Why NRL rules allowed for Eels' three-point win
The NRL insists it was within the rules for Parramatta to be able to kick a penalty goal after Friday night's golden-point field goal, adamant foul play has to be punished.
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NRL mail: Ivan dismisses McLean for Blues, key Sharks set for early return
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 10, and the crucial Blues fullback role remains in the spotlight. Meanwhile, a disenchanted Dragon appears to have had a change of heart.
Holy Moses, Eels star strikes gold in nail-biter
Mitch Moses has stepped up in Parramatta's moment of need to consign a wasteful North Queensland to a 33-30 golden-point defeat in Townsville.
NRL Rookie of the Year race: Round 10
With the season settling into rhythm, the narratives around the game's brightest young stars have become less about projection and more about action.
Roosters to smash Titans, Broncos in coin toss game
Round 9 saw plenty of points scored and some really close contests, Round 10 once again throws up some tricky tipping prospects.
NRL teams: Gray back for Bunnies, Reynolds out, Hughes in
The NRL season rolls into Round 10, with the Panthers standing out at the top of the ladder as the most reliable team in the competition.
Ilias axed by Titans as Roosters name Crichton
Lachlan Ilias has been dropped by a third club in as many NRL seasons as Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay looks to halt the struggling Titans' form.
Round 9: Roosters are crowing, 'soft' Tigers tumble
Another incredible weekend of NRL action is in the bag, with the Bulldogs and Storm still struggling to get out of their own way, the Roosters winning a tense battle of two halves and the Sea Eagles giving the Panthers a run.
Wayne Bennett slams PNG Chiefs' tax-free status
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 9, and as the Roosters reflect on their mammoth victory over the Dragons, there are still areas they are keen to work on.
Warriors beat plucky Eels but halves puzzle remains
The Warriors have overcome a plucky Parramatta but appear no closer to solving their halves headache after a 36-14 win at CommBank Stadium.
Panthers sure to topple Manly, Tigers to upset Sharks
Round 8 turned out to be a walk in the park for some tippers, but Round 9 looks like it is throwing up the usual challenges.
NRL teams: Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga return
Who said tipping was particularly tough this NRL season? Fresh on the back of our perfect eight-from-eight in Round 8, we are brimming with confidence here in the ESPN bunker.
The Bunnies are hopping, the Bulldogs are flopping
The depleted Broncos continued to impress, dismissing the dismal Bulldogs, the Tigers were sensational in their Leichhardt Oval victory over the Raiders, and the Storm slumped to yet another heavy defeat, this time at the hands of the Rabbitohs.
Foran breaks coaching record in Manly win
Kieran Foran has started his Manly tenure better than any interim coach on record thanks to a 33-18 defeat of Parramatta at Brookvale Oval.
NRL 2026 Big Board 6: Bai rises, Makasini falls, and two new names emerge
The first real sample size of the 2026 season is in, and the movement both up and down the Big Board has already been significant.
Sea Eagles certainties; guess work on who wins the Cowboys, Sharks clash
Will shock losers from last week bounce back? Will the Dragons rise from the ashes of the Shane Flanagan reign? Are the Cowboys serious contenders or hopeless pretenders? Will the Storm win another game this season, and if so, when?
NRL teams: Dragons drop Kyle, Crichton back for Dogs
It is hard to believe that Anzac Day is here already, as the NRL season rolls into Round 8 and we take a minute to remember those brave souls who gave everything so that we might have the freedoms that we currently enjoy.
Jeers to cheers: Eels flip script to punish Bulldogs
A week after having their desire publicly questioned by coach Jason Ryles, Parramatta have responded by belting Canterbury in a 38-20 NRL win.
V'Landys, expansion, rule changes: Is the NRL heading in the right direction?
With the NRL charging ever onwards, we pause to ponder; where does the game we all love currently stand?
Surely the Bunnies bounce back; the Knights upset the Chooks?
The 2026 NRL season continues to confuse and confound, providing plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Brown back for Knights, Thompson in Dogs' debut
This week throws up some more conundrums. Do teams bounce back from shock losses last week? Do those showing unexpected form reversals continue to shine? And, is it at all possible that the Storm will slump to a fifth-straight defeat?
Rabbitohs and Sharks blow it, Taumalolo tramples and Bulldogs blitz it
The upsets continued over the weekend, starting with the biggest of them all as the Bulldogs toppled the Panthers. The Storm's woes continued, while the Rabbitohs and Sharks really should have won their games in the Perth.
Parramatta booed as Kini-inspired Titans hit 50
Jason Ryles has questioned Parramatta's hunger, saying Eels fans had every right to boo his side after they were thrashed 52-10 by the Gold Coast in their biggest home loss in more than 30 years.
NRL 2026 Big Board 5: Walsh, Rodwell surge as rising stars reshape rankings
The first real sample size of the 2026 season is in, and the movement both up and down the Big Board has already been significant.
Stocks: Sea Eagles bounce back, the Raiders continue to slide
The Easter weekend provided plenty of exciting football, with some teams enjoying statement wins, while others did absolutely nothing to console their fans.