NRL chief executive Dave Smith is banking on the standard of competition and not cold hard cash as the key to rugby league’s chances of holding onto Sonny Bill Williams …

Parramatta will sit down with the NRL to clarify the rules over coaches’ comments after Eels’ mentor Ricky Stuart was slugged with another five-figure fine. Stuart was hit with a …

Warriors coach Matthew Elliott has taken a punt on the fitness of key players Russell Packer and Manu Vatuvei for Sunday’s round-17 NRL clash with competition leaders South Sydney in …

Wests Tigers forward Adam Blair has turned himself into a rugby league recluse in a bid to finally make good on the NRL club’s huge investment in him. The most …

St George Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan has accepted a one-match NRL ban for a shoulder charge on Penrith counterpart Matt Moylan, ensuring his availability for the State of Origin decider. …

Wakefield prop Kyle Amor heaped praise on Tim Smith after the former Parramatta Eels half-back guided the English Super League club to a dramatic 27-26 win at Hull FC on …

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney won’t compare his new assistant Ivan Cleary to Wayne Bennett but believes he can make a similar impact in their bid to defend the World Cup. …

Having played inside centre for the All Blacks, Sonny Bill Williams claims filling in at five-eighth for the Sydney Roosters is a breeze – admitting his stint in rugby union …

New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney is taking a hands-off approach as Kiwis playmaker Benji Marshall reportedly considers his future in rugby league. Marshall’s manager was approached last week by Blues …

South Sydney veteran Roy Asotasi has announced he will leave the NRL at season’s end to join English Super League club Warrington. The 31-year-old front-rower has signed a two-year deal …

New Kiwis assistant coach Ivan Cleary believes New Zealand have the potential to defend their rugby league World Cup crown. Former Warriors coach and current Panthers mentor Cleary will assist …

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has implored the NRL not to let Sonny Bill Williams become the next Israel Folau – but rugby league’s prodigal son says he is in …

The Sydney Roosters are making a habit of winning with their backs against the wall after taking care of Manly 18-12 to rise into second spot on the NRL ladder. …

St George Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan is expected to cop a one-week ban for a shoulder charge in a bid to maintain his hopes of NSW selection for the State …

St George Illawarra NRL fullback Josh Dugan faces up to a fortnight on the sidelines after being cited for a shoulder charge on Penrith counterpart Matt Moylan. Charged with a …

Melbourne Storm’s Billy Slater might be public enemy No.1 in NSW but it hasn’t stopped him being king of the kids. Around 450 kids turned out for Billy’s Buddies school …

Canberra’s ‘Mr Fix it’ Jack Wighton is optimistic he’ll overcome a groin niggle to help his injury-riddled NRL side bounce back from two straight losses when they host North Queensland …

North Queensland coach Neil Henry says the next two weeks are “critical” if the Cowboys are to set up a third straight NRL finals appearance. The Cowboys moved to within …