Latest NRL news
Ricky Stuart to embrace pressure of justifying Canberra Raiders faith
Jon Tuxworth 6:44 PM Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has set his sights on ensuring the team's rebuild ends in premiership glory, and will embrace the pressure to deliver after the club's enormous show of faith in extending his contract until the end of the 2018 season.
Doctor JT: Uni gives NRL star highest honours
6:14 PM Johnathan Thurston can add "Doctor" to his long list of titles and accomplishments after he was bestowed with one of James Cook University's (JCU) highest honours.
Farah retains Wests Tigers leadership position
Michael Carayannis 5:02 PM Wests Tigers have produced a stunning backflip, allowing Robbie Farah to retain his place in the club's leadership squad.
Hiku 'couldn't believe' he was shown the door by Manly
Michael Carayannis Peta Hiku reported for his first day as a Panther still stinging after being shown the door by Manly.
''Platinum League'' plan met with mixed response from clubs
Michael Carayannis The NRL yesterday confirmed its controversial plan to set up a new feeder league as it released its highly anticipated blueprint for player development.
Richardson rules himself out of contention for NRL CEO job
Michael Carayannis Shane Richardson has ruled himself out of the NRL's top job saying he is "not built" to be the game's chief executive.
Payten, Croker back NRL coaches to make judgment call on juniors
Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart will sign a two-year extension on Wednesday.
NRL considering US game and World Nines tournament
Michael Carayannis The NRL is considering taking a match to the US while serious discussions are under way to develop a World Nines tournament.
Burgess to return in NRL All-Stars fixture
Sam Burgess will make his official return to rugby league via the NRL All-Stars match, with the South Sydney star named in the World side.
Radical changes considered by NRL
NRL squads could be increased to 36 players and youngsters banned from making their debut until age 19 in radical new changes being considered by rugby league's governing body.
King Wally says Queensland not a divided kingdom
Steve Zemek Queensland great Wally Lewis maintains the Maroons' winning culture was not at risk despite clear divisions about who should take over as the state's rugby league coach.
McCrone not bitter over Raiders exit
Tim Keeble St George Illawarra recruit Josh McCrone swears there's no bad blood with his former club Canberra.
NRL to unveil blueprint on Tuesday
Michael Carayannis Shane Richardson's blueprint for rugby league will be officially unveiled on Tuesday.
Jennings' Origin future all clear despite guilty plea
Michael Carayannis Michael Jennings will still be available for NSW selection next year despite being handed a 12-month good behaviour bond.
McQueen ready to spearhead Titans revival
Vince Rugari Forced out of South Sydney due to salary cap pressure, new Gold Coast signing Chris McQueen is looking on the bright side, resolving to help steer the NRL's problem child through yet another rough patch.
Meet the new-look Luke Keary
Michael Carayannis A bulked up Luke Keary has added noticeable size to his frame as the South Sydney five-eighth looks to combat his smaller nature with more size
Jennings handed good behaviour bond by court
State of Origin player Michael Jennings has been handed a 12-month good behaviour bond.
How Quinlan helped Dugan earn a Blues jersey
Mitch Jennings WITHOUT Adam Quinlan, the great Josh Dugan centre experiment probably wouldn't have happened.
NSWRL compares proposed changes to Super League war
NSWRL boss Dave Trodden has compared the NRL's proposed pathways changes to that of the infamous Super League competition.
Raiders look outside the box for NRL talent
Lee Gaskin Canberra Raiders recruitment manager Peter Mulholland will continue to look "outside the box" for quality players.
