Rugby League

Power: Jason Taumalolo has inspired the Cowboys this season.

'Big powerful thing with feet': JT's warning about JT

The Cowboys and the entire town of Townsville are riding JT's broad shoulders en route to another NRL finals series. Only James Tamou is not surprised the man's last name is Taumalolo – and not Thurston – before a rematch with his old buddies.

Money to spend: The Dragons and coach Paul McGregor are still on the hunt for players for 2018.

Cashed-up Dragons want NRL big spenders to toe line

Cashed-up St George Illawarra still has four spots to fill on its 30-man roster for next year, hoping to pounce on an end-of-season fire sale waged by clubs who will need to shed players after overshooting the indicative salary cap.

Happier times: Roosters players Daniel Tupou, Luke Keary, Mitchell Aubusson and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves have a reason to ...

Whatever you do, don't mention 2016 to the Roosters

The year 2016? It's taboo within the walls of Roosters HQ. No one wants to remember it. And no one wants to speak about it to each other. But it's driving those who know this season is an opportunity too good to give up.

Connor Watson has filled in at No.1 for the Roosters during the past month.

SKD, Guerra sold Knights move to Watson

Connor Watson leant on an ex-teammate already at the Knights and another about to tread the same path to the Hunter after conceding the lure of playing No.6 and leading a Newcastle rebuild was too much to resist.

MERCURY. NEWS. St George Illawarra Dragons training at WIN Stadium. Pic of coach Paul McGregor . 26 July, 2017. Picture: ...

NRL to probe McGregor's spray at 'incompetent' refs

Frustrated Dragons coach Paul McGregor could have a new headache come Monday as his side stands on the brink of slipping out of the finals picture, with the NRL to scrutinise his post-match lashing of match officials after a shock loss to the Knights.