Roger Cook has resumed talks with the NRL over a deal to bring a side west, hinting at a hope for Federal funding for a new stadium.
Dylan Caporn
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is preparing for his first clash against Wests Tigers since being axed by the joint venture club in 2022.
Jasper Bruce
The Gold Coast have surprised plenty of people this season, but they’ve only scratched the surface if Jayden Campbell continues to thrive at halfback.
Martin Gabor
Shane Flanagan’s post-game comments about Lachlan Ilias missed the mark, but the Dragons coach immediately apologised to his new halfback.
Clint Gutherson feels bad for his former Eels teammates and what they’re going through, but there’s no time for sentiment against his former side.
The Dolphins have lost suspended captain Tom Gilbert for their match against Gold Coast as they seek to fix problems that have beset their winless season start.
Joel Gould
Isaah Yeo will bring up a big milestone on Friday, but one of his most important teammates won’t be there after suffering another injury setback.
Co-captain Nathan Cleary will return for Penrith's clash with North Queensland in what will be Isaah Yeo's 250th NRL game.
George Clarke
Wests Tigers halfback Jarome Luai looks set to miss his side's trip to face the Broncos in Brisbane due to suspension.
Fans are being left in the dark over controversial calls in games, with Corey Parker calling on the NRL to provide more transparency.
Wests Tigers' home crowd booed Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad after he received a game-defining penalty but the Warriors star insists he's not the type to take dives.
Tom Trbojevic is set to miss the next month of NRL action due to a medial ligament injury.
Scott Bailey
Manly are bracing for another stint without Tom Trbojevic while Penrith are out to silence their critics in round five after three consecutive losses.
Jason Ryles has knocked back suggestions from Parramatta great Nathan Hindmarsh that the Eels should release Dylan Brown early after their poor start to 2025.
The Wests Tigers have been denied a third consecutive win by a Warriors side who snatched victory with a late penalty goal.
Daly Cherry-Evans won the PR battle of Brookvale, but Manly have a fresh drama after Tom Trbojevic injured his knee in their 26-12 defeat of Parramatta.
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is close to securing a multi-year extension as he declares a seventh title is in reach for the NRL club.
Canterbury's hooker Reed Mahoney has been fined twice but avoided an NRL ban, but his teammate Sitili Tuponuia and a St George Illawarra prop weren't so lucky.
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.
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
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 have their first win of the 2025 NRL season after stunning Melbourne 14-8.
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.
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.
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