Four NationsHow history could haunt Roos in finalBURNING QUESTIONS: Yet another Test tournament final with Australia facing off against New Zealand. The sense of deja vu wouldn’t necessarily be comforting for the Kangaroos.
Four NationsLate mail: Mal’s Thaiday sub, Kiwis’ comboLATE MAIL: Australia coach Mal Meninga has settled on who will take Sam Thaiday’s spot on the bench for the Four Nations final. Meanwhile, NZ are set for a surprise halves combo.
NRL PremiershipBoyd backs golden run to continueDARIUS Boyd’s unbeaten streak has stretched to 21 matches and he’s keen to add to it yet again in the Four Nations final.
NRL PremiershipBozo’s huge gamble on ragtag Manly backlineTRANSFER CENTRE: Replacing Manly’s champion backline is one of the biggest recruiting challenges in the NRL right now. Bob Fulton’s approach looks to be boom or bust.
NRL PremiershipMudgee to host City-Country in 2017MUDGEE could be the host of the final City-Country game with the fixture again heading to the Glen Willow Sports complex in 2017.
Four NationsUltimate guide to the Four Nations finalTHE biggest international rugby league match of the year is upon us — the final of the 2016 Four Nations tournament. Here’s your ultimate guide to the clash.
NRL PremiershipPonga contemporaries: Young guns that got awayKALYN Ponga’s expected departure from North Queensland is a blow Cowboys fans will likely hang onto for many years. But the 18-year-old is walking a well worn path.
Can the Sharks go back-to-back in 2017?SUMMER SCHOOL: From Michael Ennis’ replacement to staying motivated, we take a look at the things Cronulla need to work on in the preseason.
NRL PremiershipBarba says sorry to Sharks matesBEN Barba has apologised to his former Cronulla teammates over his cocaine use that led to him leaving the NRL premiers to undertake rehabilitation overseas.
NRL PremiershipKey figure behind rise of Panthers beastWHO says an injured player can’t have an impact on a team? Waqa Blake has experienced first hand how much influence a sidelined star could have on his career.
NRL PremiershipMastermind of brutal NRL prank sold outNRL CONFIDENTIAL: A former NRL player has found himself the victim of a dating app catfish. Meanwhile, the man who played a brutal prank on Akuila Uate has finally been outed.
NRL PremiershipFamed Penrith production line gifts new gunJED Cartwright has already taken on his old man in rugby league’s darkest art and his celebrated cousin with backyard bouncers. Now he’s tackling a famous Penrith legacy.
NRL PremiershipNRL fails in bid to sell KnightsTHE Knights will remain under NRL ownership after the game’s governing body failed in its bid to secure a new owner following a lengthy sale process.
New elite pathway to the NRL revealedRUGBY league’s pathways to the top level are set to receive one of the biggest shake-ups in the game’s history with the Holden Cup under 20s to be scrapped.
NRL PremiershipCowboys won’t panic buy to replace HannantNORTH Queensland have ruled out any off-season panic buying despite veteran prop Ben Hannant’s retirement further draining their NRL forward depth.
NRL Premiership‘Bags were packed’: Tamou’s Sticky situationSUMMER SLOG: James Tamou will be wearing Penrith’s licorice all-sorts jersey next year, but he could have so easily have been strutting his stuff in lime green instead.
NRL PremiershipWho your team plays in the Auckland NinesTHE Auckland Nines is just a couple of months away and the pools and full draw for the 2017 edition have just been released. Check out who your club’s been drawn with!
NRL PremiershipBehind stunning $3m rival plunge for PongaBURNING QUESTIONS: The Cowboys are resigned to losing Kalyn Ponga after a whopping rival offer was put to the youngster. Here’s what it means for both clubs and the teen superstar.
NRL PremiershipBlair: NZ need to fire upADAM Blair says New Zealand need to show more desire and urgency if they’re to spring an upset on Australia in the Four Nations final.
NRL PremiershipRaiders lock up NRL’s best hooking duoTHE NRL’s best hooking duo can wreak havoc for a further two years following the re-signing of bench livewire Kurt Baptiste.
NRL PremiershipSigning confirmed: Green concedes Ponga’s goneCOWBOYS coach Paul Green has confirmed Kalyn Ponga has signed with the Knights but North Queensland aren’t letting the young gun get it all his own way.
NRL PremiershipLine in the sand for new Eels board set-upPARRAMATTA will aim to have their new board installed before a ball is kicked in 2017, and have banned any previous directors from getting a gig.
NRL PremiershipLocke: Why I fell out of love with the gameTHE most Kevin Locke can earn from playing rugby league in 2017 is around $90,000. It’s a long way from his $500,000 deal in the Super League but he couldn’t be happier.
NRL Premiership‘Desperate Housewives’ culture to cost DragonsMITCH Rein is the latest Dragons player to pour scorn on the club after being shaken loose. And Mark Gasnier says the NRL’s “Desperate Housewives” culture could cost the club long term.
NRL PremiershipWho could fill Cowboys’ gaping holeJAMES Tamou and Ben Hannant have left the Cowboys - so do North Queensland save their cash or go hard for a new signing? Here are their recruitment options.
NRL PremiershipCowboys beginning to pay the priceSUMMER SCHOOL: Can North Queensland survive the splintering of their premiership team to contend for the title again?
NRL PremiershipPenrith’s audacious $3m gamble that isn’tEIGHTEEN months ago, James Tamou was in agony and scouring the internet for a back-up career. But now he says there’s no risk for Penrith signing him long-term on big money.
NRL PremiershipKiwis to fire up early against KangaroosTHEY might have been in ordinary form in recent weeks but New Zealand coach David Kidwell still believes his struggling team can upset Australia.
NRL Premiership’Bone on bone’ forces Cowboys vet to retireA CHRONIC knee injury has ended the career of Cowboys workhorse Ben Hannant effective immediately just two weeks after signing an extension.
Boyd or Trbojevic: Mal’s big replacement callMAL Meninga says losing Sam Thaiday for the Four Nations final is a big blow for the Kangaroos but is excited by the ‘depth we have to cover his loss.’
NRL PremiershipBird frenzy, Chooks lifeline, Lewis in limboMARKET WATCH: Eight clubs chase Origin star, Penrith’s next target, Roosters sign former Tiger, Titan moves north, Luke Lewis contract complications and a big-money back shopped.
NRL PremiershipCowboys’ biggest rival for superstar PongaTHE Cowboys have a big fight on their hands to keep the most in-demand teenager in Australian sport. We can now reveal their biggest rival for Kalyn Ponga’s signature.
Why ‘big kid’ Taumalolo frustrated ScottMATT Scott has revealed his “frustrations” watching Jason Taumalolo fail to recognise his full potential before finally becoming a star with the Cowboys.
NRL PremiershipRein: Mary’s ‘limitations’ stunted my gamePAUL McGregor will go into the 2017 season under huge pressure and Mitch Rein has given an insight into frustrations at the Dragons, describing the “limitations” the coach has introduced.
NRL PremiershipRein unloads on ‘boring’ DragonsMITCH Rein has begun his career with Penrith by slamming the “boring” attack of his former club St George Illawarra.
NRL PremiershipCarney declares his intention for 2017 seasonFORMER bad boy Todd Carney has opened up on his rugby league future, revealing his hopes for 2017 and beyond as a court battle with the Sharks puts him in limbo.
NRL PremiershipRoberts won’t make call easy for HenryTHE Titans will be spoilt for choice in the halves for 2017 and Neil Henry has already indicated how he intends to fit the puzzle pieces together. Tyrone Roberts has other ideas.
Four NationsThe big punch regret Burgess shared with GIWHEN Sam Burgess decked David Klemmer in England’s loss to Australia, many rugby league fans celebrated the return of the full blooded punch. But Burgess was privately angry with himself.
‘Wayne has all the charm of a lanced boil’WAYNE Bennett right at home in England, some friendly advice for WADA, and remembering the best thing to come out of cricket in Tasmania — Boonie.
NRL PremiershipWill expectation get the better of Titans?SUMMER SCHOOL: How do the Titans get the best out of Jarryd Hayne? And will they overcome the pressure of expectation? We look at what the club needs to focus on in the preseason.
NRL PremiershipBenji balks at Brisbane reserve grade talkCLUBS are queuing up for Benji Marshall. Brisbane reserve grade clubs, that is but he’s backing himself to cement a spot in the Broncos’ top 17 next year.
NRL PremiershipBlocker: Tigers facing mission impossibleTHE Wests Tigers face arguably the biggest salary cap challenge of 2017 as they attempt to retain four big stars. It’s a task that Steve Roach says is beyond the club.
Graphic image reveals gory Thaiday injurySAM Thaiday will undergo surgery in London after X-rays confirmed in graphic fashion the veteran fractured his cheekbone and eye socket during Australia’s win over England.
NRL PremiershipContract details that have Scott on edgeCOWBOYS co-captain Matt Scott wants his new NRL deal signed off on before season 2017 kicks off but admits he may be forced to leave if a deal can’t be struck.
Four NationsIncredible Scotland quality that can’t be fakedEUAN Aitken’s Scottish heritage created one of the most memorable moments of his rugby league career so far. After drawing with the Kiwis he revealed what holds the Bravehearts together.
NRL PremiershipSticky’s warning for bad boy recruitDAVE Taylor’s chance to fight for a contract at the Raiders is one of the off-season’s most intriguing stories. And coach Ricky Stuart has a frank warning for the big forward.
Dangerous Kiwis given second biteTHE Kiwis are rank outsiders as they prepare to face Australia in the Four Nations final, but Mal Meninga knows why the Kangaroos must be wary.
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?