Canberra trailed 16-0 against Gold Coast before in form second-rower Hudson Young inspired a 30-20 win with another display of class and power.
Joel Gould
Lachlan Galvin's Wests Tigers contract status has taken another turn, with his agent serving the club with a legal letter claiming he has been bullied.
George Clarke
The NRL has offered Mitch Kenny a two-game ban for an illegal hip-drop tackle that went unpunished during Penrith's clash with the Sydney Roosters.
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Blaize Talagi and Isaiah Papali'i played their part in Penrith's drought-breaking NRL win over the Sydney Roosters.
Brisbane's underperforming spine is set for a reshuffle against Canterbury next week with fullback Reece Walsh out for 4-6 weeks with a knee injury.
Nathan Cleary is now Penrith's all-time leading pointscorer after kicking seven goals in his side's 40-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Warriors half Luke Metcalf punished a Reece Walsh error in golden point to secure a brave and deserved 20-18 win in Auckland.
Off-contract Dolphins prop Josh Kerr says he was once "taken advantage of" in contract negotiations as a young player but won't let it happen again.
Gold Coast's halves depth is set for a further test after star half Jayden Campbell was ruled out of Sunday's showdown with Canberra due to an ankle injury.
Queensland star Cameron Munster says he is no certainty for State of Origin and could be utilised as a No.14 if Billy Slater sticks with Tom Dearden.
Cameron Ciraldo is going to new lengths to maintain unbeaten Canterbury's runaway start to the 2025 NRL season.
He's the Ronaldo who can't score but Cronulla winger Mulitalo says he doesn't want his success to be judged by how many times he gets over the line.
Melbourne's outside back stocks have been decimated with injury as coach Craig Bellamy hopes centre Jack Howarth is not out for the season.
Latrell Mitchell had an underwhelming outing in the halves for South Sydney once more but Wayne Bennett won't say if he will remain at five-eighth.
The Dolphins scored 40 unanswered points to wallop Melbourne 42-22 in a comeback win orchestrated by brilliant young half Isaiya Katoa.
Melbourne captain Harry Grant is set to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury and is in doubt for Queensland's State of Origin opener.
Canterbury have crushed South Sydney and exposed Latrell Mitchell's shortcomings at five-eighth with a 32-0 Good Friday win.
The Broncos have several positions in 2025 and beyond far from settled and forward Jordan Riki says the battle for spots is bringing out the best in the squad.
Tonga is a powerhouse of international rugby league and seek to host a Test in Nuku'alofa in this year's Pacific Cup to build on their incredible following.
Manly, in the midst of a form slump and injury crisis, had those woes compounded with prop Toff Sipley referred directly to the judiciary for a hip-drop tackle.
James Tedesco has shown that age is just a number as the former Blues skipper continues to put pressure on Dylan Edwards for the NSW fullback spot.
Martin Gabor
As he goes head to head with Dylan Edwards, James Tedesco says he's playing with a clearer mind without constant speculation over his Origin credentials.
Coach Anthony Seibold says the NRL has to improve its draw scheduling as his Manly side face a fresh injury crisis.
Two tries from Tyrell Sloan have helped St George Illawarra defeat Manly 20-18.
