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The NRL has conceded the Bunker got it wrong when stripping the Roosters of a crucial try on Thursday night. The Chooks were trailing 0-12 to Penrith in the first half when Joey Manu wrestled his way over the tryline to turn the momentum in favour of the home side. …

UPDATED: The NRL has sent an urgent memo to Triple M telling the radio broadcaster it can’t film on-field interviews after games. It comes amid the fallout from South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell swearing multiple times during a radio interview after Thursday’s loss to Brisbane. Head office has opted not …

9news reporter Michael Chammas has delivered his customary cross at half-time of Nine’s coverage. Panthers prop James Fisher-Harris was involved in a heavy collision with Reagan Campbell-Gillard against the Eels. His injury left the Panthers with serious concerns he could be out for the reason. However, Chammas revealed the initial …

Tyrone Peachey has described former Panthers teammate Spencer Leniu as a “gentleman” who “loses his head on the footy field.” Peachey expressed his sadness and frustration at Leniu calling Broncos star Ezra Mam a “monkey” – an act that resulted in an eight week ban and reignited the conversation about …

The NRL’s Vegas experiment has been hit with a reality check after TV ratings revealed a small American audience tuned in and the numbers dropped off as the double-header wore on. Ratings from United States cable network Fox Sports 1 showed an average audience of 61,000 tuned in to watch …

Rugby league legend and Kaiviti Silktails chairman Petero Civoniceva has revealed his desire to one day have a Fiji franchise in the NRL as the competition continues to expand. ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has flagged in recent interviews’ his desire for 20 teams to play in the NRL, with the …

The NRL career of Talatau ‘Junior’ Amone is in severe limbo, with the Dragons young gun officially deregistered from the competition. Earlier this month, the 21-year-old was found guilty for his role in a rooftop hammer attack on a Wollongong tradie in December 2022. The Dragons No.6 narrowly avoided jail …

The Cronulla Sharks have beaten a number of rivals to sign in demand prop Addin Fonua-Blake. Fonua-Blake had requested a release from the Warriors, but will play with the club this coming season before moving on to the Sharks. The 28-year-old has signed with Cronulla on a four-year deal, which …

Penrith star Jarome Luai is set to sign a five-year deal to play for the Wests Tigers from 2025. According to NRL reporter Michael Chammas, the deal is worth more than $6 million. The Panthers had offered Luai a three-year, $2.55 million deal to remain at the club in 2025 …

The NRL outlawed the hip-drop tackle and now the NFL plans to do the same. Hip-drops first came to prominence in July 2020 when the NRL sent a memo to clubs concerned about the injuries involved. It was arguably the most contentious issue of the 2023 NRL season with the …