We crumbled under pressure, says Graham

Canterbury captain James Graham has made the stark admission the renowned September specialists may have crumbled under the pressure of expectation during their meek finish to last season.

Foran set to return in round three - subject to mental health check

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Kieran Foran has been cleared to make his comeback in round three after the NRL registered his Warriors contract.

Troubled Foran's comeback 'not risky'

Warriors CEO Jim Doyle is adamant the NRL isn't taking a risk by greenlighting Kieran Foran's return into what will be one of the best rugby league spines ever assembled.

Club and state split could derail ARLC constitutional reform

At least five NRL clubs oppose NSW and Queensland state directors holding a position on the Australian Rugby League Commission, a situation that threatens to stymie much-trumpeted constitutional reforms.

Eels prop takes to the stage to reveal dark past

The football field is an outlet of expression for Suaia Matagi, but it's when he's performing to a more intimate audience that you truly appreciate his journey to the NRL.

I want to go out on my own terms: Sandor Earl readies for return

Sandor Earl is readying himself for an NRL comeback as he nears the end of his drugs suspension, declaring: "I want to go out on my own terms."

Cashed-up Newcastle Knights add another big-name to shopping list

Newcastle has added Dale Finucane to a growing hit list of recruitment targets that includes Jack Bird and Matt Scott as the cashed-up club prepares to open its war chest.

I'm not a stop-gap playmaker, says Eels half

Parramatta has somehow emerged from the salary cap scandal with a war chest, but Clint Gutherson reckons there's no need to spend it on a new playmaker.

NRL likely to implement 'soft cap' on football club spending

The NRL is likely to follow the AFL and initially implement a luxury tax framework on its cap on football department spending for next year.