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'Becoming extinct': Paulo weighs in on NRL speed

As one of the biggest bodies in the NRL, Parramatta front-rower Junior Paulo is a surprising advocate for the game's rapid new look in 2026.

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'Fantastic story': McLean in awe of Jenkins' turnaround

Penrith's try-scoring ace Tom Jenkins comes face-to-face with his old club Newcastle in round eight of the NRL season.

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Kikau injury not only concern for inconsistent Bulldogs

Canterbury's woeful display against Brisbane highlighted issues that have haunted their start to 2026 as they search for consistency both sides of the ball.

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Cowboy Chester the NRL's next star centre: Payten

Coach Todd Payten has heaped praise on fullback-turned-centre Tom Chester after he had a stellar performance in North Queensland's win against Cronulla.

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Broncos B-team belt toothless Bulldogs as Kikau injured

Under-strength Brisbane have showcased their depth and class to demolish lacklustre Canterbury 32-12 in one of the defending premiers' bravest wins.

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Youngest Cleary helped resurrect Leuluai-Going's dream

Kalani Leuluai-Going says he has Jett Cleary to thank for landing at Penrith and having the chance to add to his one NRL appearance from 2023.

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Koroisau faces big ban as Tigers slam NRL refereeing

With Api Koroisau facing a suspension that is set to rub him out of State of Origin, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has teed off at NRL officiating.

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Tigers continue to thrive but star's Origin hopes fade

Wests Tigers registered their fifth win of the NRL season by beating Canberra 33-14, but the victory could come at a cost after Api Koroisau was sin-binned.

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Brian McDermott: England must do things differently to end Australia’s dominance

England have never won the World Cup, with Australia triumphing in nine of the last 10 editions.

The Independent UK

Brian McDermott named as England’s new rugby league head coach

Former Leeds boss will lead World Cup challenge later this year.

The Independent UK

Manly vow to take pressure off Turbo amid latest injury

Jason Saab insists Manly have no point to prove without Tom Trbojevic as statistics show just how great an influence the injured fullback has on his team.

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Perham's first start in 964 days as Broncos blood two

Brisbane will hand club debuts to forwards Va'a Semu and Preston Riki as Jesse Arthars fails a fitness test and Kotoni Staggs gets set to play Canterbury.

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Dolphins pocket rocket set to soar above cloud nine

Dolphins ramrod Trai Fuller has trained at right centre all week and is ready to show why he is a versatile NRL force and deserving of a contract extension.

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Why Tigers pulled teen phenom out of NRL firing line

Once compared to Jonah Lomu, Heamasi Makasini has been dropped by Wests Tigers. Coach Benji Marshall explained why.

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Reed debunks Flanagan theory ahead of Anzac Day debut

Kade Reed insists he's ready for the chance to make his NRL debut for St George Illawarra.

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Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027

The Dolphins have moved to take Selwyn Cobbo off the market with the Queensland flyer inking a one-year extension.

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Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks

Cronulla co-captain Cameron McInnes has been named to return from an ACL rupture ahead of schedule, as Canberra lose Josh Papalii for up to eight weeks.

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Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and 'new' Riki

Brisbane have received special dispensation from the NRL in the naming of their side to play Canterbury due to an injury crisis.

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'Protect assets': NRL edict on contact training backed

Adam Reynolds says the NRL's guidelines to limit contact training are worthwhile as the RLPA seeks key data on the increased speed of the game and injuries.

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Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash

Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.

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Huge task ahead for Dragons' interim coach Young

Dean Young will take charge of winless St George Illawarra for the remainder of the 2026 NRL season after the club parted ways with Shane Flanagan.

The Guardian - UK

Brian McDermott to be named new England rugby league head coach this week

The former Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott will be named as Shaun Wane’s successor as head coach of the England men’s team later this week

The Guardian - AU

State of Origin coaches back Australian NRL takeover of England’s Super League

Slater and Daley say investment would improve rugby league globally as NRL ramps up negotiations to secure international broadcast deal

The Guardian - UK

Castleford’s shock win over Wigan shows NRL that Super League still has a lot to offer

The Tigers’ victory, in the week Australia rugby chiefs mull over potential investment, illustrates depth of competition

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'Hard': Timoko feels the toll of contract rumours

Raiders centre Matt Timoko has enjoyed a win in his NRL return but says speculation about his future was hard while he couldn't play.

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