Why NRL must use automatic sin bin for all forms of foul play, not just punching
Steve Mascord Punching was quite rightly banned from rugby league a couple of years ago. It's time to use the sin bin for all forms of foul play.
Live NRL Round 16 2016: Steve Mascord's Stupid Saturday - Newcastle Knights v St George-Illawarra Dragons, Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos
Steve Mascord The final game of the day takes us to ANZ Stadium for a blockbuster between the Bulldogs and the Broncos.
Welcome to the brave new world: The era of the mercenary rugby league player
Steve Mascord Many players do not fully comprehend the Victorian-era concept of representation, of quaint 'caps' and sporting legacies.
State of Origin Game 2 Live Scores: NSW Blues v QLD Maroons, Suncorp Stadium
Steve Mascord Follow full live coverage as the NSW Blues look to keep the series alive following their Game 1 heartbreak against the Maroons.
Benji Marshall will take a keen interest in how Semi Radradra drama unfolds
Steve Mascord Benji Marshall is one man who will be watching very closely Parramatta's attempts to retain truant Semi Radradra by allowing him a rugby union stint.
Live NRL Round 15 2016: St George-Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm
Steve Mascord Join us for all the live action from WIN Jubilee Oval.
State of Origin 2016: Why the judiciary was right to look at NSW Blues man Wade Graham in a vacuum
Steve Mascord Do people really think sentiment should have played a role in the Wade Graham judiciary hearing, or does it fall into that new category of public discourse, "Origin banter"?
Jamie Soward tips longer stay in reserve grade after Penrith Panthers shocker
Steve Mascord Jamie Soward doesn't expect to be recalled to first grade following his Intrust Premiership performance for Penrith at the weekend.
Live NRL Round 14 2016: Steve Mascord's Stupid Saturday - Newcastle Knights v New Zealand Warriors, Parramatta Eels v Gold Coast Titans, Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm
Steve Mascord Join us for a triple header of live NRL action.
NRL 2016: Why the season gets a pass mark at halfway, but could do better
Steve Mascord Arriving in Manchester on Wednesday and visiting the offices of Super League at Salford Quays, I was faced with the following question: "how's the NRL season going"?
NRL match-fixing: Where's the proof, asks Manly's Peter Peters
Steve Mascord "The ham in the sandwich of an underworld dispute" – that's how a prominent Manly official has described the match-fixing allegations.
Live NRL Round 13 2016: Steve Mascord's Stupid Saturday - New Zealand Warriors v Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers
Steve Mascord Cooper Cronk ignored a painful ankle injury to back up in the final two minutes and score his club's final try in a convincing win.
Spot the difference between news and BS: Sam Thaiday virginity comment v NRL match-fixing investigation
Steve Mascord Look on the bright side: at least police investigating match fixing is real news.
State of Origin 2016: NSW Blues gameplan leaked to Queensland Maroons: report
Steve Mascord Queensland coach Kevin Walters says he did not see a NSW match plan allegedly left on a white board at ANZ Stadium.
State of Origin Game 1 Live: QLD Maroons Win
Steve Mascord Join us for all the action live from ANZ Stadium in Sydney as the Blues look to get their series off to a flying start.
Is the State of Origin build up due to the Canberra connection?
Steve Mascord It's the match preview angle that may have been in use for a century: the targeting of rookies.
Live NRL 2016: St George Illawarra Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys in Steve Mascord's Stupid Saturday
Steve Mascord We are in situ at in the Pearl of the Pacific, Wollongong, for tonight's St George Illawarra-North Queensland split round clash-fixture.
The NRL takes a seven-week lunch break as State of Origin takes over
Steve Mascord It's the choice marked "NRL". It's misleading because when you click on it, you won't get NRL at all. You'll get a completely different competition, called "State of Origin".
In rugby league, knowledge lost is a game lost - and the Penrith Panthers paid the price
Steve Mascord As in all areas of life, with each generation, more knowledge is lost – until there is a tipping point.
Live NRL round 11 2016: Steve Mascord's Stupid Saturday - Wests Tigers v Newcastle Knights, New Zealand Warriors v Canberra Raiders, Cronulla Sharks v Manly Sea Eagles
Steve Mascord Join us for a triple-header of live NRL action.
