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2019 October
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2019
    Meninga urges league 9s to be given time
    Mal Meninga wants organisers to persist with the Nines at an international level, believing it will only increase in skill and as a showcase of rugby league.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2019
    Titans sponsor "weak" on James: Meninga
    Gold Coast official and rugby league immortal Mal Meninga has labelled a call by a Titans sponsor to drop the club over Ryan James' grand final gaffe as "weak".
  • Tue, Oct 15, 2019
    Tedesco eyes golden boot to cap year
    James Tedesco is eying one of the few individual prizes not in his trophy cabinet as he chases a big international finish to his dominant year.
  • Tue, Oct 15, 2019
    Women's nines stars see just reward in pay
    Jillaroos coach Brad Donald says the equal pay in the Nines World Cup for female players is a reminder to his players of the women who came before them.
  • Mon, Oct 14, 2019
    Cowboys sign Marsters on three-year deal
    North Queensland have confirmed the signing of NRL centre Esan Marsters, adding vital strength to a backline that has become depleted in the past year.
  • Fri, Oct 11, 2019
    Gutherson hat-trick, PM's XIII beat Fiji
    Clint Gutherson has scored a hat-trick but Payne Haas and Scott Morrison have stolen the show in a 52-10 flogging of Fiji by the Prime Minister's XIII in Suva.
  • Thu, Oct 10, 2019
    Reborn Hastings chasing Super League glory
    Jackson Hastings is looking to end a year to remember with a starring role in the English Super League grand final for surprise packages Salford on Sunday..
  • Wed, Oct 09, 2019
    Cronk in running for Hall of Fame award
    Retired NRL star Cooper Cronk is among a star field in the running for The Don award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday night.
  • Wed, Oct 09, 2019
    Manly NRL forward injured while drinking
    Manly NRL player Joel Thompson is in a stable condition in hospital after smashing his head into rocks in an alcohol-fuelled incident during the long weekend.
  • Wed, Oct 09, 2019
    Rooster Cronk may be a coach, life member
    Cooper Cronk's two years at the Sydney Roosters will be enough to make him a life member as work begins on keeping him at the NRL club as a coach in 2020.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2019
    Glad-again Kiwis skipper's fight to be fit
    New Zealand captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has credited Canterbury for helping him find his love for rugby league again after a messy start to the NRL season.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2019
    Kiwi Tapine suspended for Kangaroos clash
    Canberra lock Joe Tapine will miss a Test for the Kiwis after pleading guilty to making a high tackle in the NRL grand final against the Sydney Roosters.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2019
    Rapana missing at Raiders GF fan day
    Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has been heavily linked with a move to Japanese rugby and was the only squad member missing from a post-grand final fan day.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Boyle set to become dual international
    Jillaroos coach Brad Donald has named a strong squad for their Test against New Zealand in Wollongong with Millie Boyle set to become a dual international.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Cronk to ponder life beyond league
    While he's still in demand in the NRL as a coach or commentator, retired superstar Cooper Cronk says he's undecided about life beyond rugby league.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Grateful Jack Wighton repays faith
    Canberra five-eighth won the Clive Churchill Medal in a losing NRL grand final side and then 12 hours later was named in his first Australia squad.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Joe Tapine cited in NRL grand final
    Canberra lock Joe Tapine has been cited for a high shot on his Sydney Roosters opposite number Victor Radley in the 19th minute of Sunday's NRL grand final.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Keary battled syndesmosis to play GF
    Luke Keary's ankle injury was far worse than the Sydney Roosters five-eighth let on, and he wouldn't have played in Sunday's decider had it been a round game.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    NRL time-out fuelled rise of Bronco Haas
    A club sanction delayed Payne Haas' entry into the NRL season but the Test hopeful says that time out helped him reach the heights he's since climbed.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2019
    Stuart backs Wighton against 'wombat' fans
    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart insists Jack Wighton was right to win the Clive Churchill Medal in a losing side, calling Roosters fans who booed him "wombats".
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Cotric rides NRL rollercoaster to top
    Nick Cotric made his State of Origin debut in 2019 but missed most the series with injury. A grand final win for Canberra on Sunday will make up for that pain.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Cronk bows out of the NRL a champion
    Halfback Cooper Cronk has retired from the NRL a champion after the Sydney Roosters held on while he was sin-binned during the grand final against Canberra.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Fit Friend should play says Roosters great
    Two-time premiership player and Sydney Roosters great Anthony Minichiello says he'd definitely play a fit Jake Friend in the grand final despite his injury run.
  • Sun, Oct 06, 2019
    Murray ready for Tests if Kangaroos call
    Cameron Murray hopes his name is read out in the senior Kangaroos Test squad when coach Mal Meninga leads a bumper day of national selections on Monday.
  • Sat, Oct 05, 2019
    Canberra's offer saved Lui's NRL career
    Canberra forward Dunamis Lui was set to return to Queensland and work as a mechanic after cycling through three NRL clubs and then the Raiders came knocking.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    I need to be cleaner: Roosters prop JWH
    Sydney Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves admits he needs to be a cleaner player after being suspended from his side's NRL finals win over Melbourne.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    JT hopes Segeyaro's OK after positive test
    Former teammate Johnathan Thurston is concerned about James Segeyaro's welfare after the off-contract Brisbane hooker tested positive to a banned substance.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2019
    Why Canberra stuck with coach Ricky Stuart
    Coach Ricky Stuart divides opinion like few others in rugby league but he never lost the faith of Canberra en route to a drought-breaking NRL grand final.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2019
    Hodgson fully fit for Raiders preparations
    Josh Hodgson says he's fully recovered from a virus and is fit to return to Canberra training to prepare for the NRL grand final against the Sydney Roosters.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2019
    Roosters look ahead to go back-to-back
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has been staunch in his belief that his team must focus on winning a new NRL premiership, not defending an old one.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2019
    Bateman ready for Raiders redemption
    Cult hero John Bateman has credited the lessons learned from a 2016 controversy with helping him inspire Canberra's remarkable run to Sunday's NRL grand final.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2019
    Whitehead's three-country journey to GF
    Canberra forward Elliott Whitehead's 11-year journey to a first-grade grand final has involved 277 games and playing for teams in three separate countries.
  • Tue, Oct 01, 2019
    No Broncos player cleanout: CEO White
    There will not be a mass player roster clean out in the wake of Brisbane's embarrassing NRL finals exit, says Broncos CEO Paul White.
2019 September
  • Mon, Sep 30, 2019
    NRL weigh up 2021 grand final options
    The NRL will wait on whether a compensation deal can be reached with the NSW government before taking offers from rival states for the 2021 grand final.
  • Mon, Sep 30, 2019
    Rooster Ruan Sims plays last NRLW game
    Retiring front rower Ruan Sims has reflected on a memorable rugby league career after playing her last NRLW match for the Sydney Roosters.
  • Mon, Sep 30, 2019
    Storm confirm Grant in hospital with cuts
    Melbourne have confirmed young hooker Harry Grant was treated for facial cuts in hospital after falling over while drunk and being found on a doorstep.
  • Sun, Sep 29, 2019
    No Tedesco regrets over Raiders NRL snub
    The Sydney Roosters' James Tedesco might have been lining up for Canberra in the 2019 NRL grand final had he not backed out of a deal to join the Raiders.
  • Sun, Sep 29, 2019
    Roosters' Keary free to play in NRL GF
    Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary has escaped with a maximum $1500 fine for his careless high tackle in their preliminary final win over Melbourne on Saturday.
  • Sun, Sep 29, 2019
    Sergis sparks Dragons to NRLW GF berth
    St George Illawarra have set up a grand final meeting with Brisbane next week at ANZ Stadium after a hard fought win over Sydney Roosters.
  • Sat, Sep 28, 2019
    Canberra and Stuart make NRL history
    A quarter of a century since orchestrating Canberra's grand final victory over Canterbury - Ricky Stuart will look to repeat that achievement as Raiders coach.
  • Sat, Sep 28, 2019
    Luke Keary shot ends Kaufusi's NRL night
    Melbourne second-rower Felise Kaufusi has had his night ended by a high shot from Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary in their NRL preliminary final.
  • Sat, Sep 28, 2019
    Roosters won't buy into back-to-back story
    Trent Robinson knows the history the Sydney Roosters can create if they defend their NRL premiership, but it hasn't been a talking point for players in 2019.
  • Sat, Sep 28, 2019
    Warriors hand Broncos first NRLW loss
    A tough week off the field has fuelled the Warriors to keep their NRLW season alive, becoming the first team to beat Brisbane in the competition's history.
  • Sat, Sep 28, 2019
    Wighton 'all good' for NRL grand final
    Jack Wighton says a shoulder injury suffered in Canberra's win over South Sydney was "a little bit of pincher" won't keep him out of next weekend's NRL decider.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2019
    Bellamy open to releasing Croft from Storm
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he would consider releasing Brodie Croft if the playmaker was presented with a better opportunity at a rival NRL club.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2019
    Broncos vying for second NRLW final
    Steph Hancock admits she will contemplate retirement if Brisbane win a second NRLW title but isn't taking anything for granted ahead of their Warriors clash.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2019
    Canberra's Papalii to combat Burgess trio
    Canberra captain Jarrod Croker expects Josh Papalii to start in a bid to stop South Sydney's Burgess brothers in their sold-out NRL preliminary final.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2019
    Folau, Tonga await rugby league fate
    World rugby league bosses will decide on Thursday whether to force a change to Tonga's board in a call that could influence Israel Folau's playing hopes.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2019
    PNG following grows for Storm's Olam
    Centre Justin Olam says he is trying to keep a level head despite his popularity in PNG reaching fever pitch ahead of the NRL preliminary final in Melbourne.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2019
    Souths' Roberts ruled out of NRL prelim
    South Sydney star James Roberts has failed to beat a dislocated thumb injury and won't face Canberra in the NRL preliminary final on Friday night.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2019
    Women's league pioneer Sims to retire
    Former Jillaroos captain Ruan Sims will retire at the end of the 2019 NRLW season, bringing her illustrious rugby league career to a close.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2019
    Beattie to back Tongan board removal
    Peter Beattie will push for the Tongan rugby league board to be replaced, in a move set to end a player boycott and likely stop Israel Folau's planned return.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2019
    Burgess braces for sibling's NRL farewell
    South Sydney captain Sam Burgess says he can see a sparkle in his brother George's eye as the reality sinks in that it could be their final game together.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2019
    Ex-Titan King ready to reign for Storm
    Max King admits he is still pinching himself after a whirlwind season which started at lowly Gold Coast and may end with an NRL title at Melbourne.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2019
    Keary lauds Cronk's NRL succession plan
    The Roosters are plotting to take down Melbourne again on Saturday, but halfback Cooper Cronk had other priorities a week out from the preliminary final.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2019
    Manu, Mitchell centre of Roosters' danger
    A competitive bond formed five years ago between Latrell Mitchell and Joseph Manu is making the Sydney Roosters dangerous on both sides of the NRL field.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2019
    Munster mentally prepared for NRL final
    Melbourne's Cameron Munster says there's no chance of a repeat of last year's NRL grand final meltdown when the Storm take on the Sydney Roosters.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2019
    Super-coach Bennett set for NRL history
    South Sydney's master mentor Wayne Bennett is a win away from becoming the first coach in history to guide four different clubs to ARL or NRL grand finals.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Canberra NRL rookie re-signs until 2023
    Canberra have extended the contract of rookie Bailey Simonsson for a further three years after the utility back impressed in his maiden NRL season.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Knight credits Stuart for NRL turnaround
    South Sydney prop Liam Knight will face his former teammates at Canberra in Friday's NRL preliminary final, a year after his dramatic exit from the Raiders.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Potential Folau return marks Tonga turmoil
    Israel Folau's possible rugby league return doesn't appear to be helping Tonga resolve a bitter dispute between their senior players and the national board.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Storm replicate SCG at training ground
    Melbourne have marked out a training ground on AFL club Collingwood's oval in an attempt to replicate the SCG, where they will play their NRL preliminary final.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Storm rookie Hughes takes on maestro Cronk
    With just 10 games at halfback under his belt, Storm rookie Jahrome Hughes knows he faces a huge challenge taking on retiring Roosters veteran Cooper Cronk.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Storm's Chambers a rugby union target
    Melbourne NRL centre Will Chambers has been targeted by big spending overseas rugby union clubs and is mulling offers to return to the code.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Taukeiaho ready to step up in NRL final
    Sio Siua Taukeiaho is no stranger to having to take his carries up a notch without Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, and he's ready to do it again against Melbourne.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Toovey hints at NRL double standards
    After Sam Burgess escaped with a suspended fine for his judiciary criticism, ex-Manly coach Geoff Toovey has hinted at double standards by the NRL.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2019
    Tuivasa-Sheck wins Warriors player prize
    Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is named Warriors player of the year for a third straight season as the NRL club announces changes to its ownership structure.
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2019
    Souths' Burgess cops suspended fine
    South Sydney skipper Sam Burgess has received a $10,000 suspended fine from the NRL for describing the judiciary as a "kangaroo court".
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2019
    Storm not fearing fortress SCG
    Melbourne have never played at the SCG but they say they have no fear of the ground, which has become a fortress for the Sydney Roosters this NRL season.
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2019
    Storm's Smith cops fine for NRL slap
    Melbourne captain Cameron Smith has pleaded guilty to a grade-one contrary conduct charge for his slap in Saturday's semi-final win over Parramatta.
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2019
    Try a relief for Storm NRL flyer Addo-Carr
    Melbourne winger Josh Addo-Carr says his NRL qualifying-final error had made him determined to make amends in their Parramatta clash, scoring two tries.
  • Sun, Sep 22, 2019
    Clashes to determine NRL grand finalists
    Defending premiers Sydney Roosters play Melbourne in a sequel to last year's NRL title decider as Canberra host South Sydney in the other grand final qualifier.
  • Sun, Sep 22, 2019
    Hughes suffers knee injury before NRL semi
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy was almost forced to go back to his old halves combination after new No.7 Jahrome Hughes suffered a knee injury at training.
  • Sat, Sep 21, 2019
    Brigginshaw leads Broncos to NRLW win
    Brisbane have all but sealed their spot in a second successive NRLW grand final with a 20-0 trouncing of the Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park.
  • Sat, Sep 21, 2019
    DCE insists NRL got it wrong over sin-bin
    Daly Cherry-Evans rejects NRL head of football Graham Annesley's claim that South Sydney were in a try-scoring position when Jake Trbojevic was sin-binned.
  • Sat, Sep 21, 2019
    Rabbitoh avoids ban for NRL slap
    South Sydney playmaker Cody Walker is facing a fine and no suspension for a face slap on Manly's Jack Gosiewski in Friday's NRL semi-final.
  • Fri, Sep 20, 2019
    Injury prone Bird a gamble: Vautin
    Rugby league great Paul Vautin believes NRL clubs will be taking a gamble if they sign Brisbane star Jack Bird due to his horror injury history.
  • Fri, Sep 20, 2019
    Souths closer to grand final amid drama
    South Sydney scored two late tries to come from behind to beat Manly 34-26 in a NRL sudden-death semi-final cliffhanger and set up a clash with Canberra.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2019
    Brown's back a blip in rookie's NRL dream
    Dylan Brown at one stage started to believe fears his rookie NRL season was over after just three games through injury, before returning to star for Parramatta.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2019
    Ma'u lost sleep over Eels exit
    Parramatta second-rower Manu Ma'u was so torn about the idea of accepting a better deal in the English Super League it weighed him down for part of the season.
  • Wed, Sep 18, 2019
    Burgess to face NRL on judiciary comments
    South Sydney captain Sam Burgess will front the NRL to argue why he shouldn't receive a breach notice for labelling the league's judiciary a "kangaroo court".
  • Wed, Sep 18, 2019
    Manly back-up Elliot earns NRL finals spot
    Brendan Elliot came to Manly ready to be on standby for Tom Trbojevic during State of Origin period, he's now played more than half the NRL season and a final.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2019
    Broncos may pay price for pokies night
    Some Brisbane players may pay a huge price for opting to break camp and play poker machines the night before their humiliating NRL finals exit.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2019
    Dragons star forward cops first NRLW ban
    St George Illawarra star Teuila Fotu-Moala's season is over after a three-game ban and the shorter NRLW season combined to sideline her for the competition.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2019
    Fearless Manly brush 6-year stadium hoodoo
    Not even a horror record at ANZ Stadium dating back to the 2013 grand final will faze Manly as they continue to run through the NRL finals series without fear.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2019
    Gould slams NRL for trying to suspend JWH
    Phil Gould believes players' disciplinary records should not affect fineable offences as Jared Waerea-Hargreaves looks set to miss a preliminary final.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2019
    Tough talking has Souths back on NRL track
    An honesty session and some hard work on defence has South Sydney primed to rebound from a loss to their local NRL rivals going into in Friday's semi-final.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2019
    Waerea-Hargreaves banned from NRL prelim
    Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will miss the Sydney Roosters' NRL preliminary final after being found guilty of a trip for his fourth conviction this year.
  • Mon, Sep 16, 2019
    Broncos promise review after record loss
    Brisbane will undertake a review of their set up and playing roster after their 58-0 NRL finals humiliation at the hands of Parramatta on Sunday.
  • Mon, Sep 16, 2019
    Canberra eye ground record for NRL prelim
    Canberra will host South Sydney or Manly in the first NRL preliminary final to be played in the Australian capital with the Raiders planning for a record crowd.
  • Mon, Sep 16, 2019
    NRL finals reward for Manly's Gosiewski
    Manly second-rower Jack Gosiewski overcame a seemingly season-ending pelvic injury to earn a new contract and become an unsung hero in the team's finals charge.
  • Mon, Sep 16, 2019
    NRL insist they don't need 'Leilua law'
    The NRL insist they don't need a rule that would have allowed Canberra's Joey Leilua to return to play without an interchange after being hurt by a firework.
  • Mon, Sep 16, 2019
    Relief for Eels as Brown escapes charge
    Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown has not been cited by the NRL match review committee but Brisbane's Joe Ofahengaue faces a one-match ban and fine.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2019
    At least 30 will boycott Tonga: Fifita
    Andrew Fifita has doubled down on threats to boycott the upcoming Tests for Tonga, saying 30 players are united in demands for a new board.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2019
    Fonua-Blake gets Gallen, now for Burgess
    Addin Fonua-Blake got a thrill out of taking on Cronulla's retiring Paul Gallen and now South Sydney captain Sam Burgess awaits for the Manly prop.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2019
    How Eels thrashed Broncos in NRL
    Parramatta have advanced to a NRL semi-final against Melbourne after thumping Brisbane 58-0 at Bankwest Stadium.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2019
    Storm won't panic despite shock loss
    Melbourne won't be making any major changes despite their plans to host a preliminary NRL final blown away by a shock Raiders victory.
  • Sat, Sep 14, 2019
    Broncos coach proud but not satisfied
    Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold says he is proud of how his club has turned around a tumultuous NRL season and made the finals but is not satisfied.
  • Sat, Sep 14, 2019
    Campbell-Gillard to join Parramatta
    Reagan Campbell-Gillard will don the blue and gold of Parramatta from next season after securing an exit from Penrith to sign a five-year deal.
  • Sat, Sep 14, 2019
    Raiders upset Storm to book NRL prelim
    Canberra are into the NRL preliminary final after upsetting minor premiers Melbourne 12-10 at AAMI Park, with a late try by John Bateman sealing the win.
  • Sat, Sep 14, 2019
    Souths must move on fast from flogging
    South Sydney know they cannot dwell on Friday night's loss to the Sydney Roosters with a must-win NRL finals match now ahead of them on Friday night.
  • Fri, Sep 13, 2019
    Bronco women eye Saints win in league
    St George Illawarra's women's rugby league team plundered Brisbane's playing stocks in the offseason ensuring a spicy encounter when the sides meet.
  • Fri, Sep 13, 2019
    Broncos great demands backline rejig
    Brisbane great Colin Scott has demanded a Broncos backline re-jig ahead of Sunday's NRL elimination final against Parramatta at Bankwest Stadium.
  • Thu, Sep 12, 2019
    Raiders better than 2016 NRL team: Papalii
    Canberra finished second on the NRL ladder in 2016 and made a preliminary final but their senior players say they've returned three years later even stronger.
  • Wed, Sep 11, 2019
    Johnson's sage advice for rookie Sharks
    Cronulla halfback Shaun Johnson broke a seven-year absence from the finals last year, so he's got some sage advice for his rookie NRL teammates.
  • Wed, Sep 11, 2019
    Souths can go all the way: Reynolds
    South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds says last week's win over the Sydney Roosters proves they've evolved as a side since the 2018 NRL season.
  • Tue, Sep 10, 2019
    Cool Cronk focused on three-peat task
    Retiring Sydney Roosters star Cooper Cronk won't get sentimental until after he plays his last game, with a third-straight title a real possibility.
  • Tue, Sep 10, 2019
    Storm won't settle for second best in NRL
    Melbourne lock Dale Finucane says the Storm are desperate to lock in a NRL preliminary final spot so they won't leave anything on the park against Canberra.
  • Tue, Sep 10, 2019
    Unwanted Turner pledges love for Souths
    South Sydney utility Kyle Turner says he will forever have a place in his heart for the NRL club despite being told to look elsewhere next season.
  • Mon, Sep 09, 2019
    Battling Manly up for NRL finals challenge
    Manly are embracing the need for a backs-to-the-wall NRL finals effort but their clash with Cronulla is a huge challenge in itself with their long list of outs.
  • Mon, Sep 09, 2019
    Broncos adopt NRL finals siege mentality
    Brisbane skipper Darius Boyd says the Broncos have adopted a backs-against-the-wall mentality for their must-win NRL finals game against Parramatta.
  • Mon, Sep 09, 2019
    No need to curb NRL aggression: Burgess
    South Sydney skipper Sam Burgess denies he needs to curb his aggression despite being suspended for the NRL final against Sydney Roosters for a hair pull.
  • Mon, Sep 09, 2019
    NRL warns trainers on injury stoppages
    The NRL has warned clubs they will be fined if trainers stop play without first checking if a player is seriously injured, after noticing a concerning trend.
  • Mon, Sep 09, 2019
    Sharks lucky to get halftime penalty: NRL
    NRL head of football Graham Annesley says Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma should not have been penalised for a voluntary tackle against Cronulla.
  • Mon, Sep 09, 2019
    Sharks winger Mulitalo faces finals ban
    Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has been cited for a shoulder charge and will miss Saturday's final against Manly unless he beats it at the NRL judiciary.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2019
    Eels' Evans to seek charge downgrade
    Kane Evans will fight the grading of his high tackle charge in a bid to play in Parramatta's elimination NRL final next weekend.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2019
    Losing record enough to make NRL finals
    Brisbane have qualified for the NRL finals with a losing record in the regular season, making them just the eighth side in the game's history to do so.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2019
    Rivals hurt as Storm hit finals in form
    The NRL's leading contenders endured a chaotic end to the regular season, with the exception of a Melbourne side who will in the finals in form.
  • Sat, Sep 07, 2019
    Call for 20-week Hudson Young NRL ban
    Former NRL player Brett Finch has called for a 20-week ban for young Canberra second-rower Hudson Young over another 'facial' on a Warriors player.
  • Sat, Sep 07, 2019
    Cowboys cheque-book open for 2020 season
    After finishing the NRL season with another loss Cowboys coach Paul Green says they are looking for a fresh start in 2020 and are on the hunt for more players.
  • Sat, Sep 07, 2019
    Dragons beat Titans in Widdop NRL farewell
    St George Illawarra have ended a poor 2019 season on a high with a 24-16 victory over Gold Coast in Englishman Gareth Widdop's final NRL game in Australia.
  • Sat, Sep 07, 2019
    Maloney's NRL serious side to honour dad
    Penrith's James Maloney is known as a larrikin, but his last message to Australia as he leaves the NRL will be a serious one in honour of his dad.
  • Sat, Sep 07, 2019
    Tigers NRL youngsters go under Farah radar
    Robbie Farah's fight to overcome a fractured leg and play in the virtual sudden-death NRL clash with Cronulla has taken the spotlight off his young teammates.
  • Sat, Sep 07, 2019
    Warriors stun Canberra in gritty NRL clash
    The Raiders had looked set for a trip to Sydney to face the Roosters, but have fallen to fourth on the NRL ladder and start the finals series in Melbourne.
  • Fri, Sep 06, 2019
    NRL bid rival unfazed by Brisbane threat
    Ipswich-based Western Corridor bid's boss Steve Johnson has dismissed reports of cashed up businessmen backing a second Brisbane NRL team as waffle.
  • Fri, Sep 06, 2019
    Roosters fumble on eve of NRL finals
    Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has described their 12-10 NRL loss to South Sydney on the eve of the finals as a wake up call.
  • Fri, Sep 06, 2019
    Storm roll Cowboys to wrap up NRL season
    Minor premiers Melbourne have been presented with the JJ Giltinan Shield after wrapping after their NRL regular season with a 24-16 win over North Queensland.
  • Fri, Sep 06, 2019
    Taupau binned in Manly NRL loss to Eels
    Manly star Martin Taupau was sin-binned and put on report for a high shot during the Sea Eagle's 32-16 NRL loss to Parramatta at Bankwest Stadium.
  • Thu, Sep 05, 2019
    Eels cold on Radradra homecoming: Arthur
    Semi Radradra is believed to have met with a number of NRL clubs this week, but Parramatta coach Brad Arthur insists the Eels weren't one of them.
  • Thu, Sep 05, 2019
    NQ's Scott discharged from hospital
    North Queensland prop Matt Scott has been discharged from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a mild stroke three weeks ago.
  • Thu, Sep 05, 2019
    Souths upset Roosters to ignite NRL race
    South Sydney have scored a timely 16-10 NRL upset win over premiers the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium just one week out from the finals series.
  • Thu, Sep 05, 2019
    Tigers wary of Leichhardt complacency
    The Wests Tigers have been warned against complacency with a sold out crowd at their back during Sunday's NRL blockbuster against Cronulla at Leichhardt Oval.
  • Thu, Sep 05, 2019
    Tim Mannah to skip Eels NRL farewell
    Departing veteran Tim Mannah won't be honoured at Parramatta's final round NRL game at Bankwest Stadium because he a reserve-grade semi-final to focus on.
  • Thu, Sep 05, 2019
    Tonga stars at odds with RL board: Hopoate
    John Hopoate has claimed Tonga's Test stars are threatening a boycott of end-of-year matches if a dispute with the country's rugby league board is not resolved.
  • Thu, Sep 05, 2019
    We've done nothing, yet: NRL high-flyers
    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has kept his men grounded this NRL season with a routine reminder after every win that they've achieved nothing, yet.
  • Wed, Sep 04, 2019
    Knights give up on luring Ramien back
    Newcastle officials are expecting rookie coach Adam O'Brien to take over a largely untouched squad when he arrives at the club in November.
  • Wed, Sep 04, 2019
    Tigers prepare for Sharks to target Farah
    Robbie Farah has trained with his Wests Tigers teammates as he pushes to recover from a broken leg and play in the final round of the NRL's regular season.
  • Tue, Sep 03, 2019
    Flanagan won't be cleared by NRL in 2020
    The NRL have refused to greenlight Shane Flanagan to return in 2020 after he was mentioned as a contender should St George Illawarra sack Paul McGregor.
  • Tue, Sep 03, 2019
    Raiders re-sign breakout star until 2023
    Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will enter next week's NRL finals series with a new three-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2023.
  • Tue, Sep 03, 2019
    Storm resist changes after 2011 NRL lesson
    Storm coach Craig Bellamy says he made a mistake in 2011 when he rested some stars from the final round match, feeling it cost them momentum going into finals.
  • Mon, Sep 02, 2019
    Former Rooster Schubert may lose foot
    Well known as the NRL's salary cap auditor and a former Australian rugby league international, Ian Schubert is at risk of losing his foot after an accident.
  • Mon, Sep 02, 2019
    Trbojevic to undergo season-ending surgery
    Manly's Jake Trbojevic remains bullish about his side's NRL hopes despite his brother Tom being ruled out for the rest of the NRL season with a ruptured pec.
  • Mon, Sep 02, 2019
    Wests Tigers back Farah's call on leg
    Benji Marshall says Robbie Farah won't run out onto Leichhardt Oval against Cronulla unless it's clear he has recovered well enough from a fractured leg.
  • Sun, Sep 01, 2019
    Changes loom to Warriors ownership
    Friction between the Warriors' owners is set to result in a restructure, compounding the problems at the under performing NRL club.
  • Sun, Sep 01, 2019
    Munster cleared as Croft gets half chance
    Cameron Munster will be fit for the NRL's finals after being cleared of a shoulder injury, but he will still likely be rested by Melbourne in the last round.
  • Sun, Sep 01, 2019
    Security could cost Manly home NRL final
    NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has threatened to bar Lottoland from hosting a final over security concerns after a Manly fan attempted to attack Will Chambers.
  • Sun, Sep 01, 2019
    Tigers flog Dragons as drought nears end
    Wests Tigers are a win away from their first NRL finals appearance since 2011 after flogging St George Illawarra 42-14 to set up a thrilling final round.
  • Sun, Sep 01, 2019
    Titans chief warns NRL against relocation
    Gold Coast executive chairman Dennis Watt has warned the NRL that a Sydney club being moved to Brisbane would not work as the game considers expansion.
2019 August
  • Sat, Aug 31, 2019
    Bennett tips big 2020 season for Nikorima
    Kodi Nikorima will be a fresh force for the Warriors next year once he gets a pre-season in Auckland under his belt, believes coaching great Wayne Bennett.
  • Sat, Aug 31, 2019
    Munster hurt as Storm wrap up NRL top spot
    Melbourne have wrapped up their third minor premiership in four years but will likely rest Cameron Munster in the last NRL round due to a shoulder injury.
  • Sat, Aug 31, 2019
    Murray not content with two-try display
    Cameron Murray wasn't satisfied despite scoring two tries in a commanding performance during South Sydney's 31-10 dismantling of the Warriors.
  • Sat, Aug 31, 2019
    Tom Trbojevic blows pec as Manly collapse
    Manly's NRL finals assault has been dealt a savage blow with Tom Trbojevic suffering a suspected pectoral injury in the Eagles' 36-6 loss to Melbourne.
  • Sat, Aug 31, 2019
    Unwanted Warrior Luke targets NRL shift
    Veteran hooker Issac Luke has issued a plea for any club to take him after the Warriors all-but confirmed they won't have him back for the 2020 NRL season.
  • Fri, Aug 30, 2019
    Knights admit Brown exit wrought a toll
    Newcastle caretaker coach Kristian Woolf has admitted the emotional toll wrought by Nathan Brown's exit contributed to their heavy NRL loss to the Wests Tigers.
  • Fri, Aug 30, 2019
    Koroisau signs NRL deal with Panthers
    Manly hooker Api Koroisau has signed with Penrith on a three-year NRL deal after being close to signing with the Bulldogs in the past few days.
  • Thu, Aug 29, 2019
    Cowboys' Scott on the mend after stroke
    Retiring North Queensland veteran Matt Scott is confident he will make a full recovery from a stroke that has robbed him of his final weeks in the NRL.
  • Thu, Aug 29, 2019
    Darius Boyd not going anywhere: Seibold
    Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold says skipper Darius Boyd won't be receiving a tap on the shoulder at the end of the NRL season despite copping criticism.
  • Thu, Aug 29, 2019
    Raiders preparing for gritty Sharks in NRL
    Canberra are expecting a gritty contest against Cronulla who will be looking to salute veteran Paul Gallen in his final game at Shark Park after 19 seasons.
  • Thu, Aug 29, 2019
    Titans let Arrow ponder rival NRL offers
    In a bid to speed up negotiations with Jai Arrow, Gold Coast have given the in-demand forward's management the OK to receive offers from rival NRL clubs.
  • Wed, Aug 28, 2019
    Broncos' Boyd oblivious to NRL critics
    Skipper Darius Boyd says he is oblivious to the critics as he looks to redefine himself as an NRL five-eighth as Brisbane attempt to seal a finals spot.
  • Wed, Aug 28, 2019
    Brown apologises to Eels teammates
    Nathan Brown has apologised to his Parramatta teammates after being suspended for a shoulder charge on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
  • Wed, Aug 28, 2019
    Bulldogs wary of Cowboys' NRL ambush
    Finals wildcards Canterbury are wary of a North Queensland ambush in what looms as an emotionally-charged NRL clash in Townsville on Thursday night.
  • Wed, Aug 28, 2019
    Cowboys to retire Scott's No.8 jersey
    As Matt Scott recovers from a stroke, North Queensland have announced they will retire the ex-Test prop's No.8 jersey in Thursday's NRL clash with Canterbury.
  • Wed, Aug 28, 2019
    Thompson keen on Manly return in finals
    Manly's Curtis Sironen will return from a hamstring injury against Melbourne in the NRL while back-row partner Joel Thompson has had surgery on a broken arm.
  • Tue, Aug 27, 2019
    Oates sweats on contract, Ferguson return
    Brisbane winger Corey Oates may be sweating on a new NRL contract at Red Hill but admits he has bigger things to worry about - Blake Ferguson's imminent return.
  • Tue, Aug 27, 2019
    Titans prop Fotuaika extends NRL deal
    Promising front-rower Moeaki Fotuaika has signed a new deal with Gold Coast, committing himself to the NRL club until the end of the 2022 season.
  • Mon, Aug 26, 2019
    Clash with NRL coach a beat up: Morgan
    Reports that Michael Morgan clashed with North Queensland coach Paul Green at a sponsor's function have been dismissed as a "beat up" by the Cowboys skipper.
  • Mon, Aug 26, 2019
    Farewells begin for retiree NRL class
    Paul Gallen and Cooper Cronk will play their last regular season NRL games in front of their home crowds this weekend as part of a huge retiring class of 2019.
  • Mon, Aug 26, 2019
    Roosters' hooker Friend suffers infection
    Sydney Roosters hooker Jake Friend suffered an infection after having a plate surgically inserted into his broken forearm but is no far off an NRL return.
  • Sun, Aug 25, 2019
    Bellamy wants NRL start for Papenhuyzen
    Melbourne NRL coach Craig Bellamy is trying to find a starting spot for attacking weapon Ryan Papenhuyzen, leaving out Brodie Croft and shuffling his side.
  • Sun, Aug 25, 2019
    Fifita props up Sharks NRL finals charge
    Andrew Fifita thrived in his new bench role for Cronulla in their comprehensive win over the Warriors, a positive sign for Sharks coach John Morris.
  • Sun, Aug 25, 2019
    Marshall and Reynolds Tigers' No.9 answers
    A combination of Benji Marshall and Josh Reynolds could continue to be the answer to the Wests Tigers' No.9 crisis as they attempt a return to the NRL finals.
  • Sun, Aug 25, 2019
    Marshall to decide future at season's end
    Benji Marshall won't decide if he'll play on until the end of the NRL season and says he'll have no issue foregoing a farewell if he decides to retire.
  • Sun, Aug 25, 2019
    RLPA slams NRL over punishment matrix
    The Rugby League Players' Association says it was frozen out of discussions over a proposed "punishment matrix" to codify poor behaviour.
  • Sat, Aug 24, 2019
    Cook still work in progress: Bennett
    South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett warned Damien Cook was still a work in progress despite the hooker's inspirational display in their NRL win over Brisbane.
  • Sat, Aug 24, 2019
    My best is still in front of me: Foran
    Kieran Foran's return to form has unsurprisingly coincided with the Bulldogs experiencing a resurgence, and the Kiwi playmaker says there is more to come.
  • Sat, Aug 24, 2019
    Sharks in NRL finals frame, Warriors fold
    Cronulla have improved to seventh on the NRL ladder by ending the Warriors' faint hopes of making the finals with a comprehensive 42-16 victory in Sydney.
  • Sat, Aug 24, 2019
    Tigers stay alive, end Knights NRL misery
    Benji Marshall has set up five tries to all but end Newcastle's season and keep the Wests Tigers' NRL finals hopes alive with a 46-4 flogging at Campbelltown.
  • Fri, Aug 23, 2019
    Broncos' Sullivan will spark Boyd: Johns
    Brisbane great Chris Johns believes the selection of Sean O'Sullivan at halfback can provide a new lease on life for maligned skipper Darius Boyd.
  • Fri, Aug 23, 2019
    Dragons finally eye clarity on de Belin
    St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor is relieved Jack de Belin's court case should be over before the 2020 NRL season after it proved a distraction in 2019..
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2019
    Burgess adds to Bunnies' middle problems
    South Sydney's problems in the middle have been accentuated with Sam Burgess ruled out of Friday night's clash with Brisbane with a quad injury.
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2019
    Jack de Belin abandons NRL court appeal
    NRL player Jack de Belin has discontinued his appeal over the NRL's stand-down policy after his rape trial was set down for a date before the 2020 season.
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2019
    Seibold won't ask Pangai to curb style
    Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold says he won't ask Tevita Pangai to curb his aggression after the forward copped a five-game NRL crusher-tackle ban.
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2019
    Souths barb was a compliment: Seibold
    Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold insists what was perceived as a barb about South Sydney's attack was actually a compliment ahead of their NRL clash.
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2019
    V'landys will do better job: Beattie
    Peter Beattie says he is stepping down as ARL Commission chair because he believes Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys will do a better job.
  • Wed, Aug 21, 2019
    Bellamy puts Storm NRL players on notice
    Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has put his players through a gruelling training session and warned them he won't settle for a repeat of their loss to Canberra.
  • Wed, Aug 21, 2019
    Broncos after NRL 'payback': Ofahengaue
    Joe Ofahengaue says Brisbane are looking for some payback against South Sydney after receiving a round-eight NRL thrashing from the Rabbitohs.
  • Wed, Aug 21, 2019
    Brown made decision 'easy' for the Knights
    Nathan Brown says he made a possibly difficult decision for Newcastle easy by electing to resign as coach of the NRL club and depart at the end of the season.
  • Wed, Aug 21, 2019
    Qld coach throws support behind Scott
    Queensland coach Kevin Walters has described Matt Scott as a "once in a generation" forward after it was revealed the NRL veteran had suffered a mild stroke.
  • Tue, Aug 20, 2019
    Sharks gather steam for NRL finals run
    John Morris is hopeful he'll have a full-strength squad at his disposal soon, now that the Sharks have battled their way back into NRL finals contention.
  • Mon, Aug 19, 2019
    Retiring Farah prepared to ignore doctors
    Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah admits he's been told by doctors not to play again this NRL season because of a broken leg, but he might not listen.
  • Mon, Aug 19, 2019
    Roosters star Cronk cleared of injury
    The Sydney Roosters are confident Cooper Cronk hasn't suffered a serious injury to the same left shoulder that almost ruled him out of last year's grand final.
  • Mon, Aug 19, 2019
    Sharks match-winning try cleared by NRL
    The NRL has backed officials for awarding a controversial Cronulla try and issued Cameron Smith a warning for his roughing up of Bailey Simonsson.
  • Mon, Aug 19, 2019
    The battles to decide NRL's top four
    A thrilling race for the NRL's all important top four is on the cards with Manly, South Sydney and Parramatta all level on points with three rounds to play.
  • Sun, Aug 18, 2019
    Leilua comeback caps big Raiders win
    The return of star centre Joey Leilua from a serious injury capped a memorable night for the Canberra Raiders, who shocked NRL leaders Melbourne 22-18.
  • Sun, Aug 18, 2019
    Mitchell vows to keep shaming racists
    Latrell Mitchell got the backing of Adam Goodes after he shared a racist online slur against him and the Sydney Roosters star vows to keep fighting abuse.
  • Sun, Aug 18, 2019
    Mitchell's makes SCG his home again in NRL
    Latrell Mitchell has added another 18 points to his season tally as the Sydney Roosters march towards a top-two NRL finish with a 42-6 flogging of the Warriors.
  • Sat, Aug 17, 2019
    Dogs knock Bunnies out of NRL top four
    Canterbury have recorded their third upset in as many weeks, keeping NRL top-four hopefuls South Sydney tryless in a 14-6 win at ANZ Stadium.
  • Sat, Aug 17, 2019
    Eels fine 'remorseful' Shaun Lane
    Shaun Lane has been slapped with a fine of $17,500 after a week of controversy following the surfacing of an old photo on social media.
  • Sat, Aug 17, 2019
    Isaako bounces back to best for Broncos
    Inspired by his father, winger Jamayne Isaako has bounced back to his best in a two-try display that sparked Brisbane's 24-12 NRL win over Penrith.
  • Sat, Aug 17, 2019
    Ponga answers critics to give Knights hope
    Newcastle are back in the hunt for the NRL finals after they ended a six-game losing streak with a 42-6 flogging of North Queensland to go ninth on the ladder.
  • Fri, Aug 16, 2019
    Broncos sweat on Segeyaro re-signing
    Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold admits the jury is out on whether veteran hooker James Segeyaro re-signs with the NRL club after dangling a two-year deal.
  • Thu, Aug 15, 2019
    Ref meets with fan after death threat
    A supporter has escaped with a suspended ban after agreeing to meet with the English Super League referee he threatened to shoot dead on live TV.
  • Thu, Aug 15, 2019
    Wounded Titans face unwanted NRL record
    Not much is falling in interim Gold Coast coach Craig Hodges' favour as the club attempts to avoid a club-worst, eight-game NRL losing streak on Friday.
  • Wed, Aug 14, 2019
    Farah a chance of NRL return: Maguire
    Robbie Farah is a "fair chance" of coming back from a broken tibia to play at least one more NRL game for the Wests Tigers, coach Michael Maguire says.
  • Wed, Aug 14, 2019
    GF brawl forever bonds Panthers rookies
    Penrith's NRL rookie Stephen Crichton will never forget the day former junior club rival Spencer Leniu pulled him away from a grand final brawl.
  • Wed, Aug 14, 2019
    Nikorima lined up for bench hooker role
    Kodi Nikorima has been unable to dislodge Chanel Harris-Tavita as Warriors five-eighth and, if fit, will be a hooking option against the Sydney Roosters.
  • Wed, Aug 14, 2019
    Sutton rides Rabbitohs' wave to retirement
    South Sydney veteran John Sutton has called time on his 16-year NRL career, after joining a struggling club in 2004 and exiting a premiership-winning captain.
  • Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    Don't give up, Titans youngster pleads
    With little to play for over the final rounds of a disastrous 2019, Gold Coast's players are being urged to hang tough by youngster Jai Whitbread.
  • Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    Joey Leilua's early Canberra NRL return
    Dally M centre of the year Joey Leilua will return for Canberra's top-four NRL clash with Melbourne after battling a long-term bulging disc in his neck.
  • Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    NRL late-hit edict stands up at judiciary
    Wests Tigers forward Luke Garner has failed to beat a dangerous contact charge, as the first player to front the NRL judiciary as part of the late-hit edict.
  • Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    Roosters time their NRL finals run perfect
    The Sydney Roosters look to be timing their run to the NRL finals perfectly with Boyd Cordner due back on Sunday and Jake Friend targeting a round 25 return.
  • Mon, Aug 12, 2019
    Farah aims to defy odds to play NRL again
    Robbie Farah will see a specialist twice this week to determine how he can defy the odds and return from a fractured tibia before his NRL retirement.
  • Mon, Aug 12, 2019
    NRL star Cronk chasing fairytale finish
    Cooper Cronk is chasing a third straight grand final win and wants the Roosters to become the first team to claim back-to-back premierships in the NRL era.
  • Mon, Aug 12, 2019
    Storm a shot at more NRL history
    Melbourne this weekend could become the first NRL team in 19 years to wrap up the minor premiership with three rounds to play.
  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019
    Foran set for Dogs return against South
    Kieran Foran is expected to play his first NRL game in seven weeks when he returns from a hamstring injury against South Sydney for Canterbury.
  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019
    Munster magic leads Storm over Bunnies
    Cameron Munster scored a try and assisted on another in the second half to lead Melbourne over South Sydney in their top-four NRL clash on Sunday.
  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019
    NRL refs over-coached with sin bin: Pay
    Canterbury coach Dean Pay claims over-coaching is stopping NRL referees from getting a feel for matches after Chris Smith was sin-binned for a late hit.
  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019
    Roosters win NRL thriller in Canberra
    The Sydney Roosters have made it four-straight NRL wins while snapping a five-game losing streak in Canberra, beating the Raiders 22-18.
  • Sun, Aug 11, 2019
    Tiger facing NRL ban for late shot
    Wests Tigers back-rower Luke Garner is facing a one-game ban after being charged with dangerous contact during Saturday's NRL clash with Canterbury.
  • Sat, Aug 10, 2019