Latest NRL news
Soward may have played his last game for Penrith
Michael Chammas 9:30 PM Jamie Soward looks certain to have played his last game for the Penrith Panthers and could be on a plane to England to play in the Super League this week.
Taylor identifies strengths and weaknesses of former Panthers teammates
Michael Chammas 7:59 PM Elijah Taylor has spent the majority of this week informing Tigers players and coaching staff of the strengths and weaknesses of the men he called teammates just six weeks ago.
New Panther Zak drove eight hours to get passport
Michael Chammas 7:43 PM So desperate was Zak Hardaker to get to Australia to join Penrith, the Englishman embarked on an eight hour return drive from Leeds to Wales to get a replacement for the passport he had lost.
Lee looking to return to raid against Cowboys
David Polkinghorne 7:35 PM Raiders winger Edrick Lee has Cowboys on his mind.
Clubs engage Super League peacemaker for latest NRL battle
Adrian Proszenko 6:53 PM The lawyer who helped broker peace in the Super League war has again been engaged to quell rugby league's latest rebellion, but this time he isn't working for the establishment.
Radradra's former partner applies for AVO
Adrian Proszenko 6:02 PM While the lure of French rugby is believed to be a factor in his absence, it's understood the breakdown in his personal relationship is also a factor in Semi Radradra going AWOL.
Lee has changed since becoming a father, hopes the world has too
David Polkinghorne 5:52 PM Canberra Raiders winger Edrick Lee hopes his son Kawhi doesn't experience racism like he did.
Mitchell out to prove doubters wrong over teenagers
Adam Pengilly 4:48 PM Under the NRL's ex-head of strategy Shane Richardson's blueprint, Latrell Mitchell would have only just been eligible for first grade this year. Now he has set an ambitious goal for the rest of the season to prove teenagers can handle the rigours of NRL football.
Creagh concedes knee injury may spell end
Adam Pengilly 3:45 PM Stranded on the cusp of Dragons history, Ben Creagh is still in the dark about whether he will reach the milestone as the club's most capped player after admitting he may not get back on the park again this year.
Round 17: How the teams match up
Chris Boulous 12:33 PM All you need to know ahead of round 17 of the NRL season
Pearce can lead Roosters revival: Hasler
11:45 AM The Roosters host Canterbury in round 17 of the NRL on Thursday night, in Pearce's return from a calf injury.
The future can wait: Blues must win Origin III
Phil Gould 10:50 AM It would be embarrassing if the Blues failed to win a game in this series, especially when two of the games were played in Sydney.
Radradra says he'll show for Sharks clash
Andrew Webster and Chris Barrett 10:10 AM Parramatta's runaway winger Semi Radradra has finally reached out to his club - and promised to return for Saturday night's match against Cronulla.
Talkin' Teams and Ultimate League: NRL Round 17
Chris Boulous 8:21 AM Join League HQ's Chris Boulous for all the round 17 NRL teams, rugby league news and best buys in Ultimate League.
Melbourne Storm could hand Matt White his club debut for Brisbane Broncos game
Roy Ward Melbourne Storm could hand veteran prop Matt White his club debut for Friday night's clash.
Foran stripped of Eels club captaincy
Steve Zemek Kieran Foran has been stripped of the club captaincy and issued a breach notice by Parramatta after falling foul of club officials over his rehabilitation.
Eels to seek $700,000 in compensation from Radradra
Michael Chammas Parramatta will seek $700,000 in compensation from Semi Radradra – if he requests a release – that will negate what he stands to earn playing rugby union in France.
Rapana backs Leilua's Origin frustration
Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana believes Joey Leilua was right to express frustration over his NSW snub, and is hopeful it won't affect his selection chances for State of Origin III in Sydney.
Soliola beats pain barrier to inspire Raiders' finals charge
Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii is no shrinking violet but even the Maroons hitman admits he wouldn't be capable of emulating Sia Soliola's pain-defying heroics against Gold Coast on Sunday.
Fifita admits he'd be tempted by union money
Andrew Parkinson Andrew Fifita has thrown his support behind Semi Radradra – and wants to have a look at his own rugby union options at the end of his contract with the Sharks.
