The Latest Breaking News from NRL

New season gives Panthers fresh outlook

Penrith begin the defence of their NRL premiership against Manly and coach Ivan Cleary says the Panthers are as hungry as ever for more success.

AAP · Mar 9, 2022

Hope springs eternal ahead of NRL season but genuine title contenders are sparse

Teams with true designs on lifting the premiership trophy probably number six at best and likely just three

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2022

Alleged rape victim too sore to sit: mum

A woman allegedly raped by former NRL player Tristan Sailor was so sore the next day she couldn't sit down properly, her mother has told a jury.

AAP · Mar 9, 2022

Cronk helps Meaney in Storm halves role

Former Melbourne great Cooper Cronk has been helping Storm NRL recruit Nick Meaney get up to speed with playing in the halves ahead of their Wests Tigers clash.

AAP · Mar 9, 2022

Dearden defence earns Cowboys' halves nod

Tom Dearden has been named to partner Chad Townsend in the halves for North Queensland's round one clash with Canterbury.

AAP · Mar 8, 2022

NRL eye balance of speed and style in 2022

After a year of record scorelines and blowout scores, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo insists every team can hope again in 2022 but the truth remains to be seen.

AAP · Mar 8, 2022

St George Illawarra's Madison Bartlett handed one-match NRLW suspension for biting

St George Illawarra's Madison Bartlett will miss the Dragons' clash with Brisbane after pleading guilty to a biting charge at the NRLW judiciary.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2022

Adam Reynolds ruled out of Broncos debut

Brisbane have opted against rushing Adam Reynolds back from a COVID-19 enforced absence against South Sydney.

AAP · Mar 8, 2022

Rabbitohs eye NRL's top four once again

South Sydney stalwart Damien Cook says the Rabbitohs have title ambitions again this NRL season despite losing coach Wayne Bennett and captain Adam Reynolds.

AAP · Mar 8, 2022

Manly aim to snap slow NRL starts

Manly have made a habit of starting slow in NRL seasons gone by and they will need to be at their best in round one if they are to knock off premiers Penrith.

AAP · Mar 8, 2022