North Queensland’s NRL premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with representative stars Michael Morgan and James Tamou ruled out indefinitely. Five-eighth Morgan has been diagnosed with a high ankle …

Sydney Roosters captain Jake Friend says Jackson Hastings has out-grown his rookie tag and backs him not to miss a beat standing in for Mitchell Pearce. Pearce is set to …

These are the numbers that show why Canterbury coach Des Hasler should be a leading contender for Dally M coach of the year. Long-term injuries, multiple suspensions and the gruelling …

Alan Clarkson has been remembered as an immensely popular rugby league journalist whose solid news values earned him the trust and respect of players. Clarkson died overnight, aged 85. Best …

An already depleted Sydney Roosters will be without Michael Jennings for their NRL clash against Manly on Friday, with the star centre to serve a one-match ban for a careless …

Gold Coast front-rower Matthew White has been granted an early release to join Melbourne for their 2016 NRL campaign. White, who has overcome a serious knee injury in his time …

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire says the return of five-eighth Luke Keary and hooker Issac Luke will not be a panacea for his side’s woes. Maguire was seen apparently tearing …

South Sydney are adamant superstar skipper Greg Inglis will be back for the NRL finals – and they had better hope so. Dismissing suggestions Inglis had been struggling with fatigue …

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire says Brisbane remain the NRL benchmark despite slipping from top spot. The Sydney Roosters jumped into first position with a 12-10 win over the Broncos …

Gold Coast utility Daniel Mortimer’s versatility is one of his greatest assets, but it is also hampering his efforts to nail a permanent role at the Titans. Mortimer began the …

A season-ending injury to first-choice rake Michael Lichaa was supposed to bring Canterbury’s NRL finals tilt to a halt, but back-up choice Damien Cook has literally sped them up. Cook …

Statistics reveal South Sydney may have lost their winning edge after Greg Inglis underwent knee surgery on Monday. Inglis may not be back until the first week of the finals …

Cameron Smith is taking one positive from Melbourne’s shock 20-6 loss to Newcastle – they don’t face a side below them on the NRL ladder in the remaining rounds. Smith …

After tasting the highs of NRL coaching, Newcastle’s Danny Buderus wants more. But not right now. Buderus was beaming after his bottom-placed Knights upset the Storm 20-6 in Melbourne in …

Sydney Roosters assistant Craig Fitzgibbon will succeed Trent Barrett as Country Origin coach in 2016. Barrett will stand down from his post after taking over the reins as head coach …

Melbourne Storm have blown a golden chance to move into the NRL top four with a shock loss to cellar dwellers Newcastle. The Storm could have moved above Souths and …

Clubs say they are united behind the NRL and its chief executive Dave Smith following a meeting of club chairpersons on Monday. The chairs of all 16 clubs had phone …

Manly hooker Matt Ballin will miss the rest of the NRL season after scans confirmed an ACL injury suffered against Parramatta on Sunday. The 31-year-old hobbled from the field in …