October 22, 2013 Greg McCallum has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Daniel Anderson as referees' boss in a move that would allow the whistleblowers to again be run by one of their own.

October 22, 2013 He has followed up his premiership win with another captain's knock in an international boilover, but Sydney Roosters and Italian fullback Anthony Minichiello's battle to prolong his NRL career continues back home.

October 21, 2013 Australian coach Tim Sheens and his players have vowed not to underestimate England in Saturday's World Cup opener after the host nation's shock loss to Italy in a warm-up match at Salford City Stadium.

October 20, 2013 Matt Parish is the first casualty of the new coaching regime at Parramatta with the NSW assistant coach told he won't have a position at the club next year.

October 20, 2013 Keen to experience grassroots footy first-hand, NRL chief Dave Smith ditched the suit and tie to attend the Torres Strait Cup in Australia's far north, an area where league is more than a game - it's a way of life.

October 20, 2013 Chris Lawrence is determined to start next year in the best possible shape.

October 19, 2013 South African officials fly to Britain this week to push their bid to host the 2017 World Cup, undeterred by their national side's heavy loss to NSW Country in front of a tiny crowd.

October 19, 2013 Warrington-bound prop Roy Asotasi has defended his decision to pull out of the Samoan team for the World Cup amid suggestions he was a no-show for the team's departure to England.

October 19, 2013 Kangaroos forward Josh Papalii was ''shaken'' after being robbed of £200 ($335) during a night out in Manchester, but the Canberra star is unlikely to make a formal complaint to police as he can't recall what happened.

October 19, 2013 Raiders doctor Wilson Lo has confirmed there is simmering discontent within the NRL medical ranks.