The Sydney Roosters have begun the mind games ahead of Friday’s NRL preliminary final, promising to exploit weak links in the Brisbane defence. While keeping his cards close to his …

Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray are expected to make a full recovery from their overdose of painkillers, amid growing calls for the NRL to address the problem of the misuse …

NRL coach-in-waiting Ben Walker has backed Wayne Bennett in his feud with Craig Bellamy, saying the Brisbane mentor has the game’s best interests at heart unlike an “incredibly boring” Melbourne. …

It was once worn with a badge of honour, but now the NRL’s big men are getting offended when accused of pulling off a shoulder charge. At least that’s how …

Veteran Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he’s shocked by reports painkiller abuse is rife among NRL players. Speaking after the overdose of Souths duo Dylan Walker and Aaron Walker, which …

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy admits he’s taking a risk by giving his players an extra light preparation heading into Saturday’s NRL preliminary final against North Queensland. The Storm have hardly …

Instead of winding down his career, veteran ex-Test prop Ben Hannant has kickstarted it again by re-signing with NRL club North Queensland for another year. Hannant, 30, and fellow front-rower …

North Queensland second-rower Jason Taumalolo says the introduction of feeder club Townsville Blackhawks has been a major part of the Cowboys’ NRL success this season. In just their first year …

The Sydney Roosters say Mitchell Pearce is no risk and they expect him to fire in his return from a hamstring injury on Friday night. Pearce will play his first …

Townsville rugby league teams are on the cusp of an unprecedented sweep of almost every trophy available at every level of the game. While all the attention is on the …

St George-Illawarra have signed Warriors forward Sebastine Ikahihifo on a two-year NRL deal, beginning from next season. The 24-year-old is the second big man the club has signed in a …

Parramatta have taken a major step towards avoiding a four-point penalty at the start of next season by agreeing to undertake an independent governance review ordered by the NRL. The …

Former NRL stars Matthew Johns and Mark Geyer have warned painkiller abuse is rife and an epidemic in the NRL. Johns said the hospitalisation of South Sydney pair Aaron Gray …

Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray have begun talking with their families and doctors as their recovery from Tuesday’s near-death experience continues. The condition of the South Sydney pair has improved …

South Sydney players Aaron Gray and Dylan Walker are on the road to recovery after overdosing on prescription drugs, but their near-death experience has prompted calls for a national debate …

South Sydney players Aaron Gray and Dylan Walker have made a steady recovery since being hospitalised for a drug overdose. Rabbitohs chief executive John Lee said the players were now …

Having played alongside both of them, North Queensland second-rower and Kiwi international Jason Taumalolo is perfectly placed to judge. But as far as he’s concerned, if he had to choose …

Brisbane playmaker Ben Hunt has taken aim at teammate Anthony Milford’s critics ahead of Friday night’s NRL preliminary final against the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium. Hunt couldn’t resist reminding …