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'Full faith': Panthers shine under 'Milky' way on wing

'Full faith': Panthers shine under 'Milky' way on wing

Penrith winger Tom Jenkins insists coach Ivan Cleary was right to drop him for last year's finals as he prepares to keep firing in his anytime, anywhere role.

Penrith hopeful on Martin as clubs wait on injuries

Penrith hopeful on Martin as clubs wait on injuries

Penrith hopeful on Martin as clubs wait on injuries

Penrith hopeful on Martin as clubs wait on injuries

Liam Martin could return from a calf strain to bolster a red-hot Penrith against Cronulla, and is one of several players unsure if they'll be fit for round two.

Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games

Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games

Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games

Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games

Rugby Union-bound Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton is looking forward to playing NRL game 200, against his old firm South Sydney at Allianz Stadium.

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'Put Riki on him': Broncos place target on Pezet's head

'Put Riki on him': Broncos place target on Pezet's head

Parramatta five-eighth Jonah Pezet can expect to feel more than just the warm breath of Brisbane hitman Jordan Riki when the two sides clash.

Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup

Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup

Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.

Sharks halves combination the best it's been: Trindall

Sharks halves combination the best it's been: Trindall

Cronulla playmakers Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes are in form to begin the NRL season, combining to superb effect in the round-one win over Gold Coast.

'Stay off the field': Bennett tells fans before record

'Stay off the field': Bennett tells fans before record

Alex Johnston now needs just two tries to become the leading all-time try scorer in the premiership and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has a warning for fans.

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Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.

'There's going to be pain' for Titans in 2026: Hannay

'There's going to be pain' for Titans in 2026: Hannay

'There's going to be pain' for Titans in 2026: Hannay

'There's going to be pain' for Titans in 2026: Hannay

New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity.

Canberra's brilliant new half announces himself to NRL

Canberra's brilliant new half announces himself to NRL

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.

Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

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

'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.

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'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

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.

'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

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.

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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'

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

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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