NRL
Friend urged to suck it in
Trent Robinson wants his hooker Jake Friend to soak up everything he can under the tutelage of Cameron Smith.
Bulldogs bail up Kia as sponsor
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Kia Motors.
Kangaroos demolish Scotland
Kangaroos opened its Four Nations tournament with a convincing 54-12 demolition of the weakest team, Scotland.
Game stills wants Fifita: Grant
John Grant says there is no need for Andrew Fifita to be lost to rugby league. He just has to behave “like an adult”.
Fraser on the rise at NRL
Former Queensland treasurer Andrew Fraser is being tipped to take on a more prominent role at the NRL.
Maguire signs to end of 2019
South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has signed a new deal to keep him at the Rabbitohs until the end of 2019.
VC hero to stick with Blues
Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson will be a permanent fixture in the NSW State of Origin set-up next season.
Inglis considered rugby switch
Greg Inglis came close to following Rabbitohs teammate Sam Burgess in moving to Europe to play rugby union.
Sydney clubs battle for $40m
Up to eight Sydney clubs are headed for a bunfight as they try to secure a share of the $40m Centre of Excellence fund.
Clubs accused of stockpiling
The NRL has been warned some clubs are attempting to circumvent plans to put a ceiling on payments to teenagers.
Roberts ready to go for Broncos
Brisbane centre James Roberts is ready to begin pre-season training but hasn’t ruled out a return to a Thai rehab centre.
Roos shielded from cap probe
The Kangaroos’ most experienced players are keeping a distant eye on developments unfolding in Australia.
Rookies play against Scotland
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has named five debutants in his squad for Saturday morning’s Four Nations opener.
Roos find balls a real handful
The Rhino brand of ball used in the Four Nations is proving an extra challenge for the Kangaroos kickers and ballplayers.
Eels finally cap scandal
The last remnant of the former Parramatta Football Club board, known as the Premiership Club, has been ripped down.
NRL deregisters O’Sullivan
One of rugby league’s most prominent recruitment officers, Peter O’Sullivan, was sacked by the NRL yesterday.
’No desire to coach Australia’
England rugby league coach Wayne Bennett claims no desire to coach Kangaroos, despite war of words with Mal Meninga
Bennett gives Mal assurance
Master coach Wayne Bennett says he will restrict his foray into international coaching to England.
Players will back fine system
The jury is still out on plans to introduce a fine system to the NRL judiciary process.
Frizelle puts hand up for Titans
The Gold Coast Titans should have their new owners in place by early next year.
