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2023 March
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
It has the makings of a classic NRL ambush but Chris Close doesn't expect Wayne Bennett to make the Battle for Brisbane personal, at least not until full-time.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt has claimed the Sharks will go after Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh when they next play and "bash" him, after their on-field scrap.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Cronulla's Dale Finucane, who sits on the players union advisory committee, claims the threat of industrial action against the NRL is real as pay talks rage on.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Jamayne Isaako has made no secret of the fact he and the entire Dolphins team have a point to prove against Brisbane in their first NRL derby.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
It's only early days but the positive signs are there for the Warriors ahead of their first game of the NRL season at Mt Smart Stadium, against Canterbury.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has playfully talked down and even questioned the legitimacy of the city's newest NRL rivalry ahead of a first meeting on Friday.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Named to return from a finger injury against Wests Tigers, Cameron Munster won't solve all of Melbourne's form problems according to veteran forward Tariq Sims.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
As the sides prepare for their first clash of 2023, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary believes Parramatta will have moved on from the Panthers' post-grand final jibes.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Cronulla have attacking dynamo Nicho Hynes back for their NRL derby with St George Illawarra, but players know it is in defence where they must improve most.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Paul Alamoti has the potential to develop into one of the best centres in the world, according to his Canterbury teammate Josh Addo-Carr.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Brandon Wakeham's inclusion at five-eighth can be the key to unlocking Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi, according to Wests Tigers teammates.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Mark Nicholls knows just how influential former South Sydney teammate Adam Reynolds will be for Brisbane if the Dolphins don't shut him down.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Eels coach Brad Arthur has no interest in watching a replay of last year's grand final as his side prepares to meet reigning champions Penrith this Thursday.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Anthony Milford has trained in the halves as cover for Isaiya Katoa, ahead of what could be a juicy Dolphins debut against his former NRL club Brisbane.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
The NRL has insisted there was no oversight in the season draw, with Parramatta handed three games in a row against rivals who are fresh off a bye.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023The NRL has had its closest start to a season since 1975, with an average winning margin of only 8.58 points through three rounds and only three teams unbeaten.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023Dolphins back-rower Felise Kaufusi will miss the NRL club's next four games, including the derby against Brisbane, for his hit on Newcastle's Jackson Hastings.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
The Raiders finally won, Kieran Foran continued to carve up at his new club and back rowers continued their 2023 try-scoring form in another huge round of NRL action.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Players could resort to industrial action as the NRL are given an ultimatum over slow-moving collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Having scored a try in his NRL debut, exciting young halfback Jonah Pezet says he's trying to learn from some of the game's greats at Melbourne.
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Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Wests Tigers have shuffled their spine in a bid for a first win of 2023, while Nicho Hynes, Josh Papali'i and Ryan Matterson prepare to take their season's bow.
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Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Cody Walker's Souths teammates won't be asking the five-eighth to tone his aggression down any time soon despite a contrary conduct charge over the weekend.
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Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Dolphins second-rower Felise Kaufusi will seek to downgrade a dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary, in a bid to face Brisbane in round four.
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Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players' failure to stick to their roles cost them dearly after a narrow 24-20 loss to Canberra on Sunday night.
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Mon, Mar 20, 2023Centre Izack Tago says Penrith's new-look left edge are intent on finding their own way after Viliame Kikau's departure and an injury to Taylan May.
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Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Canberra hooker Danny Levi is out until at least round 12 after breaking his jaw early in the NRL win over Cronulla.
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Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh scored two tries in the Raiders' narrow win against Cronulla, with his coach heaping praise on his blossoming maturity.
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Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Daly Cherry-Evans warned Josh Schuster he was headed for a short, wasted NRL career if he didn't make use of his talent and turn things around at Manly.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Dolphins boss Terry Reader says the 'Battle for Brisbane' NRL derby with the Broncos will reign supreme in the NRL.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Parramatta have insisted all hope is not lost despite losing their first three games, with Ryan Matterson asked to repay the team on his return from a ban.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Broncos prop Payne Haas has revealed his gratitude to Wayne Bennett but says he is now a Kevin Walters disciple and wants to spoil the Dolphins party.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Tim Sheens has questioned if the NRL should have pushed through the March heatwave with daytime games, or delay the start of matches due to conditions.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Melbourne could be without halves Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster against Wests Tigers, with Hughes charged by the NRL and Munster's finger still a concern.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Canberra have won their first game of the NRL season, hanging on in a nail-biting finish to beat Cronulla 24-20 at GIO Stadium.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Canterbury have survived a late comeback from Wests Tigers to hold on and win 26-22 in stifling conditions at Belmore Oval.
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Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned to his Ipswich humour and street smarts to address coming up against the Dolphins and former mentor Wayne Bennett.
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Sat, Mar 18, 2023
Brisbane have scored six second-half tries to come back from a 16-6 deficit to defeat the Dragons 40-18, with captain Adam Reynolds in sensational form.
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Sat, Mar 18, 2023
The unbeaten Dolphins are considering whether to challenge enforcer Felise Kaufusi's looming ban ahead of the NRL's much-anticipated 'Battle for Brisbane'.
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Sat, Mar 18, 2023
Jackson Hastings says he sees no reason for Newcastle's attack to change while Kalyn Ponga is out with concussion.
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Sat, Mar 18, 2023
Gold Coast playmaker Kieran Foran wasn't happy when substituted for the middle third of the Titans' win over Melbourne and his coach doesn't blame him.
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Sat, Mar 18, 2023
Usually highly charged, veteran Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves rose above the chaos to drive his team past South Sydney.
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Sat, Mar 18, 2023
On-song England international John Bateman will make his debut for Wests Tigers when they travel to Canterbury for round three.
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Sat, Mar 18, 2023
Twelve tries were scored as Gold Coast staged a comeback 38-34 win over Melbourne, who again lacked discipline in a second straight NRL loss.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Unforced errors have slowly crept back into North Queensland's gameplay and coach Todd Payten has targeted that as a point of emphasis in round three.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Ricky Stuart's defiant Raiders won't go into their shells after tough NRL start, which has left them winless after two rounds ahead of a clash with Cronulla.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
The Dolphins have started their life in the NRL with three straight wins, after accounting for a depleted Newcastle 36-20 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has admitted he was a "big sook" and "needed to grow up" after losing the Dragons' fullback jersey last year.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023Dual international Karmichael Hunt relishes his role as a mentor of young men as Souths Logan Magpies coach but has ambitions to progress to NRL level.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023Ryan Matterson has watched on for all three of Parramatta's losses after opting for an NRL ban over a fine, but he will come straight back in against Penrith.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Todd Payten is skeptical about changing tackling techniques or rules to attempt to combat concussions and wants the NRL to stay traditional to rugby league.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
The Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs are gearing up to meet for the first time since last season's frenetic elimination final.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Melbourne will have players returning against Gold Coast but they could be without Nelson Asofa-Solomona for up to 10 weeks of the NRL season.
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan is set to face St George Illawarra after emergency dental surgery as the Broncos celebrate past glories and look to repeat them.
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Thu, Mar 16, 2023
QRL chief Rohan Sawyer says the addition of NRL new boys the Dolphins will help the Maroons cope with the impact of concussion protocols on State of Origin.
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Thu, Mar 16, 2023Trent Robinson has no fear of losing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after James Tedesco's new deal confirmed he would remain the Roosters fullback until at least 2025.
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Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Manly have held out a late comeback from a winless Parramatta to stay undefeated in the NRL, with Josh Schuster and Tom Trbojevic starring in the 34-30 win.
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Thu, Mar 16, 2023Souths coach Jason Demetriou has applauded the NRL for ignoring concussion "hysteria" and sticking to the science in formulating its new concussion policy.
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Thu, Mar 16, 2023Dolphins centre Brenko Lee had played just eight NRL games in two years but says he's found the secret to managing his soft tissue injuries.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Parramatta have triggered a one-year extension for coach Brad Arthur, locking him down to the NRL club until the end of 2025.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023Tanah Boyd will be better against Melbourne after a poor game against the Dragons, but Kieran Foran says the Gold Coast half was not the only culprit.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Prop David Klemmer has attempted to play down Wests Tigers' post-match argument with Jackson Hastings, claiming the incident has been overblown.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Dominic Young admits it will be "interesting" to see Wayne Bennett again, after the Newcastle winger snubbed the supercoach's offer to join the Dolphins.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Anthony Seibold says he will not ask Josh Schuster to rein in his attacking play as Manly's five-eighth, as he prepares to move to No.6 against Parramatta.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023
The Australian Rugby League Commission is set to invoke a mandatory stand down for players after they are diagnosed with concussion.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023
The NRL is holding off commencing negotiations for hosting rights to this season's grand final until after the March 25 state election is decided in NSW.
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Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary admits they will not be able to match it with South Sydney unless they improve out of sight.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Brad Arthur is on the cusp of a contract extension but the Eels coach has downplayed suggestions his new deal will weigh into Mitch Moses' own negotiations.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
With Corey Oates to miss two months of NRL action, Jesse Arthars is set for an extended run at left wing for Brisbane, starting at home to St George Illawarra.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Dolphins winger and NRL leading point-scorer Jamayne Isaako is playing with full confidence again and credits his coach for rebooting his confidence.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Kyle Flanagan has regained his confidence with Canterbury playing with freedom in attack and the halfback in a good mental space off the NRL field.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has signed a contract extension that ties him to the club until at least the end of 2025.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
The NRL have opted against introducing a Pride Round in 2023, with the league to stick with the same themed rounds as previous years.
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Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Dolphins veteran forward Felise Kaufusi has rocked opponents with his defensive clout in two games and now has Newcastle in his sights for more punishment.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds couldn't wait to play against the Dolphins and his old coach Wayne Bennett as he launched a new jersey for the NRL derby match.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Talatau Amone is free to play in the NRL again but St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has no timeline on his return to first grade.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Adam Reynolds says a new defensive resolve will be key against St George Illawarra Dragons in a week when Brisbane's 1993 premiership team will be honoured.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti is set for at least five NRL games on the sidelines after getting a grade-three charge over his high tackle on Jake Simpkin.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Manly's Josh Schuster will return from injury to take up the five-eighth spot as the Sea Eagles look to build on their big NRL round-one win.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Matthew Johns has questioned if Kalyn Ponga needs to return to fullback, with the Newcastle star's immediate future in doubt after his latest concussion.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
James Tedesco and Luke Keary have called on Sydney Roosters fans to treat Latrell Mitchell respectfully in their NRL rivalry match against South Sydney.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Gone are the days when highly-rated youngster Tyrell Sloan assumed St George Illawarra's fullback jersey was his and his alone.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Tom Burgess says it's not just the responsibility of Souths teammate Latrell Mitchell to call out racist abuse.
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Mon, Mar 13, 2023
James Tedesco has hit back at suggestions the Sydney Roosters need to choose between him and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, adamant they can star in the same backline.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
All the details from round two of the NRL season where newcomers the Dolphins' remained unbeaten and Canterbury upset Melbourne.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam used to watch Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen carve up for the Cowboys and he wants his own Broncos double act with Reece Walsh.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Joseph Suaalii will be free to play against Souths next week, but the Dolphins' depth may be tested with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King facing a two-game NRL ban.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Kiwi Test prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has suffered an knee injury in their 26-12 NRL loss to Canterbury, adding to Melbourne's huge injury toll.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
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Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow isn't getting carried away by his breathtaking start to the NRL season with new club, the Dolphins.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Wayne Bennett can't understand why his halfback Sean O'Sullivan was sin-binned, while he also thought the binning of Canberra's Hudson Young was unnecessary.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
The Dolphins have become the third team to win their first two NRL games with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow starring in a 20-14 comeback win over Canberra in Redcliffe.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Jack Bird has averaged a positional switch once every five games throughout his NRL career, but is now desperate to stay at lock for St George Illawarra.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side does not have a problem with complacency in second halves this NRL season after failing to kick on against the Broncos.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Will Kennedy's hat-trick heroics in Cronulla's win over Parramatta mean the Sharks will prioritise his retention in the coming weeks.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Nicho Hynes has given good mate Latrell Mitchell his backing after he was racially abused but urged the importance of educating the alleged offender.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Halfback Jackson Hastings is preparing to face Wests Tigers for the first time since joining Newcastle and has already won his new coach over.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
The ARL Commission will make an announcement next week on mandatory stand down for concussed players, with calls for flexibility and different 'gradings'.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Brisbane winger Corey Oates is set for a stint on the sidelines after a controversial high tackle by North Queensland's Scott Drinkwater.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Canterbury have posted their first win of the season, scoring five tries to upset Melbourne 26-12 in their NRL clash at AAMI Park.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat the Warriors 20-12 in a match in which Brandon Smith suffered a back injury and Joseph Suaalii was placed on report.
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has worked on breathing techniques, undergone sprint training and studied the great fullbacks to lay the groundwork to shine.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
NRL chief Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to protect its players and eradicate racist fans, after Latrell Mitchell was abused at Penrith.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Wayne Bennett says concussions should be treated on a graded system, rather than a proposed automatic 11-day stand down in the NRL.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Nathan Cleary has called the racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell "disgusting" as South Sydney prepare to file a police report over the incident.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Cronulla have claimed their first win of the NRL season, defeating Parramatta 30-26 with fullback Will Kennedy scoring three tries.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Melbourne's ball machine is named Matt, after Bulldogs big boot Matt Burton, and it has been in high rotation as the Storm prepare for their round-two clash.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary expects to bounce back quickly after tweaking his ankle in the win over South Sydney.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed the club has spoken with Victor Radley about his tackling technique after his latest concussion.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Ricky Stuart says a week on the Sunshine Coast has steeled his Raiders before they face the Dolphins in an emotional first appearance at their Redcliffe base.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Trent Robinson has declared the person who racially abused Latrell Mitchell in club colours does not represent them, apologising to his former player.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Gold Coast five-eighth Kieran Foran is expected to be cleared to face St George Illawarra as he works to overcome a corked knee suffered in the first round.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has broken his jaw in his side's 28-16 win over North Queensland as Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh blitzed it on his club debut.
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Fri, Mar 10, 2023
The Dolphins will give a debut to 19-year-old forward Mason Teague as they look to continue their winning start to NRL life in the home clash with Canberra.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Brisbane have staged a coup in extending the contract of Kangaroos and Maroons prop Pat Carrigan for four years, a week after losing two guns to the Dolphins.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has told his team to re-find their attacking style and use their edges after Viliame Kikau and company had a quiet round one.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Coaches Cameron Ciraldo and Craig Fitzgibbon have backed a potential NRL ruling to remove exemptions to an 11-day standown for concussions.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Defending premiers Penrith have fought hard to secure a 16-10 NRL win over South Sydney but will hope Nathan Cleary's ankle complaint is not serious.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
St George Illawarra stars Jack Bird and Jack de Belin have conceded Anthony Griffin's future as Dragons coach rests with the players.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Ahead of a round-two clash with Canterbury, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick says he's best suited to playing rugby league after stints in AFL and rugby sevens.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Former NSW and Australia winger Blake Ferguson says rugby league has let him down by not helping fix his damaged nose, which has left him struggling to sleep.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Tanah Boyd hopes his positional rollercoaster ride is over after a strong start in the Gold Coast No.7 alongside new playmaking partner Kieran Foran.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
North Queensland are preparing for a Brisbane side smarting from a humiliating loss at Suncorp Stadium last year in the corresponding Queensland derby match.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Cronulla NRL coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes fighting Wade Graham's reckless high contact charge was the right thing despite despite losing the case.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned the Broncos into his own 'Department of Defence' ahead of the home Queensland derby clash with North Queensland.
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Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Luke Brooks has revealed talk about potential moves away from Wests Tigers weighed on him in recent NRL seasons.
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Wed, Mar 08, 2023
Brisbane were exposed by breakout North Queensland star Jeremiah Nanai in the corresponding game last season and Kurt Capewell is intent on avoiding a repeat.
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Wed, Mar 08, 2023
No NRL side has a tougher draw than Parramatta in the first five weeks of the season but coach Brad Arthur has shrugged off fears of a 0-5 start.
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Wed, Mar 08, 2023
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich has failed to finish training after hurting his elbow, while round one star Felise Kaufusi also missed their latest session.
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Wed, Mar 08, 2023
Latrell Mitchell is fit to face Penrith and will be expected to back up his talk after claiming he could see a disconnect among the Panthers.
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Wed, Mar 08, 2023
David Klemmer had an eventful end to his time at Newcastle and the new Wests Tigers prop will be playing with a point to prove.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Melbourne captain Christian Welch says Cameron Munster's 'keep calm and carry on' mentality after suffering a horrific finger injury gave the Storm confidence.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Friday's Queensland derby has all the makings of another classic and James Tamou believes the clash is right up there with State of Origin.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Re-signed backrower David Fifita has talked up his makeshift partnership with Kieran Foran and the potential of a Titans' core that's now committed long-term.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary fully supports having independent doctors ordering HIA tests from the NRL Bunker, saying it's the players who can't be trusted.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Penrith State of Origin star Liam Martin has rejected Latrell Mitchell's claim of early cracks appearing in the Panthers' push for an NRL three-peat.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Queensland coach Billy Slater says he wants Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh to focus on the fundamentals of fullback play, advice the 20-year-old has taken to heart.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023Latrell Mitchell has been named to face Penrith after suffering a knee injury in round one, but South Sydney have lost two forwards to injury for the match.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
The re-signing of teenage sensation Joseph Suaalii has lifted spirits at Bondi Junction following the Sydney Roosters' shock round one NRL loss to the Dolphins.
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Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Wade Graham has been banned for four matches at the NRL judiciary for a high tackle, calling into question his technique after changes to avoid concussions.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Felise Kaufusi won the Artie Legacy Medal as man of the match in the Dolphins 28-18 win over the Roosters after a former teammate brought out his brutal edge.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is set to return from a fractured eye socket as prop Payne Haas targets redemption against North Queensland after 2022 thrashings.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Cronulla's Wade Graham is set to fight the NRL's grading of his hit on Davvy Moale at the judiciary on Tuesday.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
The Gold Coast have received a massive boost and staved off late interest from Brisbane to secure boom back-rower David Fifita for three more years.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023Teenage No.6 Isaiya Katoa has thanked a renowned sports psychologist after bouncing back superbly from a shaky start in the Dolphins' NRL debut win.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Mitchell Moses has sidestepped questions about his future at Parramatta, declaring he had left all decision-making with his manager.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
David Fifita has promised to ensure the ongoing speculation around his future won't impact his football after starring in Gold Coast's round-one win.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Canterbury's Jacob Kiraz underwent a mid-match concussion check directed by the independent doctor and supports caution shown by the NRL.
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Mon, Mar 06, 2023
North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi is still hurting from last year's preliminary final loss but returns to Suncorp Stadium on Friday with fond memories.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
All the details from the opening round of the NRL, including the main talking point, player of the weekend and who is most under pressure.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
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.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023Wayne 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.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Justin Holbrook is confident David Fifita's contract negotiations won't distract him at Gold Coast this year, after he starred in the win over Wests Tigers.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Cronulla veteran Wade Graham and Canberra winger Jordan Rapana have both been charged by the NRL and face bans of up to four matches.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023Test 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.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart agrees with Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett that clubs should be back in sole control of identifying player concussions.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
The Sydney Roosters have key players racing the clock to be fit for round two with coach Trent Robinson unsure about Jared Waerea-Hargeaves or Joey Manu.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Gold Coast have begun their NRL season with a 22-10 win over Wests Tigers, ending months of excitement for the joint venture and its returning coach Tim Sheens.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
Tim Sheens believes Api Koroisau will have an immediate impact on the Wests Tigers when their NRL season gets underway on Sunday.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
Wayne Bennett says teenage playmaker Isaiya Katoa is up to the challenge against the Sydney Roosters, as the Dolphins lose Herman Ese'ese to a pectoral injury.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
Canterbury say they are confused over Kyle Flanagan's sin-binning in their 31-6 NRL loss to Manly as the Sea Eagles scored two tries when he was off the field.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
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.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
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.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
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.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
South Sydney have beaten Cronulla 27-18 in a pulsating NRL contest in front of sellout crowd at PointsBet Stadium.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
Daly Cherry-Evans scored three tries and Tom Trbojevic bagged one as Anthony Seibold's time as Manly coach began with a 31-6 NRL win over Canterbury.
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Sat, Mar 04, 2023
Chad Townsend has kicked North Queensland to a one-point NRL season-opening win over Canberra with a field goal five minutes from time.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Penrith have suffered defeat at BlueBet Stadium to start their NRL title defence, slumping to a 13-12 round-one loss to Brisbane.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
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.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs could benefit from Damien Cook's World Cup snubbing.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
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.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
The race to secure the services of David Fifita is hotting up, with Titans coach Justin Holbrook saying Brisbane have been in regular contact with the forward.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Broncos legend Darren Lockyer says the lessons No.6 Ezra Mam learned in his NRL rookie year will enable him to shine as a more dominant playmaker.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Cameron Munster could be fit to take on Canterbury in round two, despite needing to go under the knife to clean up a compound dislocation of his ring finger.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023Manly prop Taniela Paseka has declared there can be no more Mr. Shy Guy, adamant 2023 must be the year he makes full use of his size in the NRL.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
NRL premiership winner turned analyst Matt Johns is tipping Cronulla to challenge for the 2023 premiership after a big first season under Craig Fitzgibbon.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Tariq Sims has been credited with helping put the steel back in the Melbourne Storm after he delivered a blunt reality check on his arrival at the NRL club.
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Fri, Mar 03, 2023
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.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Gold Coast back-rower Beau Fermor is set to miss the 2023 season after suffering his second serious knee injury.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Canterbury are hoping to unsettle Tom Trbojevic with an aerial assault on the superstar fullback's much-anticipated return for Manly.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera says added maturity and self-awareness have made him ready to live up to his potential in 2023.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
New Zealand's NRL outfit believe they have got their recruitment right as they seek a return to the finals for the first time in five years.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023Penrith legend Greg Alexander is predicting one of the tightest NRL premiership battles and top-eight tussles in years as the 2023 season gets underway.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Penrith begin their NRL title defence on Friday with coach Ivan Cleary adamant more big-name departures don't mean his team must fall back in the pack.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Cameron Munster played with two pain-killing injections after a compound dislocation of his finger to help Melbourne to an epic 16-12 NRL win over Parramatta.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston says Cowboys No.6 Tom Dearden is one of the best competitors he's seen and has urged the 21-year-old to back up his breakout 2022.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is not fazed by the Dolphins' poaching raids on his players and insists fullback Selwyn Cobbo will deliver against Penrith.
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Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Ex-Broncos skipper Gorden Tallis has addressed the club's players ahead of their season-opening clash with Penrith as rumours swirl about a David Fifita return.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has rejected the push for moving the NRL's anti-tampering deadline to June 30, arguing it improves players on the field and off it.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Cameron Munster looks to have overcome his pelvic issue to lead an injury-hit Melbourne into battle against Parramatta in their NRL season opener.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Penrith players have predicted Jarome Luai will thrive on a personal showdown with Selwyn Cobbo, after the Broncos star labelled the Panther a grub.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Penrith can become the first team in 40 years to win three straight NRL premierships, with the last players to do so backing the Panthers as a genuine chance.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Sydney Roosters have secured the long-term futures of Victor Radley and Egan Butcher as they count-down to their 2023 NRL season-opener against the Dolphins.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023Parramatta have kept powerful winger Maika Sivo on their books until the end of 2025, after the fan favourite agreed a new two-year deal with the NRL club.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Martin Taupau could fill the vacancy of fellow Broncos prop Thomas Flegler when he joins the Dolphins next year, but now he just wants him to unleash the beast.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston says the re-signing of coach Todd Payten has set the club up for a golden era like that of the Penrith Panthers.
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Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Predictions of how the NRL's ladder will look like in 2023, and who the leading players are expected to be this season.
2023 February
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Code-hopper Will Warbrick will make his NRL debut for Melbourne in their season-opener against Parramatta as the Storm enter the season with a huge injury toll.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Brad Arthur isn't losing sleep over the future of star Eels halfback Mitchell Moses, who has yet to sign a new deal with the club.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Canterbury has suffered a big injury blow only days before the NRL season, with English prop Luke Thompson to miss at least six months with a broken ankle.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Reuben Garrick has revealed he is preparing as if he will spend the entire season playing on the wing at Manly, with his proposed switch to centre put on ice.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
The kicking nous of the AFL's best continues to influence the NRL with Dolphins half Sean O'Sullivan receiving tuition from Brisbane whiz Daniel Rich.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Phil Gould explains why new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has shone in his pre-season campaign but warns that work will be sternly tested in the NRL cauldron.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Jayden Sullivan has won the battle to start the NRL season at five-eighth for St George Illawarra, with Jack Bird to play lock.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
The Dolphins have explained Anthony Milford's NRL omission for teen whiz Isaiya Katoa, as Melbourne face an injury crisis and Canterbury lose another prop.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Putting 2022 behind them and focusing on the here and now are the priorities for Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Canberra prop Joe Tapine admits the Raiders' premiership window could be closing soon, with some club legends hitting the twilight of their careers.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Sydney Roosters players say Angus Crichton is getting the help he needs, after announcing he will take mental health leave from the NRL.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
The Wests Tigers are banking on a familiar formula from their golden era to lift them out of the NRL cellar in 2023.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Chad Townsend anticipates a tighter fight for top eight spots this season as parity between NRL sides grows stronger.
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Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes has outlined his passionate plan to stay at Cronulla for the rest of his NRL career and what's driving the pin-up playmaker.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Dolphins halfback Sean O'Sullivan has confidence in whichever of Isaiya Katoa or Anthony Milford wears the No.6 jersey as the duo swapped the role in training.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Phil Gould says the return of Canterbury cult hero Josh Reynolds has already given the club a boost with rising teenage playmaker Karl Oloapu set to benefit.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Adam Elliott has declared himself fit for Newcastle's NRL season opener against the Warriors, after spending the off-season battling a hip injury.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes says supporting his mother in jail is proving to be the toughest time of his life ahead of Cronulla's NRL season opener.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Rugby League Players Association director Wade Graham has claimed the union and NRL are aligned on most key issues in the pay war as peace looms.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Strike centre Jesse Ramien is the latest star back to recommit to Cronulla, saying he reckons the Sharks can win the NRL premiership in 2023.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Injured Reece Walsh will be replaced by Selwyn Cobbo at fullback against Penrith as prop Pat Carrigan admits losing two stars to the Dolphins has been 'tough'.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2023Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says the team's defence will improve this NRL season as players embrace the wisdom of contact coach Brett 'Bumper' O'Farrell.
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Sun, Feb 26, 2023
Titans fullback AJ Brimson is targeting a return to NRL finals footy and the Queensland Origin team this year as he keeps on top of a nagging groin injury.
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Sun, Feb 26, 2023
James Tamou was doing delivery work and thought his career was done when he got a call to return to North Queensland, where he wants a second NRL title .
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Sun, Feb 26, 2023
Anthony Seibold has earned the right to call himself a Manly man according to Jake Trbojevic, sharing characteristics with coaches who succeeded at Brookvale.
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Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Former Penrith junior prodigy Isaiya Katoa is set to play in the halves for the Dolphins if Anthony Milford is not in the NRL side to play the Sydney Roosters.
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Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Luke Keary can return to his best after three disrupted NRL seasons at the Sydney Roosters, according to his former halves partner Cooper Cronk.
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Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Ryan Sutton says 2022 was one of the hardest years of his career after getting overlooked by club and country, as well as becoming a dad to twins.
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Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Phil Gould says the leadership of key recruits Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney has boosted the Bulldogs as teenager Paul Alamoti prepares for his NRL debut.
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Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Big South Sydney prop Tom Burgess says he's found his calling as an impact player for the Rabbitohs.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Cooper Cronk does not buy into talk Melbourne will struggle without representative quartet Jesse and Kenny Bromwich, Brandon Smith and Felise Kaufusi.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Dolphins chairman Bob Jones has opened up on the club's roster hits and misses and why he has faith that Wayne Bennett's 'magic dust' will keep them on track.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says he is "elated" to sign England and Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth on a three-year deal from 2024.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Former St George Illawarra captain James Graham claims there are rats in the club's ranks, concerned about the Mudgee hotel argument being made public.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is poised to join Corey Jensen in re-signing with the club, while injured fullback Reece Walsh targets a round-one return.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Danny Levi goes into a fifth year at a fifth different club desperate to make Canberra his long-term home as he vies for a spot in their first-choice 17.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Manly prop Josh Aloiai has backed Peter V'landys' push for an NRL-wide Respect Round, six months after he and other Sea Eagles sat out a rainbow-jersey match.
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Fri, Feb 24, 2023
North Queensland have tied down coach Todd Payten to a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm through 2026.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Jason Taumalolo is determined his North Queensland team will kick on from their dramatic NRL rise in 2022.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Newcastle legend Matthew Johns believes gifted talent Kalyn Ponga can develop into an all-time great NRL five-eighth if the Knights stick with his move in 2023.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
After an ultra-consistent 2022 season, Cameron Munster will continue his self-enforced booze ban as he looks to keep Melbourne among the NRL frontrunners.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
NSW and Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has taken a step back from rugby league and is receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, his father says.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
After being beaten in four of their past five opening-round clashes, the Sydney Roosters have made clear their determination to start the NRL season fast.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
He's won more grand finals than any player in almost half a century and Cooper Cronk says attitude will be the key to 2022 runners-up Parramatta bouncing back.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.
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Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has declared his stint with Bill Knowles in the US can make him an even better NRL player after another year of battling injuries.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Rookie coach Cameron Ciraldo is tasked with turning the Bulldogs from cellar dwellers into NRL contenders, but can 2023 be the year they turn things around?
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
The NRL has opted against standing down St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo after he pleaded guilty to a domestic-related intimidation charge.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he's spoken to former Gold Coast teammate David Fifita about joining the Raiders for the 2024 NRL season.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Daly Cherry-Evans has made clear that his new Manly halves combination with Josh Schuster will be a work in progress early in the NRL season.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Coach Trent Robinson told star recruit Brandon Smith the Sydney Roosters would help him to mature as a person and deal with the media spotlight in Sydney.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga would like to see rugby league establish a formal schedule of international fixtures, with no Australian matches set for 2023 yet.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Highly-rated prop Christian Welch has become the first solo captain at the Melbourne Storm since Cameron Smith, with Cameron Munster among three deputies.
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Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has spoken of suffering his second facial fracture, but remains hopeful of playing in round one of the NRL.
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Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Sam Burgess is back at South Sydney and the former premiership winner is helping impart his knowledge on a team desperate to finish 2023 with a grand final win.
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Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Manly have suffered an early blow with playmaker Josh Schuster ruled out of the opening round of the NRL season.
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Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan will take on board Maroons legend Petero Civoniceva's advice that as a representative player he now has to maintain high standards.
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Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Brisbane strike centre Kotoni Staggs wants to emulate the feats of club legend Steve 'Pearl' Renouf, who has backed Staggs to take the NRL apart in 2023.
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Mon, Feb 20, 2023
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes says he has improvement in his game as he targets being the best centre on the field this year in every match he plays.
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Mon, Feb 20, 2023
Jarome Luai has made clear his attacking options do not need to change despite Viliame Kikau leaving Penrith's left edge and Luke Garner stepping in.
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Mon, Feb 20, 2023
Cronulla claimed the biggest wins in the NRL's pre-season, but Manly walked away $100,000 richer as a reward for throwing more offloads in their victories.
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Mon, Feb 20, 2023
The early signs are that Melbourne can conquer the latest challenge to their era of NRL dominance, coming through losing the core of their forward pack.
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Mon, Feb 20, 2023
After playing his first game alongside David Fifita, veteran Kieran Foran has reiterated why the Gold Coast must keep the off-contract Titans forward.
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Dom Young is hopeful of having his NRL future sorted by NRL season kick off, with the Newcastle flyer confident he can still improve a lot as a player.
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
A disjointed Melbourne have plenty to work on ahead of their NRL season opener but one new rising star shone in a 24-6 win over the Warriors.
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
The rise of brilliant North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has impressed coach Todd Payten, who confirmed a hip flexor injury to utility Ben Hampton.
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Parramatta have suffered several setbacks in their back row before the start of the NRL season, but J'maine Hopgood could be the club's shining light at lock..
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Brisbane's new signing Jock Madden shone at No.7 against North Queensland in place of injured skipper Adam Reynolds and is ready for NRL round 1 if called on.
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Cronulla have completely outplayed Canterbury to wrap up their NRL preparations with a 36-16 win at Belmore, handing the Bulldogs a pre-season reality check.
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Wests Tigers have shown they have the potential to rise well beyond last year's wooden spoon by beating Canberra 36-4 in their final pre-season match.
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
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Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Brisbane's 20-18 win over North Queensland in the absence of captain Adam Reynolds was set up by prop Pat Carrigan and the next generation of halves.
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Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Off-contract Gold Coast forward David Fifita is closing in on making a call on his future as coach Justin Holbrook outlines how the Titans can keep him.
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Sat, Feb 18, 2023
St George Illawarra have plenty to work on if they are to be an NRL finals force after being humbled 42-24 by a clinical South Sydney in Mudgee.
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Sat, Feb 18, 2023
St Helens have clinched an upset World Club Challenge win over Penrith, defeating the NRL premiers 13-12.
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Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is confident Tom Trbojevic won't start the NRL season underdone, with the superstar fullback certain to play in round one.
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Fri, Feb 17, 2023
Adam Doueihi won't be leaving the Wests Tigers at the end of this NRL season after signing a new deal until the end of 2024.
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Fri, Feb 17, 2023
Sydney Roosters star Joseph Suaalii has suffered a head injury as his side were beaten 28-16 by Manly in the pre-season challenge.
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Fri, Feb 17, 2023
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs wants to win back his NSW jersey and make the Broncos a powerhouse as he prepares to wrangle with Cowboys superstar Val Holmes.
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Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Broncos teenager Deine Mariner asked for a release last year but now he wants to stay and be part of a new dynasty with the NRL club.
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Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and his Dolphins teammates were treated to a classic Wayne Bennett spray ahead of Sunday's final pre-season hit-out before their NRL debut.
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Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Sam Lisone and Sam Kasiano, big-hitting prop forwards who made their name in the NRL, are ready to do battle for their new clubs to launch the Super League.
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Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Sweltering conditions in western Sydney on Saturday should hand Penrith some advantage against English giants St Helens in the World Club Challenge.
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Thu, Feb 16, 2023
The players' union has hosed down talk of a pay deal close to being done with the NRL, with Penrith star Nathan Cleary warning strike action is still possible.
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Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Brisbane have suffered another injury blow before the NRL season with captain Adam Reynolds ruled out of the trial with the Cowboys.
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Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Titans hooker Sam Verrills has opened up on a frightening eye injury, how he has handled adversity and why he is glad he signed with the Gold Coast.
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Wed, Feb 15, 2023
New captain Apisai Koroisau has conceded Wests Tigers fans won't forget his grand final jibe, but claims the club now has a side capable of playing NRL finals.
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Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Former NRL enforcer Josh McGuire has been banned for seven English Super League matches after being found guilty of derogatory abuse in a pre-season trial.
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Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Luke Keary has shown no signs of concussion after his hit to the jaw, with Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco declaring the five-eighth will play round one.
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Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Veteran Jordan Rapana will get first crack at Canberra's fullback role left vacant after Xavier Savage suffered a broken jaw in last Sunday's NRL trial.
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Wed, Feb 15, 2023
James Tedesco is relishing the prospect of he, Joey Manu and Joesph Suaalii linking up in the Sydney Roosters attack, but he won't pressure the latter to stay.
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Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan had a Magic Round recruitment meeting with Wayne Bennett washed away last year before a phone chat changed his life.
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Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Returning Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is in doubt for round one of the NRL season after scans confirmed a fractured eye socket suffered in Sunday's trial.
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Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Kieran Foran will play his first game for the Gold Coast Titans with the memory of a prescient and memorable endorsement by Wally Lewis fresh in his mind.
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Tue, Feb 14, 2023
The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.
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Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to miss up to the first seven rounds of the NRL season as the superstar Melbourne fullback fights to return from his fractured kneecap.
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Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Penrith will be without two of their stars for the World Club Challenge, as several NRL clubs make crucial calls on their teams for the last week of trials.
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Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has received a three-year contract extension and has been backed by the board to bring short and long-term success to the club.
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Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has made a wry jibe about winger Selwyn Cobbo's good form for the All Stars as the fallout from a controversial podcast continues.
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Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Apisai Koroisau has been appointed as the new captain of Wests Tigers, five months after laughing off the NRL club's premiership chances.
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Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
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Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.
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Sun, Feb 12, 2023
Canterbury, in their first hitout under coach Cameron Ciraldo, have turned in a stellar first half to beat Canberra 34-18 in their NRL trial game in Moruya.
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Sun, Feb 12, 2023Jackson Hastings is confident he and Kalyn Ponga have the right chemistry to lift Newcastle up the NRL ladder in 2023.
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Sun, Feb 12, 2023
Melbourne centre Justin Olam is facing a stint on the sidelines after suffering a suspected fractured arm in the Storm's NRL trial loss to the Sydney Roosters.
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Sat, Feb 11, 2023
Brisbane's defensive record in 2022 was dire and coach Kevin Walters wants his key players to muscle up against the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday.
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Sat, Feb 11, 2023
Nicho Hynes was named Preston Campbell Medallist as best afield as the Indigenous All Stars defeated the Maori All Stars 28-24 in the NRL marquee match.
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Sat, Feb 11, 2023Mentoring from Willie Mason has Tevita Pangai primed to maximise his potential in his second year at Canterbury.
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Sat, Feb 11, 2023St Helens have warmed up perfectly for next week's World Club Challenge against Penrith with a 30-18 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong.
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Sat, Feb 11, 2023Penrith have cruised to a 22-16 win against Parramatta in their opening NRL trial, despite just one player from last year's premiership side taking the field.
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Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Anthony Seibold has begun life as Manly coach with a 30-28 NRL trial win over South Sydney.
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Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Todd Payten says the weight of expectations will not get the better of North Queensland in 2023 as his side seeks to go one game further this season.
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Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Christian Welch will return from injury in the pre-season clash with the Sydney Roosters fired up by criticism that the Melbourne Storm's forwards are soft.
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Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Cody Walker is confident his Indigenous All Stars can create "generational change" as they prepare for the annual NRL pre-season match against the Maoris.
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Thu, Feb 09, 2023
Sidelined since May through injury, Melbourne centre Reimis Smith has been helped by Storm great Will Chambers as he prepares for his NRL return.
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Thu, Feb 09, 2023
NRL players are ready to take action if the governing body doesn't come to the table with a sufficient proposal in the latest round of CBA negotiations.
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Thu, Feb 09, 2023
New Zealand Warriors have begun their 2023 NRL preseason trial matches with a nine-try performance to hammer Wests Tigers in Auckland.
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Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Players' union board member Christian Welch says the NRL integrity unit must investigate an alleged recording of a player meeting by one of their executives.
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Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Toby Sexton had a tough year at No.7 for Gold Coast last year but he's not about to let Tanah Boyd take his halfback spot without a fight.
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Wed, Feb 08, 2023
The war between the NRL hierarchy and its players has ramped up after an RLPA conference resolved to take industrial action to the next level.
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Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Canberra centre Jarrod Croker is stuck on 292 NRL games and is out to prove he still belongs in the Raiders' best 17 ahead of the coming season.
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Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Cameron Munster says he's struggling to shake a pelvic injury that he's carried since last June, although the Storm ace is in no danger of missing round one.
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Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Payne Haas will captain Brisbane in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge clash with the Gold Coast where No.1 Reece Walsh will start after tutelage from a club great.
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Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Star playmaker Mitch Moses hopes he can reveal whether he's staying at Parramatta or returning to Wests Tigers before the start of the looming 2023 NRL season.
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Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton's Indigenous All Stars teammate Josh Kerr says the duo have put their 'heads down' in camp after a tumultuous 48 hours.
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Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Brandon Smith will take on his former teammates after the ex-Melbourne hooker was named in the Sydney Roosters side for their Pre-season Challenge trial.
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Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Nick Meaney has fast become one of the Melbourne Storm's most valuable players as he prepares to fill a key gap again.
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Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Club legend Scott Sattler says he's backing Penrith to overcome the loss of Viliame Kikau and Api Koroisau and win three NRL titles in a row.
2023 January
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Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Ryan Matterson's bid to turn his three-match ban into a $4000 fine has been denied by the NRL, after he initially opted to take the on-field sanction.
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Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Cronulla's Lachlan Miller has agreed to move to Newcastle on a three-year contract, clearing the way for Kalyn Ponga to get a crack at playing five-eighth.
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Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Anthony Seibold has hit back at detractors of Manly star Tom Trbojevic as he returned from a physical rehabilitation programme in the US.
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Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Luke Brooks hopes to convince off-contract Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses that returning to the Wests Tigers is the best option for his career.
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Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Recently-retired Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita says he feels rushed into having six surgeries in 12 months due to the NRL's current medical policies.
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Sat, Jan 28, 2023Canterbury have named Matt Burton and Reed Mahoney their "on-field captains" for season 2023, while Raymond Faitala-Mariner will be their "club captain".
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Fri, Jan 27, 2023Nick Meaney has re-signed with Melbourne through to the end of 2024, while the Warriors have locked in local juniors Bunty Afoa and Tom Ale.
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Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Manly believe Tom Trbojevic's time in Philadelphia with rehabilitation specialist Bill Knowles can bring widespread advantages for the NRL club.
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Wed, Jan 25, 2023South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell will be the star attraction when the NRL's All Stars weekend returns next month in New Zealand.
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Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Fullback Cody Ramsey has been ruled out for the entire NRL season, delivering St George Illawarra a crushing blow.
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Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Dolphins centre Euan Aitken spoke to Wayne Bennett just once before he linked with the new NRL club, and the content of that chat has proven to be prophetic.
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Tue, Jan 24, 2023
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie will remain at the joint venture club until at least the end of 2026 after signing a new contract extension.
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Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Broncos prop Pat Carrigan missed key club games last year and wants to be the man in the arena more often in 2023 after a stellar representative season.
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Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Maori All Stars prop Kennedy Cherrington will risk her playing future for the love of her culture but says the NRL could easily spare players from that gamble.
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Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Dual premiership winner Stephen Crichton has signed to join Canterbury from Penrith on a four-year deal after the 2023 NRL season.
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Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Oliver Gildart endured tough times at the Wests Tigers last year and after reuniting with his former England coach at the Dolphins he has an NRL point to prove.
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Thu, Jan 19, 2023
One year after being the victim of a one-punch attack, Gold Coast flyer Treymain Spry has landed a new two-season NRL deal into the Titans' top 30.
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Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Kenny Bromwich has explained why he left the Storm to join the Dolphins and says one camp with the forwards convinced him of the new NRL club's pack strength
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Wed, Jan 18, 2023The NRL has eased its push for a post-season trade window, proposing players be able to sign with rival clubs from June 30 as an olive branch in the pay war.
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Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Amid speculation of a game boycott, players' association member Kurt Capewell has urged the NRL to engage in genuine negotiations over the stalled pay deal.
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Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Manly great Noel Cleal has left his post as Sea Eagles recruitment manager as the club continues to regenerate following Des Hasler's exit.
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Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Co-captain Junior Paulo says Mitch Moses' Parramatta teammates have urged him to remain with the reigning runners-up.
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Sat, Jan 14, 2023
Tom Trbojevic has flown to the US to visit reconditioning guru Bill Knowles, who he hopes can bring similar success to that achieved with Latrell Mitchell.
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Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Kalyn Ponga has suffered a calf injury at Newcastle training, disrupting his NRL pre-season.
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Dolphins recruit Edrick Lee is relishing his reunion with cousin Brenko Lee as the NRL club prepares for its inaugural NRL season.
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023
The RLPA says negotiations with the NRL over the new collective bargaining agreement remain frustratingly slow, despite the season getting under way soon.
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023
While round one looks off the table, Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says working with US specialist Bill Knowles has given him confidence about a NRL return.
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Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has backed Kevin Walters to be a long-term coach after tyro Selwyn Cobbo criticised the NRL club legend's methods in a podcast.
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Tue, Jan 10, 2023
The best-ever Gold Coast team in the NRL boasted a blue-chip spine of proven performers and the Titans have revisited a winning formula in 2023.
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Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Felise Kaufusi has heard the critics take aim at the Dolphins' mature NRL forward pack and is keen to prove them wrong.
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Sun, Jan 08, 2023
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has apologised to Kevin Walters after a podcast episode in which he described the Broncos coach as "weird" resurfaced online.
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Fri, Jan 06, 2023
Matt Burton will remain with Canterbury until at least the end of 2027 after signing a multi-year contract extension.
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Fri, Jan 06, 2023
Adam Reynolds has issued returning Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh a challenge as the NRL side look to plug their leaking defence in 2023.
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Fri, Jan 06, 2023
Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson has suffered a pre-season knee injury, leaving his entire 2023 campaign in the balance.
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Thu, Jan 05, 2023Brisbane chief executive Dave Donaghy has again defended the NRL club's culture after a string of off-field distractions ahead of the 2023 season.
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Thu, Jan 05, 2023
Kieran Foran reveals how he got himself in top mental and physical shape, why he wants to win a title at the Titans, and his eternal debt to Des Hasler.
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Wed, Jan 04, 2023
Dolphins captaincy contender Jesse Bromwich has revealed how Collingwood great Nick Maxwell unlocked his leadership potential at the Melbourne Storm.
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Wed, Jan 04, 2023
The Brisbane Broncos have granted Payne Haas personal leave, after his mother was charged for her alleged involvement in a fatal car accident.
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Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Dolphins utility Kodi Nikorima recalls a brutal lesson Wayne Bennett taught him at the Broncos, and the coach's phone call that secured him to the new NRL club.
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Mon, Jan 02, 2023Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen will head to the US to work with a specialist in the hope of getting back into NRL action following his serious knee injury.
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Sun, Jan 01, 2023
St George Illawarra have signed experienced NRL forward Ben Murdoch-Masila after the Warriors granted him a release last month.
2022 December
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Sat, Dec 31, 2022
New Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan discovered himself at the Panthers and is ready to repay coach Wayne Bennett's faith in the 2023 NRL season.
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Mon, Dec 26, 2022
England star John Bateman will return to the NRL in 2023 after agreeing a four-year deal with the Wests Tigers.
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Sun, Dec 25, 2022
Back-up fullback Blake Taaffe has impressed Jason Demetriou more than any other Souths player in the pre-season and is set for additional game time next year.
