Connor Watson fears for NRL's utility players Sydney Roosters veteran Connor Watson says the NRL's utility players must adapt following the introduction of the new six-man interchange bench. AAP · Mar 9
Canberra's brilliant new half announces himself to NRL In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty. AAP · Mar 7
'There's going to be pain' for Titans in 2026: Hannay New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity. AAP · Mar 7
Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback Ashton Ward has got one kilogram on Allan Langer, an NRL exemption to play in round one and the full confidence of South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett. AAP · Mar 7
'Live with it': Wayne Bennett's reality check for Lomax Wayne Bennett has dealt Zac Lomax a brutal reality check as he rules out the prospect of South Sydney engaging Parramatta to bring the winger back to the NRL. AAP · Mar 7
Robinson furious after Roosters thrashed by Warriors Trent Robinson was left shaking his head at the heavy defeat handed to his Roosters side by the Warriors at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. AAP · Mar 6
596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways The Dolphins have been put on notice that last year's defensive frailties won't be tolerated in 2026, as they prepare to show South Sydney their new resolve. AAP · Mar 6
Stuart backs 'courageous' Sanders ahead of Manly test Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly. AAP · Mar 5
'Ultimate example': New Titans half gets Hannay nod Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay insists new signing Lachlan Ilias will prove he's a top-shelf NRL half and reveals why he's backed larrikin second-rower Arama Hau. AAP · Mar 5
Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith. AAP · Mar 5
Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first. AAP · Mar 5
'Every effort': Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced. AAP · Mar 5
The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart Former Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he owes Ricky Stuart for saving his NRL career, as he prepares to face the Raiders in round one with new club Manly. AAP · Mar 4
Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win. AAP · Mar 4
AAP · Mar 4 Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters Sydney Roosters hooker Benaiah Ioelu still spends training sessions being a "fan boy" around his teammates but it doesn't stop him taking charge on the field.
AAP · Mar 4 'A bit scary': Trbojevic forced to confront NRL future Manly favourite Jake Trbojevic says his future beyond the NRL is "scary" as he returns from a concussion-enforced lay-off.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4 NRL 2026: the big questions to be answered over the course of the season Are the Panthers and Storm past it? How will Payne Haas’s move impact the Broncos? Can NRL players behave for a few months?
AAP · Mar 3 Knowles credits 'Jammer' ethos as Dolphins debut looms England lock Morgan Knowles learnt plenty from legend James Graham at St Helens as he aims to bring the same grit and fire to the Dolphins.
AAP · Mar 3 'Close to going': Bennett helped keep Reynolds a Bronco Adam Reynolds is glad he decided to play his final year at Brisbane after the allure of playing under his idol Benji Marshall for two years was tempting.
AAP · Mar 3 Be a top-five prop: Seibold challenges Manly's Paseka Recovered from an achilles injury, Manly giant Taniela Paseka now wants to rise to Anthony Seibold's challenge and become one of the NRL's top-five props.
AAP · Mar 2 'Didn't scratch surface': Broncos spine just warming up Brisbane's best spine is yet to play together on a consistent basis, but if they do this year Reece Walsh insists it will be an exciting prospect.
AAP · Mar 2 V'landys maintains there's life left in Las Vegas party Peter V'landys is adamant Las Vegas can remain a success beyond 2027, insistent fans will continue turning up once their team returns for a second time.
AAP · Mar 2 Ivan Cleary hopes legal career over after judiciary win Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is hopeful his legal career is over after successfully representing his son Nathan at the NRL judiciary last week.
AAP · Mar 2 'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts.
AAP · Mar 2 Penrith honoured to start year with diabolical fixture No NRL side faces a tougher start to the 2026 season than heavyweights Penrith but coach Ivan Cleary claims the gruelling fixture is a privilege.