Brailey brothers eyeing off first ever clash

There have been some great brothers in the history of rugby league - and in round six, another chapter in the story of NRL brothers will be written, when Jayden and Blayke Brailey face off.

Hannay looking to lean on Cowboys experience

Josh Hannay has again been thrown in the deep-end, after the Sharks parted ways with John Morris earlier in the week in an ugly break-up.

Is this the Tigers' next Harry Grant?

Throughout the 2021 NRL season, Sporting News will be profiling some of the game's emerging young stars who are tipped to make a name for themselves this year, talking to them about their rugby league journey to now being on the cusp of NRL stardom.

Breakout Titans gun rewarded with new deal

The Titans have rewarded utility forward Erin Clark with a new two-year deal that will keep him on the Gold Coast until the end of 2023.

Walters says Broncos squad ‘not my roster’, compares NRL season to a cake

The Broncos host the unbeaten Panthers at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.

Crichton explains decision to sign short-term Roosters extension

Crichton has signed a one-year contract extension with the Roosters that will see him stay at the club until the end of the 2022 NRL season.

Morris disputes reasons for Sharks exit

Raiders CEO blasts 'ludicrous' Panthers

Premiership winning Balmain coach, Leo Nosworthy, passes away aged 93

Robinson endorses Fitzgibbon's elevation to Sharks job

Trent Robinson has endorsed Craig Fitzgibbon's appointment as Cronulla coach and hosed down suggestions the brutal fashion he was brought in to replace John Morris could tarnish the start to his tenure.

'Deceitful liars': Morris' mother's brutal swipe at Sharks

The mother of axed Sharks coach John Morris has scorched the club, labeling the board "deceitful liars" as questions over the club's treatment of Morris continue to be raised.

Contract talks still 'slow', in-form Dufty admits

Discussions over a new contract extension for Matt Dufty have been quiet, the in-form Dragons fullback admits despite his blistering start to the 2021 season.

De Belin rocked by another delay on day one of retrial

De Belin is facing five counts of aggravated sexual assault, stemming from an alleged incident in December 2018.

Fitzgibbon signs 3-year deal with Sharks

NRL rookies: Darius Farmer

A front-row forward from New Zealand is a scary thought at first glance - but dig a little deeper, and you'll find that Darius Farmer is essentially a rugby league version of Peter Pan.

Melbourne star hoses down 'disrespectful' Tedesco claims

Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen has shown how good he is over the past couple of years - but he is under no illusions as to where he sits in the game's best fullbacks.

'Back me or sack me': Gallen 'sick' of Morris saga

Cronulla legend Paul Gallen has taken aim at his former club over its indecision surrounding who will coach the Sharks amidst an important phase in the club's roster management.

Dragons lock in veteran forward on two-year deal

Josh McGuire has officially signed with the St George Illawarra Dragons, after being handed an early release by the North Queensland Cowboys.

Morris' agent hits out at Cronulla

John Morris' agent Chris Orr has delivered a vehement defence of his client as his ugly axing from the Sharks head coaching role looms.

Fitzgibbon set to be joined by Ciraldo at Cronulla

Valentine Holmes: 'We got the win for Morgo'

The switch to jumpstart Milford's NRL career

Off-contract and out of form, Anthony Milford is an unhappy footballer. A positional switch could amend that.

Round five judiciary charges

Five standout performers in NSW Cup and QLD Cup

As we do every week, we've highlighted five players from reserve grade on the weekend who stood out.

Dally M 2021: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Latrell Mitchell share lead after round five

Masterful displays from two of the competition's form superstars in Ryan Papenhuyzen and Latrell Mitchell saw both rocket to the top of the Dally M leaderboard.

NRL round five: What we learned

Round five gave us plenty to mull over in regards to the prospects of different teams this season.

Johnson speaks out against Morris treatment

Cronulla Sharks superstar Shaun Johnson has spoken out against the treatment of Josh Morris, and urged the club to retain his services for 2022 and beyond.

NRL round 5 team lists

Round 4 saw some more big injury blows across the competition, with the Newcastle Knights hit the hardest.

Griffin downplays Dragons, Dufty following win

You can never accuse St George Illawarra Dragons coach Anthony Griffin of being too confident.

NRL round five: What we liked and disliked

Payten full of praise for young players following breakthrough win

North Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten has praised his young players, following their breakthrough victory against the Wests Tigers on Sunday.

Maguire emotional following 'poor' Tigers loss

Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire appeared to be on the verge of tears following his side's loss to the North Queensland Cowboys, on a day the club looked to remember Tommy Raudonikis.

Tigers vs Cowboys: Wests Tigers booed off at halftime at Leichhardt Oval

Ouch.

Ex-Shark defends Morris amid Fitzgibbon rumours

Morris comes off-contract at the end of the 2021 NRL season and appears certain to part company with the Sharks.

Roosters could pick SG Ball hooker amid 'laughable' injury crisis, says Robinson

The Roosters lost third-string hooker Freddy Lussick to injury while his replacement was placed on report in Saturday’s comeback win over the Sharks.

Roosters v Sharks: John Morris laments 'diabolical' last 20 minutes that cost Cronulla a much-needed victory

Bellamy reveals how he'll decide Smith, Grant battle for No.9 jumper

Bellamy weighed in on the battle for the starting hooker role after Harry Grant made a successful return from injury in the big win over the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs v Storm: Trent Barrett extremely disappointed by defensive effort despite Bulldogs finally crossing for points

Holbrook floats changes to NRL's new 18th-man rule

O'Brien slams Knights' 'schoolboy' errors in massive loss to Gold Coast Titans

McGuire set to join the Dragons by the end of the week

Broncos freak makes immediate switch to NRL rival

There's light at the end of the tunnel of the Warriors' one-point loss to the Sea Eagles on Friday with the club confirming Reece Walsh will join them this season.

'Viking Clap' all in 'good fun', says Cleary

Panthers fans mocked the Raiders with a ‘Viking Clap’ in the second-half of Friday’s 30-10 victory.

Raiders 'not good enough yet', says Stuart

The Raiders were no match for last season’s minor premiers in a fiery Round 5 clash against the Panthers.

Serious injuries sour Sea Eagles' breakthrough victory

The Sea Eagles earned their first victory over the season but it has come at a heavy cost for Des Hasler’s men.

Newcastle Knights junior Elijah Faalua dies in car accident

The rugby league community and Newcastle Knights are mourning the death of youth player Elijah Faalua, who tragically died following a car accident on Thursday night.

Robinson's tribute to Friend highlighted by insane story

Warrior - that's the single word that Trent Robinson continues to use to describe Sydney Roosters legend Jake Friend, in the wake of his retirement from rugby league this week.

Rabbitohs debutant injured in post-game mishap

An NRL debut is what most kids dream of, and on Thursday night, local junior Dean Hawkins achieved that very dream.

Johns urges Broncos to use former star

Karmichael Hunt hasn't played a game in the NRL since 2009 - but according to Andrew Johns, he could be just what the doctor ordered for the struggling Brisbane Broncos.

Cowboys captain announces retirement

North Queensland Cowboys captain Michael Morgan has officially announced his retirement from the NRL, following ongoing complications with a shoulder injury.

Fonua-Blake sidelined for 'extended period'

The news just keeps getting worse for the New Zealand Warriors, with front-rower Addin Fonua-Blake set to miss up to two months with a knee injury.

Walters makes puzzling Milford claim after Broncos' loss to Bunnies

The Broncos were no match for the Rabbitohs and Milford came in for more criticism from NRL legends after his side’s latest loss.

Bennett trolls media over Mitchell following Rabbitohs' latest victory

Mitchell scored two tries and set up another in the Rabbitohs’ 35-6 victory over the Broncos on Thursday night.

History-making Reynolds play adds to contract confusion

Adam Reynolds continues to remind South Sydney's management what they'll lose if they let him go next year – and the off-contract skipper did so again with a history-making play against the Broncos.

Rival 'talking internally' about Reynolds enquiry

Interest in Adam Reynolds is quietly building up in Brisbane.

Townsend wants Morris deal settled – here's why Sharks are waiting

Chad Townsend has joined teammate Aaron Woods in urging Cronulla to make a call on John Morris' future.

Friend officially announces retirement

Sydney Roosters captain Jake Friend has officially announced his retirement from rugby league, following a stellar career that will see him go down as a club legend.

When Tommy Raudonikis cornered Jeff Fenech

"It was a dream come true"

Fan banned over Stadium Australia fight

The fan filmed punching another Parramatta supporter during their Easter Monday win over the Tigers has been banned from all NRL matches for two years.

Reynolds rejects revised Rabbitohs offer, reports

Reynolds comes off contract at the end of the 2021 NRL season and is looking increasingly likely to depart Redfern after a decade at the club.

Walters delivers brutal truth to struggling Milford

Milford comes off-contract at the end of the 2021 NRL campaign and is yet to receive an offer to extend his stay at Red Hill.

Sharks star urges club to re-sign Morris

Cronulla Sharks forward Aaron Woods has urged the club to re-sign coach John Morris, or risk losing a host of off-contract stars.

Warriors coach 'out of the loop' in Walsh, Turner situation

New Zealand Warriors coach Nathan Brown has admitted he is 'out of the loop' in regards to the contract situations of incoming fullback Reece Walsh and current player Paul Turner.

Dragons, Panthers confirm player swap

Penrith Panthers and St George Illawarra Dragons have confirmed a player swap between two young forwards, with Billy Burns and Eddie Blacker moving clubs with immediate effect.

Franchise halfbacks like Adam Reynolds hard to develop, says Wayne Bennett

The Rabbitohs coach has hinted he'd be offering Reynolds a long-term deal if he was staying on at South Sydney.

'We quit on kids too early': Gould reveals stunning Eisenhuth story

'We quit on kids too early' - that's the message from Phil Gould to clubs across the NRL, using the example of Storm forward Tom Eisenhuth to prove his point.

'Vossy's gonna give it to me!' - Tony de las Heras talks about infamous Tonie Carroll knockout

One of the most memorable moments in rugby league.

The next coaching job Bennett is eyeing off

Wayne Bennett admits he would be interested in coaching the NRL's prospective 17th team in Brisbane and ruled out a fairytale return home to the Broncos.

'I always thought I'd have Tommy Raudonikis in my life' - Johnny Lewis mourns the passing of his great mate

RIP Tommy Raudonikis.

Tommy Raudonikis passes away aged 70

Iconic rugby league figure Tommy Raudonikis has passed away aged 70 following a long battle with cancer.

Arthur reveals secret to Eels’ perfect start under new rules

The Eels are one of two unbeaten after four rounds of the 2021 NRL campaign.

Bennett edges closer to Broncos return

Wayne Bennett is edging closer to a Broncos return, with the legendary coach revealing he will move home to Brisbane at the end of the season.

Dragons skipper slams NRL over rule changes

St George Illawarra Dragons captain Ben Hunt has slammed the NRL over the introduction of new rules this season, claiming it is contributing to a higher injury toll.

NRL round 4 judiciary charges

The rugby league journey of Stefano Utoikamanu

Throughout the 2021 NRL season, Sporting News will be profiling some of the game's emerging young stars who are tipped to make a name for themselves this year, talking to them about their rugby league journey to now being on the cusp of NRL stardom.

Warriors to remain in Australia until June despite trans-Tasman travel bubble

It's a start.

Teammate laments Friend 'not going out on his own terms'

Long-time teammate Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has backed Jake Friend to make the right decision amid retirement talk following his latest concussion.

Dally M 2021: Reed Mahoney on top after masterclass against Tigers

There was another change at the top of the Dally leaderboard, with Parramatta Reed Mahoney taking the lead after round four with his dominant performance against the Tigers.

How the 18th man rule will work

Rugby League Players Association boss Clint Newton has backed the introduction of an 18th man at least on an interim basis amid reports the NRL will sign off on the fresh change.

What we learned in round 4

Arthur praises Papali'i following another strong performance

At the end of the 2020 season, Isaiah Papali'i was left unsigned by the New Zealand Warriors - but after four rounds of 2021, the second-rower is one of Parramatta's best performers.

Doueihi self-criticism 'concerning' following Eels loss

Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doeuihi has given himself a scathing review after the loss to the Parramatta Eels, as his side slumped to 1-3 to start the season.

Five things we learned in Parramatta's clumsy Easter Monday win over Wests Tigers

NRL round 4: What we liked and disliked

Five standouts from NSW Cup in round 4

With no QLD Cup over the weekend, fans of reserve grade footy were treated to five games in the NSW Cup competition over the Easter weekend.

Round 4 NRL team lists

It was a tumultuous weekend across the NRL, with some of the game's biggest stars succumbing to injury and throwing their seasons into dissaray.

Roosters teen dazzles on debut

Any fears the Roosters' season has been derailed by the long-term injury to Luke Keary were allayed following young prodigy Sam Walker's dazzling debut against the Warriors.

O'Brien lauds decimated Knights after costly Dragons loss

Major pec injury fears for Pearce

Mitchell Pearce has been taken off against the Dragons with concerns the Knights halfback has suffered a torn pectoral muscle.

Tough task, but Xerri has the talent to crack the NFL, says Roger Fabri

"He’s certainly got the speed to crack it."

League legends weigh-in on 'disastrous' Cowboys form

Payten confirms McGuire rumours

McGuire has been linked with a move to the Dragons as the Cowboys look to revamp their struggling roster.

Holbrook laments missed chances in ‘bit of a shambles’ loss

The Titans were coming off consecutive victories but fell short against the Raiders in Sydney on Saturday night.

Granville becomes latest Cowboy to label team 'soft'

A cowboys player has publicly labelled his team 'soft' for the second straight week following Saturday's 38-point loss to the Sharks.

Milford slammed by legends following Storm loss

Brisbane Broncos five-eighth Anthony Milford has been slammed by a host of NRL legends, following his side's loss to the Melbourne Storm on Friday night.

Papenhuyzen 'closing the gap' on Tedesco

James Tedesco has been the best fullback in rugby league for a few years now - but is his reign as the premier No.1 coming to a close?

Titans players under investigation for COVID breach

Gold Coast Titans captain Kevin Proctor and three teammates are under investigation from the NRL, after they were spotted at a Sydney pub during the week.

Barrett admits major blunder 'pedestrian' Bulldogs made on Good Friday

The Bulldogs were totally outclassed by the Rabbitohs on the scoreboard and could be in strife for their handling of Lachlan Lewis early in the contest.

NRL legends, fans slam Walker’s antics against Bulldogs

Walker scored two tries and set up another in the romp over the Bulldogs but the Rabbitohs five-eighth could be in strife for an errant elbow during the lop-sided contest.

Walters defends puzzling selection as legends question Broncos coach

The Broncos came crashing back to earth with a 40-6 loss to the Storm in Melbourne on Friday night.

Storm star Papenhuyzen scores four first-half tries as he single-handedly destroys Broncos

Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has torn the Brisbane Broncos apart with an extraordinary first-half performance that saw the fullback score four tries.

Robinson hits out at Roosters 'paranoia'

Trent Robinson has hit out at the 'paranoia' surrounding the Sydney Roosters and concussion injuries, amid the ongoing debate across the game.

Tedesco reveals stunning Walker speech

If you need any further proof that Sam Walker is ready for first grade, this is it.

Premiership winner questions DCE's future at Manly

For a decade, Daly Cherry-Evans has been one of the best playmakers in rugby league and the key man for the Manly Sea Eagles - but is it time for him to move on?

Mitchell in the clear as NRL investigates two players over Tszyu COVID-19 breach

NRL players were on Wednesday told not to attend Tim Tszyu’s boxing bout in Newcastle due to the code’s increased COVID-19 protocols.

Manly ‘exploring’ Trbojevic return after Panthers hammering, says Hasler

The Sea Eagles’ disastrous start to the 2021 continued with a 40-point loss to the Panthers at home on Thursday night.

Reynolds linked to second club amid contract standoff

A second club has been linked to a possible move for South Sydney's Adam Reynolds as the halfback's contract standoff with the club continues.

Mbye admits he hasn't been consistent as he explores move away from Wests Tigers

Roosters legend urges Widdop signing

Sydney Roosters legend Brad Fittler has urged the club to sign Gareth Widdop, with an injury crisis putting their premiership hopes in jeopardy.

Fittler against Taumalolo's Maroons bid but wants Origin eligibility changed

Reports Tonga superstar Jason Taumalolo wants to play for the Maroons have this week divided opinion among ex-players, pundits and fans.

Reynolds breaks silence on Rabbitohs stand-off, Cowboys meeting

Reynolds’ manager spoke with Cowboys officials on Wednesday as the stand-off between the veteran half-back and Rabbitohs management continues.

Eels secure two key signings for 2022

Parramatta Eels have re-signed young gun Haze Dunster for a further season - and it's not the only big news coming out of the club.

Mbye seeking permission to leave Tigers

Wests Tigers utility Moses Mbye is seeking permission to leave the club next season, citing a 'lack of value for money' due to his marquee contract.

NRL rival set to start Reynolds bidding war

Reynolds is locked in a contract standoff with the Rabbitohs and is facing the very real prospect of leaving the club he debuted for 10 years ago.

Gould's bizarre response to 18th man rule

Will spine changes fix the Bulldogs woes?

There were high hopes for the Canterbury Bulldogs heading into 2021 - but so far, things have got off to a rocky start under Trent Barrett.

NRL COVID-19 updates: Clubs and games relocated amid Brisbane outbreak

The NRL will reintroduce protocols for players and staff after Queensland reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday.

Gallen proposes alternative to 18th man rule to avoid ‘rorting’

The NRL on Tuesday approved a rule that will allow clubs to activate an 18th man if three players fail HIA tests in the same game.

Round three judiciary charges: Suluka-Fifita, Bird and Nikora suspended

Munster defends Bellamy amid retirement reports

Melbourne star Cameron Munster has leapt to the defence of Craig Bellamy amid reports about the coach's future.

ARLC confirm introduction of 18th-man rule under extraordinary circumstances

Rabbitohs set to lose Origin star if Reynolds stays

The Rabbitohs face the prospect of choosing between Dane Gagai and Adam Reynolds as the latter's contract stalemate continues to wear on.

Five standouts from NSW Cup and QLD Cup in round 2 and round 3

With plenty of injuries across the NRL in round 3, those who put in some big performances in reserve grade will be in line for a call-up this week.

'Liability': Waerea-Hargreaves slammed by NRL legend

Raiders legend Laurie Daley has ripped into Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, labelling the Sydney Roosters enforcer a 'liability' following his performance over the weekend.

NRL round 3 confirmed team lists

Broncos forced to relocate amidst Brisbane lockdown

The Broncos have been forced to relocate to Sydney immediately in response to the worsening COVID-19 situation in Brisbane.

Dally M wrap: Round three votes and leaderboard

All the votes from round three.

NRL 2021: What we learned from round three

All the burning questions and key talking points from the weekend.

Payten slams 'lack of effort' following Titans loss

North Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten has slammed his side's lack of effort, after they slumped to 0-3 to start the season after being thrashed by the Titans on Sunday night.

NRL round 3: What we liked and what we didn't like

Tigers spoil Pearce's 300th game as O'Brien admits frustration

It was meant to be a fairytale day for Mitchell Pearce and the Newcastle Knights - but unfortunately, it was anything but a dream result.

Conflicting twist in the future of young Broncos star

Brisbane Broncos claimed a comfortable 24-0 win over the Bulldogs in the NRL on Saturday and also appeared to claim a massive victory off the pitch.

Marshall delivers reality check to Reynolds amid contract standoff

Reynolds has been offered a one-year contract extension by the Rabbitohs but is looking for a longer-term deal.

Morris, Arthur at odds over rule change

The Sharks lost four players to injury before half-time in Saturday’s loss to the Eels.

Barrett defends tactics after Bulldogs' latest loss

The Bulldogs were held scoreless for the second-straight week to slump to their third-straight loss in Barrett’s first season at Belmore.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart storms out of press conference after 34-second rant

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has stormed out of his press conference following a 34-second rant after his team capitulated against the Warriors at GIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Dragons captain Ben Hunt receives shock injury diagnosis

St George Illawarra skipper Ben Hunt played out the match against Manly with a broken leg and is expected to miss a significant chunk of football in the coming weeks.

COVID-19 throws Brisbane Broncos' season into chaos

The COVID-19 outbreak in Queensland has thrown a cloud over the Brisbane Broncos NRL season with concerns over their upcoming two NRL matches.

James and Kris KO'd in scary head clash

Canberra were left with just one fit player on the bench early in their match against the Warriors following a nightmare run with injury.

Scans confirms worst fears for Keary, Roosters

The Roosters will be without star playmaker Luke Keary for the remainder of the season after it was confirmed he ruptured his ACL in Friday night's loss to Souths.

Robinson left frustrated at Suluka-Fifita

Roosters prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita faces a nervous wait for the NRL judiciary report from Friday following his punch to the back of Jai Arrow's head.

Tallis reveals Bennett's rare private admission about the Rabbitohs

The Rabbitohs continued their recent dominance over arch-rivals the Roosters with a 26-16 victory on Friday night.

Cronk blasts Manly following 'shambolic' Dragons defeat

Morris addresses Fifita rumours

Sharks coach John Morris has denied having any knowledge of out-of-favour prop Andrew Fifita seeking a move to rivals the Dragons.

Viliame Kikau knows the hurt of grand final loss motivated his incredible try-saver

Hastings responds to bombshell Tigers rumours

Exiled NRL star Jackon Hastings has responded to reports the Wests Tigers had reached out to him regarding an immediate move to Concord.

Cleary calls out Munster over incident in grand-final rematch

Munster could attract the attention of the NRL match review committee over a hip-drop tackle on Panthers prop Spencer Leniu on Thursday night.

Bellamy addresses contentious calls in narrow loss

The Storm finished on the wrong end of a tight scoreline after a dramatic finish in Thursday’s grand final rematch against the Panthers.

Panthers vs Storm: Five things we learned from the grand final rematch

Gould makes controversial Cleary claim amid concussion debate

Nathan Cleary was ruled out on the eve of Thursday’s Round 3 blockbuster against Melbourne due to a head knock suffered against Canterbury.

Rabbitohs team-mates provides Mitchell injury update

Mitchell left training early on Tuesday leading to speculation over his fitness ahead of Friday’s blockbuster clash against his old club the Roosters.

Bellamy fires back over Kaufusi sin-bin debate

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has hit back at the debate surrounding the use of the sin-bin, following an ugly incident involving Felise Kaufusi last week.

When Tom Trbojevic will return for Manly

Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Steve Mavin’s try-scoring tale of redemption

"I went from the shithouse to the penthouse"

Emotional Gorden Tallis reflects on close bond with Anthony Mundine

"That’s the man I know. That’s the person I know."

Robinson won't curb Radley aggression

Roosters coach Trent Robinson won't be speaking to star lock Victor Radley about his aggressive playing style ahead of his long-awaited return against arch-rivals South Sydney.

'Asset to any team': Hunt welcomes Fifita interest

Dragons captain Ben Hunt has welcomed the club's rumoured interest in out-of-favour Sharks forward Andrew Fifita.

Payten admits there is 'tension' in Townsville

The Cowboys are winless in two starts under rookie head coach Todd Payten and it seems all is not well in Townsville.

Relaxed Benji burns Tigers, sledges Latrell ahead of Roosters grudge match

Marshall was unwanted by the Tigers for the 2021 season and doesn’t appear overly concerned with the club he played 257 NRL games for.

Broncos re-sign Riki on long-term deal

The Brisbane Broncos have warded off interest from rival NRL clubs to secure the signature of second-rower Jordan Riki until the end of 2024.

Xerri handed four-year ban by NRL

Sivo shuns code switch to stay in NRL

Fijian powerhouse Maika Sivo has inked an extension with the Parramatta Eels.

Warriors' huge injury blow ahead of tough run of games

The Warriors' narrow loss to Newcastle last weekend has come with a further blow, with Chanel Harris-Tavita sustaining a stress fracture in his foot.

Warriors stars spotted helping elderly lady in torrential rain

NRL players often cop a bad rap for their off-field behaviour but New Zealand Warriors duo Addin Fonua-Blake and Ben Murdoch-Masila have provided a touching moment off the pitch up on the NSW Central Coast.

Peats joins Leigh Centurions

Former New South Wales hooker Nathan Peats has joined English Super League side Leigh Centurions after failing to secure a contract in the NRL.

Holbrook confirms interest in Broncos stars

If losing to the Gold Coast Titans last weekend wasn't enough for the Brisbane Broncos, things could get even worse in the coming weeks or months.

Broncos, Walters tip cold water over cancelled race day

Brisbane Broncos head coach Kevin Walters has been forced to tip cold water over a cancelled race day, as club legends squared off over the weekend.

Jarryd Hayne court case: Former NRL star found guilty of sexual assault

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been found guilty of sexual assault, following an incident in Newcastle in 2018.

Sports betting might be an Australian tradition, but abusing players isn't

Sports betting is an Australian tradition, abusing players isn't

Panthers re-name stadium to BlueBet Stadium

Rabbitohs sound Mitchell alarm ahead of Tedesco showdown

Look out for Latrell. That's the message for the Roosters from Mitchell's Rabbitohs teammates ahead of Friday's spine-tingling battle between the two traditional rivals.

Five standouts from NSW and Queensland Cup who could make jump to NRL after round two

NRL judiciary report: Round two

Melbourne's Felise Kaufusi has avoided a long-term suspension for an ugly tackle on Ryan Matterson that concussed the Eels star, while Bulldog Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Cowboy Kyle Feldt are facing time on the sidelines for incidents on Saturday night.

Dally M drama as Daine Laurie awarded a point in heavy Tigers defeat

Another week, another drama.

Dally M 2021: Brett Morris leads Reed Mahoney after two rounds

A full snapshot of the Dally M leaderboard after two rounds of the 2021 NRL season.

Corey Parker lashes Gorden Tallis over cancelled Broncos old boys race day 'song and dance'

Former Broncos' captain Corey Parker has taken aim at Gorden Tallis amid revelations from the latter about a cancelled race day event involving current and past Brisbane players.

'Time is up': Great's scathing verdict on Milford

Cronulla premiership great Micheal Ennis has delivered a scathing verdict on the future of Anthony Milford at the Broncos in the wake of Friday's loss to the Titans.

NRL round 2: What we liked and what we didn't like

Another huge weekend of footy action - some surprising and some not so surprising performances - and with that plenty to digest going into round three.

Robinson's surprise verdict on big Roosters win

Trent Robinson concedes he wasn't entirely satisfied with the Roosters' seven-try win over the Wests Tigers as the 2019 premiers extended their perfect start to the year.

Mitch Barnett's journey from 'a bit mad' to the leadership group at the Knights

“If I can play a small part in a kid making the right decisions in life, mate, that’s my job done.”

NRL 2021: What we learned from round two

Two weeks into the 2021 season and we now know the Panthers are well on track to be the benchmark of the competition, while their grand final opponents Melbourne are in fact beatable.

Corey Parker says Daly Cherry-Evans dived

"I'm a good mate of DCE's but it's a dive."

Liz Ellis calls for Toby Rudolf situation to be a learning moment for the NRL

"Footballers can be funny without being derogatory to women."

NRL team lists: Confirmed teams for every side in round 2

Meninga reveals Titans' recruitment priority amid signing rumours

Meninga says signing a hooker is the Titans’ top priority amid rumours they are looking to poach three more Broncos players.

Payten blasts Cowboys after second-straight loss

The Cowboys are winless after two games under new coach Todd Payten after falling short against the Dragons on Saturday night.

Hunt finds his mojo as Red V get their first win under Griffin

Hasler concerned by growing injury toll

Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler has admitted concern over his side's growing injury toll, following their second round loss to South Sydney.

Bennett lauds Cook display following recent criticism

South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has responded to criticism of Damien Cook, following a much-improved performance against Manly on Saturday evening.

Cleary forced to defend Burton stance

Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has been forced to defend the club's stance on Matt Burton, following their impressive win over the Canterbury Bulldogs.

Manly mourning the loss of Fred Jones

The rugby league world is mourning the passing of former Manly captain Fred Jones, who died aged 79.

Koroisau out for six weeks with broken wrist

Penrith will be without star hooker Api Koroisau for around the next six weeks following surgery on a broken wrist.

Ex-Broncos stalwart sees no improvements under Walters

The Broncos are winless in 2021 after consecutive defeats to the Eels and Titans in Kevin Walters’ first season at the helm.

Cronk reveals secret Fifita blueprint after barnstorming performance

Fiffita scored two tries against his former club in the Titans’ 28-16 victory over the Broncos on Friday night.

Walters insists Broncos are ‘on the right path’ after latest loss

The Broncos slumped to their 13th-straight loss – their second under Kevin Walters – on Friday night.

Wayne Bennett calls out Damien Cook criticism – 'He's an absolute threat'

Wayne Bennett has moved to poor cold water on criticism of Damien Cook in the wake of the hooker's quiet start to the season for South Sydney against Melbourne last week.

Roosters coach weighs in on concussion debate

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has weighed in on the concussion debate in rugby league, following concerning injuries to Jake Friend and Ryan Matterson in the past week.

Sea Eagles confirm re-signing of Olakau'atu

The Manly Sea Eagles have confirmed the re-signing of promising back-rower Haumole Olakau'atu on a long-term deal, ensuring that he will stay at the club until the end of 2024.

Questions raised over Brandon Smith's fitness as starting hooker – 'He hits the wall'

Questions have been raised over Brandon Smith's durability as an 80-minute hooker after Melbourne's loss to Parramatta on Thursday night as Craig Bellamy admits the Storm are still dealing with the loss of Cameron Smith.

Hasler pleased to secure contract extension, confirms Sironen injury