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Bronson Xerri scores one of his two tries as Canterbury beat his former team Cronulla. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueCanterbury are top Dogs for first time in nine years

Bronson Xerri has celebrated his return to Shark Park by scoring a double against his former club Cronulla, sending Canterbury to the top of the NRL ladder.

Scott Bailey

Nicho Hynes and the Sharks are headed to Perth.

NRLCommentsPremiumCronulla halves power NRL premiership tilt

Cronulla-Sutherland halves Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall have developed an on and off-field synchronicity so powerful it has launched the Sharks into NRL premiership contention.

Glen Quartermain

The Cowboys have defeated Canberra in Townsville to finally get their season up and running. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumCowboys crack first NRL win after Clifford double

North Queensland are celebrating their first win of the season, snapping a three-game losing streak with halfback Jake Clifford a stand-out against Canberra.

Melissa Woods

St George Illawarra recorded a hard-fought two-tries-to-one win over Melbourne in the wet. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueLiddle stands tall as Dragons seal shock win over Storm

St George Illawarra have their first win of the 2025 NRL season after stunning Melbourne 14-8.

George Clarke

Jarome Luai's brilliance poses a big threat for the Warriors when they play Wests Tigers on Sunday. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueWebster tells Warriors to lock down Luai against Tigers

Andrew Webster knows Jarome Luai better than most coaches in the NRL, and the Warriors mentor is well aware how dangerous the half can be for Wests Tigers.

Scott Bailey

Brisbane back-rower Jordan Riki faces a ban for a careless high tackle. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumRiki, Gilbert facing bans after 'Battle of Brisbane'

Brisbane's Jordan Riki and Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert are both set to miss some action with early guilty pleas after being charged with careless high tackles.

Joel Gould

Manly coach Anthony Seibold doesn't have a problem with how the Daly Cherry-Evans saga unfolded. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueManly won't rush DCE's teenage heir apparent into NRL

Manly coach Anthony Seibold says he is "at peace" with Daly Cherry-Evans' exit, but won't rush his teenage heir apparent Joey Walsh into the role in 2026.

Scott Bailey

Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki won the 'Battle Medal' for his starring role against the Dolphins. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumBronco 'Gem' vows not to take career for granted again

The resurrection of Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki's NRL career took another incredible step forward after he played his best-ever game against the Dolphins.

Joel Gould

Australian speedster Jai Field, scoring in Las Vegas here, has signed a new deal with Wigan. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby LeagueAussie Jai Field signs new four-year deal with Wigan

Wigan's Australian standout Jai Field has signed a new four-year deal with England's world champions.

Ian Chadband

Former St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo has started training at the Dolphins. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumMolo won't be able to solve Dolphins issues solo

Former St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo has arrived in Redcliffe but the Dolphins will need more immediate forward input to break their winless drought.

Joel Gould

Gehamat Shibasaki has inspired Brisbane to an eight-point win over arch rivals the Dolphins. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumShibasaki stars as Broncos send Dolphins to 0-4 start

Brisbane journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki has played the best game of his NRL career in a 20-12 derby victory over the winless Dolphins.

Joel Gould

Gold Coast have finished strongly to overcome the Roosters 30-12 in Sydney. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremium'Not NRL standard': Struggling Roosters slain by Titans

Jayden Campbell has scored a try and shown his growing calibre as a playmaker in Gold Coast's 30-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.

George Clarke

Magic Round is expected to attract huge interstate crowds, but they will still be able to vote in the federal election. NewsWire / David Swift

NewsPremiumAdvice for Magic Round fans on election day

Two major Aussie events are set to battle it out over the first weekend in May, but fans have been assured they can vote and enjoy the footy.

Holly Truelove

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NRLPremiumFlanagan responds to Dragons spine critics

Despite his spine failing to ice a late lead against South Sydney, Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is sticking solid with his four main men.

Martin Gabor

Cowboys coach Todd Payten knows his side must urgently find form. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumPayten preaches simple message after Cowboys' 0-3 start

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he's been checking in with each player as they look to avoid a 0-4 start to the season, next facing Canberra.

Melissa Woods

Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to face the Dragons after overcoming an ankle injury. NRL Photos

NRLPremiumStorm make call on Papenhuyzen’s fitness

The Storm will be without some of their big guns for the game against the Dragons, with the club making a call on injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.

Martin Gabor

Halfback Toby Sexton is a big part of the Bulldogs' short-term and future plans. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremium'Of course' Ciraldo backs Sexton after Dogs pass on DCE

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has addressed his club's decision to bow out of the race to sign Daly Cherry-Evans, who will leave Manly at the season's end.

Jasper Bruce

Toby Sexton’s next contract now looms large after the Bulldogs confirmed they wouldn’t try to sign Daly Cherry-Evans. NRL Photos

NRLPremiumThe man the Dogs must sign after DCE call

The Bulldogs won’t be chasing Daly Cherry-Evans for next year, but they have their own halfback contract to worry about with Toby Sexton’s future still up in the air.

Martin Gabor

Arguably Papua New Guinea's finest export, Justin Olam has played his last match in the NRL. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby League'One of the greatest': PNG trailblazer Olam retires

Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.

Jasper Bruce

Herman Ese'ese has taken his game to another level since joining Super League outfit Hull FC. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueThe Hermantor: NRL journeyman turning heads at Hull FC

Herman Ese'ese has starred in another win for Hull FC, scoring a try after signing a long-term deal with the Super League club.

Staff Writers

Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has overcome an ankle injury in time to face St George Illawarra. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumStorm star overcomes latest injury to tackle Dragons

Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to line up for the Storm against the Dragons with coach Craig Bellamy expecting a tough trip despite contrasting results.

Melissa Woods

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NRLPremiumThe simple message Latrell must follow

The Rabbitohs are in a better spot than anyone could have predicted, and master coach Wayne Bennett is about to unleash his best player with Latrell Mitchell tipped to return against his former side next week.

Martin Gabor

Manly players don't expect Daly Cherry-Evans to be booed after his decision to leave the Sea Eagles. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueDon't boo DCE: Manly players want respect for captain

Manly have started to prepare for life without Daly Cherry-Evans, with the veteran half having played more games than any other for one team at No.7.

Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce

Samoan star and former Bulldogs player Tim Lafai (l) has quit troubled Salford in the Super League. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueTim Lafai quits as Salford fail to pay staff again

Salford have confirmed their players and staff at the crisis-hit Super League club have not been paid on time for the second month in a row.

Staff Writers