Horsburgh pens long-term NRL deal with Raiders Corey Horsburgh's long-term future is at Canberra after the lock inked a four-year extension with the Green Machine. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
'I needed boot up backside': Palasia on Broncos axing Ahead of Brisbane's NRL preliminary final against the Warriors, Broncos prop Keenan Palasia says being dropped mid-season kicked his campaign into gear. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
How 2020 GF loss gave Penrith last piece of the puzzle Penrith's ruthless attitude was born out of a grand final loss to Melbourne, with players walked over by the Storm in 2020 and taught how to play big games. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
How the Storm’s NRL ‘egg-chasers’ won over AFL-mad Melbourne Sustained success has played a significant role but so too has the way the club has leaned into links with Australian rules football The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023
Ikin 'more confident' Slater will stay Maroons coach QRL boss Ben Ikin warned the NRL not to mess with the State of Origin schedule and says negotiations with Maroons coach Billy Slater are at their "pointy end". AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Panthers, Storm name injured stars for prelim final Jahrome Hughes and Jarome Luai both hope to return from injury and play in Friday's Penrith-Melbourne preliminary final. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Coach feedback may not sway NRLW expansion plan: Abdo Seven of the NRLW's 10 head coaches are against expanding the competition in 2024 but that won't necessarily stop the league from adding more teams. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL's 'blame culture' The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
No change to grand final time if Warriors qualify: NRL The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Broncos made no approach to break contract: Ben Hunt Dragons captain Ben Hunt insists he has had no contact about a move to the Broncos, despite reports Brisbane are being investigated by the NRL. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
'Blew them out of water': Haas lethal as teen Warrior Broncos prop Payne Haas was contracted to the Warriors as a teenager and left a lasting mark on former coach Andrew McFadden and seasoned forwards he monstered. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
Storm centre Olam enjoying unexpected return for finals Melbourne centre Justin Olam thought he was no chance of a return to the Storm's line-up come finals time after a brutal axing in July. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
New Zealand delights in Warriors’ NRL success after years of rugby league neglect The flipside to the love fest around the team’s run to the finals is why it took so long for the game to realise its enormous potential in Aotearoa The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023
Majority of coaches opposed to NRLW expansion in 2024 Most NRLW coaches do not believe the league is ready to go to 12 teams in 2024, fearing the competition is not ready to grow again. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Cleary hurts finger but Penrith backs halves to play Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are expected to play in Penrith's NRL preliminary final against Melbourne despite injury concerns.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Referee Klein's finals fate won't hinge on Storm errors NRL football boss Graham Annesley can't make any promises over Ashley Klein's hopes of officiating in the preliminary finals.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 'No regret': Former Warrior Walsh paved way for Charnze Brisbane's Reece Walsh intends to end the season of his former club but his Broncos return worked out for him and Warriors No.1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Crichton buoyed on by Ciraldo's long days at Bulldogs Stephen Crichton is happy hearing reports Canterbury players believe they are being pushed too hard, insistent it is the only way his future club will improve.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Warriors can weaponise pressure in NRL prelim: Johnson The Warriors are carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders but Shaun Johnson believes the semi-final win shows they can use that pressure positively.
AAP · Sep 17, 2023 Broncos academy reaps rewards with Walsh and company The home-grown Broncos brought 14 of their 17-man side through their junior pathways academy system after identifying their talents early and nurturing them.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023 Morning Mail: nuclear power’s price tag revealed, wine glut worries, Wallabies’ historic World Cup loss Opposition leader’s proposal could cost as much as $387bn, according to the energy department
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023 NRL in a bind after costly errors increase scrutiny on refereeing Blunders by Ashley Klein during the Storm-Roosters semi-final have put the spotlight on officiating at a crucial juncture
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023 Penrith Panthers grand final triumph could damage Betr after it offered gamblers 100-1 odds on win News Corp-backed firm offered inducements that attracted record fine and criticism from regulator
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023 Dramatic first week of NRL finals showcases all that is great about rugby league Devastating injuries, a biting allegation and two of the best matches of the NRL era made for exhilarating weekend of football
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2023 Perfect Panthers crush Warriors to win through to NRL preliminary final Penrith playmaker Nathan Cleary scored one try and five goals in another masterclass while the Roosters left it late to beat Cronulla