Wayne Bennett backs Kodi Nikorima's Broncos stance: 'Showed a lot of courage'

Both have a bone to pick with the club and Bennett was all for Nikorima having a crack at Brisbane.

Josh Kelly signs two-year extension with GWS Giants

What a signing!

NRL team lists for round eight 2019: Teams for South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos and more

The Nathan Cleary selection 'guarantee' Brad Fittler gave to Phil Gould

Pencil him in.

Injured Kodi Nikorima sits out for Rabbitohs clash to consider future

Not a good sign...

NRL admit to costly Melbourne blunder in game-changing Anzac Day penalty against Warriors

Warriors fans have even more reason to be dirty.

Kevin Walters pushes Broncos to fight for Kodi Nikorima

''I'd be disappointed if the Broncos let Kodi Nikorima go.''

Kevin Walters seriously considering Cameron Munster as 'longer term' Queensland captain

The Maroons coach isn't afraid to roll the dice.

NRL Supercoach 2019: Who to buy, hold, sell and watch - Round 7

Considering players with bye coverage has become all the more important and we have identified the top targets for future planning.

Tyrone Roberts replaces injured Ryan James as Gold Coast captain

This is a great story.

'Grim' honesty sessions to spark Tigers response, says skipper Moses Mbye

Individuals were singled out as the Tigers faced some hard truths, but the skipper is expecting a huge response.

Essendon fined $20,000 for late Joe Daniher inclusion

Collingwood were fined $5,000 for bringing in the unnamed Jesse White for a match in 2016, but this is a lot more money.

'We want a new era': Peter Sterling hopes Bankwest Stadium marks the next generation of success

‘’The dawn of a new era, let’s hope so because we’re sick and tired of talking about the golden 80's – we want a new era.''

Graham Annesley clears air over Anthony Seibold's offside issues in Canberra's 'falcon' try

It's a rule some of us may not have heard before.

NRL hand out referee demotions over controversial Manly escort call

More than one official has paid a price for the shocking decision.

Matthew Johns pressures Eels to 'quickly' re-sign Mitch Moses, Clint Gutherson and Brad Arthur

''Where else can they go out in the market and find an equivalent player?''

Mitchell Moses christens Bankwest Stadium with dazzling 70-metre try

It started with this, and 50 points followed.

Cameron Smith applauds the free-flowing effects of referee leniency

Are the Storm benefiting from the new instructions?

Anthony Seibold seeks clarification over Canberra's decisive 'falcon' try: 'He was offside'

Has he picked up something that no one saw?

Eddie Betts delivers a magical goal in 300th game masterclass

''You are a magician!''

'Alarming' signs for Newcastle after Titans score three tries off careless errors

''This is alarming. This is really alarming. What has happened in the last fortnight to the Newcastle Knights?''

NRL admit to stunning blunder in Manly escort controversy

It offers little consolation.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves high shot sparks scuffle as Boyd Cordner calls out Suliasi Vunivalu

The Storm winger was in the thick of it again.

Kevin Walters names Jake Friend as shock candidate for QLD captaincy amongst four names

That was a name we weren't expecting.

Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs - result, commentary and highlights

Craig Bellamy takes aim at 'condescending' Roosters before grand final rematch

Let the mind games begin.

Dragons move to re-sign coach Paul McGregor on two-year extension

We all remember what happened last time they did this...

NRL Supercoach 2019: Who to buy, hold, sell and watch - Round 6

It was generally a solid week for most Supercoaches, but there is always room for improvement with these trade picks.

Darius Boyd shows confidence in his form to block out critics

Jack Wighton sneakily rubs Blake Ferguson's suspected broken nose

Low act?

Bulldogs hand Dragons two free tries off careless mistakes

Absolute coach-killers.

New medical time-wasting rule sparks controversy after shocking Nene Macdonald injury

Common sense is dead.

Cameron Smith overtakes Hazem El-Masri to become all-time NRL points-scorer

What an achievement!

Cameron Munster retracts eye-gouge complaint despite damning vision on 'grub' Josh McGuire

Gold Coast Titans v Penrith Panthers - result, commentary and highlights

NRL Supercoach 2019: Who to buy, hold, sell and watch - Round 5

Every man and his dog have purchased Jayden Okunbor, but there is still plenty to love on the rest of the market.

Anthony Seibold strange defence for Darius Boyd's form: 'Swimming in a pool of sh*t'

Well, that's one way to describe it.

NRL admit referee error in Rhyse Martin conversion blunder

Canterbury fans, get your pitchforks out!

Suliasi Vunivalu charged over nasty Nick Meaney leg pull

He wasn't getting away with it!

Corey Norman nails consecutive winning field goals in golden point win against Newcastle

Two field goals, two wins.

Tyson Frizell completes remarkable one-on-one strip try

He got one ball back...

Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs: Dylan Napa heads up the tunnel with ankle injury

Not another one...

Paul Gallen pushes for NSW halves loyalty after 2015 restructure failure

Josh Reynolds puts on a kicking masterclass in Tigers return

What a performance!

Paul Gallen ruled out of Parramatta clash with rib injury

New Zealand Warriors v Gold Coast Titans - result, report, commentary and highlights

Tyson Frizell tracking to return for Newcastle clash

Huge news.

NRL Supercoach 2019: Who to buy, hold, sell and watch - Round 4

Never have there been so many POD's available.

Anthony Seibold unsure of James Roberts return after Achilles blow

How much will they miss him?

NRL team lists for round four 2019: Teams for Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos and more

It looks like the Kalyn Ponga experiment is finally over.

NRL team lists news: James Roberts out with Achilles issue, Adam Keighran dropped

They are dropping like flies this week.

Michael Maguire lets rip on Wests Tigers players in heated post-game spray

The look on the players' faces says it all.

Benji Marshall injury opens door for Josh Reynolds recall

Will he finally get his chance?

Luke Keary gains edge in NSW halves race amid Panthers woes

The incumbent halves have been put on notice.

Nathan Brown prepared to end Kalyn Ponga halves experiment after Raiders loss

The Knights coach has a huge decision in front of him.

Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights - result, commentary and highlights

Canterbury show faith in Dean Pay with 12-month contract extension

Massive call from the club.

NRL Supercoach 2019: Who to buy, hold, sell and watch - Round 3

The first price rises are next week so it's important to nail down your trades with these crucial selection calls.

Mitchell Johnson supports use of mankad in wake of Ravi Ashwin controversy

The former Australian quick made comparisons to tennis.

Phil Gould praises Semi Radradra-like impact from Blake Ferguson

It's some praise from the Panthers boss.

Nick Kyrgios publicly shames 'racist, homophobic' online troll over spiteful message

''How messed up is the world? You’d be surprised how much of this sh*t I have to put up with.''

Ricky Stuart confirms thumb injury to Joseph Tapine

Rubbing salt in the wounds

Canberra Raiders v Melbourne Storm - result, commentary and highlights

Andrew Fifita sends sentimental Dally M trophy to former coach Shane Flanagan

Fifita doesn't get usually get much credit, but this is a class act.

Greg Inglis reveals hidden injuries and the real reason he chose to retire

The Rabbitohs captain also discussed his future at fullback and called out the fat-shamers.

Tyson Frizell reveals the 'painful' moment he realised his horror testicle injury

''That pain wasn’t going away for a while.''

NRL Supercoach 2019: Who to buy, hold, sell and watch - Round 2

There were failures and there were surprises. Find out what you need to change from your team this week.

Michael Jennings suspended for one week over Isaah Yeo hit

Justice served?

Todd Greenberg floats relocation idea as expansion talks ramp up

The game's boss hinted an existing club could be forced to move.

James Graham unafraid of concussion concerns: 'Go and play Oztag'

He's honest at least.

NRL explain the biggest refereeing controversies from round one

In a first, the NRL will clear up officiating decisions over the weekend. but we must admit, we are still a bit confused.

How a red-headed appearance turned Andrew Johns's life around

The Immortal also revealed how close he was to joining the Broncos in 2000.

Andrew Johns opens up on his battle with epilepsy: 'I was scared'

''I went into this trance-like state and I went into this dream, it’s hard to describe, you go into this de ja vu sort of scene.''

Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels: Injuries rock Nathan Brown and Hame Sele early in 2019

It doesn't sound like good news for either of them.

Addin Fonua-Blake charged for dangerous Benji Marshall hit

Did he get off lightly?

Dean Pay demands attitude change after record loss to Warriors

Can you blame him?

Adam Keighran steals the show in promising NRL debut

Shaun who?

Lachlan Fitzgibbon reveals what he said in his Paul Gallen spray

Fair spray?

Luke Keary fires up at Cody Walker as Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry gets cooking

IT WAS ON!

Nathan Brown calls for Paul Gallen to reassess his condescending view on Newcastle

Now we wait for the response.

Edrick Lee redeems himself with winning intercept after controversial penalty try

What a finish!

Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks - result, commentary and highlights

Danny Buderus challenges Danny Levi to become an 80-minute hooker

It's his for the taking.

Matt Lodge dangerously takes out Cameron Munster with 'cheap shot'

''He just dives at the knees. It's dangerous.''

NRL Supercoach 2019: Team list analysis on every club's winners and losers

Merry Christmas, Supercoach fans. There is so much to digest - but we have you covered.

NRL Supercoach 2019: Pre-season rookie analysis on every club's best cheapies

Just because they are cheap, doesn't automatically mean they will make money. See who the most valuable bargains are.

NRL 2019: How your club's round one team list has changed in five years

Three teams have zero players in their current line-up from their old squads.

Anthony Seibold leaks predicted round one Brisbane team

There is a massive positional switch. Thoughts?

Cameron Smith's wild salary cap proposal for 300-game players

He wants what now?

Mitchell Pearce to captain Knights in 2019 as part of five-man leadership group

One of their star recruits has missed out.

Greg Alexander delivers impassioned response to Laurie Daley's 'outrageous' Panthers swipe

''If we went back and had a look at some of the problems clubs have had over the years, Loz might be finding it hard if his young bloke does want to play football to find a club to play for.''

Brad Fittler targets five young guns as potential NSW Blues debutants

Fittler has already put a target on their back.

Darren Lockyer 'not on speaking terms' with Wayne Bennett in fractured relationship

Saltiness from Wayne?

Anthony Seibold 'embarrassed' by master coach comparisons: 'I can't be Wayne Bennett'

NRL trials: Scott Drinkwater hit with cruel injury blow with confirmed torn pec

You have to feel for him.

Cameron Murray sets sights on starting role with State of Origin debut in mind

It's players with this kind of attitude that Brad Fittler is craving.

Winx chases down Happy Clapper in clinical Chipping Norton Stakes victory

Boy, that was close.

Paul McGregor hits out at NRL over Jack de Belin decision, reveals back-row back-up plan

Nick Kyrgios rips into distasteful Mexican Open crowd after unjustified booing: 'This is f***ing insane'

Michael Ennis hypes up John Bateman as a combination clone of James Graham and Anthony Watmough

They are bold comparisons to make.

Phil Gould confirms extent of Viliame Kikau's knee injury

That hurts.

How Wayne Bennett's luckless sales pitch to Corey Allan worked in his favour

The master coach always gets his way, even when he isn't trying to.

Sandor Earl describes his Melbourne comeback as the start of a new career

‘’It has been a long time coming.''

Mahe Fonua calls out Andrew Fifita for copycat hairstyle in All Stars game: 'You serious?!'

''You serious?!''

Payne Haas suspended for four games, fined $20,000 by Brisbane Broncos

It's a hefty penalty, but the club has taken a tough stance.

Nathan Brown urges fan to be patient with Kalyn Ponga's halves switch

Are you on his side?

Panthers recruit Hame Sele opens up on 'heartbreaking' rejection from Dragons

‘’It was just a punch in the face.''

Locker buddies Mahe Fonua and Paul Momirovski striving for a common goal as centre battle heats up

It's going to be a tight race at the finish.

Wayde Egan re-signs with Panthers on two-year extension

The Panthers have jumped on a star of the future.

World Club Challenge: Brett Morris completes first half hat-trick on Sydney Roosters debut

This is some individual brilliance.

World Club Challenge: Tempers flare as Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' late hit sparks melee

It all erupted as Wigan took offence to JWH's aggression.

Matt Dufty's concerns around his future are eased, signs two-year Dragons extension

News every Dragons fan would love to hear.

NRL trials: Young guns shine as Brisbane and South Sydney dominate inexperienced oppositions

Payne Haas looks in for a BIG season!

Winx claims 30th consecutive win at Royal Randwick

The queen of the track.

NRL All Stars: Kalyn Ponga's five-eighth experiment meets heavy criticism, but patience is needed

What did you make of the performance?

NRL All Stars: Blake Ferguson backflips in jaw-dropping try celebration

Brad Arthur, look away.

Jack de Belin faces immediate ban as Todd Greenberg hints at policy overhaul

It looks like de Belin might not play after all...

Blake Austin sparks outrage after being cleared for hospitalising tackle

He knocked his opponent senseless.

Moses Mbye anointed Wests Tigers captain for 2019

Wow.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is Canberra-bound after announcing Warriors departure

A handy pickup for the Raiders.

Dylan Napa breaks silence over sex tape scandal: ‘I was embarrassed’

‘’There were some dark days.''

Todd Greenberg hints at sanctions for Dylan Napa over sex tape scandal

These punishments sound extreme. Are they fair?

Ben Barba slapped with life ban from the NRL as Todd Greenberg issues warning

''I can't see a time when Barba will be welcomed back in the NRL.''

Rugby Australia rule out Ben Barba lifeline as NRL formalises ban

Barba might have to start looking for jobs on Seek.com.

Jackson Hastings sought professional help after Manly fallout

“I thought I may not play professional rugby league ever again.''

Stephen Larkham stood down as Wallabies assistant after Michael Cheika dispute

And we're only eight months out from a World Cup.

Ben Barba's Super League return blocked by RLF, ending his rugby league career

It looks like we will never see Barba in rugby league again.

Nick Kyrgios fumes as Ajla Tomljanovic loses WTA Thailand final in controversial terms

The Australian stood up for his partner, and rightly so.

Davis Cup 2019: Australia qualify for Madrid finals after Bosnia and Herzegovina cleansweep

Lleyton Hewitt's selections have been justified!

RLPA offer support for troubled Ben Barba after domestic violence allegations

Where to now for Barba?

Todd Greenberg set to issue Ben Barba first ever NRL life ban

''We have run out of patience and tolerance for misbehaviour.''

BBL: Josh Lalor takes a hat-trick without even knowing it

Former Knight Scott Dureau undergoes chemotherapy

Devastating news.

What Ben Barba’s sacking means for North Queensland’s spine

Who will replace him?

Ben Barba sacked over Townsville Casino incident

''It has been determined that this player has acted in contradiction to both the terms and the spirit of that agreement.''

Valentine Holmes shuts down Jarryd Hayne NFL comparisons

''I didn’t really base it on why he did it, it was more just a thing I wanted to try and do for myself.’’

Braidon Burns recommits to South Sydney until 2021

What does this mean for Robert Jennings?

MCG curator brushes off criticism over lifeless Boxing Day wicket

Two of the last four Boxing Day Test have ended in a draw.

Lindsay Collins eyes off new opportunities after signing Roosters extension

A well-earned reward.

Paul Gallen confirmed to fight John Hopoate in 2019

Whose corner are you in?

Steve Smith 'in a dark place' following ball-tampering scandal

"Everything I dreamed of, everything I was a part of was just falling to pieces.''

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe deregistered by the NRL, club hit with salary cap sanctions

The Tigers will be without a significant amount of their 2019 salary cap.

Corey Norman officially released to link up with St George Illawarra

Have the Eels paid too much?

Nathan Lyon unveils dedicated man-of-the-match blazer to Phil Hughes

This is incredible from the Australian team.

Australia v India: Marcus Harris joins sledging stoush with cracking shot at Rishabh Pant

This is pure gold from the Australian opener.

Australia v India: Prithvi Shaw ruled out for remainder of Test series

More injury news rocks the Indian camp.

Australia v India: Virat Kohli accused of 'snitching' on Tim Paine to the umpire

If you can't cop it, don't dish it out.

Australia v India: The cocky Virat Kohli sledge that triggered Tim Paine

You can't blame the Aussie captain for firing up.

Liam Knight and Cory Denniss sign with South Sydney Rabbitohs

Wayne Bennett wasted no time in getting on the phones to recruit at Redfern.

Harbhajan Singh denies 'Monkeygate' apology to Andrew Symonds

''I thought he was a very good cricketer but Symonds has turned out to be a good fiction writer.''

Australia v India: Tim Paine takes on Virat Kohli in sledging exchange

''You’ve got to bat first big head.”

Coen Hess remains a Cowboys for three more seasons

The Cowboys well and truly have the best pack in the competition.

Blake Ferguson in Brad Fittler's bad books after rejecting invitation to NSW function

It looks like his Origin career could be over.

NRL publish third-party agreement figures for all 16 clubs

There is a $1 million gap between the top and bottom. And you wouldn't believe where the Roosters came in.

Tariq Sims extends Dragons contract after devastating 2018 season

It means most of the club's top names are locked in beyond 2019.

Cricket Australia announces name change for Allan Border Medal night

The name change is aimed at equal recognition of both male and female cricketers.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves crowned Kiwis player of the year

And there was a roughie for the rookie of the year award.

Cronulla address Shane Flanagan's future amid suspension rumours

The Sharks coach is facing anywhere between a one and five-year suspension, according to reports.

Mark Waugh gives Aaron Finch a brutal reality check after Adelaide failure

Does Finch deserve to suit up in Perth after scoring at total of 11 runs in Adelaide?

SN50: 'Optimistic' Victor Radley sets the bar high after soaking in life-highlight moment

‘’It must be hard to go back-to-back but I look at the side we have and we can definitely win another one.''

Mitchell Johnson blasts BBL for bat flip concept

''What next, one hand one bounce, electric wickie, 6 & out.''

Who will replace Shaun Johnson? Warriors identify three candidates

Who's your pick?

Shane Warne pushes for Marcus Stoinis to join Australian Test team

Do you agree?

Shane Warne's crystal ball amazingly predicts three wickets

The spin king is now the prediction king.

Australia v India: Tim Paine hilariously asks Aaron Finch if he wants a 'dart' on stump mic

This is pure gold from the Aussie skipper.

Michael Vaughan points finger at Australian legends for the pressure on current Test batsmen

‘’The benchmark for Australian cricket is so high because of you lot.''

Tevita Pangai Jnr reveals why he only signed a one-year deal

''I’m glad I took the time to step back and look at everything holistically.''

Australia v India: India's short-lived day two innings lasts just one Josh Hazlewood delivery

Well, that went quick.

Emotional tribute ends in tears in Matthew Johns' Grill Team farewell

‘’You have so many layers and many layers I think that most people will never get to see.''

How a hilarious text exchange with Chad Townsend helped get Shaun Johnson over the line

‘’I think Chad (Townsend) just sent me a message saying ‘braaaaa’.''

Matt Lodge repays Brisbane's faith with two-year deal

Wayne will have to wait.

Kyle Flanagan stays loyal to Cronulla with two-year extension

It's a bold call considering the players already on their roster.

Wayne Bennett says he won't raid Brisbane's player and coaching stocks

He addressed which people would follow him to Brisbane.

When Victor Radley sprayed Manly fans after a memorable premiership victory

''I just remember telling every Manly fan to piss off.’’

Luke Brooks remains loyal to Wests Tigers for four more seasons

He's on the bus for good!

Sam Burgess gives detailed insight into the most confusing period of his career

''It’s probably the first time in my career where I’ve not known what was going on. Generally I have a pretty good idea.''

Anthony Seibold regrets handling of coaching swap 'circus' with Wayne Bennett

‘’I’ve handled some things well and some other things not so well.''

Bulldogs re-sign promising forward Ofahiki Ogden for two more seasons

We saw what he was capable of last season.

Wayne Bennett blocks Anthony Seibold coaching swap with plans to honour contract

Well, that was not expected.

Nathan Brown shuts down Damien Cook speculation yet still chasing a No.9

We've all heard the rumours, and the Knights have officially come out to address their chances of signing him.

Jeff Horn v Anthony Mundine: The Horn sledge that triggered Mundine to choke him

Jeff Horn isn't usually a man of too many heated words, but these comments caused Mundine to flip.

Jeff Horn v Anthony Mundine: Mundine chokes Horn at intense weigh-in

‘’I’m a caged lion, I’m just ready to eat him.''

Cameron Munster wants to be a one-club player at Melbourne

Well, this will be interesting in his next contract negotiations.

Victor Radley puts England whispers to bed by pledging allegiance to NSW

Sorry, Wayne Bennett. This one is all Brad Fittler's.

Michael Ennis unloads on the player contract circus: 'Loyalty is really concerning'

The former Shark spoke some real truth and gave the NRL a much-needed wake-up call.

How Dylan Napa's reservations about joining Canterbury were wiped after Dean Pay's promises

''I felt like this is where I could expand my game and grow as a player.''

NRL 2018: Every club’s 2020 off-contract stars on November 1

The player market is about to be set alight. We’ve rated every player’s chances of moving clubs.

Lost and found: Which talented players have your NRL club coughed up and recruited over the past five years?

Gus Gould always talks about five-year plans. Well, here's every club's recruitment projects for the past five seasons

David Klemmer discusses reasons behind lucrative Knights move and living up to Paul Harragon’s legacy

‘’There’s no hate there.''

Women's World T20 final: Australia beat England to claim fourth crown

CHAMPIONS!

Penrith announce Hame Sele signing news after Phil Gould tease

Penrith have already begun using the spare change left by Trent Merrin's departure.

Shaun Johnson could become a premiership winner if he leaves New Zealand, says Johnathan Thurston

Would he though?

Steve Smith 'disappointed' by ban appeal rejection from Cricket Australia

We all share the same feeling.

Andrew McCullough refuses to step aside for Damien Cook

The Broncos hooker made a cheeky reference to the hit movie 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Melbourne giving two-year Cameron Smith contract ‘strong consideration’, says Storm boss

“The reality is you’re paying for players on what they’re delivering into the future, not what they’ve delivered.''

Brad Fittler to implement NSW 'loyalty' policy after series win

What would you change from the 2018 side?

Valentine Holmes release: What happens next for Cronulla Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys and the Maroons?

Cronulla's spine will undergo a shake-up, and the Cowboys still get a win over the Sharks. Here's how.

Shane Warne gives Marsh brothers a lifeline in recommended Test XI

It's a different side to the one he selected after the Pakistan series.

Matt Cecchin unlikely to return to the NRL in 2019 despite Graham Annesley push

The NRL head of football has been in ongoing discussions with Cecchin since his appointment.

Andrew Symonds lifts lid on destructive Michael Clarke relationship breakdown

''I threw a drink on him and what he said to me put me into a rage.''