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Positive timeline for 'lucky' Dragon's injury return

St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has been buoyed by Loko Pasifiki Tonga's progress after he was hospitalised with a neck injury suffered at training.

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Hannay has gift of time as Payten fights for job

Gold Coast and North Queensland enter Sunday's clash after a 0-2 start, with Josh Hannay enjoying the gift of time and Todd Payten at risk of it running out.

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'Not hard enough': Tedesco unhappy at Roosters' mauling

Captain James Tedesco says the Sydney Roosters need to take a good look at themselves following their thumping loss to Penrith.

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'We want more clarity': Munster frustrated by six-again

Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster says players are confused and frustrated by changes to the six-again rule this NRL season.

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Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz

Brisbane have clawed their way back from 0-14 at halftime to overrun Melbourne in their grand-final replay, winning 18-14 with Jordan Riki scoring two tries.

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Panthers belt Roosters, 'definitely' NRL's form team

Penrith have thrashed a third premiership heavyweight in as many weeks, with Tom Jenkins and Dylan Edwards starring in their big win over the Sydney Roosters.

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'Couldn't give a rat's': Payten hits out at critics

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has a message for his critics following the Cowboys' poor start to the NRL season.

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Odd Knight out a month ago, Smith now the main man

Fletcher Sharpe's failure to return from a knee injury means Sandon Smith will lead the red-hot Newcastle attack alongside Tyson Gamble against the Warriors.

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Souths suffer double blow in latest injury setback

South Sydney have lost two of their more experienced players for the home clash with Wests Tigers in Gosford.

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Tracey the hero as Bulldogs claim gutsy Canberra win

Canterbury have put off-field dramas behind them and kept their perfect start to the NRL season in tact by beating the Raiders 14-10.

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Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues

NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly.

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Panthers veteran announces immediate retirement

Penrith forward Matt Eisenhuth has announced his retirement from the NRL after 145 first-grade games.

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Brisbane face dreaded 0-3 start and Storm of history

Brisbane were comeback kings in 2025 as they won the title after slipping to 11th after 13 rounds but history suggests going 0-3 to start the year is perilous.

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'Go mad': Plath's scary early ACL return lifts Dolphins

Dolphins utility Max Plath admits his initial return from an ACL rupture was "scary" as he gets set for Cronulla and a raging-hot battle to stay a starter.

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We before me: Dogs coach says ball is in Xerri's court

Cameron Ciraldo says he did not like Bronson Xerri's reaction to being dropped from first grade, and it's on the centre now to get his second response right.

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Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline

Canterbury have officially axed Bronson Xerri for their road trip to Canberra, while new Sydney Rooster Reece Robson has been named to return early from injury.

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'It's good': Starling unfazed by six-again changes

Tom Starling believes controversial changes to set restarts are better for the NRL, while fellow Raider Kaeo Weekes is intent on playing for the NSW Blues.

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'Let Sua be Sua': Storm skipper defends young fullback

Harry Grant feels it's unfair to compare exciting Storm fullback Sua Fa'alogo with Brisbane superstar Reece Walsh ahead of the teams' grand-final rematch.

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Family matters: the man behind Casey McLean's NRL rise

Penrith centre Casey McLean says it's thanks to older brother Jesse that he's been able to progress so quickly in his NRL career.

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Rabbitohs wanted Roosters breached over big screen

South Sydney CEO Blake Solly says the NRL will be treating the Sydney Roosters differently to other clubs if they do not penalise them over a scoreboard stunt.

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Alex Johnston bedlam delivers one of rugby league’s most unforgettable nights

The rugby league world – including a Roosters fan who was first on the scene – found it impossible not to cheer as the South Sydney flyer broke the NRL’s all-time try-scoring record

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Cleary slams 'porky pies', insists Panthers 'love' Tago

Penrith still have faith in Izack Tago despite the three-time premiership winner being overlooked for any game time in their first two matches of 2026.

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Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren't cooked

Anthony Seibold has pointed to his own rookie year as an NRL coach as proof Manly can turn around their poor start to the NRL season.

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Knights suffer $3 million blow in big win over Manly

Newcastle lost their two highest-paid players to injury in the first half against Manly, but it didn't stop them beating an ordinary Sea Eagles outfit 36-16.

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Tigers to stay humble despite record rout of Cowboys

Wests Tigers have begun their NRL season with a big victory over North Queensland at their spiritual home, Leichhardt Oval.

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