Walters, QRL, yet to be told of Thurston's impending retirement

The Maroons great says he will bow out of Origin and rep football in 2017, although Queensland Rugby League bosses are yet to get the memo.

Clubs continue hardball with Grant, ARLC

Furious NRL clubs are continuing to give John Grant the silent treatment as the Australian Rugby League Commission boss was forced to cancel proposed meetings.

Grant can't escape suffocating funding row

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The ARLC chairman took deserved pride as the Gold Coast unveiled their new home base but has been left perplexed by some of the relationships that have unravelled over the past week.

NRL clubs have given up their independence, says Grant

The ARLC chairman says clubs must leave the herd mentality behind and return to the table, while also questioning why the NSW Rugby League has taken the opposite stance to its Queensland counterpart.

Defiant Grant tells clubs to play the ball, not the man

Embattled Australian Rugby League Commission chairman John Grant has ruled out standing down despite NRL clubs calling an emergency general meeting in a bid to oust him.

Season's meetings: Clubs could play Christmas Grinch for embattled John Grant

The ARLC chairman could find out his fate the day before Christmas should the NRL clubs press ahead with their planned rebellion over funding.

John Grant returns to game at 'flashpoint' as clubs demand progress on key issues

The ARLC chairman returns from a frosty England to a frosty reception in Sydney at what could be a heated meeting with the heads of the 16 NRL clubs.

James Roberts misses Broncos presentation ball as star centre continues rehab

But the star centre looks set for a fresh start at Red Hill as he contronts his demons in the same Thai facility that helped Mitchell Pearce get back on track.

Frizell says he can fire on the fringe against Kiwis

The Blues and Dragons backrower is one of the leading contenders to fill the vacant Kangaroos jumper after Corey Parker's retirement.