Lockyer ‘certain’ to be named Immortal
Gravel-voiced Australian rugby league legend Darren Lockyer is “certain” to be named as the sport’s latest ‘Immortal’, according to reports Down Under.
NRL
Eels strip Foran of captaincy
The Parramatta Eels have taken the captaincy off Keiran Foran and fined him $5000 for missing a rehabilitation appointment.
Swinton coach Duffy hails Hendo’s London success
Swinton coach John Duffy has praised London coach Andrew Henderson, ahead of his team’s Sunday home game against London Broncos.
Titans re-sign duo
Gold Coast have boosted their forward pack by re-signing forwards Matt White and Ben Ridge.
Matai ruled out for the rest of the season
Manly Sea Eagles centre Steve Matai has been ruled out of the rest of the 2016 NRL season with a neck injury.
Jones says rugby league is not skilful
England rugby union coach Eddie Jones has described rugby league as not being a skilful game as he prepares to hand former NRL star Ben Te’o his international debut.
Manly respond to match-fixing allegations
Manly have stated that the club will operate fully with the NSW and NSW Organised Crime Squad in its examination of information in to alleged match-fixing.
Robinson extends Roosters deal
Trent Robinson has extended his contract with the Sydney Roosters, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2019 season.
NRL investigating potential match-fixing
The NRL have confirmed they are currently investigating allegations regarding potential match-fixing in the NRL last year.
Maloney: NSW didn’t take its chances
NSW five-eighth James Maloney says the Blue didn’t take advantage of the attacking opportunities they created against Queensland in their Game I loss.
Smith praises players after Origin opener
Queensland captain Cameron Smith has commended the effort of his teammates after the Maroons took out Game I of State of Origin by two points.
Sonny Bill Williams stays in union
Sonny Bill Williams has knocked back offers to return to the NRL to stay in rugby union.
Gidley: NSW utility selection a gamble
Former NSW captain Kurt Gidley says the bench utility spot for Origin is a contentious one but has backed Dylan Walker to make an impact in Game I.
Foran to miss rest of the season
Parramatta playmaker Kieran Foran is set to be sidelined for the rest of the 2016 season with a shoulder injury.
Hodgson shrugs off Dally M talk
Josh Hodgson doesn’t rank himself among the best hookers in the NRL yet despite leading the Dally M voting after 12 rounds.
Burgess out for two months
South Sydney prop George Burgess is expected to miss at least the next eight games with a groin injury.
Hodgson hails Whitehead’s progress
Josh Hodgson says Elliot Whitehead has made a smooth transition to the NRL even though he has to act as a translator at times for his fellow Yorkshireman.
Konrad Hurrell to join Gold Coast
Konrad Hurrell is set to sign for Gold Coast after being released from the New Zealand Warriors.
Matty Russell: Surfing Wire’s wave to success
Zack Wilson caught up with Super League‘s only Scotland-born player to talk versatility, international loyalty and his time at the Gold Coast.
Vatuvei linked with St Helens move
Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei could be in line for a move to Super League, according to a report in Australia.
Aussie Indigenous legend slams ARL Commission
Former Kangaroos winger Larry Corowa MBE has hit out at the NRL hierarchy, who he feels abandon Indigenous league players’ expertise too readily.
Melbourne to sign Olam from PNG Hunters
Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam is set to leave the PNG Hunters and join NRL outfit Melbourne Storm.
VIDEO: The NRL Rookie revealed
A new reality television series charting the journey of a group of players battling it out to win an NRL contract is launching soon.
Blake Green linked to Hull FC
Former Wigan and Hull KR stand off Blake Green has been linked with a move back to the UK, with Hull FC being touted as a likely destination.
Burgess enjoying speedy NRL surfaces
Joe Burgess says he is getting used to the quicker NRL grounds and feels his fitness has improved since his move down under.