Suddenly Matt Bowen can empathise with the man attempting to replace him as North Queensland Cowboys fullback, ex-Penrith No.1 Lachlan Coote. Just as big shoes await Coote in the NRL, …

North Queensland have sacked rising star Wayne Ulugia barely a week ahead of their opening NRL pre-season trial after a series of conduct breaches. Cowboys CEO Peter Jourdain would not …

Depth is looking so good for eight-straight defending State of Origin champions Queensland that coach Mal Meninga reckons even inspirational skipper Cameron Smith can be replaced. Eyebrows were raised when …

Halfback Adam Reynolds is determined to take on a leadership role at South Sydney this season as the Rabbitohs attempt to bounce back from successive preliminary final fadeouts. After the …

International Winger of the Year Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set for a surprise return from injury for the Sydney Roosters in the World Club Challenge. The Kiwi representative suffered a leg …

The ASADA scandal is threatening to cast a pall over another rugby league season with the Cronulla Sharks, Shane Flanagan and Trent Elkin submitting appeals against NRL sanctions on Wednesday. …

Gold Coast co-captain Nate Myles says he’s aiming to test his groin in at least one of the NRL club’s pre-season trials following off-season surgery. Myles went under the knife …

Brisbane playmaker Ben Hunt is determined to kickstart his stalled career this season and help reinvigorate the Broncos as a premiership force. A utility player for much of his career …

England prop Lee Mossop has revealed he won’t be fit to make his NRL debut for Parramatta until mid-season as he recovers from shoulder surgery. Mossop finally joined the Eels …

Two-time premiership winner Joe Galuvao says Manly will continue to be a finals force despite an ageing list of players and a shortage of prop-forward options. The Sea Eagles defied …

Running out for Scotland at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup has given North Queensland centre Kane Linnett a taste of playing for his country – NSW Country, that is. …

Cronulla will submit their response on Wednesday to the NRL’s breach notice issued over the ASADA scandal, with the Sharks expected to “vigorously” contest the charges including a $1 million …

Parramatta NRL recruit Liam Foran has fronted court after being charged with common assault. The 25-year-old appeared at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday over the charge and an apprehended violence …

A fit and happy Chris Sandow is poised to light up the NRL again according to indigenous rugby league icon Dean Widders. Since his big-money move from South Sydney to …

Australian hooker Michael Monaghan has been appointed co-captain of English Super League club Warrington alongside England forward Ben Westwood. The former Manly and Canberra utility will step into the role …

Former England captain Jamie Peacock has shelved his retirement plans after signing a new two-year contract with Leeds. The ex-Bradford skipper, who turned 36 in December, had indicated 2014 would …

Penrith Panthers boss Phil Gould has reportedly re-signed with the NRL club, committing until the end of 2017. Gould, who coached the Panthers to their maiden premiership in 1991, returned …

Sportingbet is pleased to announce that it has taken over the naming rights of the Penrith Panthers’ home ground, which from today will be known as Sportingbet Stadium. Sportingbet replaces …