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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Joseph Manu runs the ball down the line.

Manu admits to All Blacks 'dream' in return denial

Joey Manu is set for the exit door at the Roosters is pursuit of a code swap. However there's been reports he could be back a year later.

Teams: Roosters make huge call to fit Leniu in

Spencer Leniu finally returns after an eight game suspension, with the Roosters making some big calls to accommodate his return.

David Fifita celebrates a try.

Fifita 'feeding frenzy' to tip NRL market on its head

A potential million-dollar player has hit the NRL market and - predictably - it has sparked a circus that will rumble on until he signs.

Tigers urged to be 'careful' over prop's $900k pay day

Stefano Utoikamanu could become a free agent by the end of the season. His club is prepared to make him a rich young man.

Sam Walker, Sydney Roosters

Walker catapults 'noisy' Roosters into title race

The form of Sam Walker has catapulted the Sydney Roosters into the premiership race, according to NRL legend Billy Slater.

Shaun Johnson of the Warriors.

Gould reveals secret Johnson issue amid slump

Phil Gould has revealed an ongoing injury battle for Shaun Johnson that may be contributing to the team's form slump.

Tigers player David Klemmer berates referee Kasey Badger after being sin-binned.

'Not a gender issue': Bizarre claim as Billy blasts 'cowards'

Billy Slater has taken aim at "cowards" who piled on to abuse referee Kasey Badger over the weekend as the NRL responds to the issue.

'Going to be shocked': Gould, Gal clash on Origin call

It's only a month until State of Origin begins and Paul Gallen has picked his backline for the Blues. But not everyone is convinced.

Slater's advice as Fifita faces three-club decision

The reigning premiers are closing in on a massive signing for 2025 - and departing star James Fisher-Harris could be to thank.

Why Bunnies need 'dancing and clapping' Bennett

Wayne Bennett has been weaving his magic at the Dolphins. And Billy Slater thinks he can do it again at South Sydney.