NRL PremiershipPenrith’s impressive retention drive continuesPENRITH have re-signed yet another of their brightest young stars with Waqa Blake joining the likes of Matt Moylan and Bryce Cartwright in extending his deal.
NRL PremiershipCan Panthers live up to the hype in 2017?SUMMER SCHOOL: The Panthers are likely to attract more hype than any team in the competition. But can they turn the hype into success in 2017?
NRL PremiershipSandow’s NRL wish, Shark eyes movePRIVATE RYAN: A Rabbit suffers a pre-season setback, Chris Sandow’s biggest wish, Dave Taylor in the gym, a Sharks forward leaving and a Rooster on the move?
Axing under 20s comp will save livesTHE axing of the NRL under-20s competition will not only spare teenage talents of the limelight but might even save their lives, according to former bad boy Sione Faumuina.
NRL PremiershipHard training Marshall vows to help MilfBENJI Marshall insists he can help Brisbane playmaker Anthony Milford recapture his best form after the veteran half impressed at his first training session
Bravehearts cut loose after making historySCOTLAND cut loose after draw, the Kiwis and Aussies lose veteran players to serious injuries and England let the fists fly. Highs, Lows and Big Blows!
Irate Burgess says ref influenced by SmithA FRUSTRATED Sam Burgess hit out at referee Robert Hicks and Kangaroos skipper Cameron Smith after England were bundled out of the Four Nations.
Four NationsBurgess brings back biff and food for thoughtDAVID Klemmer was acting a fool, and Sam Burgess doesn’t suffer them. A punch was thrown and we were all reminded of how league once was, and can be further down the track.
Mal’s new monsters mash Pommy big gunsREPORT CARD: The Australian backs have been the Kangaroos’ shining light in the Four Nations, but against England it was the forwards who stood up when it mattered most.
Bashed black and blue, Cronk laughs lastPLAYER RATINGS: He was bashed out of the grand final and sidelined against the Kiwis. But Cooper Cronk was back with a vengeance on the big stage, and he made England pay.
Four NationsRoos rumble Bennett’s boys in feisty affairNOT even Wayne Bennett could fix England. But they gave the Kangaroos a run for their money before eventually crashing out of the tournament in a fiery contest.
Four NationsLate Mail: Kangaroos avoid late scareMAL Meninga has made a handful of changes to his team ahead of Australia’s clash with England. Full Four Nations preview and late mail!
Four NationsJoey: Kiwi ‘attitude stinks’, Johnson slammedIT was Scotland’s day in the sun and the stuff of New Zealand’s nightmares. Immortal Andrew Johns says the Kiwis only have themselves to blame and has torn them a new one.
Four NationsScots pinch historic draw from sloppy KiwisBRAVEHEARTS by name, and they more than lived up to it. Scotland have given New Zealand the scare of a lifetime and nearly beaten the world’s number one ranked side. Relive all the action.
NRL PremiershipJohns’ son signs with Newcastle KnightsMATTHEW Johns won Newcastle’s unforgettable first premiership alongside Immortal brother Andrew. Now, Matty’s son Jack has signed a deal with the Knights.
The 3 things Sterlo promised Laurie DaleyNSW legend Peter Sterling promised Origin coach Laurie Daley three things when he accepted the job as key adviser for the Blues.
NRL PremiershipJohns: The only way Manly can make 2017 finalsMATTHEW Johns has rubbed his crystal ball and made some early predictions about the 2017 season, pinpointing a crucial factor that will make or break Manly’s season.
Mal reveals team to battle Bennett’s EnglandKANGAROOS coach Mal Meninga has finally settled on his top team with Dragons duo Josh Dugan and Tyson Frizell earning recalls for the final pool game against England.
State of OriginThe players to benefit from Sterlo appointmentPETER Sterling has been appointed Laurie Daley’s new adviser for the NSW team after Bob Fulton stepped down. It’s a change that will swing selection and Sterlo has hinted at how.
NRL PremiershipPenrith re-sign 15th NRL player in 2016PENRITH’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 silenceWATCH 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.
The crazy Boyd stat Bennett must crushDARIUS Boyd’s Kangaroos career has been impeccable, bringing about an unbelievable statistic. Coaching against his prodigy for the first time, Wayne Bennett has no option but to crush it.
NRL PremiershipBenji: I didn’t come here to play halvesBENJI Marshall to the Broncos has been one of the NRL off-season’s most surprising moves. Now the superstar has explained what’s going on as he joins Wayne Bennett’s team.
State of OriginBlues replace Bozo as Origin shake-up continuesNEW 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.
NRL PremiershipSlater returns as Storm replace key lossesSUMMER 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.
NRL PremiershipWhy Wallace ditched Broncos for TitansJARROD 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.
NRL PremiershipDogs to kick off 2017 with Belmore blockbusterROUND one 2017 is a tantalising prospect, with some massive rivalry clashes and the Bulldogs to host a Friday night Belmore blockbuster, says a report. DRAW HERE
Four NationsWayne’s War: The insult Bennett can’t copEXCLUSIVE: If Wayne Bennett had his way, he’d never do another interview for the rest of his days. But there’s one insult the master mentor wants to set the record straight on.
NRL PremiershipTiger a bachelor finalist, Morley’s epic skolNRL CONFIDENTIAL: Tigers star Tim Simona has found himself named as a finalist in an unlikely competition. Meanwhile, Adrian Morley has pulled off one hell of a skol.
NRL PremiershipEels sign Wicks replacementPARRAMATTA have moved quickly to cover the loss of the retired Danny Wicks by announcing the signing of another former bad boy.
NRL PremiershipPanthers net another CartwrightTHE 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 BennettKANGAROOS veteran Sam Thaiday’s dodgy knee could force him out of the showdown against the England side coached by his club mentor Wayne Bennett.
NRL PremiershipManly man rebuilt, Bellamy’s All Black edgeSUMMER SLOG: A Manly forward reveals the ugly extent of an injury, Craig Bellamy spends a historic week with the All Blacks, while a big Dragons recruit speaks out.
NRL PremiershipDragons need to breathe fireSUMMER SCHOOL: The road to improvement in 2017 is very simple for the Dragons. They need to start scoring some points
NRL PremiershipRoosters retain Waerea-Hargreaves until 2020THE Roosters have signed Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2020.
Four NationsWayne unleashes in revealing press conferenceIN 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.
How your 2017 squad compares to last seasonSOME have been completely overhauled, others have barely been touched. The NRL squads for 2017 are starting to take shape and we’ve rated every one compared to their 2016 version.
Wayne Bennett doesn’t care what you thinkIN 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.
Carney’s comeback sealed ... but not on the fieldIT’S official. Todd Carney has officially signed on to step inside the boxing ring against fellow former NRL player Chris Sandow in a charity boxing bout.
NRL PremiershipThe time is now for rising TigersSUMMER SCHOOL: The Tigers can no longer use their youth as an excuse for 2017 as they try to end their semi-final drought.
NRL PremiershipEels U-turn on recruits sets up war chestTRANSFER CENTRE: Last year, the Eels’ blue chip buys were the talk of the NRL. Yet their latest signings sum up a change of tack that brings a superstar hitlist into play.
NRL Premiership‘Cocaine is everywhere after grand finals’FORMER international Jason Donnelly says that cocaine use is ‘everywhere’ during grand final celebrations.
NRL PremiershipPanthers back leaves NRL for EnglandENGLISHMAN Zak Hardaker’s stint in the NRL is officially over, with the Penrith utility signing a one-year-deal in the Super League.
NRL PremiershipBarba’s rehab program, Sharks return toutedBEN Barba’s Thailand rehab won’t just be about his failed test for cocaine, as a surprise comeback at the Sharks is touted despite his lucrative contract being torn up.
NRL PremiershipSharks sign Raider, Ponga’s $2m shortlist, Eels movesMARKET WATCH: Eels sign a forward while shopping one around, Knights rookie re-signs, Sharks snare a talented Raider and Cowboys forced to up the ante to keep Kalyn Ponga.
Why bad boy Barba’s not on Knights’ radarDESPITE coming off one of the worst season in the club’s history, the Newcastle Knights say they won’t be tempted by the X-factor value of sacked Sharks star Ben Barba.
NRL PremiershipWhy Keary defected to rivals RoostersLUKE Keary has revealed the reason he decided to sign with the Roosters, including the chance to link with Mitchell Pearce in the halves.
NRL PremiershipYour NRL team’s 2017 jerseysA HOST of NRL teams have unveiled their jersey designs as they gear up for next season. Check out all the kits released so far ahead of 2017.
NRL PremiershipEnnis: Why Barba problems slipped by SharksMICK Ennis has explained why Cronulla missed the warning signs that Ben Barba was still suffering personal problems at the back end of their premiership winning campaign.
NRL PremiershipSea Eagles snap up SironenMANLY have signed Wests Tigers backrower Curtis Sironen with the 23-year old moving to the northern beaches on a two-year deal.