NRL
Vote: Biggest league story of 2013
IT was another controversial year but was it the action on or off the field that was rugby league's biggest story of the year?
League's most under siege in 2014
Nathan Ryan A BALL is yet to be kicked in 2014 but already pressure is mounting on a select few. We name our 13 most under-siege figures in the game.
What your NRL club wants for Xmas
Nathan Ryan CHRISTMAS is around the corner and we have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs and reveal just what your team really wants this Christmas.
Government pulls pin on Souths
EXCLUSIVE: South Sydney's dream to relocate to new high performance centre in Maroubra has been shattered by the Federal Government.
Sharks go for Sharp option
THE Sharks have declared their support of Shane Flanagan before naming Peter Sharp as interim head coach.
Dane Gagai's heart is in Newcastle
HOMESICKNESS isn't a factor for former Bronco Dane Gagai, who is planning a long term NRL future at the Knights.
Panthers to take NRL games to Bathurst
PENRITH have agreed to play one NRL home game in Bathurst for the next five years in a major boost to NSW country rugby league.
How great it was: Lidcombe Oval
WE re-live some of the great suburban football ovals of yesteryear. This week it is former Western Suburbs Magpies home ground, Lidcombe Oval.
Broncos inject much needed muscle
THE Brisbane Broncos won't be pushed around in 2014, particularly if their latest injection of muscle can make the grade.
'Keep your money-hungry hands off'
GET your money-hungry hands off our ground - that is the widespread opinion of angry locals toward plans to bulldoze Tamworth's historic Scully Park.
2014 predictions 14for14: Cam Smith to the Broncos
FOURTEEN predictions for the 2014 NRL season. Which ones do you think will come true or are just way off?
Intrust Penrith poach PNG's 'Civoniceva'
PENRITH have signed teenage PNG Test centre Wellington Albert, a player likened to a young Petero Civoniceva.
Healthy Historic year for NRL memberships
EARLY indicators suggest NRL clubs are headed for their healthiest membership numbers in history.
Superstar SBW going for Olympic gold
WALLABIES legend Mark Ella has no doubt Sonny Bill Williams can become an Olympic gold medallist following his return to Rugby in 2015.
Development Cash will not kill Souths' dream
RABBITOHS CEO Shane Richardson is vowing to push ahead with plans for a new $16 million High Performance Centre at Maroubra.
Sims NSW claim Origin eligibility farce
IT IS only December but a New South Wales State of Origin legend is already furious, claiming a Queensland eligibility "farce".
Rugby League World Cup final
BEST action snaps from the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford.
NRL Ladder Round 26
| Position | Club | P | W | L | PTS |
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| 1 | Roosters | 24 | 18 | 6 | 40 |
| 2 | Rabbitohs | 24 | 18 | 6 | 40 |
| 3 | Storm | 24 | 16 | 7 | 37 |
| 4 | Sea Eagles | 24 | 15 | 8 | 35 |
| 5 | Sharks | 24 | 14 | 10 | 32 |
| 6 | Bulldogs | 24 | 13 | 11 | 30 |
| 7 | Knights | 24 | 12 | 11 | 29 |
| 8 | Cowboys | 24 | 12 | 12 | 28 |
| 9 | Titans | 24 | 11 | 13 | 26 |
| 10 | Panthers | 24 | 11 | 13 | 26 |
| 11 | Warriors | 24 | 11 | 13 | 26 |
| 12 | Broncos | 24 | 10 | 13 | 25 |
| 13 | Raiders | 24 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 14 | Dragons | 24 | 7 | 17 | 18 |
| 15 | Tigers | 24 | 7 | 17 | 18 |
| 16 | Eels | 24 | 5 | 19 | 14 |
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Strategic win for NRL tortoise
UNLIKE AFL supremo Andrew Demetriou, there's no egg on the face of the NRL's Dave Smith.
Is NRL penalty an SOS to Sharks?
PAUL Malone asks if a club's financial circumstances should be relevant to any punishment imposed.
Flanagan should never coach again
REBECCA WILSON: Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is a man disgraced. But NRL CEO Dave Smith should be commended.
Sanctioned Sharks will never die
THE Cronulla Sharks will never die. Nor will they ever move to Rockhampton, writes Sports Editor-at-Large and devoted fan Phil Rothfield.
Strategic win for NRL tortoise
John Lehmann Editor at Large UNLIKE AFL supremo Andrew Demetriou, there's no egg on the face of the NRL's Dave Smith.
Broncos inject much needed muscle
THE Brisbane Broncos won't be pushed around in 2014, particularly if their latest injection of muscle can make the grade.
2014 predictions 14for14: Cam Smith to the Broncos
FOURTEEN predictions for the 2014 NRL season. Which ones do you think will come true or are just way off?
Reply Suns deny Hunt will return to NRL
UPDATED: KARMICHAEL Hunt will stay with Gold Coast after the Brisbane Broncos failed to lure him back to rugby league.
Staying Suns refuse to release Hunt
GOLD Coast Suns are refusing to release Karmichael Hunt from his contract as the AFL club clings to the final season of his foray into Aussie Rules.
Reni spared sack, on booze ban
RENI Maitua, who is suffering despression, has avoided having his NRL contract torn up by the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Canterbury Inside Bulldogs' ugly board split
THE split in Canterbury's board is so deep the two factions sit in different private suites at ANZ Stadium for home games.
EXCLUSIVE Mortimer trying to fix Dogs board
EXCLUSIVE: A major split has occured on the powerful Canterbury board and the man coerced into trying to fix it is club great Steve Mortimer.
Depression Maitua reveals he attempted suicide
FORMER Eels star Reni Maitua has revealed a spiral into depression led him to attempt to take his life while playing for Parramatta.
Tate gutted at Cup final omission
IN AN age when most athletes mask their emotions, veteran centre Brent Tate remains a credit to the lost art of honesty.
Wish-list What your NRL club wants for Xmas
CHRISTMAS is around the corner and we have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs and reveal just what your team really wants this Christmas.
New post Furner races to join Cowboys
KANGAROOS assistant coach David Furner has wasted no time in joining the Cowboys as he puts his axing from Canberra behind him.
Top gong Aussie trio nominated for Golden Boot
THREE Australian World Cup winners are among the six nominations for rugby league's prestigious Golden Boot award.
Widdop to bring Dragons direction
ST GEORGE Illawarra prized recruit Gareth Widdop says he is hoping to bring some direction to the Dragons in 2014.
2017 Frizell re-signs with Dragons
ST George Illawarra second-rower Tyson Frizell has extended his contract with the Dragons until the end of 2017.
Wish-list What your NRL club wants for Xmas
CHRISTMAS is around the corner and we have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs and reveal just what your team really wants this Christmas.
Crowd-pullers NRL's season of blockbusters
THE NRL has scheduled 13 Sydney blockbusters at ANZ Stadium in an attempt to win back fans in rugby league's heartland.
Allgood cops good behaviour bond
EELS prop Mitch Allgood was today handed a two year good behaviour bond for drink driving on Mad Monday.
Inside story Who is Trent Elkin?
TRENT Elkin was today handed the most severe individual sanction of the ASADA drugs scandal, in any code. But who is he?
Depression Maitua reveals he attempted suicide
FORMER Eels star Reni Maitua has revealed a spiral into depression led him to attempt to take his life while playing for Parramatta.
Memories How great it was: Cumberland Oval
WE whet your appetite for the coming season by re-living some of the great suburban football ovals of yesteryear. This week it is Cumberland Oval.
Dane Gagai's heart is in Newcastle
HOMESICKNESS isn't a factor for former Bronco Dane Gagai, who is planning a long term NRL future at the Knights.
Wish-list What your NRL club wants for Xmas
CHRISTMAS is around the corner and we have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs and reveal just what your team really wants this Christmas.
Denied Knights stand down Russell Packer
THE Knights have stood down new recruit Russell Packer after the NRL rejected his contract over assault charges.
Draw How your club fared: 2014 draw
HOW did your club fare in the 2014 NRL fixture? We break down the good and the bad news from next season's draw.
Penrith poach PNG's 'Civoniceva'
PENRITH have signed teenage PNG Test centre Wellington Albert, a player likened to a young Petero Civoniceva.
Regional Panthers to take NRL games to Bathurst
PENRITH have agreed to play one NRL home game in Bathurst for the next five years in a major boost to NSW country rugby league.
Children Penrith sign up baby Panthers
PENRITH have come up with a novel way to get children interested in their club - they're signing them at birth.
EXCLUSIVE Panthers to make Tasmania a home
EXCLUSIVE: Penrith are in negotiations with Tasmania's State Government about playing games for premiership points in Hobart.
Cash will not kill Souths' dream
RABBITOHS CEO Shane Richardson is vowing to push ahead with plans for a new $16 million High Performance Centre at Maroubra.
EXCLUSIVE Government pulls pin on Souths
EXCLUSIVE: South Sydney's dream to relocate to new high performance centre in Maroubra has been shattered by the Federal Government.
Concern No injury drama for GI: Souths
GREG Inglis is set to begin training with South Sydney in the New Year, as scheduled, after he was cleared of a serious thumb injury.
Wish-list What your NRL club wants for Xmas
CHRISTMAS is around the corner and we have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs and reveal just what your team really wants this Christmas.
Sharks gig a gamble for Kimmorley
WILL Cronulla opt for a novice coach to replace the suspended Shane Flanagan? And is Brett Kimmorley a gambler?
Squad Milford emerges as QLD Origin star
LABELLED as a future State of Origin star, Anthony Milford has been selected in Mal Meninga's Emerging Origin squad.
Staying put Milford sticks by Raiders
WHEN Anthony Milford's flight touched down at Canberra Airport, a massive weight was lifted from Ricky Stuart's shoulders.
Staying put Milford to stick it out in Canberra
EXCLUSIVE: Dally M Rookie-of-the-Year Anthony Milford has ended months of speculation and will play with the Canberra Raiders in 2014.
SBW going for Olympic gold
WALLABIES legend Mark Ella has no doubt Sonny Bill Williams can become an Olympic gold medallist following his return to Rugby in 2015.
Code-hopper SBW signs with NZ rugby
SONNY Bill Williams has a place at the Olympics in his sights after signing a two-year contract with New Zealand rugby.
Two roles McNamara takes Roosters job
ENGLAND head coach Steve McNamara will join the Sydney Roosters while also keeping his position with the national side.
Roosters O'Donnell exit robs Chooks of record
THE Roosters were so close to creating another small piece of history - until Luke O'Donnell announced his retirement.
PM Abbott on Sea Eagles' side
EXCLUSIVE: Manly is no stranger to politics, but even the club's boardroom could learn a thing from their likely new No. 1 season ticket holder.
Bozo 'Manly board an embarrassment'
MANLY legend Bob Fultom says the club's board is an embarrassment and its members are fed rubbish and kept in the dark.
Sea Eagles Penn pours $1m into Manly juniors
THE Penn family has confirmed its commitment to the Manly Sea Eagles with a $1 million pledge to fund local junior league.
EXCLUSIVE Inside Manly's dysfunctional board
EXCLUSIVE: Bitter, toxic and aggressive. We lift the lid the most dysfunctional boardroom in Australian sport.
Sharks go for Sharp option
THE Sharks have declared their support of Shane Flanagan before naming Peter Sharp as interim head coach.
Banned Flanagan rejected Elkin axe call
SUSPENDED Sharks coach Shane Flanagan rejected advice to part ways with trainer Trent Elkin after the club's fateful supplement program ended.
Cronulla Key meeting to decide Sharks coach
A CRUCIAL Cronulla board meeting tonight will move to resolve who is appointed Sharks head coach for the 2014 season.
Sharks Sharks gig a gamble for Kimmorley
WILL Cronulla opt for a novice coach to replace the suspended Shane Flanagan? And is Brett Kimmorley a gambler?
Altitude has Will primed for Origin
WHILE surrounded with AFL players in Colorado, Will Chambers may have found the secret to realising his Origin dream.
2014 predictions 14for14: Cam Smith to the Broncos
FOURTEEN predictions for the 2014 NRL season. Which ones do you think will come true or are just way off?
Workload Storm burnout fears for 'big three'
MELBOURNE Storm is fearing burnout may plague its "big three" after the stars played a total of just under 100 games this year.
Knee Hoffman: Slater back for round one
RYAN Hoffman is expecting his World Cup-winning teammate Billy Slater to be ready for NRL round one after successful surgery on his knee.
Tigers ready for life after Benji
WESTS Tigers NRL fans need not despair, skipper Robbie Farah is confident there's life after Benji Marshall.
Lowdown SuperCoach study guide: Tigers
WITH possibly the best young roster in the competition, the Tigers offer plenty to excite SuperCoaches in 2014.
Wish-list What your NRL club wants for Xmas
CHRISTMAS is around the corner and we have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs and reveal just what your team really wants this Christmas.
Crowd-pullers NRL's season of blockbusters
THE NRL has scheduled 13 Sydney blockbusters at ANZ Stadium in an attempt to win back fans in rugby league's heartland.
SuperCoach study guide: Titans
THE Gold Coast Titans loom as an essential NRL SuperCoach team, with their bye schedule arguably the best in the comp.
ASADA Titans coach worried for ex-Sharks
JOHN Cartwright admits the Titans are concerned about the ongoing ASADA investigation hanging over the heads of Luke Douglas and Albert Kelly.
Mojo Sezer finds mojo on PNG trip
TITAN'S playmaker Aidan Sezer found his mojo in the least likely place - in Papua New Guinea, on tour with the Prime Minister's XIII.
Competition Takairangi centre of battle at Titans
TITAN Brad Takairangi has welcomed competition in the centres saying he became "too relaxed" with the lack of depth in 2013.
Warriors to face Wigan in trial
NEW Zealand recruit Sam Tomkins will make his Warriors debut against Wigan when they meet in a pre-season trial in February.
Lowdown SuperCoach study guide: Warriors
FEATURING some of the most talented players in the comp and with a never-ending supply of youngsters, the Warriors always offer plenty for SuperCoach.
Deal Mini fights on as new Warrior enters
VETERAN Rooster Anthony Minichiello and boom UK recruit Sam Tomkins face very different challenges in the 2014 season.
Wish-list What your NRL club wants for Xmas
CHRISTMAS is around the corner and we have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs and reveal just what your team really wants this Christmas.
Rugby League World Cup semi-finals
BEST action snaps from the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals featuring Australia v Fiji and New Zealand v England.
Rugby League World Cup
Take a look at some of the Rugby League World Cup action - the highs, the lows, the Hakas and the hair.
CHEERLEADERS
Cheerleader of the Year
The Daily Telegraph goes behind the scenes for a calendar shoot with rugby league's Cheerleader of the Year nominees.
St George Dragons Cheerleaders
Take a look at the St George Dragons Cheerleaders strutting their stuff.
ODDS
A star in her own right
JESSICA Johnson is a mum, a business woman, a karate champion and the wife of Ashes hero Mitchell Johnson. But don't go calling her a WAG.
BlackBerry posts $5b quarterly loss
BLACKBERRY is reporting a massive $US4.4 billion ($5 billion) loss in the third quarter and 56 per cent drop in revenue.
Jolly a Saint after all
DARREN Jolly might have just missed out on St Kilda's playing list, but he will still be a Saint after signing as ruck coach.
Baby girl for Rove and Tasma
WA comedian Rove McManus and his wife Tasma Walton are celebrating an early Christmas gift - the arrival of their first child.
Bombers hunt for new footy boss
ESSENDON will search for a new football boss after Danny Corocoran told the club he will not return after his AFL ban ends in February.
Ho ho NO: An ode to the creepiest Santas ever
IT'S tough being Santa. You'd think it was all cookies and reindeers; instead it's screaming babies, crazy parents and goddamn beard-itch. But they're partly to blame.
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