The Sydney Roosters are aiming to become the NRL’s top defensive unit within three years – but insist they haven’t earned the tag just yet. The Roosters’ premiership charge is …

Hulking Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy can further prise open Queensland’s State of Origin door with a dominating performance against defending premiers Melbourne at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. It’s believed …

Melbourne NRL coach Craig Bellamy plans to nurse his battle-weary players through a light week on the track before their second big game in five days when they tackle the …

South Sydney won’t stand down back-rower Ben Te’o despite allegations he assaulted a woman in Brisbane last month. The woman made an initial approach to police, who attended the scene …

South Sydney representative forward Ben Te’o has rejected claims he allegedly assaulted a woman in Brisbane. Details of the woman’s assault claims are set be aired on the Nine Network …

Queensland Origin flyer Brent Tate has re-signed with North Queensland for another season, adding to speculation about fellow veteran Matt Bowen’s future at the NRL club. The 31-year-old Tate – …

Prominent NRL players are believed to be at the centre of assault allegations by a young woman. Details of the story are set be aired on the Nine Network news …

Angry Manly coach Geoff Toovey savaged the NRL over “ridiculous, knee-jerk” decision-making on Wednesday, following mid-season rule changes intended to speed up games. The NRL’s Competition Committee announced on Tuesday …

Canberra props Brett White and Dane Tilse say they have no idea why the Raiders can’t convert their hot NRL home game winning streak into success on the road. The …

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson has moved to dampen speculation over his relationship with coach Matthew Elliott, saying the pair get on well. Johnson was dragged after just 49 minutes of …

After being shown the door by Brisbane last year, Newcastle’s Dane Gagai is now looking to emulate Justin Hodges as the world’s premier centre after parlaying his good form into …

Former Newcastle halfback Scott Dureau will make his comeback for Catalan Dragons this weekend following a major health scare. The 26-year-old has not played since last September after discovering a …

Manly have renewed calls for a rethink of the NRL’s contentious extra-time policy after Monday’s 10-10 draw with Melbourne. The golden-point period of Monday’s match again degenerated into a series …

Hooker Matt Ballin produced one of the NRL’s most herculean individual defensive efforts in Manly’s gutsy draw with Melbourne on Monday. Ballin made an incredible 69 tackles in the Sea …

All is forgiven at Wests Tigers, with coach Mick Potter making an SOS call to star playmaker Benji Marshall to save their sinking season. Potter made the bold decision to …

Up-and-coming young forward Dave Hala has urged referees to give battered Brisbane halfback Peter Wallace the same protection given to the NRL’s big names after he was again targeted heavily …

Sonny Bill Williams has paid tribute to coach Trent Robinson for transforming the Sydney Roosters into the most miserly defensive unit in the NRL and helping him to fine-tune his …

Melbourne Storm’s stunning transition from the basket case of Australian sport to rugby league powerhouse has reached another milestone with their sale to a private consortium. Less than three years …