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Reuben Garrick re-signs with Manly until 2021

“I’m just loving every moment of my time at the Sea Eagles."

Roosters v Tigers: Latrell Mitchell's three-try blitz steals the show in Sydney romp

Outstanding.

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary admits signs aren't good for injured trio: 'It's a war zone'

"It's a bit of a war zone in there right now. Battered bodies and disappointed boys."

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs: Reimis Smith leaps high to score spectacular try

"He's brilliant."

Raiders v Panthers: James Maloney and Liam Martin in strife for dangerous throw

"He does twist. That's a chicken wing."

Raiders v Panthers: John Bateman, Viliame Kikau suffer nasty injuries

Cruel.

Andrew Johns calls for 'more hate' in the modern game

"There's too much love in the game, there's got to be more hate."

Sharks v Storm: Touch judge slammed for forgetting obscure rule

"He puts a foot on the line, he's able to do that though in regaining his feet to play the ball."

Cowboys v Titans: Bunker denies Gold Coast spectacular full-field try

"That would have been the try of the year."

Cowboys v Titans: Queensland's Origin hopes take another hit as Josh McGuire injures calf

Not what Kevin Walters wanted to see.

Hasler denies Manly will offer deal to Eels captain Gutherson: 'It's not feasible'

"No, I didn't meet with Clint Gutherson."

Rabbitohs v Broncos: Cody Walker scores two tries in two minutes after Alex Johnston magic

Incredible.

Super League clubs eyeing off-contract Bulldogs back-rower Rhyse Martin

"There are some English clubs who'd love to get their hands on him because I think they see him as the sort of guy who might thrive over there."

Clint Gutherson reveals 'hurt' at being called greedy over messy Eels contract talks

"It’s never nice to be in the headlines, being seen as greedy."

Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson denies meeting with Manly coach Des Hasler

"I haven't met with Des. I saw that on the news, too."

Dragons teen gun Zac Lomax admits surprise at starting centre call-up

"I wasn't expecting it."

Flexible Kurt Capewell happy to play centre, wing for Sharks when Wade Graham returns

"It's just wherever the team needs me, I'm more than happy to do the job."

Kodi Nikorima not guaranteed Warriors halfback role, says Issac Luke

"I think Kodi, if he does come, he will probably have to work hard for it because Chanel is doing a good job."

Cowboys fullback Te Maire Martin rested with reported 'brain bleed'

"It is a bit of a concern at the moment."

Sharks back-rower Kurt Capewell explains why short restarts are in vogue

"I think it's a waste of the ball if you just give it back to them 40 metres downfield."

Cronulla Sharks back youth brigade to cause upsets amid injury crisis

"If they prepare well, the game's up for grabs."

Sharks star Shaun Johnson could be in strife with NRL after using mobile phones in sheds

Harsh?

'Hospital ward': Sharks injury crisis worsens as Josh Dugan, Shaun Johnson go down

Dragons halfback Ben Hunt cleared of serious shoulder injury

"It is anticipated Hunt will be fit to play the Parramatta Eels at Bankwest Stadium next weekend."

Bulldogs five-eighth Kieran Foran set for shock injury return

"Miracle recovery."

Panthers forward Hame Sele gives young fan memories to cherish

Awesome work.

Canterbury Bulldogs v North Queensland Cowboys - report, commentary and highlights

Keep up to date with the action via our live blog.

No excuses for struggling Broncos with full-strength forward pack confirmed

“We’ve made some good strides over the past two weeks and we’ll get another indication of where we’re at against a pretty fair Cronulla team.”

Dragons coach Paul McGregor hails 'best team in the world' Roosters but laments mistakes

"They're the best team in the world; you can't give the best team in the world that much possession."

Anzac Day Cup: Roosters and Dragons prepared for emotion of 'very special' game

"It's a date in your calendar you circle early in the year."

Dedicated Jack Williams proves future is bright for Sharks

"I just tried to do that, run as hard as I can and hopefully I played my job in the team."

Focused and fit, monster prop Braden Hamlin-Uele looms as Cronulla's bench weapon

"This year I think the light switch has clicked in,"

We can't blame refs for Dragons loss: Cherry-Evans

"I'm glad we're learning that lesson in round six and not, say, first week of finals or something like that – it'd be disastrous for us."

Brown denies Knights have party culture

"I'd say it's as tame a group as I've coached in my life."

Dragons v Manly: Shattered Daly Cherry-Evans questions referee over game-deciding decision

"That was black and white."

Cronulla's Josh Dugan needs to look at Blake Ferguson for inspiration on the wing: Paul Gallen

"We look at what Blake Ferguson is doing. We think Dugan could possibly be that player."

Warriors v Cowboys: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck stuns with slick footwork but can't stop New Zealand loss

"What a player."

Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona escapes suspension for stomping

No games missed but NAS takes a hit to the hip pocket.

Souths captain Sam Burgess believes refereeing is best it's been in years

"I think they're doing a fantastic job, I like that they're not blowing penalties where they probably could a few times."

Bennett tells officials start using whistle again

"I support what they're trying to do but at the same time ... I've never been in an era of the game where players are less compliant than they've ever been."

Bulldogs v Souths: Reimis Smith pulls off stunning try-saving tackle but dubious penalty mars moment

"That's a bad call."

Bulldogs v Souths: Canterbury centre Kerrod Holland controversially denied try by Bunker

"Kerrod Holland is zeroing in just at the footy."

Former South African star AB de Villiers could be headed to the Big Bash League

What a coup he would be.

Waratahs star Bernard Foley reveals the 'hurt' Israel Folau has caused team

"He has hurt the team which is not why we play sport. We are a team and we encourage diversity and everything."

Xerri brilliance sparks incredible Cronulla comeback

"Shut the gate!"

Cameron Smith reflects on his two favourite Greg Inglis moments

"Just things that you see but don’t believe anyone can make happen."

Sharks rookie William Kennedy to make NRL debut against Penrith on 22nd birthday

What a birthday present!

Cowboys prop Scott Bolton feels 'fitter than ever' ahead of return from suspension

"I’m very excited about getting to play some footy again."

Origin greats call for Cameron Munster to be new Queensland captain

“He’s 24 and he’s ready. He’s older than Wally Lewis was when he was captaining those great Queensland sides.”

No love lost between Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith ahead of grand final rematch

"They haven't broken bread – I doubt to be honest they ever will."

Cowboys forward John Asiata feels guilty about teammate Nene Macdonald's shocking injury

"People say it's not my fault – I still feel like it was."

Gould slams 'conspiracy theories' surrounding Inglis retirement

“Everyone else should just butt out."

Manu to miss grand final rematch against Storm through suspension

Big blow.

Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson on the open market after rejecting Eels' latest offer

"As I understand it, the last offer was for three seasons and it's not yet at where the money needs to be.

McGregor earns new coaching deal

"It will keep him at the club until the end of 2021 and that will make him the longest-serving coach in the joint venture's history."

Brown defends Pearce, challenges Ponga

"We looked like we didn't have a coach or anyone that had known how to play rugby league before."

Hunt primed for Maroons halfback duel with Cherry-Evans ahead of club clash

"... This game is probably going to go a long way to helping one of us."

Cody Walker explains thinking behind match-winning play against Warriors

"He was outstanding."

Rabbitohs five-eighth Cody Walker scores four tries to snatch late win over Warriors

WATCH: Titans fullback Michael Gordon slams 'shoey' to celebrate 250th game

The people's champ.

NRL to investigate match officials after Cowboys injury 'debacle'

“Last night there was ample opportunity for that to happen, but it didn’t."

Garth Brennan 'proud' after Titans win but faces new concern with halfback Ash Taylor injured

"They'll get scans and they'll find out from there."

Roosters star Latrell Mitchell receives reality check after bar incident

"We've discussed it internally, talked about it, and we've moved on."

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett unsure of Greg Inglis' playing future: 'The signs aren't good'

"Surgery won't fix it. That's the issue – a bit like Jack Reed at the Broncos when I was there. He had similar type problems."

Dragons' 2020 vision brings positive from Gareth Widdop injury

"Everything's just fast-forwarded a little bit now."

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary not fussed by 300-game milestone

"I suppose I'm happy to have been able to survive this long. It's not easy to survive."

Sharks halfback Chad Townsend's incredible work with the homeless: 'It honestly does change lives'

"I thought it'd be a good idea for myself to give back to the community that's obviously given me a lot."

Benji Marshall's advice for struggling Greg Inglis: 'Find out if you really want to play'

"Sort your mind out, and find out why you want to be there."

Manly's signing of Sam Smith could spell the end for Dylan Walker and Moses Suli

“He is a welcome addition to our playing squad and will add to our depth in the key outside backs area."

Wests Tigers pivot Josh Reynolds calls for end to cheap shots: 'It's not tough'

"You just don't do it."

Matterson praises Maguire's man-management

"He's an outstanding coach."

Morgan admits close mate Valentine Holmes' NFL deal is slightly bittersweet

"It would have been nice to see him one day play here."

Sharks prop Aaron Woods feared to have broken foot in loss to Eels

The last thing Cronulla needed.

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett rips into his players after shock loss to Manly

"We were average."

Manly coach Des Hasler sings praises of 'big moment player' DCE after golden point win

"He would say, 'Well, that's what I'm there for and that's what the players expect me to do'."

Clutch Daly Cherry-Evans field goal in golden point hands Manly crazy win

Cometh the hour, cometh the man.

WATCH: Souths prop George Burgess irons out Manly's Jake Trbojevic, Corey Waddell

Boom!

Manly star Tom Trbojevic re-injures hamstring against Rabbitohs

Luckless.

'It was probably always going to get a little bit of attention'

"You tend to think that after a few weeks these things die."

Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary nails clutch conversion and field goal to snatch golden point win

Amazing!

Titans coach Garth Brennan says struggling team lacks 'mental toughness'

"They were trying to fluff their way out of a hole they got themselves in."

NSW coach Brad Fittler says incumbent Blues halves Nathan Cleary and James Maloney don't have 'a great combination'

"I don't think they've ever actually been a great halves combination."

Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika on report for 'ugly' tackle on airborne Warriors halfback Blake Green

"This was really, really ugly."

Dragons coach Paul McGregor commends 'team-first' Matt Dufty

"He's been really good. One thing I need to speak publicly about is..."

Eels coach Brad Arthur admits uncertainty over Dylan Brown's back injury

"We don't know whether he's going to be out for two weeks, four weeks or longer."

Veteran Roosters halfback Cooper Cronk fails to finish Broncos game with hamstring issue

"It's part of footy."

WATCH: Pitch invader tackled by Roosters physio Travis Touma

"That's a good tackle by Travis."

Cooper Cronk flattened by Tevita Pangai Jnr 'dog shot'

"It's so dangerous".

Bryan Fletcher gives the inside story of Origin's most infamous try celebration

“It wasn’t disrespectful – we put 50 on them!"

Roosters coach Trent Robinson leaves door ajar for Latrell Mitchell five-eighth switch

"He's a genuine centre/fullback who can adapt to five-eighth if he likes."

Veteran Josh Morris' sage advice for teenage Sharks debutant Bronson Xerri

"That's the reason you've got here, you've backed yourself so far, so keep doing it."

Feki prepared for Fergo challenge

"We've got a big job when he gets the ball."

Bulldogs coach Dean Pay targeting 'franchise player' like Kalyn Ponga when salary cap troubles subside in 2021

"We've got to target maybe a Kalyn Ponga. A player of that calibre, where he is a franchise player."

Gareth Widdop injury: Dragons confident captain 'hasn't played his last game' after successful surgery

Hope remains for the star Englishman.

Exiled NRL player Jackson Hastings' incredible generosity towards young fan

Top work.

John Morris' halftime spray inspires Sharks to try-scoring spree

Whatever Morris said, it worked.

Paul Gallen, Matt Moylan injured in Sharks' big win over Cowboys

Not good news.

Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic hailed by coach and captain for electrifying return effort

"We're fortunate enough that Tom Trbojevic is playing at Manly."

Canberra centre Joseph Leilua to avoid suspension for elbowing Knights lock Tim Glasby

Leilua won't miss any games if he pleads guilty.

Raiders v Knights: Canberra halfback Sam Williams controversially denied try by Bunker

Did they get it right?

Siddle, Pattinson destroy NSW and put Victoria in control

Destruction.

Sea Eagles, Warriors to honour Christchurch victims with special jerseys

Touching.

Gallen fears personal tributes could distract Sharks

"That's why I don't like doing this."

Gold Coast star Peats suffers torn pec

Another blow for struggling club.

Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire believes Robbie Farah could play on in 2020

The Wests Tigers favourite could create history if he does.

Cronk, Watson ruled out of round three matches

Newcastle's Connor Watson has also been ruled out of his team's clash.

Sheffield Shield final: Victorian batsman Marcus Harris continues stunning domination

Boy, Harris certainly loves a big occasion.

Merrin denies reports of NRL return

Merrin has been linked to an NRL comeback with his former team St George Illawarra as a replacement for Jack de Belin.

Blake Ferguson sets sights on NSW Origin series win after clearing air with coach Brad Fittler

"If I was given an opportunity to play for NSW again, I'd take it with both hands and perform to the best of my ability."

Inside Wests Tigers Michael Maguire's gruelling approach to pre-season training

Maguire's methods clearly work, with the Tigers starting the year on fire.

Storm youngster Brandon Smith content to bide time behind master Cameron

"I don’t even know what a lock is really,"

Dragons centre Euan Aitken fires shots at Broncos halves: 'They can crack'

“If we get the jump on them we can lead from the front really well.”

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold assures Alex Glenn's future at Broncos

Warriors prop Sam Lisone suspended for two games over crusher tackle

Lisone joins Liam Knight in copping a ban for foul play.

Rabbitohs prop Liam Knight suspended for two matches for chicken wing tackle

The aggressive prop was in good form.

The training run where Mitch Moses knew Dylan Brown was 'the man' to start in Eels halves

"I knew it was there straight away."

Souths pivot Cody Walker hoses down talk of Angus Crichton rift after 'traitor' sledge

Rabbitohs captain Greg Inglis admits fullback switch is now unlikely amid injury concern

“AJ’s doing a great job and he’s just bossing me there."

Dragons coach Paul McGregor says drastic spine shuffling has been 'out of necessity'

"The first couple of weeks it's been a bit out of necessity at times."

'Writing is on the wall' for struggling Bulldogs coach Dean Pay, claims Michael Ennis

"It's really sad, to be honest, to see where they're at at the moment."

Cronulla Sharks coach John Morris lauds tough win after injury adversity

"I'm impressed."

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan not stressing over Titans' lack of tries

"The luck will turn."

Sean Abbott's sensational seven-wicket haul lifts NSW into Sheffield Shield final

What a collapse.

Prior pulls off unbelievable try-saver on Arrow

Impressive.

Tariq Sims' act of generosity that two fans 'will never forget'

"My boys will never forget that."

Roosters stars Cooper Cronk, Jake Friend ruled out of Manly clash

The injury presents a chance for a young gun.

Suliasi Vunivalu shoots to seventh on Storm all-time try-scorers list after hat-trick versus Raiders

Freakish.

WATCH: Raiders winger Jordan Rapana allays fitness fears with brutal hit on Storm's Will Chambers

Ouch.

Mitch Marsh boosts World Cup, Ashes hopes with Sheffield Shield ton

Timely.

Sailor calls for Dufty to be reinstated as Dragons fullback

"You start him or you don't play him at all."

'One of my worst plays': Burgess reflects on embarrassing air-swing grubber attempt

Oh dear.

Liam Knight facing ban after copping grade two charge for chicken wing

The recruit has enjoyed a strong start to life as a Rabbitoh.

Knight in hot water over ugly chicken wing tackle on James Graham

Dangerous.

Bellamy blasts footys with hose to prepare Storm for rain

"Hopefully we'll handle whatever weather conditions come along."

Seibold's plot to stop rampant Taumalolo

"You're never going to take away his weapons."

How Eels teen Dylan Brown is dealing with the immense hype

"... I've had to delete it, just get away from all that stuff."

McGregor requests 'more excitement' from Dragons spine

"The type of talent we've got in the spine, we need to be more excited at different stages."

Souths coach Bennett dismisses 'immature' Roosters' complaints about Walker antics

"I don't know what all the noise was about. What I know sledging to be, that wasn't sledging.

McGregor backs 116kg Dragons debutant Josh Kerr to stand up to Souths forwards

"It's always a young man's dream to be able to play at home and make their debut after a very long journey."

Nathan Cleary reveals honest father-son discussion with coach Ivan after Panthers' shock loss to Eels

[It's] cool to have an honest conversation and work things out."

Star Broncos centre James Roberts limps off with back injury in season opener

Major turbulence for Jimmy the Jet.

Chad Townsend reveals how Matt Moylan will slot into Cronulla's attack at fullback

" ... If we can get that mix together I think it'll be a real plus for our attack moving forward."

McGregor would have selected de Belin for round one despite rape charge

De Belin is currently defending a rape allegation.

Wayne Bennett suggests Ricky Stuart and others are 'drama queens' for comments on player behaviour

“I can’t believe some of the silly statements that they’ve all made."

Matt Gillett's role won't change at lock, says Broncos coach Anthony Seibold

"If I had have kept him in the number 12 jersey, I don't think anyone would have picked the change."

How a Craig Bellamy spray set straight new Storm fullback Jahrome Hughes

"He just needed a little reminder."

Phil Gould reveals 'nervous gut feeling' before Panthers sex tape scandal broke

"There were things that I couldn't explain."

Woods' plan to rattle best mate Klemmer in round one clash

"We know things that get under each other's skin."

NRL hires sports psychologist to help referees deal with extreme abuse

"We’re very aware of the need to ensure their welfare is protected as much as possible."

Andrew Fifita reflects on the night new teammate Shaun Johnson sunk the Sharks

"Playing against him, one game for us stands out in particular ..."

NRL team lists: Each club's round one squad

The season is finally here.

Cronk bracing himself for brutal barrage of hits to test famous shoulder

"It's the way the game's played these days."

Roosters, Rabbitohs players not worrying about SCG surface ahead of grudge match

"We'll leave it to the groundsmen. That's their job to worry about that,"

Damien Cook primed to find another gear after stunning breakout season

"... That's probably one thing I'd like to do."

Brisbane Broncos release forward Andre Savelio to Super League

"A new coach has come in who wants to move in a different direction ..."

Slater honoured with AAMI Park stand

“Billy’s impact on the Storm has been enormous on and off the field."

Brisbane half Kodi Nikorima wants more 'ownership' of Broncos side

"The more I can do talking-wise ... The easier it'll be."

Storm name 21-man squad for round one clash with Broncos

Both teams have released their teams a few days early.

Townsend urges NRL players to use social media to their benefit

"I think it's a great way to cut out the middle man."

David Warner creams another grade century in return from elbow injury

St.George Bank confirms commitment to Dragons amid Jack de Belin saga

"We look forward to continuing this support."

World No.1 Djokovic has eye on Kyrgios match-up at Indian Wells

"We've always been aware of his qualities and talent ... It's just whether he's consistent."

Nathan Brown concedes Knights need to lift to beat Sharks in round one after trial drubbing

Taylor 'hungrier' than ever for Origin debut

"Obviously missing out last year I was real gutted..."

12 months after NRL comeback, Matt Lodge is ready to reach new heights

"I'm going heaps better."

Write Gold Coast off at your peril, Titans recruit Ryley Jacks warns critics

"...We can definitely make the top eight."

Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic aiming for round three comeback from injury

Not as bad as first feared.

de Belin case a distraction, says Dragons prop Graham

"... It's hard for it not to come up in conversation or in thought."

Panthers boss Phil Gould says sex tapes a problem goes beyond rugby league

"It's extremely widespread."

Cameron Smith shattered for Scott Drinkwater but backs Jahrome Hughes to wear Storm No.1

"Once we get our heads around that and look forward to the game, it's all systems go."

Broncos deserve to be title favourites, says Bird

"... I think we can go all the way."

In-demand rookie Kyle Flanagan committed to Cronulla Sharks

"I want to be a good player at the Sharks and bring success to the club."

NRL 2019: Every club's development players

Each team has earmarked a handful of potential stars.

Melbourne Storm: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Storm related in 2019.

Parramatta Eels: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Everything you need to know about the Eels in 2019.

Widdop backs de Belin as stood-down Dragon takes leave

"First and foremost we want to worry about his welfare."

NRL refuses to register Zane Musgrove's Wests Tigers contract

The forward is currently defending a charge of indecent assault.

NRL trials week three: Squad lists and talking points

Fourteen clubs have their final hit-out before the season starts.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Bulldogs related in 2019.

North Queensland Cowboys: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Cowboys related in 2019.

St George Illawarra Dragons: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Dragons related in 2019.

Manly Sea Eagles: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Sea Eagles related in 2019.

Wests Tigers: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Tigers related in 2019.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Sharks related in 2019.

Johnson details the biggest difference between footy in Australia and NZ

"In New Zealand, we're just raised a different way."

"Confused" Mark Geyer criticises ARLC, NRL over new player behaviour policy

Even the reporters at the press conference were scratching their heads.

Wests Tigers veteran out after suffering grisly training injury

Bad news for one of the club's most-loved players.

Kennar inks one-year Broncos contract

Kennar left Souths last year with the intention of embarking on a Mormon mission.

Kurt Capewell ready to nail down starting second-row spot at Sharks

A long-time utility, Capewell has a golden opportunity to make a starting position his own.

Gold Coast Titans: 2019 preview, draw, squad changes, news, every player, odds and ticketing

Your ultimate guide to everything Titans related in 2019.

Blayke Brailey wants to remain at Cronulla despite Segeyaro signing

"I want to stay here, play here as long as I can."

'The game's changed': Woods unbothered by criticism

"The game's changed."

De Belin ruled out of Charity Shield for welfare reasons

De Belin's immediate future in the NRL will be decided this Thursday,

NRL trials wrap: Scores, key takeaways, injuries

Everything you need to know from week two of trials.

Panthers gun Kikau suffers knee injury in trial

The 23-year-old was helped from the field in the early stages of the match.

Parramatta Eels would have 'instant success' with Issac Luke, says Mark Geyer

"I think it's an astute signing."

Harris-Tavita, Keighran neck-and-neck for Warriors halfback spot

"They both had their moments, there is plenty to work with."

Seibolds confirms Milford, Nikorima will continue partnership

"I've been pretty well set on those two guys from the start."

Seibold backs Haas suspension

"I think enough's been said."

NRL trials week two: Squad lists and talking points

Thirteen clubs will be in action.