Kalyn Ponga is in demand for a lucrative overseas code switch, with European rugby clubs looking to poach the Knights and Maroons star for a move that could see him earn north of $2m annually.
Some have ties to some of the biggest names in rugby league, others are playmaking whiz kids at the centre of code tug-of-wars – PAMELA WHALEY profiles some of the best athletes in Australian and New Zealand sport.
Jarome Luai is set to be called on to make his State of Origin return after the Blues were rocked by a star’s shock blow at training.
The NRL SuperCoach Mastermind gives his last word on tactics for round 15, Nicho’s amazing numbers + the full SuperCoach watchlist.
Dean Ritchie and Pamela Whaley report from the New South Wales Blue Mountains, where the Blues have entered camp ahead of State of Origin game…
State of Origin: Spencer Leniu couldn’t resist having a crack at the Queensland fans during the Blues’ warm-up for Origin Game 1.
Dean Ritchie reports on New South Wales’ first training session in the state’s Blue Mountains ahead of State of Origin game two.
The second big bye is here and it’s all hands on deck with Origin players out and seven teams on the break. But there’s one player you simply can’t miss out on.
Wayne Bennett has a proven track record of saving NRL careers, but the South Sydney supercoach has ruled out offering a lifeline to off-contract Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo. See why here.
NRL: Toby Sexton and Reed Mahoney are both in the firing line after Lachlan Galvin’s epic debut for the Bulldogs.
Limited opportunities in his State of Origin debut have made the plan clear for Stefano Utoikamanu, who is seeking redemption in his return for NSW.
Indianna Carroll, the 27-year-old daughter of former rugby league enforcer Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll, is just 54 places from creating a piece of Australian sporting history.
NSW teammates have given an incredible insight into the sideline moment Spencer Leniu cemented his place as the state’s chief villain. Watch the footage and hear from his Blues bench partners.
Teams are in for round 15 and it’s going to be a tough round for NRL SuperCoaches no matter how you spin it. But there’s bright news for Keaon Koloamatangi owners and a host of rookies to watch – check out our buy/sell tips inside.
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