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Walsh recalled as Dolphin debuts in new Maroons squad

Walsh recalled as Dolphin debuts in new Maroons squad

Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been rewarded for a stellar season with a Queensland debut after previously being 20th man as Reece Walsh returns.

Second-half Shark surge ends Dragons' dream of a double

Second-half Shark surge ends Dragons' dream of a double

Second-half Shark surge ends Dragons' dream of a double

Second-half Shark surge ends Dragons' dream of a double

Cronulla's Braydon Trindall led a second-half points spree to help the Sharks beat St George Illawarra and end the Dragons' hopes of a second straight NRL win.

'Really proud': Penrith post biggest win in history

'Really proud': Penrith post biggest win in history

'Really proud': Penrith post biggest win in history

'Really proud': Penrith post biggest win in history

Penrith have eviscerated a hapless Wests Tigers outfit to claim their biggest win since entering the premiership in 1967.

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Benji Marshall apologises for 'brain-dead' Tigers

Benji Marshall apologises for 'brain-dead' Tigers

A gutted Benji Marshall has torn strips off his Wests Tigers side following a 68-0 thrashing from NRL ladder leaders Penrith at CommBank Stadium.

Eels the Souths of 2026 with $5 million of talent out

Eels the Souths of 2026 with $5 million of talent out

Parramatta will play their fourth NRL debutant of 2026, with 10 players set to miss the King's Birthday clash through injury.

Mitch Moses will be fit for Origin if picked: Eels

Mitch Moses will be fit for Origin if picked: Eels

Parramatta insists Mitch Moses will be fit in time for State of Origin II despite omitting the NSW playmaker from their last match before team selection.

Late Kini stunner sends Broncos' season into crisis

Late Kini stunner sends Broncos' season into crisis

Brisbane have lost a fifth game in a row to put their NRL title defence in ruins after Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini's fabulous 55m play secured a 28-23 win.

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Cobbo double leads Dolphins to fifth straight NRL win

Cobbo double leads Dolphins to fifth straight NRL win

Cobbo double leads Dolphins to fifth straight NRL win

Cobbo double leads Dolphins to fifth straight NRL win

Selwyn Cobbo has scored a double as the Dolphins dismantled the Cowboys in their NRL clash in Townsville.

Fitzgibbon backs home ground ahead of Dragons derby

Fitzgibbon backs home ground ahead of Dragons derby

Fitzgibbon backs home ground ahead of Dragons derby

Fitzgibbon backs home ground ahead of Dragons derby

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is focusing on the Sharks' clash against St George Illawarra amid rumours circulating about Ocean Protect Stadium's future.

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.

NRL wanted man Brad Arthur to stick with Super League

NRL wanted man Brad Arthur to stick with Super League

NRL wanted man Brad Arthur to stick with Super League

NRL wanted man Brad Arthur to stick with Super League

Australian rugby league coach Brad Arthur, whose name was linked with high-profile NRL jobs, has opted to stay with Leeds Rhinos in England's Super League.

Why Tigers love Terrell May's outspoken honesty

Why Tigers love Terrell May's outspoken honesty

Why Tigers love Terrell May's outspoken honesty

Why Tigers love Terrell May's outspoken honesty

Terrell May has divided the NRL with commentary about his career. But his unfiltered thoughts have won the approval of Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Ponga in the wars ahead of second State of Origin

Ponga in the wars ahead of second State of Origin

Ponga in the wars ahead of second State of Origin

Ponga in the wars ahead of second State of Origin

Kalyn Ponga has hurt his neck during Newcastle's tight loss to Melbourne but the injury isn't expected to keep the Queensland fullback out of State of Origin.

Nawaqanitawase guarded on Origin dream after return

Nawaqanitawase guarded on Origin dream after return

Nawaqanitawase guarded on Origin dream after return

Nawaqanitawase guarded on Origin dream after return

NSW Blues prospect Mark Nawaqanitawase isn't getting caught up in selection speculation ahead of the NSW Blues squad announcement on Monday.

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Roosters sparkle in classy bounce back to thump Raiders

The Sydney Roosters have rebounded from a poor couple of weeks to beat the Raiders as Mark Nawaqanitawase returned from injury with a hat-trick.

Storm star suffers injury setback which ends season

Xavier Coates won't play in 2026 after the Melbourne winger snapped his Achilles at training while attempting to return from an earlier injury.

Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said his players drew motivation from a season-ending injury to winger Xavier Coates, to down Newcastle.

Star five-eighth 'understands' axing: Broncos coach

Michael Maguire has explained his decision to axe Ezra Mam from Brisbane's starting line-up following the Broncos' loss to last-placed St George Illawarra.

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Cowboys float return date for injured Origin star

North Queensland expect Tom Dearden will only miss one more NRL game with his ankle injury, paving the way for him to enter contention for State of Origin III.

Bennett blasts bunker as big miss adds to Bunnies' pain

After controversy at a crucial point in his side's loss to Manly, Souths coach Wayne Bennett has given the NRL's bunker a big old whack.

Foran crowns new deal as Sea Eagles sink Rabbitohs

Manly have brushed South Sydney aside in the week of Kieran Foran's new deal, claiming a 28-14 NRL win.

Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake

Brisbane have learnt they will be without Pat Carrigan for up to six weeks post surgery, while Reece Walsh says a huge spray from Payne Haas was needed.

'Us against the world' ahead of Bulldogs' crunch clash

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has provided an update on injured stars Jacob Kiraz and Stephen Crichton..

Storm out to maintain long-held mark against Knights

Newcastle haven't won in Melbourne in over a decade, but the Storm are on high alert with coach Craig Bellamy aware of the threat posed by fullback Kalyn Ponga.

Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders

Star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is poised to return at a welcome time for the Sydney Roosters, with a State of Origin audition set to take place in Canberra.

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