Wallabies turn to former NRL star for spring tour
Michael Cheika will set about blooding new talent - and plenty of it - as the rugby world reacts to the Wallabies coach's latest rant.
Melbourne Storm
Kangaroos stars Thurston and Cronk say Perth is ready for an NRL team
Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk believe Perth is ripe for NRL expansion.
Melbourne Storm turn down 2017 World Club Series invitation to focus on NRL premiership
Melbourne Storm have put their NRL premiership hopes ahead of representing the NRL at the World Club Series in Britain next year.
Earl eyeing off Green Machine, Storm
Former Raiders winger Sandor Earl has his sights set on two NRL clubs for a possible return.
Leading brain expert questions concussion protocols
One of the country's leading authorities on brain injuries has warned the NRL missed an opportunity to show how serious it is about tackling concussion when Melbourne lock Dale Finucane's removal from the field was delayed late in the grand final.
Second-tier players the big drivers in Storm's improvement
Melbourne Storm enjoyed plenty of success in 2016, despite their grand final loss, with contributions from the second tier of players the major step forward.
Storm handling of Finucane concussion before Fifita's try under microscope
The man who made the initial contact on Andrew Fifita during his match-winning try was less than a minute earlier supposed to leave the field for a concussion test. And now the NRL is likely to probe the Melbourne Storm.
Why the Sharks will remember this grand final forever
"Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. It may get tough, but it's a small price to pay for living a dream."
NRL Grand Final 2016: Billy Slater's heart says yes but shoulder will decide
If Billy Slater's playing future was decided by his heart then he would be playing on in 2017.
'All I cared about is that we won': Lewis deflects Clive Churchill attention
Thirteen years after winning his first grand final, Luke Lewis won a second and has a Clive Churchill medal to go with it after the Sharks broke their premiership duck at the 50th time of trying.
NRL Grand Final 2016: Jesse Bromwich shattered, Blake Green sad after Melbourne Storm loss
When Melbourne Storm star Jesse Bromwich thinks of the 2016 Grand Final he describes it as "shattering".
Storm had one hand on trophy ... then along came Fifita
Melbourne Storm fought back from 8-0 down, held a lead but couldn't stop the Sharks.
Bellamy says Storm can stand proud
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says nothing will stop him feeling proud of his side's evolution in 2016 despite their grand final loss.
NRL grand final 2016: Ennis remains a loveable pest until the end
Michael Ennis remained a pest to the very end.
Ennis thought the dream had vanished
Michael Ennis said he thought the dream was over. With just over 15 minutes to play, after a half of Cronulla pure domination, he saw Melbourne's Will Chambers power his way over to put the Storm in the driver's seat.
How the Storm players rated
Who starred and who stumbled for the Storm in the grand final.
NRL grand final 2016: Cronulla Sharks win first premiership in thriller
Forever is over. Dust off the trophy cabinet. Turn off the porch lights. Finally, Cronulla have done it. After 49 years of misery, misfortune and missed opportunities, the Sharks have managed what no team to wear the sky blue before them had done.
A victory for the truest of true believers
"It's ours to lose," said five-eighth James Maloney at halftime. And then they almost did.
Cronulla Sharks win first premiership in thriller
Forever is over. Dust off the trophy cabinet. Turn on the porch lights. Finally, Cronulla have done it.
NRL Grand Final 2016: Marika Koroibete potential suspension could be served in rugby union
New Wallabies prospect Marika Koroibete could start his rugby union career with a suspension.