Jarrod Croker has been named as the man to lead the Canberra Raiders into the future, taking over the captaincy from the departing Terry Campese. The 24-year-old centre replaces Campese, …

New Zealand halfback Shaun Johnson has capped a memorable 12 months by winning the 2014 Rugby League World Golden Boot – seeing off the challenge of union convert Sam Burgess …

Melbourne Storm have bolstered their forward stocks with the signing of Canterbury’s Dale Finucane. The 23-year-old backrower has agreed to a three-year NRL deal with Melbourne. He played 27 games …

Queensland’s rejuvenation will continue next year with Dale Copley and Dane Gagai well perched to play themselves into State of Origin jerseys. In years past Queensland’s backline has picked itself …

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor is urging disillusioned Dragons fans to accept Brett Morris’s departure and move on. Morris’ defection to Canterbury to play with twin brother Josh, his …

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has promised Rabbitohs fans that the NRL premiers are well prepared for life without Sam Burgess. Burgess is favoured to win the prestigious Golden Boot …

Manly great Steve Menzies says Willie Mason is the man to keep the club’s proud winning culture alive. The Sea Eagles will be aiming for an 11th straight top eight …

Penrith great Luke Priddis has challenged oft-maligned Panthers playmaker Jamie Soward to prove the club’s 2014 NRL dream run wasn’t a fluke. Priddis knows a thing about Panthers sides punching …

Gold Coast are reportedly set to dump a proposed move to a purpose-built centre in the city’s north, three months after announcing the project. The Titans and the NRL announced …

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy admits he is unsure how to fill Cameron Smith’s giant shoes early next NRL season. The Australian captain had ankle surgery last week and Bellamy …

Joel Griffiths is starting to hate football. A ten-game winless start to the season will do that to you. The veteran Newcastle United marksman said his side’s poor start to …

Luckless back Jacob Loko is the man who can solve Canterbury’s fullback conundrum according to Terry Lamb, with the Bulldogs great comparing him to a young Sonny Bill Williams. The …

The NRL is fighting to put bums in seats and address its lagging attendance rates next season. The NRL was touting the fan-friendly nature of its 2015 draw upon its …

For an NRL club that is trying to revitalise its image, Gold Coast’s players aren’t doing the Titans any favours. Chief executive Graham Annesley admits he was almost lost for …

Young hooker Paul Carter will be sacked by Gold Coast after being caught drink driving for the second time this year. Titans chief executive Graham Annesley confirmed the NRL club …

The NRL has softened the blow of the State of Origin player drain by scheduling fewer matches the weekend before the interstate series next season. The NRL released its 2015 …

Long-suffering rugby league fans will finally get to see live television coverage of NRL matches on Sundays. The NRL announced on Sunday that games will be live on the Nine …

South Sydney and NSW finally tasted glory in 2014, but the year was dominated by off-field dramas. Three of the biggest names left the code, coaches were sacked and Cronulla’s …