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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West Tigers Players take a break.

Tigers boss writes letter to fans as losses mount

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson has reached out to the club's supporters calling for "patience" and "loyalty" at a difficult time.

Angus Crichton celebrates scoring a try.

'No one's talked to me': Crichton takes aim at Roosters

Angus Crichton has sent a clear message to coach Trent Robinson, expressing frustration about his contract situation at the Roosters.

Harry Grant stunned by sin-bin decision.

'Teething process' causing kick pressure confusion

Billy Slater has weighed in on the kick pressure controversy that's caused confusion after Harry Grant was sin binned for a minor touch.

Awful details of racial abuse allegations uncovered

A letter sent by a fan to the NRL has uncovered a detailed account of the racial abuse allegedly hurled at Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker.

Matt Burton, Zac Lomax, Dylan Edwards, and Haumole Olakau'atu are all Blues bolters.

The list of Blues bolters trialling for three positions

The Blues suddenly need a halfback, a forward, and a utility back. These are the bolters who can play their way into Michael Maguire's team.

Blues bolters escape bans as Origin selection looms

Several Blues hopefuls have been spared suspension with only two rounds left before coach Michael Maguire names his squad for Origin I.

Shaun Johnson and his Warriors teammates look on after conceding a try against the Roosters.

Webster defends Johnson call as injury crisis bites

Andrew Webster has defended the decision to leave Shaun Johnson on the field after the star halfback was injured, with a long absence now on the cards.

NSW halfback Nathan Cleary.

Gal: Radical change Blues need after Cleary injury

The NSW Blues are reeling after an injury to Nathan Cleary, but this halves pairing can save them, writes PAUL GALLEN.

Knights star Bradman Best runs into the Tigers' defensive line.

Blues spot 'secured'; Dolphin urged to pack his bags

One of the biggest stars of the weekend has been urged to "think about a change of clubs", while another "secured" a NSW jersey.

Bennett 'dilemma' after shock rise of late bloomer

Wayne Bennett has found the perfect replacement for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. But can the Dolphins keep him?