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Resurgent Warriors ready for in-form Roosters

Resurgent Warriors ready for in-form Roosters

Unfazed by their first-round flop, Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf says the team is feeling confident ahead of their battle with the giant-killing Roosters.

Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win

Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win

Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win

Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win

North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes scrutiny on his team ahead of the Brisbane clash has been "uncomfortable" after two straight losses.

Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow

Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow

Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow

Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow

Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to play his first NRL match since missing last year's grand final, while Penrith have lost another fullback.

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Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan

Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan

North Queensland are outsiders to beat Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium but the history between the clubs has Pat Carrigan expecting another titanic derby.

Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form

Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Penrith to bounce back in their NRL grand final rematch following the Panthers' shock round-two loss.

Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1

Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1

Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.

Molo joins Dolphins for love not money after Red V exit

Molo joins Dolphins for love not money after Red V exit

Prop Francis Molo will join the Dolphins and play under old coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Dragons.

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Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal

Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal

Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal

Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal

Brandon Smith has found his new home after being told he would no longer be at the Sydney Roosters, signing with South Sydney on a two-year deal from 2026.

Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom

Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom

Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom

Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom

Shaun Lane has conceded Parramatta were "bound to fail" at the start of 2025, but points to Canterbury's revival as proof a tough year could be well worth it.

Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton

Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton

Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton

Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton

Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.

'I'll be back': Dolphins prop Flegler's injury vow

'I'll be back': Dolphins prop Flegler's injury vow

'I'll be back': Dolphins prop Flegler's injury vow

'I'll be back': Dolphins prop Flegler's injury vow

Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler has provided a positive update on the nerve transfer shoulder surgery that has kept him out of the game for almost 12 months.

RCG still rusty but 'not worried one bit' about Titans

RCG still rusty but 'not worried one bit' about Titans

RCG still rusty but 'not worried one bit' about Titans

RCG still rusty but 'not worried one bit' about Titans

As Gold Coast prepare to host Newcastle, new Titans signing Reagan Campbell-Gillard says there is no need for panic after a heavy opening loss.

Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys' big guns for Broncos

Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys' big guns for Broncos

Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys' big guns for Broncos

Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys' big guns for Broncos

North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.

Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.

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No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns

Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.

Molo to pay Dragons settlement fee in contract exit

St George Illawarra's long-running contract stand off with Francis Molo is finally over after the prop agreed to pay back part of his salary in order to exit.

Walsh backed to respond for Broncos after shocker

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was way off the mark against Canberra but his teammates say he has taken an honest look at himself and is set to bounce back.

'No kicking stones': Dodd adamant he's still NRL talent

South Sydney's big-money English halfback Lewis Dodd has declared he's still made out for the NRL, despite lingering in the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade side.

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Warriors assistant banned, fined for Vegas journo clash

Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar has received a hefty punishment from the NRL following an alleged dust-up with a journalist in Las Vegas.

Scans confirm Burton, Kikau to miss up to six weeks

Matt Burton is expected back playing for Canterbury in a matter of weeks after scans confirmed only a low-grade knee injury.

Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely

South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.

Dolphins veteran shoulders blame, but no panic at 0-2

Felise Kaufusi admits he's as much to blame as any Dolphins teammate for the side's underwhelming start to the NRL season.

Storm hopeful star forward escapes ban for GF rematch

With Nelson Asofa-Solomona still "burning" about the 2024 NRL grand final, the Storm want to see the prop avoid another ban ahead of their next Panthers clash.

Raiders offered suspended fine, no ban for Vegas tiff

The two Canberra players who wrestled one another in a Las Vegas elevator have received a breach notice from the NRL, but are not facing suspension.

Panthers and Tigers are alike: star winger Turuva

After scoring a hat-trick of tries, Wests Tigers recruit Sunia Turuva says he's feeling right at home with his new NRL club.

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