The NRL’s reduced interchange has had an immediate impact on the new season, with Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett making just two unforced substitutes in the first half of his season …

He had back surgery over the summer but Jamie Soward has no problems carrying Penrith’s NRL premiership hopes in 2016. After a sub-par 2015 campaign that resulted in a heart-to-heart …

Parramatta five-eighth Corey Norman won’t face sanction from the NRL for using a mobile phone during the Eels’ season-opening loss to Brisbane because it’s not against the rules. Norman’s night …

Parramatta five-eighth Corey Norman won’t face sanction from the NRL for using a mobile phone during the Eels’ season-opening loss to Brisbane because it’s not against the rules. Norman’s night …

Picking Sam Williams to start at five-eighth over Blake Austin in Saturday’s NRL season opener against Penrith was an easy decision for Canberra coach Ricky Stuart. Austin hasn’t played a …

Both coaches are under the blowtorch, but Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor has welcomed the sort of heat forecast for Saturday’s NRL clash with the Warriors. With temperatures expected to …

Don’t dare mention Harold Holt to Cronulla hooker Michael Ennis. Boasting the most experienced roster in the NRL, mixed with the x-factor of 2015 rookie of the year Jack Bird …

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Storm, taking him through until the end of the 2018 NRL season. Bellamy’s previous deal was due …

Parramatta five-eighth Corey Norman could face sanction from the NRL after being caught on camera using a mobile phone during the Eels’ season-opening loss to Brisbane. Norman’s night ended early …

Parramatta’s starting halves, Corey Norman and Kieran Foran, are likely to be rushed straight back into the side for next week’s clash against North Queensland. Foran was a last-minute withdrawal …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson had no hesitation rushing destructive No.8 Wycliff Palu straight back into his squad for Friday night’s Super Rugby showdown with the Brumbies. Palu has recovered …

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur isn’t one for moral victories, but he saw enough positives in Thursday’s opening-night NRL loss to Brisbane to be a believer. The highly-anticipated Kieran Foran-era got …

Brisbane’s James Roberts has proven he’s just as fast between the ears as he is with his feet. Roberts’ mantle as rugby league’s fastest player was challenged by teammate Corey …

Three of the NRL’s biggest scalps have been claimed by wooden spoon favourites Gold Coast without playing a game. The Titans pack faces their biggest challenge in years after being …

Brisbane have their 2016 NRL campaign off to a winning start with a conservative 17-4 win over a Parramatta outfit, missing star recruit Kieran Foran, in Thursday night’s season opener. …

The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) says Mitchell Pearce’s welfare must be the priority as the Sydney Roosters’ playmaker focuses on getting his life back on track. On Thursday, Pearce …

Gold Coast boss Graham Annesley has confirmed several groups have shown interest in the Titans but does not expect their NRL licence to be taken over any time soon. North …

Kieran Foran is officially out of Parramatta’s NRL season opener on Thursday night against Brisbane. The Eels’ star signing was close to overcoming a hamstring problem that he had battled …