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WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the league's 18th team.

Maroons resist selection shake-up for women's Origin II

Maroons resist selection shake-up for women's Origin II

Maroons resist selection shake-up for women's Origin II

Maroons resist selection shake-up for women's Origin II

Queensland will not make wholesale changes to the side that lost game one of the women's Origin series, with forward Chelsea Lenarduzzi the only new face.

Penrith look to play smarter to revive flagging season

Penrith look to play smarter to revive flagging season

Penrith look to play smarter to revive flagging season

Penrith look to play smarter to revive flagging season

Penrith players have refused to buy into the notion they are "back" after the flogging of Brisbane, but are beginning to feel a familiarity in their game again.

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Staggs credits soulmate on cusp of new Broncos deal

Staggs credits soulmate on cusp of new Broncos deal

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has opened up on his new deal, a possible State of Origin recall and how his partner helped save him from oblivion.

Papenhuyzen says Bellamy still punchy over NRL loss

Papenhuyzen says Bellamy still punchy over NRL loss

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his team have learnt lessons after reacting to some Canberra niggle, which contributed to their late Magic Round loss.

New wound for Dolphins as rake JMK set to miss weeks

New wound for Dolphins as rake JMK set to miss weeks

Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King's reinjured leg gash is worse than first thought, but his replacement Kurt Donoghoe has the full faith of his coach.

'I won't walk out on Titans': Tino's solemn promise

'I won't walk out on Titans': Tino's solemn promise

Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, ahead of his 100th match, says he will stick out his 10-year deal, as Moeaki Fotuaika talks Origin hopes.

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Hayne finally set to make return after hamstring issues

Hayne finally set to make return after hamstring issues

Hayne finally set to make return after hamstring issues

Hayne finally set to make return after hamstring issues

Jarryd Hayne is set to play his first rugby league game since September 2018, after being named to play for Wentworthville in the third-tier Ron Massey Cup.

Preston's lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four

Preston's lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four

Preston's lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four

Preston's lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four

A dejected Jacob Preston has copped a four-game ban after being found guilty of a crusher tackle, while his lawyer accused the NRL of being rife with diving.

Reynolds insists extension won't break up Broncos gang

Reynolds insists extension won't break up Broncos gang

Reynolds insists extension won't break up Broncos gang

Reynolds insists extension won't break up Broncos gang

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds takes on his old club South Sydney with no regrets or grudges and determined to play on in 2026 at the Broncos.

Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs

Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs

Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs

Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs

Corey Horsbugh could loom as a key inclusion for Canberra in their top-of-the-table clash with Canterbury, despite suffering a head knock at Magic Round.

Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms

Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms

Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms

Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms

The Sydney Roosters have told star English winger Dom Young he can talk to rivals, with Newcastle the most likely landing spot for the 23-year-old.

Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal

Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal

Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal

Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal

Canberra are on the verge of re-signing hooker Tom Starling, who will reject interest from elsewhere to stay at the Raiders until the end of 2027.

Fifita to miss after playing with pain-killing jabs

Fifita to miss after playing with pain-killing jabs

Fifita to miss after playing with pain-killing jabs

Fifita to miss after playing with pain-killing jabs

Gold Coast forward David Fifita will see a specialist on an ongoing ankle complaint and not feature this weekend after requiring needles to stoically battle on.

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Why Sharks centre Iro wants to be known by new name

Cronulla centre KL Iro has lifted the lid on his decision to change his name after previously being known as Kayal.

Broncos' Mam to make return in Q Cup for Souths-Logan

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has decided not to play Ezra Mam against South Sydney, the five-eighth to make his rugby league return for Souths-Logan instead.

Bennett curse rubbished as Dolphins face Sydney bogey

Dolphins prop Felise Kaufusi is set to return from injury against Parramatta as the side aim to fix their dire Sydney record and put to bed a coaching curse.

'Firecracker' Gilbert endorsed for Maroons return

Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert is tipped to complete a remarkable injury comeback and return to the State of Origin arena for the first time in two years..

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'No regrets': Storm prop ready for former club, roomie

Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu will take on his former club Wests Tigers aiming to make up for discipline lapses that cost his team against Canberra.

Preston to fight lengthy ban as Storm duo avoid charges

Canterbury forward Jacob Preston hopes to reduce his side's suspension woes as he heads to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday to fight a crusher tackle charge.

'Idiot not to': inside Fogarty's big chat with Stuart

Jamal Fogarty has opened up on informing coach Ricky Stuart he would be leaving Canberra to accept a lucrative contract at Manly for 2026.

'Super happy' Hynes backing himself as match-winner

After a Magic Round masterclass, Nicho Hynes has addressed criticism over his inability to ice Cronulla's golden-point game the week before.

Why 'everything' about Kiraz has Bulldog in NSW frame

Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz has the all-round game to be in prime position to debut for NSW according to Blues regular Stephen Crichton.

Booed and banned Mam in the mix for NRL return

Ezra Mam is fit and available for selection after serving a ban for drug driving but Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is unsure whether he'll be picked this week.

'Cost us dearly': Bellamy fumes over poor discipline

Melbourne's coach and captain have opened up on unacceptable discipline by forwards Trent Loiero and Stefano Utoikamanu that cost them a win against Canberra.

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