Star playmaker James Maloney admits his Cronulla teammates would still likely be haunted by last year’s playoffs thumping to North Queensland ahead of Friday’s NRL preliminary final between the sides. …

Canberra back-rower Elliott Whitehead has avoided charge from the NRL over a high tackle on Penrith opposite Isaah Yeo. Whitehead’s arm collected Yeo’s face early in the Raiders’ 22-12 semi-final …

Cronulla continue to close ranks around under-siege halfback Chad Townsend in a bid to preserve the playmaker’s confidence. Townsend was benched at a crucial stage in the Sharks NRL semi-final …

Tyson Frizell has re-signed with St George Illawarra for four more NRL seasons. The Dragons announced on Sunday the NSW forward had re-committed to the club until the end of …

Off-contract Cronulla prop Sam Tagataese is adamant he’ll play on next NRL season, he’s just not sure wearing what colours. The 29-year-old is admittedly in a nervous position without a …

Penrith rookie Nathan Cleary says he’s ready for a break after his fairytale rise to the NRL came to a crashing end in Canberra on Saturday night. The Raiders blew …

Never has Blake Austin felt as nervous as he did before Canberra’s history-making NRL semi-final win over Penrith on Saturday night. It was his first NRL game in almost a …

Brisbane Broncos and former Australian rugby league coach Wayne Bennett has reportedly ended his 42-year marriage. Bennett, 66, moved out of the Brisbane apartment he shared with wife Trish about …

Penrith are banking on the injection of three international stars, led by new recruit James Tamou, to take them to them deeper into the NRL finals next season. The Panthers’ …

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has vowed not to talk wrestling ahead of his side’s NRL grand final qualifier against Melbourne next Saturday. The Raiders are now just 80 minutes away …

Josh Hodgson had no right to play on Saturday night. Forget that he damaged ligaments and bruised some bone in his left ankle just seven days earlier. Just hours before …

Canberra are one win away from the NRL grand final after holding off a fast-finishing Penrith 22-12. The Raiders led 18-0 with 20 minutes remaining on Saturday night when the …

Brisbane’s Matt Gillett has escaped suspension for tripping North Queensland superstar Johnathan Thurston in Friday night’s NRL semi-final loss. The second-rower was slapped with a grade one charge by the …

Penrith centre Waqa Blake has been ruled out of Saturday’s NRL semi-final with Canberra at GIO Stadium due to a shoulder injury. Zak Hardaker has been named to replace Blake, …

George Jennings will join older brother Michael at Parramatta next year on a one-season deal. The Eels have announced George Jennings as their latest signing for the 2017 NRL season …

Star playmaker Moses Mbye has refuted suggestions internal strife was to blame for Canterbury’s meek exit from the NRL premiership race. The Bulldogs slipped out the finals back door on …

Penrith centre Waqa Blake has been ruled out of Saturday’s NRL semi-final with Canberra due to a shoulder injury. Waqa picked up the injury in last week’s elimination final win …

He is the secret weapon Cronulla hope will finally deliver them a maiden NRL premiership. Six months after revealing his boredom in the centres, Sharks star Jack Bird is thrilled …