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Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027

Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027

The Dolphins have moved to take Selwyn Cobbo off the market with the Queensland flyer inking a one-year extension.

Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and 'new' Riki

Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and 'new' Riki

Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and 'new' Riki

Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and 'new' Riki

Brisbane have received special dispensation from the NRL in the naming of their side to play Canterbury due to an injury crisis.

Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks

Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks

Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks

Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks

Cronulla co-captain Cameron McInnes has been named to return from an ACL rupture ahead of schedule, as Canberra lose Josh Papalii for up to eight weeks.

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Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin

Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin

After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot.

Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash

Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash

Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.

DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing

DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing

He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.

'Protect assets': NRL edict on contact training backed

'Protect assets': NRL edict on contact training backed

Adam Reynolds says the NRL's guidelines to limit contact training are worthwhile as the RLPA seeks key data on the increased speed of the game and injuries.

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Huge task ahead for Dragons' interim coach Young

Huge task ahead for Dragons' interim coach Young

Huge task ahead for Dragons' interim coach Young

Huge task ahead for Dragons' interim coach Young

Dean Young will take charge of winless St George Illawarra for the remainder of the 2026 NRL season after the club parted ways with Shane Flanagan.

Young takes reins after Dragons part ways with Flanagan

Young takes reins after Dragons part ways with Flanagan

Young takes reins after Dragons part ways with Flanagan

Young takes reins after Dragons part ways with Flanagan

St George Illawarra have parted ways with head coach Shane Flanagan after the NRL club slumped to an 11th consecutive loss in round seven.

Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.

Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms

Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.

Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters

Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters

Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters

Plath backed for Origin as Dolphins trial six-shooters

The Dolphins have several options to replace suspended No.6 Kodi Nikorima as pocket rocket Trai Fuller gets reps in at training in an unusual position.

Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised

Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised

Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised

Haas out of Origin as fellow Broncos prop hospitalised

Brisbane's injury crisis has escalated, with Payne Haas to miss six to eight weeks and fellow prop Corey Jensen in hospital with a blood clot.

Roosters' Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold

Roosters' Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold

Roosters' Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold

Roosters' Mr Fix-It Savala puts halves hopes on hold

He was a starting half for most of 2025, but Hugo Savala insists he's happy to play wherever the Sydney Roosters need him.

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No game for old recruits: Flanagan's strategy times out

Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.

Dogs slam 'crap' Eels display, explain surprise switch

Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury need to work out, and quickly, whether they are going to be NRL contenders or not after collapsing in a loss to Parramatta.

'Hard': Timoko feels the toll of contract rumours

Raiders centre Matt Timoko has enjoyed a win in his NRL return but says speculation about his future was hard while he couldn't play.

Jeers to cheers: Parra flip script to punish Bulldogs

Parramatta have put bitter rivals Canterbury to the sword in a 38-20 NRL win.

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'Incredible' Tedesco stars in Roosters comeback win

Inspirational captain James Tedesco has helped the Sydney Roosters to a third consecutive win and denied Newcastle victory on Dylan Brown's return from injury.

Injury leaves Tom Trbojevic's Origin hopes in tatters

Scans have confirmed Manly captain Tom Trbojevic will miss between six and eight weeks after he suffered yet another hamstring injury.

Dufty's NRL masterclass hours after hospital ED visit

Matt Dufty's brilliant return to the NRL came only hours after an unexpected visit to a hospital emergency department.

Big ban for Jaydn Su'A adds to Flanagan's woes

Shane Flanagan's task to drag St George Illawarra out of their rut has become even harder as Queensland representative Jaydn Su'A faces suspension.

Broncos' spirit lauded, Haas blow adds to injury crisis

Brisbane are rejoicing in one of the greatest wins of Michael Maguire's coaching career, which came at a cost with the Broncos losing Payne Haas to injury.

Haas hobbled as Broncos end Tigers' hot streak

Veteran Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds steered his side to a 21-20 NRL win over Wests Tigers despite star prop Payne Haas picking up a knee injury.

Embattled Flanagan hit with Su'A send-off, Souths loss

St George Illawarra have slumped to their seventh consecutive loss to begin the season, heaping more pressure on beleaguered head coach Shane Flanagan.

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