NRL
Broncos’ loss to Wolves creates history
THE Broncos have become the first NRL side to lose a World Club Series match, after a shocking display in Warrington this morning.
Unlucky McKendry hurt as Panthers tame Eels
SAM McKendry’s comeback from a knee injury could not have gone worse with the big prop hurting the same knee in Penrith’s 18-6 win over Parramatta.
Victory Walker scores winner as Manly beat Roosters
A LATE Dylan Walker try and an impressive performance from Tom Trbojevic has given Manly a 24-22 win over the Roosters in Gosford.
Trial Dogs down Storm in Hobart
CANTERBURY have downed a fast-finishing Melbourne 28-24 at North Hobart Oval in their final trial before the NRL season gets underway.
Hammer Knights smash understrength Raiders
NEWCASTLE have pulled off the biggest shock of the pre-season with a 44-0 defeat of Canberra at Seiffert Oval.
Charity Shield ‘You don’t want a Souths product to leave’
SOUTHS players have revealed the pain they felt parting ways with local junior Cameron McInnes, who will play against them in the Charity Shield.
Wests Tigers Idris the winner in Simona gamble
WESTS Tigers coach Jason Taylor has all but assured Jamal Idris a spot in their NRL season-opener following the betting scandal involving Tim Simona.
Help Footy mates rally around Cleal
THE rugby league community has rallied around footy legend Noel Cleal after a fire ripped through his Pappinbarra property.
Trial Tedesco shines but Tigers go down
JAMES Tedesco was the standout but it wasn’t enough to snatch victory for the Tigers in their final trial, an 18-16 defeat to North Queensland.
Gambling Tiger stood down over NRL betting scandal
WESTS Tigers back Tim Simona is facing being rubbed out of the game after becoming embroiled in a alleged betting scandal.
New club Hastings set for Sea Eagles debut
MANLY’S Jackson Hastings will make an earlier-than expected clash with former club the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night on the Central Coast.
Punsihment Meninga slams Bennett’s Lodge plan
AUSTRALIAN coach Mal Meninga has slammed Wayne Bennett’s plan to sign wayward prop Matt Lodge.
Victory Sims stars as Brisbane smash Wynnum-Manly
KORBIN Sims continued his outstanding pre-season by leading the way for Brisbane in their 44-4 win over Wynnum-Manly.
NRL Trials wrap: Shattering injury, surprise belting
SOME big storylines emerged from arguably the NRL pre-season’s most important day of matches, with a shattering injury and a belting that no one would have seen coming.
Injury Winterstein in doubt for Round 1
COWBOYS winger Antonio Winterstein is in doubt for Round 1 after suffering an ankle injury in North Queensland’s trial win over the Tigers.
- Trial form Winterstein hurt in Cowboys’ trial win over Tigers
- Gambling Sports stars who gambled and lost
- Live blog Live: Wolves running rampant v Broncos
- Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
- Too much Pressure of expectation strangled Dogs
- Club Challenge We don’t want to repeat Manly’s mistake
- Anger Lumby ‘appalled’ by Foran’s return
- Seriously? Elijah amazed Cleary’s without a gig
- Return Young Bronco’s main mission in 2017
- Finished Farah: I’ve moved on from Tigers heartache
- Round one Inglis confirms his Rabbitohs role
Expert Opinion
Opinion Why are Broncos in England?
BRISBANE will be taking on the Warrington Wolves on Sunday morning in a match that puts needless strain on players who are already stretched to the limit.
NRL’s Knights threat, refs under fire
BLOG WITH BUZZ: The NRL is threatening to move the Newcastle Knights into Queensland and referees are already under fire following trial matches. Discuss all this and more with Phil Rothfield at 1pm.
Mistake The case to keep John Grant
COLMAN’S CALL: NRL clubs want to hold all the aces. But to punt John Grant in a misguided bid for a better deal could be a major mistake.
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Charity Shield ‘You don’t want a Souths product to leave’
Wests Tigers Idris the winner in Simona gamble
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New club Hastings set for Sea Eagles debut
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
Club Challenge We don’t want to repeat Manly’s mistake
Punsihment Meninga slams Bennett’s Lodge plan
Seriously? Elijah amazed Cleary’s without a gig
Round one Inglis confirms his Rabbitohs role
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Opinion Why are Broncos in England?
Shock defeat Broncos’ loss to Wolves creates history
THE Broncos have become the first NRL side to lose a World Club Series match, after a shocking display in Warrington this morning.
Victory Sims stars as Brisbane smash Wynnum-Manly
KORBIN Sims continued his outstanding pre-season by leading the way for Brisbane in their 44-4 win over Wynnum-Manly.
Live blog Live: Wolves running rampant v Broncos
THE Warrington Wolves have got off to a blistering start against the Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Series. Follow all the action live!
- Who wins battle of sporting dynasties?
- Meninga slams Bennett’s Lodge plan
- Young Bronco’s main mission in 2017
- Why are Broncos in England?
- ‘Scared’ Thaiday has got his head right
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- McGuire: Broncos relishing WCS experience
- Broncos Mr Fix-It’s chance to nail down role
- Ferocious Sims stakes claim to partner Blair
- Shock result in Broncos’ greatest captain poll
- Boyd can stand with the legends
- Boyd knew a year ago he’d be Broncos captain
- The weirdest game in Nines history?
Trial Dogs down Storm in Hobart
CANTERBURY have downed a fast-finishing Melbourne 28-24 at North Hobart Oval in their final trial before the NRL season gets underway.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Too much Pressure of expectation strangled Dogs
CANTERBURY captain James Graham has conceded “pressure” may have been behind his side’s unceremonious exit from last year’s premiership.
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Promising signs as Panthers overcome ‘Dogs
- Mbye eyeing JT’s Maroon jumper
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- It’s time to go, John ... NOW!
- Bulldogs likely to cop fine over cap breach
- Bulldogs breach NRL salary cap
- Roosters best backed to win title in 2017
- Hoppa’s Sunday absences to test faith
- NRL releases 2017 draw
- Revealed: Full NRL draw for 2017
Trial Tedesco shines but Tigers go down
JAMES Tedesco was the standout but it wasn’t enough to snatch victory for the Tigers in their final trial, an 18-16 defeat to North Queensland.
Injury Winterstein in doubt for Round 1
COWBOYS winger Antonio Winterstein is in doubt for Round 1 after suffering an ankle injury in North Queensland’s trial win over the Tigers.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- All eyes on Ponga in select display
- The hidden link between Taylor and Thurston
- Spots up for grabs at Cowboys
- Cooper confident of avoiding strike
- Cowboys reject sparks Roosters’ shock success
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Green names red-hot Cowboys side for Nines
- Hampton has his hand up
- Time to crack down on contracts: Green
- Why the Cowboys need Scott more than ever
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
Charity Shield ‘You don’t want a Souths product to leave’
SOUTHS players have revealed the pain they felt parting ways with local junior Cameron McInnes, who will play against them in the Charity Shield.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Trials Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
THE Eels will be without Corey Norman but have named Semi Radradra. Robbie Farah will start for Souths. Team lists for all NRL trials here.
- Dragons get their man: Aitken re-signs
- Mary: ‘I was really hurt by it’
- ‘Knights have struck gold with Ponga’
- Pint-sized Dragon worth the weight
- Field has the speed the Dragons need
- Anthem debate: ‘It’s time for us to unite’
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Under-fire Dragons feeling the heat
- Nona, Field in Dragons squad for Auckland Nines
- Dragons name Nines squad
- Mary’s personal pickle in Hunt signing
- Hunt’s Dragons deal confirmed
Unlucky McKendry hurt as Panthers tame Eels
SAM McKendry’s comeback from a knee injury could not have gone worse with the big prop hurting the same knee in Penrith’s 18-6 win over Parramatta.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Grudge match The day Foran faces Parra fans
PARRA fans are known for holding grudges and they’ll get their first crack at Kieran Foran in Round 13.
- Eels fans slam Foran’s NRL return
- NRL clears Foran to join Warriors
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Can Eels find home away from home?
- Parramatta Stadium reduced to rubble
- Semi hit me ‘hard’, says ex-girlfriend
- Semi’s ex: ‘Liar, cheater, womaniser’
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- Hayne names biggest threat for Nines title
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Terepo could be sacked after car crash
- ‘Freak’ Gutherson in a league of his own
- How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels
Hammer Knights smash understrength Raiders
NEWCASTLE have pulled off the biggest shock of the pre-season with a 44-0 defeat of Canberra at Seiffert Oval.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Trials Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
THE Eels will be without Corey Norman but have named Semi Radradra. Robbie Farah will start for Souths. Team lists for all NRL trials here.
- ‘Knights have struck gold with Ponga’
- ‘Andrew’s a monumental pain in the arse’
- Greenberg saddened by Mullen saga
- Knights in dark over Mullen drugs test
- Knights scramble to replace Sims
- Knights expect Pauli to return in 10 weeks
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- Pauli cleared of a fractured hip
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Mullen tells Knights to stay focused
- ‘Thank God we are here and still alive’
- Time to crack down on contracts: Green
- Knights suffer another blow
Unlucky McKendry hurt as Panthers tame Eels
SAM McKendry’s comeback from a knee injury could not have gone worse with the big prop hurting the same knee in Penrith’s 18-6 win over Parramatta.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Seriously? Elijah amazed Cleary’s without a gig
WESTS Tigers forward Elijah Taylor shakes his head at the fact Ivan Cleary is still without a head coaching job more than a year after being sacked by Penrith.
- DWZ will miss start of the season
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Mansour to play big part in 2017: Griffin
- Mansour to return by round 12-14
- Promising signs as Panthers overcome ‘Dogs
- The Test stars who could play reserve grade
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Clearys wary of second-year syndrome
- Whopping 11 Panthers ruled out of Nines squad
- Panthers on the prowl for Bronco
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Peachey paying price for versatility
Charity Shield ‘You don’t want a Souths product to leave’
SOUTHS players have revealed the pain they felt parting ways with local junior Cameron McInnes, who will play against them in the Charity Shield.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Finished Farah: I’ve moved on from Tigers heartache
AS he prepares to face his former club in Round 1, Souths hooker Robbie Farah says he’s moved on from the turbulent finish to his time at the Tigers.
- Inglis confirms his Rabbitohs role
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Walker rampant in Farah’s shock debut
- G.I.’s bad news for Blues fans
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Farah fit and on verge of Souths debut
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Injury throws Farah’s pre-season into disarray
- Crowe adds star power to Souths members push
- It’s time to go, John ... NOW!
- Roosters best backed to win title in 2017
- NRL releases 2017 draw
Hammer Knights smash understrength Raiders
NEWCASTLE have pulled off the biggest shock of the pre-season with a 44-0 defeat of Canberra at Seiffert Oval.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Trials Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
THE Eels will be without Corey Norman but have named Semi Radradra. Robbie Farah will start for Souths. Team lists for all NRL trials here.
- Coal Train back on track
- Paulo suspended for season opener
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- Raiders big man to hang up boots
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Turner joins Raiders’ little Britain
- Party pooper Pap in drink driving incident
- Taylor shaping up for Raiders deal
- No more cheer for Raiders fans
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Gallen, Paulo bring back the biff
- Rapana returns and wants to remain a Raider
- It’s time to go, John ... NOW!
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Trials Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
THE Eels will be without Corey Norman but have named Semi Radradra. Robbie Farah will start for Souths. Team lists for all NRL trials here.
Young gun All eyes on Ponga in select display
COWBOY Kalyn Ponga has continued to press his claims for a Round 1 berth with an eye-catching display in the 11-10 win over the Roosters in Mackay.
- Robinson assures Nines hero top 17 role
- Cowboys reject sparks Roosters’ shock success
- Roosters roar to shock Nines success
- The weirdest game in Nines history?
- Latrell ready for Roosters positional switch
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Pearce now a Roosters role model: Wing
- Unwanted Hastings picked up by Manly
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Roosters re-sign star youngster
- It’s time to go, John ... NOW!
- Mini backs Mitchell over Tedesco as Chooks no.1
Victory Walker scores winner as Manly beat Roosters
A LATE Dylan Walker try and an impressive performance from Tom Trbojevic has given Manly a 24-22 win over the Roosters in Gosford.
New club Hastings set for Sea Eagles debut
MANLY’S Jackson Hastings will make an earlier-than expected clash with former club the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night on the Central Coast.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Manly appealing NRL’s cap block on Stewart
- Walker rampant in Farah’s shock debut
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- Sea Eagles speedster ready to ‘run wild’
- Manly jackpot with ‘Lottoland’ change
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Holmes backed for Maroons debut
- ‘Next Sonny Bill’ lost to rugby league
- Snake’s desperate attempt to save NRL career
- Unwanted Hastings picked up by Manly
- Parcell replaces Segeyaro at Leeds
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Club Challenge We don’t want to repeat Manly’s mistake
CRONULLA playmaker James Maloney says the fear of repeating Manly’s World Club blunder is driving the Sharks, and shares a funny Shane Warne story.
Trials Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
THE Eels will be without Corey Norman but have named Semi Radradra. Robbie Farah will start for Souths. Team lists for all NRL trials here.
- Why Segeyaro can’t join the Sharks
- JT backing Fifita to fire in All Stars clash
- Bird not homing in on Holmes’ spot
- Barba: I was treated unfairly by NRL
- Sharks lock down flyer Holmes
- Hamstrung! Holmes injured in trial loss
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- Hayne warns Barba: It’s ruthless over there
- Mortimer’s quick switch to Sharks
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Barba to play in Brisbane Tens
- Jobless Barba forced to sign with Toulon
- Sharks to put bite in premiership defence
Trial Dogs down Storm in Hobart
CANTERBURY have downed a fast-finishing Melbourne 28-24 at North Hobart Oval in their final trial before the NRL season gets underway.
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
So close Smith still feeling grand final pain
MELBOURNE skipper Cameron Smith says he still hasn’t watched the final moments of the 2016 grand final — and perhaps he never will.
- Flyer Vunivalu extends Storm NRL deal
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Croft gets last chance to impress Bellamy
- ‘Billy will be back this year’
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Hampton has his hand up
- Billy’s back, Snake hanging by thread
- Storm find answers to selection puzzle
- Cronk says Munster’s no certainty to wear no.6
- Big three back in training for Storm
- Slater’s shoulder set for toughest test yet
- Storm have good cover for Koroibete
Wests Tigers Idris the winner in Simona gamble
WESTS Tigers coach Jason Taylor has all but assured Jamal Idris a spot in their NRL season-opener following the betting scandal involving Tim Simona.
Trial Tedesco shines but Tigers go down
JAMES Tedesco was the standout but it wasn’t enough to snatch victory for the Tigers in their final trial, an 18-16 defeat to North Queensland.
Gambling Tiger stood down over NRL betting scandal
WESTS Tigers back Tim Simona is facing being rubbed out of the game after becoming embroiled in a alleged betting scandal.
- Who to watch in NRL final trials
- Elijah amazed Cleary’s without a gig
- Farah: I’ve moved on from Tigers heartache
- Tedesco set to re-sign with Tigers
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Tigers rakes can’t take a trick
- Ballin on track for Tigers comeback
- Moses, Brooks sidelined with injury
- After 672 days, Jamal’s back in the game
- Moses: No more excuses for Tigers young guns
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Tigers record $1.3M punt on untried rookie
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Trials Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
THE Eels will be without Corey Norman but have named Semi Radradra. Robbie Farah will start for Souths. Team lists for all NRL trials here.
Limited pre-season Impressive Titans recruit ready for Round 1
TITANS coach Neil Henry has guaranteed his English recruit a Round 1 NRL debut and confirmed Jarryd Hayne will be fit for the start of the season.
- Elgey in thick of it as Titans beat Eels
- The hidden link between Taylor and Thurston
- SuperCoach: Beware of ‘Hayne effect’
- James says Titans are fit to fire
- Injured Hayne in doubt for All Stars
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- Hayne names biggest threat for Nines title
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels
- Proctor suffers pre-season setback
- Titans beat Broncos in race to gun big man
- Hayne sheds sportswear deal
- Proctor has Titans in good health
Last chance Who to watch in NRL final trials
WHAT to watch out for in this final week of NRL trials as preparations for the 2017 season reach their peak.
Anger Lumby ‘appalled’ by Foran’s return
CATHARINE Lumby says she is “appalled” by the decision to register Kieran Foran following a report revealing threats Foran allegedly made to the late Rebecca Wilson.
Comeback Foran talks long-term stay with Warriors
NOW that he’s allowed on the park in 2017, newly approved Warriors five-eighth Kieran Foran has expressed his willingness to remain at the Auckland-based club long-term.
- Johns: With Kieran they can win it all
- Eels fans slam Foran’s NRL return
- NRL clears Foran to join Warriors
- ‘Death’ of Auckland Nines blamed on Warriors
- Teams: Norman out, Radradra named
- Super flop Tomkins has no regrets
- Croft gets last chance to impress Bellamy
- Kearney unimpressed by Warriors
- RTS set to make long-awaited return
- 2017 Auckland Nines squads, draw
- UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Cotric firms
- Nines king sacrifices crown for NRL glory
- Ultimate Warrior to lead NZ at Nines