The Editorial Team

Steve Zemek began his career in his native Queensland before moving to Sydney with Australian Associated Press in 2014. He worked as an NRL journalist for five seasons, covering the game all over Australia and in New Zealand before making a career pivot towards court reporting in 2019. He joined NCA NewsWire in mid 2020 as a Sydney-based court reporter where he has covered some of the state’s biggest cases.

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NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Nicho Hynes of the Sharks runs the ball during the round two NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Cronulla Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Sharks’ solution to huge conundrum

The Sharks have for a long time faced a conundrum over their halves – but they may have already found a solution.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles reacts during the round four NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park, on March 30, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Turbo’s return date revealed

Manly have revealed Tom Trbojevic’s return date after the superstar fullback was sidelined with a knee injury.

NRL

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Dylan Walker of the Warriors talks to team mates during the round six NRL match between Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 09, 2023 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Moses’ role in Walker’s Eels move

Mitchell Moses has emerged a key figure in Parramatta’s acquisition of Dylan Walker, with the ex-Warrior explaining his reason for leaving New Zealand.

State of Origin

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - JUNE 24: Billy Slater of the Maroons argues with the referee after Joshua Addo-Carr of the Blues scores a try during game two of the State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Slater in awe of scary Maroons fact

DESPITE suffering a historic Origin defeat last night, Billy Slater will trudge off into retirement with one thought comforting him.

Manly Sea Eagles

Manly stars fined over strip club visit

MANLY have sought to draw a line underneath their ill-fated trip to Gladstone after slugging four players with $1500 fines for their visit to a strip club, while Tom Trbojevic threw his support behind embattled captain Cherry-Evans.

Penrith Panthers

Panthers lock in young gun Edwards

PENRITH have shored up their future following Matt Moylan’s departure, signing fullback Dylan Edwards to a two-year extension.

World Cup

The field is set for a thrilling finals series in the RLWC.

RLWC finals draw turned on head

AN upset in the final round of pool matches has shaken up the RLWC quarter finals draw. See who faces whom, and when, as the tournament gets down to the serious stuff.

NRL