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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Eels rocked by major blow after Moses injury revelation

It's injury carnage in the NRL with news Mitchell Moses has suffered a foot fracture with the Eels set for a significant shake-up.

Panthers cop massive blow as Cleary sidelined

The Panthers are counting the cost of their victory over the Broncos, with a Nathan Cleary injury set to sideline the superstar halfback.

Tigers' desperate plea to fix 'archaic' spiritual home

Tigers boss Shane Richardson has admitted Leichhardt Oval is facing an uncertain future as the club's home ground.

Ian Heads

'Giant of journalism', NRL Hall of Fame inductee dies

One of rugby league's greatest storytellers has died. He is being remembered as a "gentleman" and an "icon" as the game mourns.

Mini injury crisis hits Roosters as Origin gun goes down

Sam Walker has been cleared to play for the Roosters, but the news is less positive for Lindsay Collins and Sandon Smith.

'Unbelievable' rookie puts doubts on Lomax pursuit

Parramatta's pursuit of Zac Lomax could be put on hold after an impressive NRL debut from rookie Blaize Talagi.

NSW coach Michael Maguire.

Early Origin bolter emerges for Madge's first NSW side

Team of the Week: An underrated player raised his hand for higher honours with an outstanding performance for a team on the up.

Burgess rumour 'won't go away' amid Souths slide

Jason Demetriou's clouded future at the Rabbitohs has sent the NRL rumour mill into overdrive regarding a Sam Burgess return.

Knights prop sanctioned over ugly Papenhuyzen incident

Leo Thompson has been charged and faces a suspension after this ugly incident floored injury prone Storm flyer Ryan Papenhuyzen.

Gal: What we can't see that is sinking Rabbitohs

The panic button has been hit a little too early on the Rabbitohs, but it's up to the players to turn it around, writes PAUL GALLEN.