Dolphins thump Sydney Roosters 28-18 to cap fairytale NRL debut The Dolphins put the NRL on notice with a dazzling 28-18 comeback win over the error-ridden Sydney Roosters. The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023
Dolphins thump Roosters, cap fairtyale NRL debut Wayne Bennett's Dolphins have rocked the Sydney Roosters 28-18 on debut, with enforcer Felise Kaufusi winning the Artie Legacy Medal for a brutal display. AAP · Mar 5, 2023
‘Jumping at shadows’: NRL coaches go to war with League chiefs over on-field concussions After a weekend of drama, confusion and criticism from NRL coaches, CEO Andrew Abdo has been forced to defend its management of on-field concussions The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023
Dolphins complete dream NRL debut with shock 28-18 win over Sydney Roosters, Gold Coast beat Wests Tigers 22-10 With master coach Wayne Bennett at the helm, the Dolphins upset the Sydney Roosters with a 28-18 victory in their first NRL match, while Gold Coast triumph 22-10 over the Wests Tigers. ABC News · Mar 5, 2023
NRL boss Andrew Abdo refusing to budge on concussion protocols NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says the independent doctor in the bunker will stay, insisting the code has the right approach to on-field concussions. The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023
Graham, Rapana set for long NRL bans after big hits Cronulla veteran Wade Graham and Canberra winger Jordan Rapana have both been charged by the NRL and face bans of up to four matches. AAP · Mar 5, 2023
Cronulla's concern is defence, not Hynes' return date Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has identified stiffening up Cronulla's defence as more pressing than rushing Nicho Hynes back from injury after a first-round NRL loss. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
Meninga's warning to Rabbitohs over Latrell Mitchell Test coach and league legend Mal Meninga says South Sydney would be wise to rest Latrell Mitchell from training to keep the NRL superstar on the field in 2023. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
NRL don't trust coaches on concussions: Ricky Stuart Canberra coach Ricky Stuart agrees with Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett that clubs should be back in sole control of identifying player concussions. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
South Sydney down Cronulla in wild, bruising NRL affair South Sydney have beaten Cronulla 27-18 in a pulsating NRL contest in front of sellout crowd at PointsBet Stadium. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
'The NRL doesn't trust coaches': Ricky Stuart, Wayne Bennett call for changes to NRL concussion-spotting system Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has joined the chorus of coaches calling for an overhaul to the NRL's current procedure for spotting concussions. ABC News · Mar 4, 2023
Townsend kicks Cowboys past resilient Raiders Chad Townsend has kicked North Queensland to a one-point NRL season-opening win over Canberra with a field goal five minutes from time. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
Trbojevic all clear after Manly start season with win Tom Trbojevic has brushed aside any concerns over his fitness after he and Daly Cherry-Evans starred in Manly's 31-6 NRL season-opening win over Canterbury. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
Haas excited by Fifita's potential Broncos return Payne Haas would love to see David Fifita back at the Broncos but says he won't be the one trying to lure him to Red Hill. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
ABC News · Mar 4, 2023 Saturday NRL: Tom Trbojevic shines on return as Manly thrash Canterbury, North Queensland sneak home against Canberra and Souths make a statement in the Shire In his first game since last May, Tom Trbojevic has crossed for a try to help lead Manly to a 31-6 win over Canterbury.
AAP · Mar 4, 2023 Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to put the onus for identifying need for concussion checks after on-field head knocks back solely on the clubs.
ABC News · Mar 3, 2023 The story of the South Queensland Crushers' arrival on the Brisbane rugby league scene in 1995 The NRL is going back to the future as they add another team to Brisbane. But a quarter of a century ago, the South Queensland Crushers were the first team to try and share territory with the Broncos. This is their story.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Ivan Cleary confident Panthers will rediscover NRL zip Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says it's natural his side wouldn't begin their premiership defence in top gear after suffering an opening loss to Brisbane.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Broncos upset Panthers in narrow first-up NRL win Penrith have suffered defeat at BlueBet Stadium to start their NRL title defence, slumping to a 13-12 round-one loss to Brisbane.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Warriors hold up Knights for round one NRL win Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Tohu Harris have produced monster games as the Warriors defeated Newcastle 20-12 for a round one NRL victory in Wellington.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Cowboys brush off Raiders NRL complacency claims North Queensland coach Todd Payten has accused Canberra coach Ricky Stuart of playing mind games before their round-one NRL clash to fire up the Raiders.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Vunivalu details mental demons of rugby speed obsession A fit-again Suliasi Vunivalu has lamented how a preoccupation with him hitting top speed in training played on his mind as he fell out of the Wallabies frame.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Bulldogs rebuild no cut-and-paste job for Ciraldo Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould have helped build an NRL heavyweight before at Penrith, but the rookie coach knows a different challenge awaits at Canterbury.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Sharks eye redemption in spicy rematch with Rabbitohs NRL premiership winner turned analyst Matt Johns is tipping Cronulla to challenge for the 2023 premiership after a big first season under Craig Fitzgibbon.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2023 Cameron Munster sidelined with finger injury after Melbourne Storm's win in NRL season opener A compound dislocation was not enough to knock Cameron Munster out of the Storm's season-opening NRL win over Parramatta, but he has been ruled out for at least two weeks.