

Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller

Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller

A field goal for emerging halfback Ethan Sanders has sealed a win for Canberra in their round-one NRL clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval.

'It's round one': Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans

'It's round one': Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans

'It's round one': Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans

'It's round one': Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans

New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay's tenure as an NRL head coach is off to a rough start after the Titans were thrashed by Cronulla in their 2026 season opener.

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Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Ashton Ward has got one kilogram on Allan Langer, an NRL exemption to play in round one and the full confidence of South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett.

'Live with it': Wayne Bennett's reality check for Lomax

'Live with it': Wayne Bennett's reality check for Lomax

Wayne Bennett has dealt Zac Lomax a brutal reality check as he rules out the prospect of South Sydney engaging Parramatta to bring the winger back to the NRL.

'Ready for a big year': how Edwards regained his mojo

'Ready for a big year': how Edwards regained his mojo

Penrith's Dylan Edwards admits he had a sub-par finish to 2025 but he's started 2026 with a man-of-the-match display after regaining his passion for the game.

Robinson furious after Roosters thrashed by Warriors

Robinson furious after Roosters thrashed by Warriors

Trent Robinson was left shaking his head at the heavy defeat handed to his Roosters side by the Warriors at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.

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'Big Three' lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane

'Big Three' lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane

'Big Three' lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane

'Big Three' lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards has outplayed Brisbane's Reece Walsh in a 26-0 shut-out of the premiers, who were absolutely shocking at home.

596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways

596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways

596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways

596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways

The Dolphins have been put on notice that last year's defensive frailties won't be tolerated in 2026, as they prepare to show South Sydney their new resolve.

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

Allegations that an NRLW player assaulted her teenage neighbour in a violent dispute over a food delivery have been tossed out of court.

Sharks to turn exodus speculation into 'real strength'

Sharks to turn exodus speculation into 'real strength'

Sharks to turn exodus speculation into 'real strength'

Sharks to turn exodus speculation into 'real strength'

Cronulla hopes to use the possibility of mass exits to their advantage in the 2026 NRL season, according to head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.

J'maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta's horror loss

J'maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta's horror loss

J'maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta's horror loss

J'maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta's horror loss

Queensland representative J'maine Hopgood has received a one-game suspension in the fallout from Parramatta's horror round-one loss to Melbourne.

Stuart backs 'courageous' Sanders ahead of Manly test

Stuart backs 'courageous' Sanders ahead of Manly test

Stuart backs 'courageous' Sanders ahead of Manly test

Stuart backs 'courageous' Sanders ahead of Manly test

Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly.

Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos

Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos

Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos

Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos

Late blooming enforcer Aublix Tawha admits it is "crazy" he is now a Brisbane Bronco after a career that has taken him from Amsterdam to Yass to chase a dream.

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'Ultimate example': New Titans half gets Hannay nod

Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay insists new signing Lachlan Ilias will prove he's a top-shelf NRL half and reveals why he's backed larrikin second-rower Arama Hau.

Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great

While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.

Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.

'My style of player': Maguire meets with Barnett

The future of Warriors prop Mitch Barnett has taken another twist with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire meeting with the man he gave a NSW debut to.

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'I'm not that strong': Roosters' forward pack enforcer

Naufahu Whyte says heart and hard work have made him the star player he is today, not the brute strength typically associated with NRL middle forwards

Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders

Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.

'Every effort': Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence

Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced.

The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart

Former Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he owes Ricky Stuart for saving his NRL career, as he prepares to face the Raiders in round one with new club Manly.

Car ride and hugs sealed Titans skipper Tino until 2030

When Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui put pen to paper until 2030 it had a transformative impact on the side.

Eels' Matterson hits out over Storm's failed Lomax bid

Ryan Matterson has taken aim at his public portrayal as a stumbling block to Melbourne's quest to land Zac Lomax.

Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters

Sydney Roosters hooker Benaiah Ioelu still spends training sessions being a "fan boy" around his teammates but it doesn't stop him taking charge on the field.

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