TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Anthony Milford of the Broncos looks to pass during the first NRL semi final between North Queensland Cowboys and Brisbane Brisbane at 1300SMILES Stadium on September 16, 2016 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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

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

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.

Raiders vs Newcastle Knights Trial Match

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.

Expert Opinion

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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

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

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.