In the end, re-signing with Gold Coast was a “no brainer” for NRL workhorse Ashley Harrison. But first he had to complete a much harder task – regaining the desire …

NSW coach Laurie Daley has brushed aside comments made by boxer Anthony Mundine questioning his Aboriginal origins. Mundine, who quit rugby league in 2000 to become a fighter, said ahead …

The Gold Coast Titans have re-signed Queensland Origin lock Ashley Harrison for a further two years. Harrison is locked in until the end of 2015, becoming the NRL club’s latest …

Newcastle hooker Danny Buderus will miss the opening rounds of the 2013 NRL season after undergoing back surgery. The former Australia and NSW No.9 went under the knife on Wednesday …

A new era for the ARL Commission begins on Friday when David Smith begins life in the chief executive’s hot-seat at Rugby League Central. The 44-year-old Welshman takes on one …

South Sydney prop Luke Burgess has been ruled out for six months after undergoing shoulder surgery following an injury sustained in training with the NRL club. The news is a …

Australia rugby league representative and acclaimed broadcaster Ferris Ashton died on Tuesday aged 86 after a brief battle with illness. Ashton played 27 matches for the Kangaroos, including eight Tests, …

Canterbury forward Corey Payne has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL to focus on academic and commercial pursuits. It’s unusual for a 28-year-old injury-free professional to walk out on …

Cronulla captain Paul Gallen wants the Sharks to psychologically demoralise their NRL opponents this year by always keeping a star forward on the bench. Gallen believes Cronulla’s stocks are so …

Parramatta halves Chris Sandow and Luke Kelly hope their long-standing friendship can spark a successful combination to help lift the battling Eels in 2013. The pair haven’t played much NRL …

A solution to the Origin tug-of-war over New Zealand players has not stopped controversial convert James Tamou copping more cheeky barbs – from a North Queensland teammate. Antonio Winterstein left …

Ryan Hoffman and his family go back a long way with Melbourne Storm mentor Craig Bellamy and if the NRL’s reigning premiership coach has made a decision on his future, …

Paul Gallen is the latest big name wrestling with the pros and cons of the NRL All Stars match. The Cronulla captain doesn’t want to follow Billy Slater in pulling …

South Sydney recruit Ben Te’o, who copped a two-game suspension for a brutal shoulder charge last year, says he planned to remove the controversial tackle from his game before it …

Debate may have raged over Kevin Sinfield’s controversial Golden Boot win but it seems the Leeds captain wants it settled once and for all in next month’s World Club Challenge …

Torrential rain might have ensured Anthony Mitchell is a little wet behind the ears but the former Sydney Rooster believes he has the nous to fill North Queensland’s vacant No.9 …

Unlucky Test winger Jharal Yow Yeh’s NRL comeback plans have received another setback after undergoing more surgery on his ankle. The Queensland State of Origin flyer had been hopeful of …

The closest American college football star Jesse Williams will get to representing the Broncos is being picked up by Denver in April’s NFL Draft. However, that did not stop eyebrows …