Copyright 2025 Nine Entertainment Co. Pty LimitedThe top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,30 Apr 2025 14:45:50 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlWed,30 Apr 2025 14:45:50 +1000Sport/ NRLAdrian ProszenkoThe rumour mill suggests that Daly Cherry-Evans is headed to the Roosters at the end of the season. Phil Gould thinks the Roosters halves are doing just fine.9da89ca7-c961-49f8-96d7-ea9caa745a73https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/cherry-evans-to-the-roosters-is-on-the-cards-phil-gould-thinks-it-s-a-bad-idea-20250430-p5lvc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlWed,30 Apr 2025 11:53:05 +1000Sport/ NRLRugby league legends go through the rise of women's football and State of Origin in Nine's documentary'Breakthrough'.ac3ed2a1-1086-4819-96d7-853a23ad67efhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/breakthrough-documents-rise-of-womens-origin-20250430-p5lvcx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlWed,30 Apr 2025 11:23:15 +1000Sport/ NRLChristian NicolussiThere is a huge gap when it comes to NRL clubs being penalised for high tackles across the first eight rounds.c7dbde37-ade3-4c94-aaa5-86318e212130https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/revealed-the-biggest-culprits-when-it-comes-to-high-tackle-penalties-20250429-p5lv2a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 19:45:00 +1000Sport/ NRLMichael ChammasWhy is the NRL entertaining this idea of buying into the Super League,prompting a billionaire NRL club boss to consider the purchase and rebranding of a club?2ae96ec8-4b52-42eb-b78f-6ee07105c2e0https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-two-reasons-why-the-nrl-is-looking-into-a-takeover-of-the-super-league-20250429-p5lv2h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 19:33:00 +1000Sport/ NRLLachlan Ilias has been axed by the Dragons ahead of their clash with the Tigers in Magic Round.0e9d5f4b-45be-42d4-ac16-e739049875c4https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dragons-half-axed-for-magic-round-20250429-p5lv8j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 19:09:07 +1000Sport/ NRLMitchell Moses was having none of Danny Weidler's question about Lachlan Galvin.59008ca8-3ceb-467a-98ce-5d22f293b159https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/moses-dodges-cheeky-galvin-question-20250429-p5lv8e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 18:53:39 +1000Sport/ NRLDarren Lockyer raises concerns over whether David Fifita'wants it'enough to return to State of Origin football.ea20de0a-9522-4829-aa19-c45989b18de2https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/lockys-concern-over-axed-titans-star-20250429-p5lv8f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 18:53:10 +1000Sport/ NRLQLD legends Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer breakdown what is wrong with the Titans and fear for Des Hasler’s future as coach. With Ezra Mam's impending return,Lockyer explains how Maguire can fit him into the squad. The King is excited to see the Bears return to the NRL. Plus,Origin selection! Who’s in and who’s out?6a52c777-8d5c-4bea-9ff2-5d5a4584a773https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/legends-fear-for-des-hasler-s-future-qlder-ep08-20250429-p5lv84.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 18:17:16 +1000Sport/ NRLChristian NicolussiThe playmaker will be a Sea Eagle from 2026,replacing outgoing halfback Daly Cherry-Evans.1771f46f-332c-405b-aa8d-a73dd182de75https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/jamal-fogarty-to-depart-canberra-and-play-next-three-years-at-manly-20250429-p5lv1z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 18:04:55 +1000Sport/ NRLAdrian ProszenkoSt George Illawarra has made changes to their side after the Anzac Day loss,including calling up a State of Origin player to make his Dragons debut.c2112cf6-98b0-4099-9a42-ca360168d209https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/around-the-clubs-nrl-round-9-20250429-p5lv01.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 16:38:32 +1000Sport/ NRLKeely Davis and Yasmin Clydsdale reveal the benefits of having a six-week Origin camp.ad4819ca-1e43-4477-a6eb-178b44499088https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/been-unreal-blues-stars-praise-new-coach-20250429-p5lv6d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 15:53:52 +1000Sport/ NRLBillie EderSharks prop Ellie Johnston will make her NSW debut on Thursday night. In the off-season,you’ll find her competing in rodeos.8f6624f7-0a98-4edf-be93-4b6362376b13https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/womens-state-of-origin-2025-game-one-20250423-p5ltld.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 13:43:48 +1000Sport/ NRLMichael ChammasPolitis has held high-level conversations with Peter V’landys about the potential of buying into an English club Salford,with plans to start the Manchester Roosters.114d71fb-286b-4960-8b83-9e9536378e60https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/politis-eyes-move-for-manchester-roosters-in-english-super-league-20250429-p5luzm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,29 Apr 2025 09:58:29 +1000Sport/ NRLFreddy&the Eighth go Live in Brisbane! The boys are joined by a couple of QLD Legends who share some hilarious stories. Josh Kerr explains the context behind the microwave story. Millie Boyle joins the show to preview Women’s State of Origin and we have some fun with the Brisbane crowd. All that and more on an unhinged edition of Freddy&the Eighth.b4f277e0-2720-4d0c-942a-b91ea785f0a1https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/freddy-and-the-eighth-go-live-behind-enemy-lines-episode-08-20250428-p5luxk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,28 Apr 2025 23:48:57 +1000Sport/ NRLAndrew Johns declares his wish for less slow-motion replays in the Bunker's decision making process.7aa50cda-1f4d-4fd7-bff0-8279e3ab252ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/joeys-call-for-bunker-change-20250428-p5luxi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,28 Apr 2025 22:30:15 +1000Sport/ NRLMichael Chammas reveals the new Western Australia franchise will target Payne Haas.a38da8e4-e243-422d-91fc-5a86f6fba31chttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bears-first-target-revealed-20250428-p5lux9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,28 Apr 2025 20:52:35 +1000Sport/ NRLThe Sydney Roosters could be set to purchase the Salford Red Devils and rebrand them.1f57160a-8805-45f7-b267-aeb02226dad9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/roosters-super-league-plan-revealed-20250428-p5luxa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,28 Apr 2025 20:51:55 +1000Sport/ NRLAndrew Abdo answers questions from the 100% Footy panel over round eight's high contact crackdownc67f4ee7-5aaf-4f16-aa35-d48f6f2f1b70https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/abdo-explains-sin-bin-mania-20250428-p5lux4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,28 Apr 2025 19:56:56 +1000Sport/ NRLBilly has his say on the sin bin crackdown and the impact it is having on the game. He highlights the resilience of the Tigers and Lachlan Galvin,along with the impressive performance of the Roosters,Cowboys and Sea Eagles and Broncos. Plus a huge preview of one of the best weekends on the rugby league calendar - Magic Round The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport,TAB has the best app in sport. TAB,We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.audcb1d01f-af4e-4000-b0c1-8856465b7cf5https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/legend-calls-out-nrl-referees-after-sin-bin-blunder-billy-slater-podcast-ep10-20250428-p5lux1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,28 Apr 2025 19:45:37 +1000Sport/ NRLNRL chief executive Andrew Abdo denies there has been a crackdown for high tackles in recent weeks.a23be256-8f71-4e52-976f-7de4c150c639https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-boss-reacts-to-sin-bin-furore-20250428-p5lux3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,28 Apr 2025 19:40:43 +1000