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Rugby LeagueDufty to get back jersey back after bye

St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has indicated unsigned fullback Matt Dufty will get his No.1 jersey back after injury, despite Tyrell Sloan's debut.

Scott Bailey

Rugby LeagueWiden concussion sub coverage: Stuart

Ricky Stuart has admitted he accidentally broke the game's 18th man rules in Canberra's loss to St George Illawarra, but if he had his way it would be legal.

Scott Bailey

Rugby LeagueTigers turn on each other in crushing loss

Captain James Tamou says the Wests Tigers must regroup after teammates turned on each other in their 66-16 NRL loss to Melbourne.

Laine Clark

Rugby LeagueBellamy backs Finucane for NSW pack

After starring in Melbourne's 66-16 NRL rout of Wests Tigers, Dale Finucane has been backed by coach Craig Bellamy to fill NSW's pack vacancy.

Laine Clark

NRL NTPremiumDragons score at death to win thriller

A TRY at the death saw Nightcliff Dragons win 32-28 in a thrilling top of the table clash against Palmerston Raiders in Round 8 of the 2021 NRL NT Premiership

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

Rugby LeagueStorm smash Tigers 66-16 to lead ladder

Melbourne have overwhelmed Wests Tigers 66-16 to register their 12th straight NRL win and reclaim the ladder lead at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday night.

Laine Clark

ExclusivePremiumWhat’s the Buzz: Ref explains foul mouthed tirade

Referee John Cauchi has explained his decision to end the Justis Huni-Paul Gallen fight – and why he unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade at Gallen’s corner.

Phil Rothfield

Brisbane BroncosPremiumRevealed: Kevvie’s coaching ignites player revolt

From failing to tell senior stars they’d been dropped to not acknowledging debuts, Kevin Walters’ coaching methods are turning the players against him.

Peter Badel

Rugby LeaguePremiumSavage blow as rookie’s debut ruined

Canberra bombed out yet again in a dire second half, but even that was overshadowed by one of the most bizarre stuff-ups seen in an NRL game.

Matt Encarnacion

QLD NewsPremiumLockyer sued: NRL great in $4m court action over claims of unpaid tax

Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australia rugby league great Darren Lockyer’s company has been sued in the Supreme Court over allegations of almost $4 million in payroll-tax debts, it can be revealed.

Vanda Carson

Rugby LeagueLucky Raiders lost after sub breach: Ricky

Ricky Stuart has admitted he's at fault for Canberra breaching replacement rules by illegally bringing an 18th man on in the 22-20 loss to St George Illawarra.

Scott Bailey

Rugby LeagueKnights to test Ponga over next fortnight

Newcastle are hopeful Kalyn Ponga will be fit to make his return against North Queensland in a fortnight, uniting the Knights spine for the end of the season.

Pamela Whaley

NRL NTPremiumSharks score upset over reigning premiers

THE Sharks women scored themselves a significant upset beating reigning premiers Sistaz 24-16 in Round 8 of the NRL NT women’s premiership

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

Rugby LeaguePremiumRevealed: Why taming Turbo could be left to a teenager

The Maroons were blown off the park by NSW’s speed in Origin I but Queensland are ready to fight fire with fire by potentially selecting one of the fastest men in rugby league.

Peter Badel

Rugby LeaguePremiumHow Origin’s freshest feud erupted

It’s the photo that’s sure to set this year’s Origin series ablaze and Blues star Jarome Luai has revealed just why he snapped at Maroons backrower Felise Kaufusi in Townsville.

Nick Campton and Fatima Kdouh

Rugby LeaguePremiumSaint, Sinner, Shoosh: $18,000 a minute NRL star

One NRL player is earning $18,064 per minute this year – and it’s time th coach did something about it. Get all the latest NRL chatter and more.

Phil Rothfield

Rugby LeagueMixed game for Walsh in Warriors NRL loss

Reece Walsh had a mixed performance in the Warriors' 10-6 NRL loss to Newcastle on Saturday to put doubt over his State of Origin selection for Queensland.

Pamela Whaley

Rugby LeagueTitans to wait on Brimson's knee

Gold Coast are hanging onto the hope AJ Brimson can recover from a knee injury suffered against Cronulla to face Manly in the NRL on Sunday.

Scott Bailey

Rugby LeagueLuai ready to embrace arch-enemy status

NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai has revealed he expects a photo of his roaring at Felise Kaufusi from State of Origin I to put a target on his own head in Game II.

Scott Bailey

Rugby LeaguePremiumThe ‘confusing’ saga driving Broncos star to distraction

It’s been almost two months since the Broncos informed Matt Lodge he was free to join another club. But Brisbane still can’t broker a transfer deal and the big prop is sick of the mind games.

Peter Badel

Rugby LeaguePremiumStay or go? Broncos make huge call on club legend

Heads are rolling at the strife-torn Broncos and the calls are growing for club legend Darren Lockyer to join the exodus. But are Brisbane likely to make him expendable?

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

Rugby LeagueMoses and Eels reap reward for hard start

Mitch Moses has claimed he has found the composure needed for his game to flourish, with the Parramatta No.7 leading all halves for try assists in 2021.

Scott Bailey

Rugby LeaguePremiumBulldogs chase son of a Maroons legend

Canterbury are chasing the son of a club and Origin great while Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has landed the first piece in his rebuild puzzle.

David Riccio and Peter Badel

Rugby LeagueOz charter flights an option for World Cup

World Cup organisers are looking at options of laying on charter flights from Australia to ensure the rugby league tournament goes ahead in England this year.

Ian Laybourn