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Warriors wait on Egan's elbow injury for Storm clash

Warriors wait on Egan's elbow injury for Storm clash

Warriors coach Andrew Webster will give Wayde Egan every chance to overcome an elbow injury and is tight-lipped on his possible replacement to face Melbourne.

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.

Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism

Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism

Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism

Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism

Amid backlash from prominent NRL figures, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is lauding Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker for speaking up for Indigenous people.

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Reynolds to fire for Broncos against old club: Walters

Reynolds to fire for Broncos against old club: Walters

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says there is no grand final hangover for skipper Adam Reynolds who he tips to be at his best against former club South Sydney.

I wish I found Brad Arthur and Eels earlier: Cartwright

I wish I found Brad Arthur and Eels earlier: Cartwright

As he prepares to face former club Penrith, Bryce Cartwright has admitted he was like a part-time footballer before he found Brad Arthur at Parramatta.

NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.

Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia

Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia

Reds coach Les Kiss wants Rugby Australia to get behind Jordan Petaia, saying Super Rugby's playmakers need greater protection.

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Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra

Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra

Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra

Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.

Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm's Coates

Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm's Coates

Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm's Coates

Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm's Coates

Will Warbrick says the defence shown by Xavier Coates in round one is no fluke with his fellow Melbourne winger a stand-out in the Storm pre-season.

Manly's Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury

Manly's Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury

Manly's Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury

Manly's Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury

Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.

Sharks out to shed tag as NRL's top-eight lightweights

Sharks out to shed tag as NRL's top-eight lightweights

Sharks out to shed tag as NRL's top-eight lightweights

Sharks out to shed tag as NRL's top-eight lightweights

The Sharks hope a gritty season-opening away victory over the Warriors proves a line-in-the-sand moment in their quest to become a genuine NRL title force.

Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi

Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi

Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi

Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi

Canberra hooker Danny Levi put a roller coaster 2023 NRL campaign behind him with a strong showing in his side's upset opening-round win against Newcastle.

Simonsson wants Eels centre spot amid Lomax interest

Simonsson wants Eels centre spot amid Lomax interest

Simonsson wants Eels centre spot amid Lomax interest

Simonsson wants Eels centre spot amid Lomax interest

Bailey Simonsson has made clear he wants to make Parramatta's left centre spot his own, as the Eels continue to be linked with Dragons star Zac Lomax.

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.

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Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Mam

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been banned for eight matches after admitting calling Brisbane's Indigenous star Ezra Mam a "monkey" during an NRL game.

Panthers seek to spark attack after slow start to NRL

Izack Tago is closing in on a new deal at Penrith as coach Ivan Cleary looks to add bite to the Panthers' attacking threat.

NRL defends Dally M anonymity after voting puzzlers

The NRL says anonymity of Dally M voters is crucial after some round-one votes left fans puzzled.

Ex-NRL star wanted 'intimacy' but denies sexual touch

Former Souths and St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has admitted that he wanted to "be naughty" with a woman, but denies groping her buttocks.

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New Raider Smithies extends Canberra's British empire

New recruit Morgan Smithies has already made an impact with Canberra and is relishing the chance to test himself against one-time idol John Bateman.

Broncos to unleash new Cobbo, Walsh combo on Rabbitohs

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit to play former club South Sydney as the Broncos plan to up the ante with the Reece Walsh and Selwyn Cobbo combination.

Cowboys winger Feldt targets new deal and Bowen record

Kyle Feldt is seeking a new contract as well as North Queensland's try-scoring record.

Suli's new love of training spicing life at Dragons

St George Illawarra centre Mosese Suli played superbly in the opening round NRL win over Gold Coast and attributes it to a new-found resolve off the field.

Cowboys trample Dolphins to set early NRL pace

North Queensland have walloped the Dolphins 43-18 at Suncorp Stadium in their NRL opener, with the hosts also losing forward Connelly Lemuelu to a knee injury.

Dolphins' Gilbert suffers setback ahead of ACL surgery

A blood clot has delayed surgery on Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert's torn anterior cruciate ligament but Wayne Bennett has no concerns over the player's recovery.

Fittler wants NRL to clamp down on Leniu commentary

Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler wants the NRL to sanction players who spoke out on the Spencer Leniu racism claim before it reached the judiciary.

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