Scrum half Galuefa Falamoe touched down early in the second half to lead Samoa to a 20-18 win over Tonga in the opener of the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament …

Anthony Watmough insists he’ll be fit and firing for NSW in next week’s State of Origin clash in Sydney after undergoing two cortisone injections for his neck problem. The Manly …

Sydney Roosters coach Brian Smith has named centre Joseph Leilua for Sunday’s clash with Brisbane just three days after he is due to appear in court on an assault charge. …

After 10 long and often controversial years as chief executive of the NRL it wasn’t supposed to end like this for David Gallop. The 46-year-old, a primary figure in the …

Fears of a Todd Carney-led NSW backlash have placed Queensland on high alert ahead of next week’s Origin II clash in Sydney. The Dally M Medallist failed to live up …

Tears will be mixed with cheers when Queensland’s rugby league stars visit the home town of State of Origin godfather Arthur Beetson on Wednesday. The visit to Roma – where …

Penrith have signed Melbourne forward Sika Manu to a three-year deal as the Panthers continue to bolster their NRL stocks for next season. Manu was believed to be in demand …

In a sport where close secrets are as rare as rocking horse droppings, the sudden announcement of David Gallop departure as ARLC chief executive took everyone by surprise. The news …

Rarely in sporting history has one administrator had to confront so many embarrassing scandals so relentlessly for so long. David Gallop copped the lot, from the blue-collar sins of player …

Tim Sheens has implored Canberra officials not to give up on embattled Raiders coach David Furner. Sheens’ Wests Tigers heaped more pressure on Furner last Saturday when they trounced the …

Rugby league’s leading figures on and off the field expressed shock at David Gallop’s sudden resignation while saluting him as a respected administrator willing to make the big calls. Gallop …

Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley says outgoing NRL boss David Gallop was able to keep his cool during tough times. “Over the past 10 years David Gallop has …

David Gallop says he accepts it’s time for a fresh approach after stepping down after a decade as Australian rugby league’s top administrator. NRL club bosses reacted with shock and …

Under-siege Canberra coach David Furner has kept his options open by naming a 20-man squad for Saturday’s crucial NRL battle against Newcastle. Currently in camp on the Central Coast in …

Johnathan Thurston says his prayers and thoughts are with Queensland and Cowboys teammate Matt Scott, who has flown home to be with his ill mother. Scott, whose mother Diane is …

The fallout over Origin I may have claimed two referees’ scalps but Queensland forward Ben Hannant reckoned NSW were “kidding themselves” if they thought controversial calls cost them the series …

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland says outgoing NRL boss David Gallop has a great insight into common issues faced by major Australian sports. Sutherland worked closely with Gallop on …

One Rapira will replace another for the Warriors’ round-14 NRL match against Penrith next Monday. Front-rower Steve Rapira returns to the side for the first time this season, replacing his …