NRL
Captain Smith plots cup course
Cameron Smith claims he feels fitter than ever and has no plans to call time on his glittering representative career.
NRL seeks grounded youngsters
NSW coach Laurie Daley has welcomed the plan to limit the money teenagers can earn from the game.
Graham’s value on the rise
Wade Graham spent yesterday in New Zealand spruiking the Auckland Nines but an even more important discussion looms.
Teen signs $3.5m deal
The NRL is knee-deep in talks with the players union over moves to cap the amount teenagers can earn from the game.
Mal ponders Thaiday replacement
Mal Meninga says losing Sam Thaiday for Sunday’s Four Nations final is a big blow for the Kangaroos.
Tamou looks to emulate Merrin
James Tamou is taking a leaf out of the book of new Penrith teammate Trent Merrin at the foot of the mountains.
Carney fighting on all fronts
Todd Carney learns fast in boxing. He has picked a smaller opponent for his first bout.
Bennett slams hothead Burgess
Australia ended England’s Four Nations campaign with a 36-18 win in London yesterday.
Australia, NZ in Four Nations final
Australia set up a Four Nations final against New Zealand by beating England 36-18 on Sunday.
Club bosses to meet with NRL
Chairpersons from the 16 NRL clubs will meet the game’s hierarchy next week as frustrations with the head body build.
Sterlo’s call out of the Blue
NSW legend Peter Sterling made Laurie Daley three promises when he agreed to become adviser to the Blues coach.
Meninga’s painful memories
Kangaroos prop Matt Scott says Mal Meninga has drummed into his men the dangers of underestimating England.
Benji likely for centres
You won’t find Benji Marshall near the base of the scrum at Brisbane next season.
‘English pack a big challenge’
Australia backrower Boyd Cordner is excited about the prospect of taking on England’s giant forwards on Monday morning.
Roosters lock in JWH
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson yesterday heralded the re-signing of prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Fifita unfairly targeted: Keogh
Cronulla chairman Damien Keogh has suggested Andrew Fifita was unfairly targeted by key NRL powerbrokers.
James keen on captaincy
Ryan James is in the middle of contract negotiations but he’s talking like he’ll remain a Titan beyond next season.
Roosters keep their enforcer
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has signed a three-year contract extension with the club.
Cocaine everywhere after grand finals
Former rugby league international Jason Donnelly says “cocaine is everywhere after grand finals”.
Drug policy too harsh, says union
The NRL has shelved plans to trial hair follicle testing and changes could be afoot to the illicit drug testing regime.
