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2021 March
- Sat, Mar 06, 2021
St George Illawarra playmaker Corey Norman remains suspended for the Dragons' NRL season-opener despite having a $20,000 fine slashed in half.
- Sat, Mar 06, 2021
Sydney Roosters winger Brett Morris is off-contract at the end of the NRL season but is not putting any limits on whether he can play on beyond the end of 2021.
- Sat, Mar 06, 2021
The NRL has issued two Canberra Raiders players with breach notices after both were caught drink-driving on Christmas Day.
- Sat, Mar 06, 2021
Will Hopoate has been one of Canterbury's best for several years but knows he must perform in a contract year with several players unsigned at the Bulldogs.
- Sat, Mar 06, 2021
The Warriors have been forced to extend their stay in Australia until June 21 to continue the NRL season.
- Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Brandon Smith may have won the starting Storm hooking position by default with injury to Harry Grant, but he will take it as he looks to lock in his future.
- Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Leadership changes and a renewed confidence in his body's ability to stand up to the rigours of the NRL has North Queensland's Michael Morgan all set for 2021.
- Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Wayne Bennett is the longest-serving coach in the NRL but his future beyond the end of this season is still up in the air, just how he likes it.
- Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Luke Keary is ready to take his chance at halfback at the Sydney Roosters, but says he still wants to play both sides of the ruck and on the ball at No.7.
- Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck admits the lure of rugby union had been present since joining the Warriors in 2016, with the switch from NRL now a weight off his shoulders.
- Fri, Mar 05, 2021He knows what it takes to win an NRL premiership and Gold Coast recruit Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is confident the Titans are on the right path to a title.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021Brisbane have suffered another setback with the news teenage back Tesi Niu will face court on a charge of unlicensed driving.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has urged Dragons fans to judge the team after their first month of the NRL season and not the Charity Shield flogging.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021
Cameron Munster fully expects Cameron Smith to play on somewhere in the NRL, wanting the shot to play against him after seven years together at Melbourne.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021The NRL has launched the 2021 season in a toned-down event in Sydney, trumpeting a return of crowds and a faster game while continuing to monitor the pandemic.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021
The NRL will review new rule changes after the first few rounds of the season following concerns from players over the increased pace of the game.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021Wests Tigers hooker Jacob Liddle is ready to stamp his claim on the No.9 jersey this season and earn the security of a new NRL contract.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021
Gold Coast's signing of big-money recruit David Fifita has the NRL spotlight focused on the Titans in 2021 and that's fine with coach Justin Holbrook.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2021
The identity of Brisbane's No.7 to play Parramatta in next Friday's NRL opener is far from settled, while the forwards know they must improve on last season.
- Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has taken out the best and fairest award at the NRL club's awards ceremony.
- Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Jahrome Hughes has knocked back the Warriors to re-sign with Melbourne for a further three seasons, but Dale Finucane is out for six weeks through injury.
- Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Dynamic Leilua brothers Joey and Luciano are set to link up on the left side of the field for the Wests Tigers in 2020.
- Wed, Mar 03, 2021After an impressive 2020 campaign, Penrith are confident they can go to another level as they push for an NRL title in 2021.
- Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Angus Crichton will move to the left edge to replace Boyd Cordner in 2021, as the Sydney Roosters await their captain's return to training with the NRL squad.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021
The NRL has confirmed Adelaide will host South Australia's second State of Origin match in 2023, continuing the plan to play one game on neutral turf each year.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021Newcastle have secured the services of one of the NRL's most exciting talents, Bradman Best, for another two seasons.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021Brisbane have appointed non-executive director Neil Monaghan as interim CEO as they await the outcome of court action over Dave Donaghy's start date.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021
After losing his spot in the halves last NRL season, Brodie Croft appears to be back in the good books under Kevin Walters at the Broncos.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021
Kyle Flanagan has felt the pressure drop at Canterbury, revelling in the long-term faith shown in him after being axed by the Sydney Roosters last NRL season.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021Panthers centre Stephen Crichton insists he was never interested in signing with another NRL club despite being linked to Sydney Roosters and Canterbury.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021
Luke Brooks has his eyes set on playing on the ball more at Wests Tigers in 2021, ready to embrace being the senior playmaker at the NRL club.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021The NRL has made its rostering system more flexible, giving clubs until August to fill their squads and allowing more players to be picked for first grade.
- Tue, Mar 02, 2021
James Tedesco has already won two NRL titles in three years at the Sydney Roosters, but wants to one day be among the club's most prolific premiership winners.
- Mon, Mar 01, 2021
Adam Elliott has admitted he is lucky to have supportive Canterbury teammates after his pre-season drama involving former Bulldogs hooker Michael Lichaa.
- Mon, Mar 01, 2021
Melbourne hooker Harry Grant has been ruled out for the first three rounds of the NRL regular season with a high-grade sprain in his right knee.
- Mon, Mar 01, 2021
Penrith winger Charlie Staines is ready to grab his NRL spot after learning he was the preferred winger ahead of Josh Mansour in a newspaper report.
- Mon, Mar 01, 2021
James Roberts has revealed he almost quit the NRL last season before joining the Wests Tigers and finding his feet again during the pre-season.
- Mon, Mar 01, 2021Sydney Roosters teen Joseph Suaalii says he'll be ready for the NRL when a submission is ticked off allowing the 17-year-old to play.
- Mon, Mar 01, 2021Former South Sydney forward Tom Amone has joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2021 NRL season.
- Mon, Mar 01, 2021
Kevin Walters has finally been given his coaching shot at Brisbane, where he won five NRL titles as a player, on the back of the club's worst season..
2021 February
- Sun, Feb 28, 2021
North Queensland's Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have starred in a rout of the Brisbane Broncos in their pre-season trial.
- Sun, Feb 28, 2021
The Wests Tigers have flogged Manly 52-18 in their NRL trial match, but the Sea Eagles' biggest concern is another injury to their already-skinny hooker stocks.
- Sun, Feb 28, 2021
Benji Marshall says he felt like a fan as he watched his new Rabbitohs teammates run the Dragons ragged and feels it's a privilege to be with his new NRL club.
- Sun, Feb 28, 2021
Former St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has his first job back in charge of a team, taking on the NSW under-19s State of Origin side.
- Sun, Feb 28, 2021
Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters remains confident in his team's defence despite a pre-season drubbing at the hands of North Queensland.
- Sat, Feb 27, 2021
Melbourne Storm hooker Harry Grant will go for scans on Monday after suffering a medial ligament injury in Saturday's NRL trial win over Newcastle.
- Sat, Feb 27, 2021
South Sydney have dominated the Dragons in their Charity Shield match in Mudgee, winning 48-16 on the back of an impressive first-half showing.
- Sat, Feb 27, 2021Penrith stars Nathan Cleary, Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai were slick in the final NRL trial as they look to claim premiership redemption this season.
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021
The Brisbane Broncos have named veteran Alex Glenn as club captain for 2021, with coach Kevin Walters saying he typifies what a Broncos player should be.
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021 Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says a decision on his future in the NRL beyond the end of the year will be made within the next "week or two".
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021 Alex Glenn has slammed claims he is fearmongering by suggesting Corey Norman or other players could be hospitalised if the NRL don't do more to protect them.
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has signed a two-year NRL contract extension with the club, keeping him at the Knights until the end of 2024.
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021
North Queensland coach Todd Payten wants star five-eighth Michael Morgan to focus more on his body after missing the majority of last season due to injury.
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021 The NRL has revealed it lost just $24.7 million for its 2019-20 financial year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with all eyes now on a potential 17th team.
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Five-eighth Jarome Luai is the last of Penrith's big names to re-commit to the NRL club beyond the end of the season after signing a three-year extension.
- Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Gold Coast have named Kevin Proctor and Jamal Fogarty as co-captains for the 2021 NRL season.
- Thu, Feb 25, 2021
Morgan Harper has been given first shot at replacing Manly's star fullback Tom Trbojevic after being named in the No.1 jersey in Sunday's NRL trial.
- Thu, Feb 25, 2021
Tom Opacic is set to win the race to replace Michael Jennings at centre for Parramatta this season but knows 2021 shapes as a career-defining year.
- Thu, Feb 25, 2021The final round of NRL trials will confirm a number of positions before the season starts with Tom Opacic, Lachlan Lam and Scott Drinkwater all facing the test.
- Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Kylie Hilder has been announced as the NSW's State of Origin women's coach, while Geoff Toovey has landed his first role since his exit from Manly in 2015.
- Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Jordan Rankin has urged administrators to make Joseph Suaalii wait until he is 18 to make his NRL debut, after he was thrown into the deep end at age 16.
- Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Gun centre Stephen Crichton will remain at Penrith until at least the end of 2023 after the Panthers fought off serious interest to retain the 20-year-old.
- Wed, Feb 24, 2021
South Sydney legend Craig Coleman has said Adam Reynolds should accept the one-year extension from the Rabbitohs, amid revelations of an NRL contract stalemate.
- Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Warriors coach Nathan Brown has admitted being limited to just one pre-season trial will have an impact on his preparation for the 2021 NRL season.
- Tue, Feb 23, 2021 After a troubled first NRL season at Brisbane, Brodie Croft believes working alongside a legendary Broncos halves pairing will get him back to his best.
- Tue, Feb 23, 2021 Scott Drinkwater will get the chance to play fullback and send Valentine Holmes to the wing in North Queensland's only NRL trial against Brisbane.
- Tue, Feb 23, 2021 The Gold Coast Titans have been asked to provide more information to the NRL after David Fifita was arrested but not charged after trespassing late last year.
- Tue, Feb 23, 2021
Josh Mansour has something to prove for the first time in years after his move to South Sydney brought back memories of being a teenager trying to make the NRL.
- Tue, Feb 23, 2021 Peter V'landys has hit back at claims the NRL is not doing enough to protect players, adamant heavy penalties are what is best for them as a collective.
- Mon, Feb 22, 2021Dylan Brown has become one of the big winners of the NRL's COVID-bubble bursting, finally eying a season of working hands on with Andrew Johns at Parramatta.
- Mon, Feb 22, 2021The MCG will host this year's State of Origin series opener on Wednesday, June 9 with game two at Suncorp Stadium to be played on a Sunday.
- Mon, Feb 22, 2021
Zane Musgrove will miss Wests Tigers NRL season start after accepting a two-game ban for a grade two shoulder charge stemming from the All Stars game.
- Mon, Feb 22, 2021 The Rugby League Players Association's battle with the NRL over punishments is set to hit a flashpoint with Corey Norman fighting his one-game disrepute ban.
- Mon, Feb 22, 2021 South Sydney have tipped Latrell Mitchell to soon be among the NRL's premier fullbacks after securing his services until the end of the 2023 season.
- Mon, Feb 22, 2021
Tom Trbojevic was spotted racing a fan along Manly's Corso before the Sea Eagles star claimed he injured his hamstring dashing to the bathroom the next morning.
- Sun, Feb 21, 2021A bid to appoint NSW police commissioner Mick Fuller to the ARL Commission has been abandoned on legal advice.
- Sun, Feb 21, 2021
South Sydney's Benji Marshall believes his team has enough talent to go deep into the finals this year if they can stay healthy.
- Sun, Feb 21, 2021 New Zealand Warriors coach Nathan Brown has praised Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's handling of his decision to switch from the NRL to rugby union at season's end.
- Sun, Feb 21, 2021The Indigenous and Maori teams have played out a 10-10 draw in rugby league's pre-season All Stars game.
- Sun, Feb 21, 2021
Laurie Daley believes that, for the future success of the All Stars match following the competitive 10-10 draw in Townsville, non-exhibition rules should apply.
- Sun, Feb 21, 2021
A nasty throat injury will force Brisbane winger Dale Copley to miss the start of the NRL season, sidelining him for two months.
- Sun, Feb 21, 2021Zane Musgrove could be suspended for Wests Tigers NRL season start after being charged with a grade two shoulder charge stemming from the All Stars game.
- Sat, Feb 20, 2021The Maori Women All Stars have cruised to victory over the Indigenous Women All Stars off the back of a strong peformance by five-eighth Raecene McGregor.
- Sat, Feb 20, 2021
The NRL has handed St George Illawarra star Corey Norman a $20,000 fine and suspension after a brawl in Cronulla on January 22.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021 Cameron Smith has told a lunch function he's still to make a call on his playing future while Storm coach Craig Bellamy says it's been tough to replace him.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021 Ben Hunt has the chance to get out of his comfort zone by being named St George Illawarra captain and hopes to get back to being one of the best NRL halves.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Cade Cust has emerged as a contender for Manly's dummy-half role to start 2021, and he wants to use the All Stars match to help push his case.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021 Latrell Mitchell's return from injury is set to bolster an already flowing South Sydney outfit, Cody Walker says.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Andrew McCullough has put his faith in the 168 games he has already played alongside Ben Hunt to help him settle quickly into St George Illawarra's NRL attack.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Canberra will be able to return to full houses for NRL games this year with caps taken off crowds at GIO Stadium by the ACT Government.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021 Cooper Cronk has seen how the Sydney Roosters guided a young Latrell Mitchell and believes that's why they can guide 17-year-old Joseph Suaalii in the NRL.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Melbourne Storm have announced Dale Finucane and Jesse Bromwich will share the NRL club captaincy, replacing long-time skipper Cameron Smith.
- Fri, Feb 19, 2021
The NRL's annual All stars match provides the the perfect curtain-raiser to the season but has created significant introspection for players.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021
A fit-again Jack Bird has revealed he wants to play centres and not middle for St George Illawarra after getting through a trial loss to Parramatta unscathed.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021
Load management and minutes restrictions will allow North Queensland lock Jason Taumalolo to run even harder during the 2021 NRL season.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021Melbourne's wait to play in front of home fans has been pushed back again after their NRL trial against Newcastle was moved out of Victoria to Albury.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021
Cooper Cronk claims Cameron Smith would have no issue playing in the NRL off a four-week pre-season, but Mal Meninga says it won't be at Gold Coast.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021
Stereotypes surrounding the Canterbury Bulldogs need to change to bring success back to Bankstown, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak says.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021The NRL career of James Segeyaro has been thrown a lifeline with the journeyman given a backdated 20-month ban for testing positive to a banned substance.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021
Brisbane forward Tevita Pangai Jnr has vowed not to take his professional sporting career for granted after narrowly avoiding the sack by the Broncos in 2020.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021
South Sydney have perished in the preliminary finals for the past three years and they know the key to going one step further is having a week off in September.
- Thu, Feb 18, 2021
NRL premiers Melbourne are moving on and will announce their captaincy replacement for Cameron Smith on Friday.
- Wed, Feb 17, 2021
Israel Folau will need a club to take the giant step of applying for his registration to be considered before he can discuss his NRL return with league chiefs.
- Wed, Feb 17, 2021Jason Saab has revealed how he is inspired by a photo of his late friend Keith Titmuss at Manly each day, describing him as his "backbone".
- Wed, Feb 17, 2021
Sydney Roosters talent Billy Smith has suffered his second serious injury in the space of 13 months, ruling out for four months after a shoulder blow.
- Tue, Feb 16, 2021Brisbane youngster Herbie Farnworth is expected to be fit for the start of the 2021 NRL season despite having to undergo minor surgery.
- Tue, Feb 16, 2021
He won't say no if offered but Brisbane forward Pat Carrigan insists there won't be an issue if Kevin Walters overlooks him for the NRL club's captaincy.
- Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Parramatta Eels winger Blake Ferguson has his eyes set on a big NRL season after coming off a run of injuries.
- Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary won't consider Brent Naden for NRL selection for the first month of the season as further punishment for his positive cocaine test.
- Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Future Manly star Josh Schuster says there was "no way" he was ever going to leave the Sea Eagles, despite Kieran Foran's arrival likely taking his No.6 jersey.
- Tue, Feb 16, 2021
The NRL has confirmed Kotoni Staggs was fined $10,000 for using a homophobic slur, with the Brisbane centre still required to meet with the game's bosses.
- Tue, Feb 16, 2021 He's been seen training at a local park but Cameron Smith will not be playing in the NRL for Gold Coast in 2021, if CEO Steve Mitchell is to be believed.
- Mon, Feb 15, 2021
Josh Aloiai insists all is fine with his old Wests Tigers teammates after his messy exit for Manly as an NRL pre-season trial against his former team looms.
- Mon, Feb 15, 2021
Hooker Andrew McCullough has officially left Brisbane to join St George Illawarra on a three-year NRL deal.
- Mon, Feb 15, 2021
No coach knows Kieran Foran better than Des Hasler as the Manly five-eighth prepares for a return to the club where he first made his name in the NRL.
- Mon, Feb 15, 2021 Brisbane's Kotoni Staggs has insisted he doesn't want to leave the NRL club despite speculation several rivals are looking to poach the centre.
- Mon, Feb 15, 2021The NRL have put Melbourne Storm players and officials on standby to leave Victoria at short notice if COVID-19 case numbers become a bigger concern.
- Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Seven Melbourne players have been rubbed out of the NRL All Stars game in response to Victoria's five-day lockdown due to COVID-19.
- Sat, Feb 13, 2021
Cronulla have signalled their intention to become an NRL powerhouse by joining the chase for the signature of current Storm coach Craig Bellamy.
- Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Three-code football talent Karmichael Hunt will return to rugby league with Souths Logan in the Queensland Cup as he eyes a coaching career.
- Fri, Feb 12, 2021
St George Illawarra hooker Cameron McInnes's time at the NRL club has come to a sad end, with the 27-year-old rupturing an ACL in training on Friday.
- Fri, Feb 12, 2021
New Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has signed a three-year extension with the NRL club.
- Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Penrith recruit James Tamou will slot straight into the captaincy for Wests Tigers, replacing last year's skipper Moses Mbye.
- Thu, Feb 11, 2021 Brisbane have told experienced hooker Andrew McCullough to take some time away from the NRL club as he weighs up an offer to join St George Illawarra.
- Thu, Feb 11, 2021
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says the loss of Tom Gilbert in the lead-up to the NRL season won't hinder the Cowboys' preparation.
- Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Canberra pair Corey Horsburgh and Corey Harawira-Naera appear set to be dropped for the NRL's opening round as a result of off-field incidents.
- Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Suspended NRL coach Shane Flanagan could have his ban ended early by the Australian Rugby League Commission if a vacancy opens up later this year.
- Wed, Feb 10, 2021
Canberra Raiders star prop Josh Papalii has found the right amount of balance between footy and boxing in the lead up to the 2021 NRL season.
- Tue, Feb 09, 2021
A combination of veteran leadership and the exuberance of youth could be the catalyst to a successful NRL season for North Queensland.
- Tue, Feb 09, 2021
Penrith have confirmed their new leadership team for the 2021 NRL season with Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo announced co-captains.
- Mon, Feb 08, 2021
For the second time in three NRL seasons, Brisbane forward Payne Haas has been slapped with a multi-game ban by the competition's integrity unit.
- Mon, Feb 08, 2021
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has denied the NRL club has off-field behaviour issues after Payne Haas was fined and suspended for an incident with NSW police.
- Sun, Feb 07, 2021
Wests Tigers have finally landed Daine Laurie for the 2021 NRL season after releasing Paul Momirovski to Penrith.
- Fri, Feb 05, 2021Penrith centre Brent Naden has been fined $5000 by the NRL for breaching biosecurity protocols the night before the NRL grand final.
- Fri, Feb 05, 2021 The NRL's most powerful player-agent Isaac Moses has had his registration cancelled, which will force players to make a decision about their futures.
- Thu, Feb 04, 2021
Two rival bids have merged to become the Brisbane Jets as the NRL looks to announce a 17th team, to be introduced in 2023, later this year.
- Thu, Feb 04, 2021
Paul Green says he's on good terms with Queensland star Kalyn Ponga and humbled to be given the opportunity to coach the Maroons this year.
- Thu, Feb 04, 2021 Brisbane coach Kevin Walters refused to answer questions about Payne Haas's behaviour after the prop pleaded guilty to two counts of intimidating police.
- Wed, Feb 03, 2021The Brisbane Broncos have named former Melbourne Storm boss Dave Donaghy as their new chief executive officer.
- Wed, Feb 03, 2021 St George Illawarra have pulled out of discussions with Israel Folau following a backlash from NRL fans after announcing their intention to sign him.
- Wed, Feb 03, 2021 Former North Queensland coach Paul Green is set to be announced as Queensland's State of Origin coach after prevailing in a battle with Billy Slater.
- Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Brisbane Broncos star Anthony Milford will be out for four to six weeks after breaking his hand during a training drill on Tuesday.
- Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Andrew Fifita has been riddled by injuries in recent years but is determined to prove he can still be among the NRL's best props in 2021.
- Tue, Feb 02, 2021
St George Illawarra have made inquiries about signing Israel Folau and the NRL says any formal application will be considered as part of due process.
- Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Benji Marshall is set to make his debut for the Maori All Stars team in their match against the Indigenous All Stars in Townsville on February 20.
- Tue, Feb 02, 2021 St George Illawarra captain Cameron McInnes will leave the club at season's end and link up with NRL rivals Cronulla on a long-term deal.
- Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Sydney Roosters have applied for NRL salary-cap relief for Boyd Cordner's concussion during State of Origin, which could see him miss half of the 2021 season.
- Tue, Feb 02, 2021 Canberra forwards Corey Harawira-Naera and Corey Horsburgh have been charged with drink driving and are facing NRL and club sanctions.
- Mon, Feb 01, 2021
Newcastle's Blake Green says the Knights were a better fit for him, despite signing a one year deal with Canterbury that was scrapped after he ruptured his ACL.
2021 January
- Sun, Jan 31, 2021Wests Tigers players Zane Musgrove and AJ Kepaoa are being investigated by NSW Police and the NRL integrity unit following an incident in Coogee.
- Sun, Jan 31, 2021Connor Tracey has moved to train at fullback for Cronulla and believes he's ready to seize the club's No1 jersey this NRL season as part of a positional switch.
- Sat, Jan 30, 2021
Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the NRL season to chase a deal with NZ Rugby.
- Fri, Jan 29, 2021The ARL has pushed through constitutional changes that will allow former NRL club officials to become commissioners quicker.
- Fri, Jan 29, 2021
Off-contract Cronulla playmaker Shaun Johnson has acknowledged he is playing for his next NRL contract when he returns from a ruptured achilles tendon.
- Fri, Jan 29, 2021 Benji Marshall's playing future has been confirmed after he joined South Sydney on a one-year deal, after it looked certain he would be pushed into retirement.
- Fri, Jan 29, 2021 Melbourne have announced AFL administrator Justin Rodski as their new chief executive to replace Dave Donaghy.
- Fri, Jan 29, 2021
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has been issued with a breach notice by the NRL for his role in a Dubbo pub altercation that left a man with head injuries.
- Fri, Jan 29, 2021
Teenage prodigy Joseph Suaalii has been named by NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler in the Emerging Blues squad, as the only non-capped NRL player in the group.
- Thu, Jan 28, 2021
Josh Addo-Carr is hell-bent on ending his time at Melbourne Storm on a high this season before joining NRL rivals Canterbury on a four-year deal.
- Thu, Jan 28, 2021
Matt Moylan has battled injuries for two years and while he's off contract in 2021, the Cronulla playmaker insists he still has plenty to offer in the NRL.
- Thu, Jan 28, 2021 Kevin Walters says Anthony Milford is among those pressing their case to captain Brisbane this NRL season.
- Thu, Jan 28, 2021
The opening of the Queensland border to NSW will spell more freedom for NRL players who did it tough in tight bubbles in 2020.
- Thu, Jan 28, 2021
Speculation continues to mount that Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will leave the NRL club at the end of the 2021 season and switch to rugby union.
- Wed, Jan 27, 2021 Benji Marshall is set to extend his NRL career for another season after South Sydney offered the Wests Tigers legend a lifeline for 2021.
- Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Kalyn Ponga is unsure if he's ready to be Newcastle's NRL captain but wants to lead in other ways heading into 2021.
- Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Mitchell Pearce is set to undergo surgery on a broken thumb, the latest complication in a dramatic NRL pre-season for the Newcastle halfback.
- Tue, Jan 26, 2021
Former Penrith and Wests Tigers hooker Masada Iosefa has died in a quadbiking accident in the Northern Territory.
- Tue, Jan 26, 2021
NSW Police are now investigating a fight involving NRL star Corey Norman in Cronulla on Friday night.
- Mon, Jan 25, 2021
Club favourite Preston Campbell is back as Gold Coast bolster their staff ahead of the NRL season.
- Mon, Jan 25, 2021
St George Illawarra star Corey Norman is being investigated by the NRL's integrity unit over his alleged involvement in a Cronulla street brawl.
- Mon, Jan 25, 2021New research shows that NRL clubs are slightly worse off for every 1000km they travel for each game, except Melbourne who improve when going on the road.
- Mon, Jan 25, 2021
Jake Turpin would happily vacate the No.9 jersey at Brisbane for good mate Andrew McCullough if it means the NRL side finds more success this season.
- Sat, Jan 23, 2021
Kalyn Ponga, Blake Green, Daniel Saifiti, Mitch Barnett and hooker Jayden Brailey have been shortlisted to replace Mitchell Pearce as Newcastle captain.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021Dave Bolton, who was part of the 1969 Premiership-winning team of Balmain Tigers, has died at the age of 83.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021 With the NRL season fast approaching, there are some burning questions to be answered in 2021.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021 Brisbane legend Steve Renouf would be happy to have Payne Haas take over the NRL club's captaincy despite his arrest in NSW last weekend.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021
Ex-Queensland star Justin Hodges believes Wayne Bennett's success with the Maroons in 2020 has eased the pressure on whoever steps in to the role this year.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021
Melbourne star Brandon Smith gifted his NRL premiership ring to his mum over the off-season to thank her for raising a kid with a dream who achieved it.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021 Brandon Smith is fighting to wear Melbourne's No.9 jersey this year but is prepared to leave the club at the end of the NRL season if he loses out.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2021Malakai Watene-Zelezniak has announced his retirement from the NRL after a pre-season scare while training with Canterbury changed his perspective.
- Thu, Jan 21, 2021
Warriors coach Nathan Brown believes the NRL club is well-placed to overcome the issues of living away from home in 2021.
- Wed, Jan 20, 2021
Brisbane veteran Alex Glenn is backing Payne Haas to make up for his mistake after the star forward was arrested after an alleged incident with NSW police.
- Wed, Jan 20, 2021
After being dropped last year, Gold Coast prop Jarrod Wallace has no intention of giving up his starting role at the Titans in the 2021 NRL season.
- Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Parramatta players have faith that any NRL bubble won't drain them this season, after Shaun Lane admitted mental fatigue hurt the Eels in 2020.
- Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Brisbane chief executive Paul White concedes Payne Haas's arrest is a setback to the NRL club's attempts to transform its culture under Kevin Walters.
- Tue, Jan 19, 2021NRL players have agreed to take a pay cut with the salary cap reduced by 6 per cent as the game deals with the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tue, Jan 19, 2021 Melbourne have signed former NRL referees boss Bernard Sutton as a consultant under coach Craig Bellamy.
- Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Big name arrivals have hogged the headlines for Gold Coast in the NRL pre-season but Jarrod Wallace is excited to see what Moeaki Fotuaika can deliver in 2021.
- Mon, Jan 18, 2021 Brisbane CEO Paul White says star NRL forward Payne Haas must accept whatever punishment comes his way after his arrest over the weekend.
- Mon, Jan 18, 2021
St George Illawarra fullback Matt Dufty is off-contract at the end of the NRL season but wants to re-sign with the Dragons if he can impress the new coach.
- Sun, Jan 17, 2021 Star Brisbane NRL prop Payne Haas has been arrested and charged by police after an incident in Tweed Heads.
- Fri, Jan 15, 2021 Wests Tigers prop James Tamou is ready to lead from the front in 2021 with the club yet to make an announcement on their captain.
- Thu, Jan 14, 2021
Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has confirmed Brazillian striker Bobo will not play in Saturday night's A-League derby, needing more time to develop his fitness.
- Thu, Jan 14, 2021
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen had a costly dash into Victoria to avoid mandatory 14-day quarantine to begin pre-season NRL training with the Storm.
- Thu, Jan 14, 2021Former NRL playmaker Jarrod Mullen is set to return to rugby league after a four-year doping ban, signing with Queensland Cup team Sunshine Coast for 2021.
- Thu, Jan 14, 2021
Wayne Bennett has told Queensland Origin officials he won't be available to coach the Maroons in 2021, opting to focus on an NRL premiership with South Sydney.
- Thu, Jan 14, 2021
Wests Tigers have re-signed fan favourite David Nofoaluma on a four-year NRL contract after he knocked back offers from rival clubs.
- Wed, Jan 13, 2021
The Warriors have been boosted by an inspirational talk by legendary NRL coach Phil Gould, who has joined the club as a consultant.
- Wed, Jan 13, 2021
David Mead plans to prove his worth after securing a return to the NRL with Brisbane following three years in France.
- Wed, Jan 13, 2021
South Sydney have signed unwanted Penrith winger Josh Mansour on a two-year-deal, strengthening their push for the NRL title in 2021.
- Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Canterbury and chief executive Andrew Hill have parted ways, the NRL club has confirmed.
- Tue, Jan 12, 2021 Brisbane's Payne Haas knows he's among a group of established Broncos needing to lift a largely unchanged squad after getting the NRL's wooden spoon last year.
- Tue, Jan 12, 2021 Hype is already building for the NRL's round two clash between Gold Coast recruit Tino Faasuamaleaui and Brisbane's Payne Haas after their Origin run-in.
- Mon, Jan 11, 2021
As the new NRL season approaches, the one certainty is that 2021 will be full of surprises. Here are 10 predictions for an unpredictable campaign.
- Mon, Jan 11, 2021 Canterbury have signed Corey Allan on a three-year-deal with the 22-year-old set to play No.1 for the Bulldogs in 2021.
- Fri, Jan 08, 2021
Mitchell Pearce's decision to step down as Newcastle captain won't alter coach Adam O'Brien's plans to create a leadership group at the NRL club.
- Fri, Jan 08, 2021
Melbourne recruit George Jennings is set to be locked out of Victoria and the Storm's pre-season after returning to Sydney for the birth of his baby.
- Thu, Jan 07, 2021 Mitchell Pearce has labelled the past few weeks as "traumatic" after stepping down as Newcastle's NRL captain due to a text messaging scandal.
- Wed, Jan 06, 2021 NRL star Mitchell Pearce has stepped down from his role as Newcastle captain after revelations of inappropriate text messages with a club staffer.
- Wed, Jan 06, 2021
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook doesn't feel like Ash Taylor has to do anything beyond simply playing well to earn a new contract with the NRL club.
- Tue, Jan 05, 2021
An off-field incident which led to Gold Coast NRL recruit David Fifita being detained by police has been "resolved", according to Titans coach Justin Holbrook.
- Tue, Jan 05, 2021 Newcastle prop Daniel Saifiti is willing to take on a bigger leadership load in 2021 as the club looks to dump Mitchell Pearce as NRL club captain.
- Mon, Jan 04, 2021 Harry Grant says he gained experience and confidence from his player swap to Wests Tigers but is happy to return to Melbourne to help defend their NRL title.
- Mon, Jan 04, 2021 Newcastle official Danny Buderus has confirmed the Knights are considering stripping Mitchell Pearce of the club captaincy following a text messaging scandal.
- Sun, Jan 03, 2021Manly have asked every player to be COVID tested before they return to NRL pre-season training as they urge them to watch for symptoms.
- Sun, Jan 03, 2021
Australia still have all options alive at the top of the order for the SCG Test, but Matthew Wade hopes his short run as an opener can help him long term.
- Sun, Jan 03, 2021
The Warriors landed in Australia on Sunday for another three-month stint away from home, but they've vowed to not let it hurt their NRL season.
2020 December
- Thu, Dec 31, 2020 Melbourne will start preparations for the 2021 NRL season without Cameron Smith, although the skipper is still to officially confirm his future.
- Tue, Dec 29, 2020Penrith back Brent Naden has received a backdated ban for cocaine use following the NRL grand final.
- Sun, Dec 27, 2020 Gold Coast NRL recruit David Fifita has been released without charge after being arrested following a trespassing incident.
- Sat, Dec 26, 2020Penrith Panthers forward Zane Tetevano has been granted immediate release to join the Leeds Rhinos ahead of the Betfred Super League season.
- Wed, Dec 23, 2020
NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler says he won't be picking players who aren't 100 per cent fit in next year's series.
- Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Jared Maxwell will become the seventh NRL's referees boss since the start of 2010, named to replace Bernard Sutton next season.
- Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Every NRL club has holes and question marks over their roster headed into the Christmas break and the resumption of training in 2021.
- Thu, Dec 17, 2020
St George Illawarra have signed former Parramatta prop Daniel Alvaro on a two-year deal, adding depth to their NRL pack for 2021.
- Thu, Dec 17, 2020
Newcastle player Kurt Mann has revealed his mother Jane passed away during the off-season following a battle with a rare liver cancer.
- Thu, Dec 17, 2020
Brisbane youngster Brodie Croft is adamant the weight of expectation didn't prove too heavy a burden in a forgettable first NRL campaign with the Broncos.
- Wed, Dec 16, 2020 Canterbury have secured the signature of Melbourne winger Josh Addo-Carr on a four-year NRL deal from 2022.
- Wed, Dec 16, 2020 North Queensland coach Todd Payten has distanced the club from reports linking the Cowboys to former St George Illawarra half Gareth Widdop.
- Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Popular winger Jordan Rapana has re-signed with Canberra on a one-year-deal for the 2021 NRL season.
- Tue, Dec 15, 2020 Gold Coast captain Kevin Proctor says Cameron Smith being linked to the club is the biggest sign yet that the Titans' days as NRL also-rans are over.
- Tue, Dec 15, 2020 A meeting between Cameron Smith and Melbourne bosses over his NRL playing future has been delayed by bad weather in Queensland.
- Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has dismissed reports the NRL club is keen to offload forward Matt Lodge, saying he will be among his squad next year.
- Mon, Dec 14, 2020 Boyd Cordner retained the captaincy but Melbourne's premiership-winning side dominated the Kangaroos merit team announced on Monday.
- Sun, Dec 13, 2020
Brisbane have confirmed the signing of North Queensland NRL premiership-winning forward John Asiata on a one-year contract.
- Fri, Dec 11, 2020
After a 2020 to forget, Brisbane's Jamayne Isaako is determined to step into the void created by Darius Boyd's retirement and become the NRL club's fullback.
- Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Newly re-signed Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire has heaped praise on Brandon Smith as the club confirms interest in the Melbourne star.
- Fri, Dec 11, 2020 Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell says the NRL club has not had any contact with Cameron Smith despite the Titans being linked to the off-contract veteran.
- Fri, Dec 11, 2020
NRL wary of adding too much speed to the game too quickly after announcing a raft of rule changes for the 2021 season.
- Fri, Dec 11, 2020
A two-point field goal for shots taken beyond 40m is among a host of rules approved for the next NRL season by the Australian Rugby League Commission.
- Thu, Dec 10, 2020 St George Illawarra recruit Jack Bird denied he is injury prone as he aims to get back to his best in 2021.
- Thu, Dec 10, 2020The NRL is in early talks about buying a big stake, possibly a controlling stake, in its British Super League counterpart, according to a report in the UK.
- Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Newcastle captain Mitchell Pearce is in talks with the Knights to extend his contract beyond the end of 2021 despite links to rival NRL clubs.
- Thu, Dec 10, 2020 Wests Tigers have re-signed Michael Maguire, extending the coach's contract by a further two NRL seasons.
- Thu, Dec 10, 2020 Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has dismissed any suggestion prop Matt Lodge will be leaving the NRL club, but he's still chasing some new faces at the Broncos.
- Wed, Dec 09, 2020
Centre Brian Kelly's impressive 2020 NRL season has been rewarded with the 24-year-old signing a new deal with Gold Coast.
- Wed, Dec 09, 2020 Melbourne will push Cameron Smith for a final answer on his playing future although they already accept he has played his last game for the NRL club.
- Wed, Dec 09, 2020
Former NRL star Johnathan Thurston praised the ARLC for listening to Indigenous players and scrapping the national anthem prior to All Stars matches.
- Tue, Dec 08, 2020 Melbourne premiership winner Brandon Smith is on the lookout for a new NRL club in 2022 as clubs scramble to fit him into their rosters.
- Tue, Dec 08, 2020
Wests Tigers second-rower Luciano Leilua has returned to pre-season NRL training fitter than usual as the club chases success in 2021.
- Tue, Dec 08, 2020 NRL player agent Isaac Moses is facing deregistration after he failed to appeal the NRL's findings he breached duties as an accredited agent in 2017.
- Mon, Dec 07, 2020Well-travelled centre Tautau Moga has joined South Sydney on a one-year NRL deal.
- Mon, Dec 07, 2020
Wests Tigers recruit Joe Ofahengaue has vowed to repay the club for showing faith in him after his disappointing exit from Brisbane.
- Mon, Dec 07, 2020
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart wants a quick resolution to Tom Starling's legal matters after he was charged with assaulting a police officer over the weekend.
- Mon, Dec 07, 2020
Veteran Wests Tigers five-eighth Josh Reynolds has signed with Hull FC where he will play under former Tigers assistant coach Brett Hodgson.
- Mon, Dec 07, 2020 Melbourne will allow Brandon Smith an early release at the end of the 2021 season with the Kiwi international now behind Harry Grant as the Storm hooker.
- Mon, Dec 07, 2020
James Tedesco has re-signed with the Sydney Roosters until the end of the 2024 NRL season.
2021 February
- Sat, Feb 13, 2021Junior Paulo has marked his return to the boxing ring in style with a TKO of Neville Costigan in Townsville's Footy Rivals fight night.
