The underdog tag does not sit well with Brisbane backrower Corey Parker ahead of his team’s NRL elimination final with North Queensland in Townsville on Saturday night. Bookies have dismissed …

Reni Maitua will miss Parramatta’s opening two NRL trial matches in 2013 after pleading guilty to a high tackle charge. Maitua floored St George Illawarra back-rower Josh Miller with a …

North Queensland co-captain Matt Scott will return for the Cowboys in their NRL elimination final against Brisbane in Townsville on Saturday night. The inspirational prop will run out for the …

Canterbury winger Sam Perrett claims Manly’s formidable NRL finals experience isn’t even a blip on the radar heading into their showdown on Friday night. “What experience Manly has over us, …

Manly coach Geoff Toovey is confident referees have finally formed a common sense and workable approach to the controversial obstruction rule ahead of the NRL final series. A vocal critic …

Brisbane have retained the same 17-man squad which snapped the club’s six-game NRL losing streak against Penrith for Saturday night’s elimination final against North Queensland in Townsville. Brisbane will train …

The pre-match hype will be all about the romance of the South Sydney revival and the clash between superstar fullbacks Greg Inglis and Billy Slater. Not to mention the likes …

Canterbury coach Des Hasler says his minor premiers will have to step up a notch if they are to overcome title favourites Manly in Friday night’s NRL finals blockbuster. As …

Melbourne captain Cameron Smith is confident coach Craig Bellamy can come up with a plan to stop Greg Inglis despite marvelling at the South Sydney fullback’s “remarkable” run of form. …

Manly claim the desire to create an NRL dynasty far outweighs their motivation to prove they can win without Des Hasler – the man who will plot their downfall on …

Penrith five-eighth Lachlan Coote has been rewarded for a strong finish to the NRL season with selection in the Australian train-on squad. The 20-man squad selected from teams not involved …

After watching his club slide down the ladder late in the season, Cronulla captain Paul Gallen wants to drill home the message that they are more than just worthy finalists. …

Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen claims the fact Johnathan Thurston was the victim is the only reason Ben Pomeroy will fight a dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday …

Minor premiers Canterbury are set to scoop the pool at Tuesday’s Dally M awards with Bulldogs fullback Ben Barba a big chance of taking home three individual honours including the …

The captains of teams involved in this year’s NRL finals agree the competition winner will come from this Friday’s grudge match between Canterbury and Manly. The pair, going head to …

A punter with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au likes the look of the Melbourne Storm, wagering $25,000 on Craig Bellamy’s men to win the 2012 NRL Premiership late yesterday. The punter stands …

Captain Sam Thaiday doesn’t care about statistics that say his Broncos have virtually no chance of winning the NRL premiership from eighth spot. Brisbane stumbled into the finals after breaking …

Cronulla centre Ben Pomeroy’s NRL finals series is in doubt after he was referred straight to the NRL judiciary on a charge of dangerous contact with North Queensland’s Johnathan Thurston. …