Origin watch: Stars playing for a Blues, Maroons call-up
It’s crunch time for a handful of Origin hopefuls who have just 80 minutes to impress Billy Slater and Laurie Daley. See who the players who need to perform in Round 11.
Match Centre
Watch: Smith trains with Bunnies, Souths’ stadium saga heats up
Brandon Smith made his first Rabbitohs training appearance and wasted no time getting friendly with Latrell Mitchell. It comes as South Sydney heap up pressure on the NSW government over plans to move back to Allianz Stadium.
Senior Bronco endorses brutal social media critique of Maguire
A former Test star who played under Michael Maguire at Wests Tigers posted a brutal assessment of the Broncos coach’s methods, which was endorsed by a current Brisbane player.
The $4000 private investigator, CCTV that saved NRL icon’s career
In 2010, Johnathan Thurston’s NRL career was hanging by a thread after being arrested outside a Brisbane casino – enter long-time manager Sam Ayoub. These are the untold stories from the men who do more than just sign contracts.
Perth Bears expansion causes stir with WA gay social club
A leading gay social club in Western Australia has moved to distance itself from the NRL’s expansion into Perth, encouraging rugby league fans not to buy their Bears memberships.
Sustained attacks: NRL issues Cowboys coach final warning
The NRL has put Todd Payten on notice after accusing the Cowboys coach of consistent attacks on match officials spanning five years.
Late Mail: Marzhew ‘back before you know it’
The Newcastle Knights have revealed a positive update on winger Greg Marzhew, while a host of stars are hoping to prove their fitness for State of Origin.
Mastermind’s Last Word: Latrell the POD the masses are missing
The NRL SuperCoach Mastermind gives his last word on bye rounds, the power of patience, the best captains, a risky Origin star worth a punt and the full SuperCoach watchlist of buys.
Bronco’s twin brother charged with assault after wild bar incident
The son of a Maroons legend and twin brother of a current Broncos star has been charged by police following an alleged off-field attack on a rival Queensland Cup player.
Seven media boss confirmed as surprise Perth Bears CEO
The News and Current Affairs editor of Seven West Media – which lambasted Perth’s inclusion in the NRL last week with its “Bad News Bears” front page – has become the franchise’s inaugural CEO.
SuperCoach position updates: Hosking, Egan unlikely for dual
A total of 11 players are expected to earn dual status when SuperCoach opens from this weekend’s lockout, but Zac Hosking and Dylan Egan are unlikely to be among them.
Player agents uncut: NRL warned over illicit drugs problem
Rugby league has been given a stark reminder of the ongoing battle with recreational drugs, after an exclusive CODE Sports’ survey revealed a number of player agents believed drug use was one of the biggest problems facing the game. SEE THE RESULTS
No Madge mutiny: Haas slams unhappy Broncos rumours
Broncos enforcer Payne Haas has slammed suggestions Brisbane players are unhappy with coach Michael Maguire as ‘bollocks’, insisting there is no Red Hill dressing room revolt.
Hands off our Buck: Fans reject PETA’s bizarre Broncos call
Animal activist group PETA has called on the Broncos to change the club’s name and logo in a bid to end the legacy of Brisbane’s most iconic sporting mascot. It hasn’t gone down well.
Player agents reveals NRL stars destined for coaching domination
An exclusive CODE Sports survey of more than 50 player agents has revealed which current NRL stars are best suited for a move into the coaches box in the future, with a couple of premiership-winning Panthers emerging on top.
NRL player agent feud behind controversial 100% Footy dumping
The senior NRL journalist who was stood down from Channel 9’s 100% Footy show at the request of Eels star Mitchell Moses and his manager Isaac Moses has explained why he was removed from the panel.
Mechanic, firefighter, paramedic: Careers behind Origin stars
Makenzie Weale could be Queensland’s secret weapon to dismantling the Blues on Thursday night. By day she fixes big rigs, one of several State of Origin stars who hold down every day jobs.
Player Agents’ Survey: Tigers rank last in eyes of game’s most powerful
More than 50 of rugby league’s most significant player agents have taken part in an exclusive CODE Sports survey, revealing the best and most difficult clubs to negotiate with — and more. READ THE FULL SURVEY RESULTS
For sale: $15m Penrith Stadium naming rights bidding war begins
Naming rights for the $300 million new Penrith Stadium are up for grabs, with the NSW government already in top-level talks with major retail brands to showcase the NRL’s four-peat premiers.
Shock Maroons Origin bolter emerges, doubts over DCE, Dearden
Billy Slater could hand out a shock Queensland call-up, a Maroons legend has raised concerns over Daly Cherry-Evans, while incumbent five-eighth Tom Dearden could miss out. See the latest Origin news.
Secret NRL salaries and the game’s first $2m contract
Nathan Cleary, Payne Haas and rising Dolphins star Isaiya Katoa are on track to be the NRL’s first $2 million players, according to the game’s leading agents, whose survey results reveal why that figure should remain anonymous.
Ball hogs: Star duo under fire for disrupting Broncos attack
Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan are two of the NRL’s leading metre-eaters, but the Broncos superstars have been urged to sacrifice their statistics if they want to help ignite Brisbane’s misfiring attack.
Fears new PNG team will have to be delayed
Rugby league stakeholders are increasingly worried that the scheduled start date for PNG’s new NRL team will need to be pushed back by a year.
‘Illegal scouting’ of junior rugby league talent exposed
The NRL has been rocked by revelations player agents are targeting budding league stars as young as 11 in predatory behaviour labelled “disgusting”.
Watch replays: Matraville, Bass impress in NSW Schoolgirl Cup openers
While it was Bass that ended the opening round of the NRL NSW Schoolgirl Cup with the biggest victory, a hard-fought win from Matraville was as equally impressive. Watch the REPLAYS here.
NRL teams analysis: Big guns return for Origin tilts
A host of State of Origin stars have made their return from injury as they look to push for Game I selection. See all the Round 11 teams here.
Listed: Every NRL player at every club and the agent behind them
In a CODE Sports exclusive, the ultimate list of every player agent can be revealed: the master negotiators behind the NRL’s biggest contract stories this season are finally uncovered. SEE THE FULL LIST
Watch: Cowboys trainer sprung in fresh ball tampering act
The Watergate saga continues to escalate in the fallout of the 30-all draw between Penrith and North Queensland, with fresh vision catching a Cowboys trainer deliberately wetting the football again. WATCH THE VISION
$90 billion NRL plan to help Bears’ WA takeover
Never before has the once-proud sporting state of WA endured such miserable failure, and now is the time for the NRL to bash down the door and finish the demolition job.
Police investigating sinister deepfake attack on NRLW star
The NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police are working collaboratively after NRLW star Jaime Chapman became embroiled in an artificial intelligence scandal.
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