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Bennett delivers special message to Perth NRL fans

Bennett delivers special message to Perth NRL fans

The chances of Perth having its own NRL franchise appear to be getting smaller by the day, but Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett is optimistic a deal can be struck.

Katoa quashes Sydney scuttlebutt, confirms Blues dream

Katoa quashes Sydney scuttlebutt, confirms Blues dream

Katoa quashes Sydney scuttlebutt, confirms Blues dream

Katoa quashes Sydney scuttlebutt, confirms Blues dream

Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has scuppered rumours he wants to return to Sydney and revealed why playing for NSW at State of Origin level is a goal.

Lomax toughness lives on in Eels without injured star

Lomax toughness lives on in Eels without injured star

Lomax toughness lives on in Eels without injured star

Lomax toughness lives on in Eels without injured star

Parramatta believe they have turned a corner in their season despite the drought-breaking win over St George Illawarra costing them marquee man Zac Lomax.

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'Concerning for us': Panthers coach pinpoints malaise

'Concerning for us': Panthers coach pinpoints malaise

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has highlighted the uncharacteristic failing behind the Panthers' 1-5 start to the year and what must change to salvage the season.

Hammer time as Dolphins plunge Panthers into crisis

Hammer time as Dolphins plunge Panthers into crisis

The Dolphins have left a woeful Penrith's title defence in dire straits after a 30-12 win, highlighted by a hat-trick of tries by fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

Robinson can't see Manu returning to Roosters this year

Robinson can't see Manu returning to Roosters this year

If Joey Manu returns to Australia this year, Trent Robinson doesn't believe it'll be at the Sydney Roosters where he became an NRL star across 181 games.

Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers

Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers

The Wests Tigers threats to leave Campbelltown if they don't secure the promise of a stadium upgrade by June 30 has prompted the council to ask for higher help.

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'Keep going': Maguire backs Reynolds for 2026 season

'Keep going': Maguire backs Reynolds for 2026 season

'Keep going': Maguire backs Reynolds for 2026 season

'Keep going': Maguire backs Reynolds for 2026 season

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says Adam Reynolds is a wanted man for the 2026 season and is set to play against the Sydney Roosters after hamstring tightness.

Warriors want to keep Nicoll-Klokstad, Te Maire Martin

Warriors want to keep Nicoll-Klokstad, Te Maire Martin

Warriors want to keep Nicoll-Klokstad, Te Maire Martin

Warriors want to keep Nicoll-Klokstad, Te Maire Martin

Andrew Webster says there are no plans for Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad or Te Maire Martin to be released mid-season, as the off-contract duo weigh up their future.

NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header

NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header

NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header

NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header

The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.

Hasler wants return to two refs as NRL review comments

Hasler wants return to two refs as NRL review comments

Hasler wants return to two refs as NRL review comments

Hasler wants return to two refs as NRL review comments

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler wants the NRL to return to two referees and has stood by his recent criticism of the high tackle crackdown.

Money try celebration could return if Dragons hit form

Money try celebration could return if Dragons hit form

Money try celebration could return if Dragons hit form

Money try celebration could return if Dragons hit form

St George Illawarra winger Christian Tuipulotu says he'll bring back his money try celebration at the right time, but wants to focus on winning games first.

Door opening for Fogarty to join Manly as new No.7

Door opening for Fogarty to join Manly as new No.7

Door opening for Fogarty to join Manly as new No.7

Door opening for Fogarty to join Manly as new No.7

Manly players have insisted the Daly Cherry-Evans drama is not acting as a distraction, as the Sea Eagles close in on signing a replacement at No.7.

1-5 and gone? Stats show stakes are high for Penrith

1-5 and gone? Stats show stakes are high for Penrith

1-5 and gone? Stats show stakes are high for Penrith

1-5 and gone? Stats show stakes are high for Penrith

Penrith would need to overturn 117 years of premiership history to lift the trophy on NRL grand final day, if they are beaten by the Dolphins in round six.

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Storm warning with spine playing better than in 2025

Melbourne made the 2024 NRL grand final, but Jahrome Hughes believes more time together has made the club's all-star spine a better combination in 2025.

Tigers will quit Campbelltown without $50m upgrade: CEO

Wests Tigers could walk away from the club's strongest junior base if Campbelltown Sports Stadium doesn't get $50 million in upgrades.

Katoa ready to show Cleary he's a much wiser Dolphin

Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa has learned from an error of judgement last time he played Penrith, as another classic match-up with Nathan Cleary looms.

Samoa's 'field of dreams' the magnet for players: coach

More players are keen to play for Samoa, and coach Ben Gardiner says it is not due to "stealing" them but because of the unique four-pillar program.

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Eels' Lomax out for six weeks, racing clock for Origin

Zac Lomax is at long odds to play for NSW in State of Origin I after the Parramatta winger suffered a fractured foot in his side's win over St George Illawarra.

Broncos workhorse Gosiewski starts talks on new deal

Brisbane forward Jack 'Jet-Ski' Gosiewski appeared washed up last year but is now making waves and cruising towards a new deal.

Mitchell at five-eighth, Townsend cut in halves changes

The NRL is preparing for a halves shake-up in round six as Penrith, the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle and South Sydney confirm key changes.

The two people who dislike Mahoney being called a grub

He divides opinion but the in-form Reed Mahoney says there's only two people who are concerned about his reputation as the NRL's biggest wind-up artist.

Hunt mulls extra year at Broncos as 400-club beckons

Brisbane veteran Ben Hunt is playing so well and enjoying his footy so much that he is considering playing until 2027, when 400 NRL games will be within reach.

How Hammer regained mojo to be Dolphins' nail gun

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reveals the change in mindset that has reignited his electric ways.

Reigning premiers Penrith find positives in form slump

The vibe remains positive at four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith despite a losing streak that threatens to halt their NRL dynasty.

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