NRL is the top-tier rugby league competition in Australia and New Zealand. The 2022 season will feature sixteen teams battling it out over 25 rounds to be crowned the premiership champion. For the first time since the Gold Coast Titans were introduced in 2007, the NRL confirmed that the Dolphins will enter the league, expanding the competition to 17 teams for the 2023 season. 

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'Getting stuck into him': Fatty tips big win for Hasler

The Titans are embarking on a new campaign under Des Hasler and Paul Vautin believes their fate lies with David Fifita's form.

'Sad and lonely': Lid lifted on brutal Bennett exile

In pre season, Wayne Bennett sent his star centre away to lose 10 kilograms. Sam Thaiday has revealed what that brutal training block looks like.

'Worst I've ever seen': Panthers great slams ref's call

The video referee has come under significant criticism for Wigan's victory and Greg Alexander has joined the pile on.

Eels star hit with huge ban for ugly high shot

Maika Sivo's record has worked against him after he received a significant suspension for a tackle that resulted in AJ Brimson leaving the field.

Will Pryce of the Newcastle Knights.

'Love him': Joey's big tip for Knights' UK recruits

There's a new vibe to Newcastle with the club's English recruits and Andrew Johns is predicting things could get 'dangerous' for rivals.

Rookie's admission as race to replace Wighton heats up

Ethan Strange showed all his class in the Raiders second trial and could be on his way to rectifying a less than ideal NRL debut.

'Elephant in the room' threatening Broncos push

The Broncos have the speed and fire power to blast through this season - but there are two massive question marks hanging over the club.

'Got it wrong': Raiders rookie in strife over sin bin

Ethan Strange was having a standout match for the Raiders until his error in defence left the side one man short against the Cowboys.

Cowboys star set for scans over concerning injury

Coen Hess played every game for the Cowboys last season but it looks as though he could miss games after leaving the field with injury.

Josh Wardle was awarded a contentious try.

Uproar as Panthers cruelled by 'absolutely rubbish' call

Penrith was dudded by a contentious Wigan try in the World Club Challenge on Sunday morning (AEDT), which the Panthers lost 16-12.