The Warriors are hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they take on Cronulla in round five of the NRL. Stuff sports reporters

St George Illawarra are the only team in the NRL yet to win a game this season as they prepare to host the resurgent North Queensland Cowboys. Follow live.

Embattled St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has apologised to the club's fans following their disastrous loss to North Queensland. 

The Raiders have triumphed in only one of their opening four matches, but coach Ricky Stuart says the club has been in "worse positions than this".

The Rabbitohs and Bulldogs clash at the Sydney Olympic stadium in front of a bumper Good Friday crowd. Later, the ladder-leading Panthers look to hand the Storm a third-successive defeat. Follow live.

Kieran Foran, who only retired last year after a stellar playing career, was thrust into the top job at his former club five days ago and then helped deliver a win for the ages. Liam O'Loughlin

Kieran Foran leads Manly to record-breaking 52-18 blitz of the Dolphins. Stuff sports reporters

Kieran Foran makes his NRL coaching debut as his winless Manly Sea Eagles head to Redcliffe to take on the Dolphins. Follow live.

Wests enter as underdogs but bring a level of unpredictability that could challenge their opponents. Their attacking approach has shown promise, while defensive consistency remains a focus. Their opposition will …

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Following a high-scoring encounter last week, this side will look to tighten its defence while maintaining attacking fluency. Their ability to create opportunities is clear, but consistency across both halves …

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