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NRL eyes raids on rival codes, more expansion for NRLW

NRL eyes raids on rival codes, more expansion for NRLW

The NRLW’s expansion has been fast-tracked with North Queensland, Canberra, Cronulla and Wests Tigers all granted licences in 2023 despite reservations about player depth.

  • by Dan Walsh

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‘I’m not done with the NRL’: Maguire still focused on premiership goal

‘I’m not done with the NRL’: Maguire still focused on premiership goal

Michael Maguire has a burning ambition to return to the NRL head coaching ranks and believes he still has what it takes to lead a side to another premiership.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Storm star Papenhuyzen out of Broncos clash after positive COVID-19 test

Storm star Papenhuyzen out of Broncos clash after positive COVID-19 test

Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will not make his return from injury this round as he has tested positive for COVID-19.

  • by Roy Ward
‘Foot in both camps’: Blues pair Tupou, Staggs named in Tonga Test squad

‘Foot in both camps’: Blues pair Tupou, Staggs named in Tonga Test squad

Tongan coach Kristian Woolf and Blues counterpart Brad Fittler have spoken about what to do with Daniel Tupou and Kotoni Staggs.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
‘Main reason I went there’: Kikau sad he won’t see Barrett at Bulldogs

‘Main reason I went there’: Kikau sad he won’t see Barrett at Bulldogs

Viliame Kikau has revealed how sacked coach Trent Barrett was “the main reason” he signed with the Dogs, as Penrith’s empty casualty ward enters a seventh week.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Star billing: How Olam has more pulling power than NRL’s biggest names

Star billing: How Olam has more pulling power than NRL’s biggest names

Justin Olam makes a compelling case as the NRL’s most popular man with an entire, rugby league-mad nation behind him and his prime minister in regular contact.

  • by Dan Walsh
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Not guilty: Kaufusi cleared of elbowing Sam Walker

Not guilty: Kaufusi cleared of elbowing Sam Walker

Melbourne’s Felise Kaufusi was found not guilty of elbowing Sam Walker in the head after contesting the dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
NRL key takeouts: Round 14
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NRL key takeouts: Round 14

The Broncos and Cowboys march on, while the Eels took the public holiday too literally. Here’s what we learnt from the long weekend action.

‘Gutted’ Tiger Leilua granted immediate release to join Cowboys
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‘Gutted’ Tiger Leilua granted immediate release to join Cowboys

Luciano Leilua has expressed his disappointment he won’t be able to celebrate his 100th game with the Tigers after being granted an immediate release.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
The 258 reasons why Latrell Mitchell will not play in Origin II

The 258 reasons why Latrell Mitchell will not play in Origin II

Amid calls for Latrell Mitchell to return from injury in Origin II, South Sydney have shut down the talk once and for all.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
‘They were with me in spirit’: NRL’s oldest debutant pays tribute to late dad, brother

‘They were with me in spirit’: NRL’s oldest debutant pays tribute to late dad, brother

Jonathon Reuben achieved a lifelong dream on Friday night when he made his Dragons debut aged 29, but only wishes two people were still alive to witness him create NRL history.

  • by Christian Nicolussi