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Ashley Klein.

The NRL needs to stand down Ashley Klein from Origin

Plus, the selection of Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NSW side following the withdrawal of Bulldogs pair Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz has left his club fuming.

  • Danny Weidler

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Inaugural Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga at HBF Stadium.

Meninga, Bears fined $40k for breaking NRL’s new ‘Gus rule’ on anti-tampering

The NRL has effectively fined itself after comments made by the Bears coach about targeting two of Canterbury’s biggest stars to sign with the NRL-owned club.

  • Dan Walsh
Sitili Tupouniua celebrates after scoring a try in Canterbury’s win over the Eeels.

Late drama as Crichton penalty goal keeps Bulldogs’ season alive

After the first scoreless opening half in the NRL in five years, Canterbury took advantage of a controversial late penalty to edge out an injury-hit Parramatta.

  • George Clarke
The top four drop-off: Can Reece Walsh and Lachlan Galvin revive their flagging sides?

The NRL’s heavyweights have fallen off a cliff. And only one is climbing back up

Set restarts, injuries and hubris have four of the NRL’s premiership favourites battling to save their 2026 campaigns already.

  • Dan Walsh
Canterbury are desperate for a win after a poor start to the season.

Bulldogs boss outlines reasons for terrible season – then turns the heat on supporters

Canterbury chairman Adam Driussi knows the Bulldogs have underperformed this season, and he thinks he knows why. But he says personal attacks are out of order.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Lachie Galvin was booed relentlessly by fans of his former club.

Tigers fans shouldn’t be booing Lachie Galvin. They should be cheering

Given the Tigers’ and Bulldogs’ trajectories since Galvin’s controversial mid-season switch in 2025, Tigers fans should be happy.

  • Malcolm Knox
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Mal Meninga

NRL Integrity Unit investigating Meninga over claims he courted Bulldogs duo

The Perth Bears coach has placed his employer, the NRL, in an awkward position after angering the Bulldogs by telling News Corp of his plans to poach two of their best players. 

  • Danny Weidler
Sua Faalogo.

Faalogo steers Storm to crucial win over scratchy Roosters

There are nine Origin players backing up as the Roosters face the Storm in Melbourne. Follow the action live.

  • Dominic Brock
Jarome Luai celebrates during the win over the Bulldogs.

Galvin booed as Tigers reignite season with victory over Bulldogs

Wests Tigers fans made their feelings known towards former favourite Lachie Galvin as their side earned a crucial victory in the grudge match against Canterbury.

  • George Clarke
Jai Arrow

Arrow response showed the one value that truly unites rugby league’s dysfunctional family

While politics and hostility dominate the everyday news, the game has an underlying unity in the face of a real crisis – which was seen in the support for Jai Arrow.

  • Malcolm Knox