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Jarome Luai is on his way out of Wests Tigers to the PNG Chiefs.

PNG CHIEFSVideoJarome Luai answers burning tax-free question as PNG deal confirmed

The superstar has fronted up after contract clauses allowed him to swap Wests Tigers for the Chiefs.

George Clarke and Glenn Valencich

The Dragons had an Anzac Day to forget.

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CARROLL: Dragons should be dumped from Anzac Day game

The feature match on Anzac Day is one of the most special occasions on the calendar, but it’s time we pull St George Illawarra’s invite after their humiliating loss, writes Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll.

Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll

After starring in the Raiders' win over Melbourne, Simi Sasagi will miss their Wests Tigers clash. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NRLNo Sasagi sizzle for Raiders in top-shelf Tigers clash

A hamstring injury means Simi Sasagi will miss Canberra's clash with Wests Tigers and recruit Daine Laurie is a chance to take his place in the centres.

Melissa Woods

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has left the club.

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Dragons pull trigger and sack Flanagan

After another disastrous loss the winless the embattled club has parted ways with the underfire coach.

Ben McClellan

Mitch Kenny of the Panthers reacts in pain after being tackled by Kodi Nikorima.

Rugby LeagueCommentsDolphins star banned for shot that hospitalised Panther

Kodi Nikorima and Hudson Young have each received two-game bans from the match review committee following their sides' round-seven NRL games.

Jasper Bruce

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has reacted to the NRL's use of the bunker. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumStuart blasts bunker after calls go against Raiders

Ricky Stuart says much of an NRL match is being played outside of gametime after Canberra defeated Melbourne 26-22 at GIO Stadium.

Sebastian Tan

Dolphins star Isaiya Katoa intends to up the ante with his running against Nathan Cleary's Penrith. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby League'Lots of lessons': Dolphins star lifts for Cleary duel

Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa admits he must improve his game if he is to lift his side to victory against a Penrith side led by his childhood idol Nathan Cleary.

Joel Gould

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Ezra Mam of the Broncos kicks the ball during the round six NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on April 10, 2026 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

NRL‘Clear as mud’ rule in the gun as NRL footy boss hits back

‘We can’t go back to open season.’

Joshua Houldin

New Zealand international Marata Niukore is joining Newcastle after four seasons with the Warriors. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumMarata Niukore signs with NRL's Knights

Versatile forward Marata Niukore will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season and join Newcastle on a three-year deal.

Jasper Bruce

Daly Cherry-Evans of the Roosters celebrates a try.

NRLCommentsRoosters chase down Cronulla as Sharks fade out

Sydney Roosters have stormed home with four unanswered second-half tries to recover from a 16 point-deficit and turn the tables on Cronulla Sharks and claim a 34-22 win at Optus Stadium.

Ben Smith

Kaeo Weekes thwarted South Sydney’s comeback.

NRLCommentsRabbitohs comeback falls short as Raiders triumph

Canberra Raiders have seen off a second-half South Sydney surge as a sublime solo try by Kaeo Weekes helped thwart an attempted Rabbitohs comeback in his side’s 36-34 win at Optus Stadium.

Ben Smith

Daniel Tupou is eyeing off Roosters history as he contemplates a contract for 2027. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumNo end in sight for Air Tupou with another year looming

Sydney Roosters winger Daniel Tupou believes he is playing as well as ever, indicating he is open to the prospect of a 16th NRL season in 2027.

Scott Bailey

Shane Flanagan is under pressure to keep his job.

NRLSt George captain makes sad admission on battling coach

‘We’re just not doing it.’

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Manly were celebrating as they stunned the Dolphins 52-18 under new coach Kieran Foran. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

NRLMagnificent Manly give Foran dream coaching debut

After a week of turmoil Manly have stunned the dire Dolphins 52-18 in a brilliant display to give Kieran Foran a coaching debut that dreams are made of.

Joel Gould

Brisbane centre Delouise Hoeter has had surgery after suffering a fractured fibula. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueBroken leg another injury blow for Broncos veteran

Brisbane outside back Delouise Hoeter has undergone surgery after sustaining a fractured fibula and a syndesmosis injury while playing for the Burleigh Bears.

Joel Gould

Zac Lomax is set for his rugby union debut after flying out with the Force on Wednesday.

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Zac in business: Cross-code star locked in for Force debut

Barely three weeks after switching codes, Zac Lomax will make a sensational rugby union debut, with the Western Force declaring him “ready to go” in his new sport. 

Ben Smith

Shane Flanagan was rattled by his son Kyle’s sickening head knock.

SICKENING KNOCKVideoDad rattled by star son’s plea on his way to hospital: ‘Not nice to see’

The five-eighth was motionless for five minutes in a difficult scene that left his coach-dad needing to ‘get myself together’.

Joel Gould, AAP

Favourite son Kieran Foran will take the reins at Manly on a temporary basis.

Rugby LeaguePremiumKieran Foran named Manly's interim coach

Manly have appointed club legend Kieran Foran as their interim coach after firing Anthony Seibold only three games into the new season.

Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce

Coach Anthony Seibold maintains he is still the right man for the job after Manly’s fans made it clear they wanted him out.

NRLVideoManly fans turn on own coach with stinging two-word chant

‘What do you want me to do?’

Scott Bailey, AAP

Perth has seemingly turned its nose up at the NRL’s bid to lure Western Australian fans to the code.

NRLCommentsPremiumNRL turn to flash sale to get fans to Perth double header

Perth has seemingly turned its nose up at the NRL’s bid to lure Western Australian fans to the code, with cheap tickets being sold off to the double-header at Optus Stadium next month.

Aaron Kirby

Payne Haas will miss Friday night’s game against the Dolphins due to a shoulder injury. Lachie Millard

NRLPremiumMaguire faces barrage of Te’o questions

Michael Maguire knew what was coming when he started his weekly press conference, and the Broncos coach didn’t back down.

Martin Gabor

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is disappointed with his early-season form.

NRLGold Coast captain makes ‘real upsetting’ admission

The Titans skipper is lamenting a career-first low point.

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St George Illawarra forward Ryan Couchman has learned his fate at the NRL judiciary. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

BANNEDDragons forward makes raw admission after copping massive ban

A contrite Ryan Couchman pleaded guilty ... then reached out to the man whose season is over.

Jasper Bruce, AAP

Images of star fullback Isaiah Iongi have appeared on social media.

NRL INTEGRITYEels fullback given five days to respond to breach notice

The 22-year-old is facing a ban for ‘bringing the game into disrepute’ after a series of photos emerged.

Harrison Reid