Bid to play World Club Challenge in Sydney likely to fail

A bid by Wigan players to have next year's World Club Challenge against Cronulla played at Southern Cross Stadium is set to be defeated by contractual red tape.

Fifita, Radradra decision is a mess

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If winger Radradra was omitted because he is under investigation for domestic abuse, why was he selected only three weeks ago to travel to PNG with the Prime Minister's XIII and promote a message of Strong Men Respect Women?

Ennis gives a wink and Fifita delivers a premiership

It was a long way from the NRL grand final, literally and figuratively. When the United States played Canada in  Wilmington, Delaware a few hours before the big one, kick-off was delayed because a council worker had failed to show up to turn the lights on. His absence also meant the players US players couldn't get into their dressingroom until after the game whole the Canadians got changed in the parking lot. The crowd numbered less than 100 but at least the food was free. Former South Sydney player Junior VaiVai pounced on a loose ball and raced 60 metres to score the winning try with two minutes remaining, the 20-14 win giving the US a clean sweep of the Colonial Cup games.

Storm and Sharks battle for NRL Premiership glory

Will Cronulla's 49-year drought come to an end, or will it be Melbourne standing tall again?

Sharks success is a victory for the little guys

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Is this year's grand final a watershed for the NRL in that relocation is now completely off the table?

Twitter king Hayne takes aim at referees and Storm's 2009 title

Plane sours online.

Storm and Raiders battle for Grand Final berth

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It's first against second for a spot in the decider as the Raiders travel to Melbourne.

A small step in the right direction

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Given that NSW and Queensland were the biggest obstacles to belated changes to international eligibility rules announced this week, it's surprising to hear Blues coach Laurie Daley speak such sense on the issue.

Storm in a teacup: No stink over scheduling

Is it unfair that Melbourne Storm, as minor premiers, get a day less to prepare for a grand final than their opponents?