Knee surgery, a late start to pre-season and the possibility of playing no trial games before round one. It doesn’t sound like the ideal scenario for Melbourne Storm fullback Billy …

Cronulla are facing legal action from a third former player after Broderick Wright’s lawyers sent the club a letter informing them of his decision to sue for negligence, breach of …

Parramatta superstar Jarryd Hayne has declared a miserly defence can be the cornerstone of an Eels revival under new coach Brad Arthur. Parramatta have easily been the worst defensive side …

Cronulla have named a star-studded line-up for the NRL Nines but rubbished suggestions there’s added incentive to win the inaugural tournament because of the supplements scandal. Interim coach Peter Sharp …

Geoff Toovey is set to be the next NRL coach to secure his future. Manly are expected to confirm a new deal as soon as next week, keeping Toovey at …

Manly captain Jason King is on track for an NRL round one return from injury in a timely boost to the Sea Eagles’ sapped forward stocks. Sea Eagles coach Geoff …

Adam Reynolds and Luke Keary are set to be South Sydney’s first-choice halves combination this year after coach Michael Maguire named his first line-up for 2014 on Wednesday. Reynolds was …

Melbourne Storm NRL coach Craig Bellamy will have enough headaches for round one without having to worry about skipper Cameron Smith’s playing future. The Brisbane Broncos are reportedly keen to …

The lights aren’t any brighter in Sydney. That’s the message Canberra’s number one prodigal son Ricky Stuart has sent his squad to help stem the flow of promising young footballers …

Australian Glenn Morrison is in the running to coach the Kiwis after being unveiled as one of four shortlisted candidates for the vacant role by New Zealand Rugby League. Aside …

Gareth Widdop is set to finally emerge out of the shadow of Melbourne’s ‘Big Three’ and make a name for himself in the NRL this season with St George Illawarra, …

Former Gold Coast and Parramatta utility back Jordan Atkins has found a lifeline in the English Super League, signing a one-year deal with the London Broncos. The 31-year-old utility back, …

Former Cronulla utility back Matthew Wright will line up for North Queensland in their opening 2014 NRL trial after the Cowboys signed him as a late replacement for sacked winger …

Richie Fa’aoso’s premature retirement due to a neck injury could leave perennial NRL finalists Manly vulnerable up front this NRL season. After weeks of speculation Fa’aoso, 29, announced his retirement …

Former Test flyer Jharal Yow Yeh will cap a remarkable injury return on Saturday night when he wears a Brisbane Broncos jersey for the first time in nearly two years. …

Trent Barrett announced his decision to step down as NSW assistant coach on Tuesday, only hours after Blues legend Tommy Raudonikis bitterly questioned his value to the Blues. In a …

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has re-signed with the Rabbitohs until the end of the 2017 NRL season. Maguire was off contract at the end of 2014 and had been …

Manly prop Richie Fa’aoso has retired from rugby league due to a neck injury the Sea Eagles have announced. The 29-year-old fractured his vertebrae in last year’s semi-final against South …