NRL

Wary Roos won’t be trumped by Poms

DONALD Trump is the latest underdog to claim an “impossible” wins this year but the Kangaroos will do everything to end the run of fairytales in 2016, writes Mal Meninga.

Boyd’s surprising confession about Bennett

Michael Carayannis in Teddington THE relationship between Darius Boyd and Wayne Bennett is the most intriguing in rugby league. Now the fullback has lifted the lid on the pair’s seemingly unbreakable bond.

Greenberg’s compassion call to Barba family

David Riccio TODD Greenberg has taken the unprecedented step of contacting the partner of suspended Cronulla Sharks star Ben Barba to offer his personal support.

Penrith re-sign 15th NRL player in 2016

PENRITH’S unprecedented spending spree has continued with the club re-signing their 15th player this season to a long-term deal.

The real reason behind Bennett’s silence

Paul Kent WATCH as Wayne Bennett opens up on his relationship with Mal Meninga and the English media in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Daily Telegraph journalist Michael Carayannis.

Benji’s surprising Broncos admission

SPEAKING for the first time as a Brisbane Bronco, Benji Marshall raised eyebrows with a prediction of how his time in Queensland will unfold.

Benji targets Broncos centre spot

Rikki-Lee Arnold BENJI Marshall has touched down in Brisbane ahead of his first training session with the Broncos as he looks to earn himself a first grade spot with the club.

Blues replace Bozo as Origin shake-up continues

NEW South Wales have continued their post-season shake-up, with long-time ‘adviser’ Bob Fulton dumped by the Blues and replaced by one of the sharpest minds in the game.

Roosters, Bulldogs rank outsiders for Nines

Dean Ritchie BOOKIES have taunted glamour Sydney clubs Canterbury and the Roosters by dismissing their chances of winning the Auckland Nines with opening markets for the competition revealed.

Slater returns as Storm replace key losses

Nick Campton SUMMER SCHOOL: With major player losses including Proctor, Koroibete and Green, the Melbourne Storm have key gaps in their roster to fill as they strive to go one step further in 2017.

Dismay over NRL fixture call

James Matthey IT SEEMS like yesterday the NRL season finished, but already there are headaches brewing ahead of 2017.

Why Wallace ditched Broncos for Titans

JARROD Wallace is one of the NRL’s most promising up and coming front-rowers and after starting pre-season with new club the Titans, he’s revealed why he left the Broncos.

REVEALED: Complete round one NRL draw

Phil Rothfield THE Canterbury Bulldogs will launch the NRL’s newest timeslot when they run out for next season’s opening round at Belmore Sports Ground. ROUND ONE FIXTURES HERE.

Coote’s anguish over finals gaffes

Michael Carayannis LACHLAN COOTE broke down in the arms of teammate Matt Scott after the Cowboys were bundled out of the NRL finals.

Red alert as Sydney NRL clubs lose millions

Dean Ritchie Exclusive SYDNEY based NRL clubs will lose a combined total of $34.1 million this season in continued worrying signs for the game.

Bird: James must lead Titans

Peter Badel FORMER Titan Greg Bird says there is only one man who should succeed him as captain — inspirational prop Ryan James.

Eels sign Wicks replacement

PARRAMATTA have moved quickly to cover the loss of the retired Danny Wicks by announcing the signing of another former bad boy.

Titans feel the heat as new season begins

Peter Badel THE 2017 campaign has begun on the Gold Coast as the Titans sweated it out at their new training facility on the first day of their pre-season.

How Cronk stays ahead of the rest

Michael Carayannis COOPER Cronk took the chance to get a gauge on England’s form during the star halfback’s rare weekend off heading into their clash with Australia.

Panthers net another Cartwright

THE Penrith Panthers will have another Cartwright on their books next year after signing the son of club legend John on Thursday.

Bird: James must lead Titans

Peter Badel FORMER Titan Greg Bird says there is only one man who should succeed him as captain — inspirational prop Ryan James.

Eels sign Wicks replacement

PARRAMATTA have moved quickly to cover the loss of the retired Danny Wicks by announcing the signing of another former bad boy.

Titans feel the heat as new season begins

Peter Badel THE 2017 campaign has begun on the Gold Coast as the Titans sweated it out at their new training facility on the first day of their pre-season.

How Cronk stays ahead of the rest

Michael Carayannis COOPER Cronk took the chance to get a gauge on England’s form during the star halfback’s rare weekend off heading into their clash with Australia.

Panthers net another Cartwright

THE Penrith Panthers will have another Cartwright on their books next year after signing the son of club legend John on Thursday.

Thaiday doubtful for clash with Bennett

Michael Carayannis KANGAROOS veteran Sam Thaiday’s dodgy knee could force him out of the showdown against the England side coached by his club mentor Wayne Bennett.

Ponga addresses AFL switch rumour

PETER BADEL & ROBERT CRADDOCK EXCLUSIVE: COWBOYS young gun Kalyn Ponga has addressed speculation he is set to code hop and accept a contract with AFL side Brisbane Lions.

Play of the Week: Jillaroo Ruan Sims

AMANDA LULHAM JILLAROOS captain Ruan Sims has written her name into rugby league history as the first female to sign an NRL playing contract to earn SWOOP Play of the Week.

Dragons need to breathe fire

Nick Campton SUMMER SCHOOL: The road to improvement in 2017 is very simple for the Dragons. They need to start scoring some points

Roosters retain Waerea-Hargreaves until 2020

Dean Ritchie THE Roosters have signed Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2020.

Wayne Bennett doesn’t care what you think

IN a remarkable press conference, England coach Wayne Bennett has unloaded on his critics, taken a shot at Mal Meninga and warned he is not going to change.

Titans to continue market raid with $600k war chest

PETER BADEL THE Titans launch their pre-season confident they can be title contenders after signing Kevin Proctor and Dan Sarginson and they have more cash to spend.

How Kangaroos are out-muscling rivals

Michael Carayannis AUSTRALIA’S hefty outside backs are proving too much for opposition defenders to handle at the Four Nations. Michael Carayannis looks at the numbers.

Hero of war inspiring Manly Sea Eagles

Dean Ritchie MANLY stars and coach Trent Barrett have met with and been inspired by double amputee Damien Thomlinson’s heroic tale of survival as the club throws its weight behind the Poppy Appeal.

Why Smith is league’s ultimate ironman

Dean Ritchie CAMERON Smith might be built like an accountant but the Australian skipper is one of rugby league’s toughest characters.

Also in Sport

Jobe shouldn’t have to give medal back: Hird

ESSENDON champion Jobe Watson surrendered his 2012 Brownlow Medal with “mixed emotions” in the final act of footy’s greatest scandal but James Hird, slammed the injustice of Watson’s plight.

Greg Norman pic raising eyebrows

GREG Norman can still leave people in awe even in retirement, and a recent photo has sent the internet into a frenzy.

Thunder leaders set to return next year

TERRITORY Thunder’s on-field leaders have recommitted to the eight-year-old NEAFL club for the 2017 season.

Magpies ruckman faces NTFL tribunal

PALMERSTON ruckman Aaron Gepp will face tonight’s league tribunal on a striking charge following a last quarter incident in Sunday’s Division One clash against PINT at Asbuild Ova

Motlop turns to players to rescue season

MARK Motlop has told his Buffalo players to play for each other as he seeks a solution to his side’s fumbling 0-5 start to the 2016-17 NTFL season

Buzz: Barba knew the risks

BEN Barba knew he was twice as likely as other players to be drug tested after the grand final. But he couldn’t help himself writes Phil Rothfield.

NTFL backing Tiwi Bombers

AFLNT chief executive Michael Solomon will do everything in his power to retain the Tiwi Bombers as an independent entity in the NTFL.

Raven flies flag for Elcho Island

ELCHO Island HAS produced its first NT News Rising Star nominee after wingman Raven Marika won the Round 5 nomination

Retractable roof to keep ‘G world class

A ROOF could be built over the MCG to weatherproof Australia’s greatest stadium in one of the biggest stadiums redevelopments ever attempted in world sport. HAVE YOUR SAY

Jockey Altieri firing at Fannie Bay

SIMONE Altieri has heard all the jibes about not being strong enough, but her iron will has made her a competitive jockey.

Hodges in mix for Thunder top job

ANDREW Hodges has thrown his hat in the NT Thunder ring to replace Richmond-bound Xavier Clarke in charge of the NEAFL club.

NT racewalker not slowing down

AT 62, the evergreen Colin Heywood is not slowing down anytime soon.

Taylor saw women’s football future

PUTTING women’s football up in bright lights was Beckie Taylor’s goal for so many years, but not even she saw this coming.

10-minute guide to picking a Cup winner

NO time to do the Melbourne Cup form? Check out our ten minute guide for reasons to like and dislike every runner in the 2016 Melbourne Cup.

Rebels in tight race for hoops finals

“DEFLATED” UNI Rebels coach Malix Laurel is preparing his players for the possibility of having to win both their last two games to make the finals.

NRL

Follow Us

Most Viewed

Photos

Sponsored Links