Thurston advice fires Cowboys young gun Dearden NRL legend Johnathan Thurston says Cowboys No.6 Tom Dearden is one of the best competitors he's seen and has urged the 21-year-old to back up his breakout 2022. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Panthers great tips tightest NRL season in years Penrith legend Greg Alexander is predicting one of the tightest NRL premiership battles and top-eight tussles in years as the 2023 season gets underway. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Leeds Rhinos boosted with St Helens without key men for Grand Final rematch The Rhinos make the trip to the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday. Leeds Live · Mar 1, 2023
Why Mitch Barnett expects the Knights to kick off to him on his Warriors debut "It's just one of those ones where you have to bite down on the mouthguard and get the job done." Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023
Senate inquiry into concussion told of rugby league great Steve Folkes's difficult final days The Senate inquiry into concussions and repeated head trauma hears an emotional plea from the daughter of late Bulldogs legend Steve Folkes, the first NRL player to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy — a degenerative brain disease. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
Early signings better for NRL, not worse: Yeo Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has rejected the push for moving the NRL's anti-tampering deadline to June 30, arguing it improves players on the field and off it. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Munster escapes Storm injury toll to tackle Eels Cameron Munster looks to have overcome his pelvic issue to lead an injury-hit Melbourne into battle against Parramatta in their NRL season opener. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Penrith to chase NRL history as rivals try to keep pace Penrith can become the first team in 40 years to win three straight NRL premierships, with the last players to do so backing the Panthers as a genuine chance. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Grand final retribution still months away for Eels Parramatta start the NRL season desperate to go one step better, but coach Brad Arthur says the pain of last year's grand-final loss cannot fuel this season. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Red-hot road trip offers Canberra early NRL challenge Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes. AAP · Feb 28, 2023
Rabbitohs' Mitchell lends Crichton his support Latrell Mitchell says former teammate Angus Crichton is in his thoughts after it emerged he was seeking treatment for his mental health. AAP · Feb 28, 2023
Taupau urges Broncos 'wild bull' Flegler to wreak havoc Martin Taupau could fill the vacancy of fellow Broncos prop Thomas Flegler when he joins the Dolphins next year, but now he just wants him to unleash the beast. AAP · Feb 28, 2023
Family of rugby league great Arthur Beetson will 'live the dream' when the Redcliffe Dolphins debut in the NRL The Dolphins' first NRL game against the Sydney Roosters was a "dream" of Australia's first Indigenous captain, the late Arthur Beetson. ABC News · Feb 28, 2023
Titans unleash their new flying 'Foxx' against Tigers Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira will make his NRL debut after a try scoring blitz and unveiling speed reminiscent of lightning quick Josh Addo-Carr. AAP · Feb 28, 2023
AAP · Feb 28, 2023 Thurston: re-signed Payten can lead Cowboys to title Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston says the re-signing of coach Todd Payten has set the club up for a golden era like that of the Penrith Panthers.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023 Shaun Wane stays on as England coach after RFL review with senior players Shaun Wane will continue as head coach of the England men’s rugby league team through to the next Rugby League World Cup in 2025
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023 NRL 2023: five off-field issues the league and its bosses face this season The players aren’t striking but questions linger around the Pride issue, a loss of trust in the NRL and the Dolphins’ success
Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023 Jack Welsby on Castleford high tackle and driving St Helens success ahead of Leeds test England full-back, 21, helped Super League champions get off to a winning start fresh from their World Club Challenge glory, explains why there was nothing in controversial penalty try decision and hails huge Saints support ahead of Grand Final re-match with Leeds
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 Shaun Wane to lead England into next World Cup after agreeing contract extension Stuart Barrow has been named head coach of England’s women’s team.
Leeds Live · Feb 28, 2023 Young England stars primed for World Cup call-ups as Shaun Wane launches new era With Wane set to oversee a squad overhaul, we take a look at some of the young stars who could be in contention come 2025.
AAP · Feb 28, 2023 Bulldog Thompson set for six month NRL injury stint Canterbury has suffered a big injury blow only days before the NRL season, with English prop Luke Thompson to miss at least six months with a broken ankle.
AAP · Feb 28, 2023 Gould hails Ciraldo's influence at Bulldogs Phil Gould explains why new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has shone in his pre-season campaign but warns that work will be sternly tested in the NRL cauldron.
AAP · Feb 28, 2023 Arthur cool as Parramatta wait on Moses contract call Brad Arthur isn't losing sleep over the future of star Eels halfback Mitchell Moses, who has yet to sign a new deal with the club.
AAP · Feb 28, 2023 Milford axed, Hynes and Manu out as NRL teams named The Dolphins have explained Anthony Milford's omission for teen whiz Isaiya Katoa, as Melbourne face an injury crisis and Canterbury lose another prop.
AAP · Feb 28, 2023 Aerial weapon Warbrick for Storm debut in season opener Code-hopper Will Warbrick will make his NRL debut for Melbourne in their season-opener against Parramatta as the Storm enter the season with a huge injury toll.