Cameron Mee

Bulldogs star Viliame Kikau has credited a fresh outlook on football as the inspiration for his stunning start to the season.

Bulldogs hooker Reed Mahoney has shrugged off accusations he deliberately irritates opponents and vowed to continue defending his teammates.

Canterbury five-eighth Matt Burton is optimistic his team's surge up the NRL ladder will lead to a NSW Blues recall.

Manly winger Tommy Talau looks across the field, sees Jason Saab and briefly forgets he's playing in the NRL.

Corey Waddell walked through the doors at 4 Pines Park and instantly felt the love.

Panthers star Jarome Luai has declared he has unfinished business in the Origin arena as he chases a NSW recall.

Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler has backed David Fifita to put a week of contract speculation aside when he runs out to face the Cowboys on Sunday.

Bulldogs forward Viliame Kikau is determined to keep his emotions in check as he prepares to face Penrith for the first time since leaving the club.

Cronulla forward Toby Rudolf has opened up on his frustrating start to the season as he commences another stint on the sidelines.

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has instructed bunker officials to use their discretion when ruling on contentious collisions after a pair of incidents over the weekend.