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Rejuvenated Sea Eagles confident of taking on Panthers

Rejuvenated Sea Eagles confident of taking on Panthers

Manly are raring to go for a blockbuster clash against Penrith, carrying form and confidence after four NRL wins in a row.

Walsh faces D-day as Broncos embrace more adversity

Walsh faces D-day as Broncos embrace more adversity

Walsh faces D-day as Broncos embrace more adversity

Walsh faces D-day as Broncos embrace more adversity

Reece Walsh will see a specialist on Wednesday to determine if he can play against Sydney Roosters as Brisbane prepare for more reshuffles.

May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

After another impressive start to the season, Wests Tigers' Terrell May has declared he's a better player than the one snubbed by Laurie Daley last year.

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'No excuses': Dragons star on his 'very poor' game

'No excuses': Dragons star on his 'very poor' game

St George Illawarra centre Valentine Holmes has delivered a scathing appraisal of his poor individual performance against South Sydney.

Berry braces for Origin debut despite nearly quitting

Berry braces for Origin debut despite nearly quitting

Speedster Teagan Berry is ready to make her Origin debut for NSW after renewing her love of footy over the off-season.

Dogs captain weighs in on 'harsh' Galvin criticism

Dogs captain weighs in on 'harsh' Galvin criticism

Lachlan Galvin's struggling form has come under the microscope, but the divisive playmaker has been backed to become an NRL great.

‘Bite you in the arse’: Why Sami signed with Dragons

‘Bite you in the arse’: Why Sami signed with Dragons

Gold Coast winger Phil Sami is comfortable with his decision to sign with St George Illawarra despite the turmoil and failure that has haunted the club in 2026.

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Koroisau's Origin hopes in tatters as Tigers accept ban

Koroisau's Origin hopes in tatters as Tigers accept ban

Koroisau's Origin hopes in tatters as Tigers accept ban

Koroisau's Origin hopes in tatters as Tigers accept ban

NSW hopeful Api Koroisau will not play again before the State of Origin series opener after accepting a three-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Noah Martin.

Sea Eagles enforcer faces stiff opposition for NSW spot

Sea Eagles enforcer faces stiff opposition for NSW spot

Sea Eagles enforcer faces stiff opposition for NSW spot

Sea Eagles enforcer faces stiff opposition for NSW spot

Haumole Olakau'atu has been linked with a State of Origin recall amid brilliant form at Manly, but a rival second-rower could stand in his way.

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

'Might have been the end': Perham gets Broncos boost

Hayze Perham shone for Brisbane in his first NRL starting match in 964 days and he's hungry for more after an ACL tear had him on the brink of retirement.

'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

The PNG Chiefs' pursuit of Jarome Luai proves the franchise is ready to make a splash when it enters the NRL in 2028, says prime minister James Marape.

Foran breaks coaching record in Manly's win over Eels

Foran breaks coaching record in Manly's win over Eels

Foran breaks coaching record in Manly's win over Eels

Foran breaks coaching record in Manly's win over Eels

Manly's Kieran Foran has entered rarefied air, becoming the first interim coach in the NRL's grand-final era to begin his tenure with four straight wins.

Edwards sends Origin reminder as Panthers belt Knights

Edwards sends Origin reminder as Panthers belt Knights

Edwards sends Origin reminder as Panthers belt Knights

Edwards sends Origin reminder as Panthers belt Knights

Penrith remain ensconced atop the NRL ladder after comfortably defeating Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Storm set for changes as Bellamy makes grim prediction

Storm set for changes as Bellamy makes grim prediction

Storm set for changes as Bellamy makes grim prediction

Storm set for changes as Bellamy makes grim prediction

With Jahrome Hughes already ruled out due to concussion, Craig Bellamy is planning line-up changes to Melbourne, saying he wants players who will "have a go."

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Leilua suspension adds to winless Dragons' woes

Luciano Leilua has received a one-match ban from the NRL match review committee in yet another blow for last-placed St George Illawarra.

Storm hit new low as Souths run riot in Melbourne

Coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm's loss to South Sydney is the most embarrassing of his long and storied career, with Souths claiming a 48-6 win.

Warriors deny Dolphins to move back into NRL's top two

A try-scoring double to winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has helped the Warriors to a thrilling two-point NRL win over the Dolphins in Wellington.

'Proud of him': Reed to hold Dragons' halfback jersey

Kade Reed has received Dean Young's tick of approval despite St George Illawarra falling to a 62-16 loss in the 20-year-old's NRL debut.

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'Embarrassed' Dragons thrashed to start new era

Anzac Day has signalled a new era but ended in the same old story as St George Illawarra slumped to a 12th-straight loss in their first game under Dean Young.

Depleted Broncos cop another blow with Riki ban

Journeyman forward Preston Riki made an impressive club debut in Brisbane's round-eight win but is now facing at least a week on the sidelines.

Drinkwater signs with Dragons, new Ponga deal

Scott Drinkwater has signed a three-year deal to join St George Illawarra from 2027 in a major boost for the long-time NRL strugglers.

'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side.

'Becoming extinct': Paulo weighs in on NRL speed

As one of the biggest bodies in the NRL, Parramatta front-rower Junior Paulo is a surprising advocate for the game's rapid new look in 2026.

Kikau injury not only concern for inconsistent Bulldogs

Canterbury's woeful display against Brisbane highlighted issues that have haunted their start to 2026 as they search for consistency both sides of the ball.

Cowboy Chester the NRL's next star centre: Payten

Coach Todd Payten has heaped praise on fullback-turned-centre Tom Chester after he had a stellar performance in North Queensland's win against Cronulla.

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