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Harry Grant after the Storm’s latest loss.

Storm hurtling toward a two-decade low

Melbourne is facing an unprecedented crisis that will only get worse with State of Origin around the corner.

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Daly Cherry-Evans of the Roosters celebrates a try.

Roosters 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.

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Curtis Scott has been allowed to box in a bare-knuckle bout while facing assault charges. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Former NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges

Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.

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The Dragons are hurting.

Where to from here for battling Dragons?

The once feared and respected Dragons are in such a big hole right now that it’s going to take years for them to fight their way to the surface, writes Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll.

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Mitch Moses made contact with the ref.

NRL takes action after Mitch Moses’ ref confrontation

The Eels star made contact with Peter Gough more than once during the fiery clash.

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Bailey Simonsson was taken to hospital after dislocating his ankle.

Eels set to request salary cap exception because of ‘foul play’

Jason Ryles says it would only be ‘common sense’ after one of his players was rushed to hospital.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Jake Clifford of the Cowboys celebrates scoring a try during the round five NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and North Queensland Cowboys at UOW Jubilee Oval, on April 04, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Dragons in ‘turmoil’ as serious questions raised internally

‘This committee are in the room and made the decision to freeze all negotiations with off contract players.’

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The Warriors will likely face Melbourne without Adam Pompey after he was suspended for one game. (Brett Phibbs/AAP PHOTOS)

Warriors centre cops NRL suspension for dangerous act

The star 27-year-old has a decision on his hands after learning his fate.

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Reece Walsh filmed himself with a green whistle then again helping some strangers push-star a car.

Reece Walsh deletes rogue video during late-night hospital visit

The Broncos superstar then filmed himself again, this time giving a hand to a group of strangers.

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

Magnificent 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.

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Emma Lawrence calling the Cronulla-Dolphins game.

Emma Lawrence is the best NRL story of 2026 so far

Commentating was strictly men’s business for more than a century, now one woman is front and centre in the box.

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

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. 

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Nathan Merritt has been given about 12 months left to live.

Beloved NRL legend shares devastating cancer update: ‘12 months’

The hurting 42-year-old will make what could be his last appearance at a Rabbitohs game on Good Friday.

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Ricky Stuart has faced a tough start to season 2026.

Is Ricky still the right coach to lead the Raiders?

He has almost led them to the promised land, but after a shaky start the pressure is on the Canberra legend.

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