James Tedesco’s loss of the NSW No.1 jersey has hurt his hopes of retaining the Kangaroos captaincy, leading to one of the biggest calls of Mal Meninga’s Test coaching career. DAVID RICCIO looks at the seven biggest stories still to play out this season.
The Stefano Utoikamanu transfer saga has taken a fresh twist with the Bulldogs making a late play to sign the wantaway Wests Tigers forward. MARKET WATCH.
In an exclusive sit-down with the PNG Prime Minister James Marape, he reveals his vision that NRL inclusion can bring the country together in the same way Nelson Mandela used rugby union to unify South Africa.
The byes are over and now SuperCoaches are on the final stretch. We reveal the best purchases for the run to head-to-head finals – and the $50,000 main prize.
Manly players have rallied around teammate Haumole Olakau’atu, clapping back at Corey Parker’s call for heavier bans for the Blues forward for his involvement in last week’s wild Origin brawl.
Broncos chief Dave Donaghy has called for calm amid Brisbane’s tough run to the finals, insisting the club’s grand final redemption quest isn’t dead despite an Origin and injury-induced crash.
With Papua New Guinea’s NRL bid in full swing, the nation’s top emerging rugby league talent is on display and there are a number of names worth remembering. Here are six young PNG pathways guns poised to be rugby league stars in Australia.
Sam Burgess has made it clear he wants to coach in the NRL one day and will be an option whenever the next NRL coach is sacked. However, the former Rabbitohs star isn’t ready to make the jump just yet.
The Parramatta Eels will undergo a major overhaul under new coach Jason Ryles, and Clint Gutherson’s status at the club is high on the agenda. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals his highlights and lowlights from the week in sport.
Despite bouncing back to form against the Knights, the Broncos face an uphill battle to play finals footy, with their fellow Queenslanders standing in their way. The harsh reality is that their finals hopes ultimately rely on one man.
Tom Dearden has stunned Canterbury, shrugging off a high tackle to break the line and set up a match-winning try. Discover the major winners and losers from Sunday’s action.
The Cowboys edged out the Bulldogs to pick up a crucial victory at home and remain narrowly inside the top eight with a number of sides breathing down their neck.
Tom Trbojevic ensured there was to be no happy homecoming for Des Hasler and the Gold Coast Titans at 4 Pines Park, with the Sea Eagles turning up the heat in their charge for finals footy.
It was a challenge that effectively ended Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s night, but one which saw Nick Meaney escape with just a penalty against him, a light punishment for a very dangerous moment. FATIMA KDOUH writes in The Tackle.
Nathan Cleary marked his highly-anticipated return from injury with a match-winning two-point field goal for the Penrith Panthers, putting the rest of the NRL on notice in the process.
Superstar fullback Reece Walsh admits he feels he has let the Broncos down after a turbulent campaign, vowing to repay the club by igniting their finals charge alongside the returning Adam Reynolds.
Dolphins prop Tom Flegler has revealed how bad the damage to his nerve was following a shoulder injury in round five – but the 25-year-old is confident he will be fit for next season, even if it means changing his playing style.
Des Hasler has denied he’s set for an icy reception when he returns to Brookvale Oval for the first time since his dramatic sacking, believing Manly fans will welcome him home.
The PNG NRL bid team have held their first tournament, with some kids making an incredible 36-hour journey, walking through swamps and sleeping on floors just to play the game they adore.
Melbourne have extended the gap at the top of the NRL ladder, with a convincing win over fellow premiership heavyweights the Roosters, but the victory may have come at a cost.
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