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'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip

'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says he was unaware Chiefs signing Jarome Luai would be travelling to PNG after the club's loss to North Queensland.

'Building': Star reveals Warriors aren't panicking yet

'Building': Star reveals Warriors aren't panicking yet

'Building': Star reveals Warriors aren't panicking yet

'Building': Star reveals Warriors aren't panicking yet

A Warriors winger has opened up on their historic loss to the Sydney Roosters, while Canberra and Canterbury look to inch closer to a finals berth.

Door open for Sharks' debutants to play finals

Door open for Sharks' debutants to play finals

Door open for Sharks' debutants to play finals

Door open for Sharks' debutants to play finals

Craig Fitzgibbon is unsure how long Mawene Hiroti will require on the sidelines, opening the door for one of Cronulla's debutants to hold their spot in finals.

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Fullback still No.1 choice for breakout Manly star

Fullback still No.1 choice for breakout Manly star

Clayton Faulalo has been a shining light at fullback and five-eighth for Manly, while playing centre appears likely in 2027, but No.1 is still his best spot.

Broncos fall to 45-year low despite defeating Bulldogs

Broncos fall to 45-year low despite defeating Bulldogs

Canterbury have rolled over with a whimper in their final NRL regular-season game as the Bulldogs fell to Brisbane in a 34-20 defeat.

Legacy piece: Boyd to coach Maroons in State of Origin

Legacy piece: Boyd to coach Maroons in State of Origin

Queensland's search for a new State of Origin coach is over, with Maroons legend Darius Boyd to take over in 2027 after signing a two-year deal.

PNG's Young hurdle could be sign of things to come

PNG's Young hurdle could be sign of things to come

PNG's failed bid to sign Hudson Young for sizeably less than Canberra could be the first of many clashes between the Chiefs, the NRL and clubs over contracts.

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Milestone man finds his confidence at Warriors

Milestone man finds his confidence at Warriors

Milestone man finds his confidence at Warriors

Milestone man finds his confidence at Warriors

Important lock forward Erin Clark is preparing to play his 50th game for the Warriors, almost a decade after his first.

'No preference': Dolphins ready for either of top two

'No preference': Dolphins ready for either of top two

'No preference': Dolphins ready for either of top two

'No preference': Dolphins ready for either of top two

The Dolphins have rested three of their big guns for the final round against Gold Coast as they prepare for a week-one finals tilt at Penrith or the Warriors.

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

Wycliff Palu, the former Wallaby with Tongan heritage, is invested in providing consistent exposure to the sport in a country that still loves rugby.

Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend

Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend

Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend

Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson would be in favour of introducing a wildcard weekend ahead of the NRL finals once the competition has more teams.

PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama

PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama

PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama

PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama

PNG's signing spree has met its first major hurdle, with the NRL to push back on the offer that was expected to be made to Canberra star Hudson Young.

World Cup ticket sales boost Christchurch NRL hopes

World Cup ticket sales boost Christchurch NRL hopes

World Cup ticket sales boost Christchurch NRL hopes

World Cup ticket sales boost Christchurch NRL hopes

A match between New Zealand and Cook Islands looms as the first to sell out for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, in another case for NRL expansion.

Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes

Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes

Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes

Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes

The six-again changes flipped the NRL upside down and sent the Dogs tumbling down the ladder. Now coach Cameron Ciraldo wants long-term clarity for 2027.

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Cruel Knights blow as injury toll claims fresh victim

Trey Mooney's NRL season is over with the metre-eating prop ruled out of Newcastle's finals campaign.

Penrith star back tackling as return edges closer

Penrith could receive a pre-finals boost with Isaah Yeo back in contact training and tackling again over the past week, ahead of the final round.

May responds to vaping rumours, reveals World Cup plans

Terrell May has addressed the vaping rumours that have surrounded his time at the Wests Tigers since the Adam Doueihi saga erupted.

Not a yo-yo club: Tigers lock in Campbelltown as home

Wests Tigers have declared they can have the best pathways in the NRL after locking in at least six home games in Campbelltown for the first time in 25 years.

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Roosters rest nine players including new halves duo

The Sydney Roosters have rested players en masse ahead of the last round of the regular season, while Penrith have taken the opposite approach.

Yeo reveals World Cup stance, contract timeline

Isaah Yeo is nearing a return to full fitness for Penrith, and hopes to lock in a new deal and play in the World Cup.

Raiders star admits lure in Chiefs signing blitz

Canberra star Hudson Young says he will either be at the Raiders or PNG in 2028, with the challenge of joining the Chiefs and their big-name signings a lure.

Cleary reveals contract stance after brother's NRL bow

His contract talks will dominate the the NRL news cycle, but Nathan Cleary has expressed a desire to play with younger brother Jett at Penrith.

Ditching Shark Park final would be typical NRL: skipper

Cronulla are hopeful of playing their home elimination final at Shark Park rather than being moved by the NRL to another Sydney venue.

Time zones, turnarounds cause finals headaches for NRL

The NRL could be forced into a finals first in week one, while plans to play matches on Friday and Sunday in weeks two and three also have hurdles.

Cleary on brink of greatness with Brad Fittler Medal

Nathan Cleary has added another individual gong to what is already proving a massive season, after being voted NSW's best in State of Origin.

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