The Jillaroos showed why they are the favourites to take out the women’s World Cup Nines after opening their campaign with an emphatic win over New Zealand. Skipper Ali Brigginshaw …

Samoa are in the box seat to survive the “group of death” at the World Cup Nines after they flogged Fiji 32-17 and watched Tonga fall by the wayside. Drawn …

Tonga’s World Cup Nines campaign is in disarray after being stunned 30-7 by the Cook Islands in their tournament opener at Bankwest Stadium. Considered the most likely of the second-tier …

The boss of a major Gold Coast sponsor has apologised to captain Ryan James after the NRL favourite was controversially implicated in the company’s intent to sever ties with the …

Melbourne Storm’s Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss New Zealand’s three upcoming Tests as punishment for his involvement in an ugly Bali brawl. The NRL and Storm also handed the Kiwi prop …

NSW Rugby League has set their sights on having teams from the bush playing in reserve grade within five years after finalising its biggest governance change in 80 years. The …

Newcastle have released Samoan international forward James Gavet from the last year of his Knights NRL contract to join Huddersfield in the Super League. The 29-year old prop, who is …

Jillaroos coach Brad Donald only needs to look back to the last time Australia played Nines to see how fast women’s rugby league has moved. From 2-1/2 years ago to …

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has urged organisers to be patient with the Nines to ensure the World Cup concept is given time to grow on the international calendar. The inaugural …

As far as Mal Meninga’s concerned, the World Cup Nines will be won on attitude and if Australia’s goes missing in the party atmosphere at Bankwest Stadium this weekend, so …

Kangaroos rookie AJ Brimson has revealed how he explored an opportunity to represent for England before being presented a shot at an Australian jumper. Brimson is among a handful of …

A quick look at the 12 nations contesting this weekend’s World Cup Nines in Parramatta. * AUSTRALIA Speedsters Ryan Papenhuyzen and AJ Brimson will get their chance in green and …

NRL boss Todd Greenberg admits the SCG isn’t the greatest place to experience rugby league, but won’t apologise for ultimately making a deal that sees the grand final stay in …

NRL boss Todd Greenberg has told players to simply walk away from trouble as the investigation into Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s Bali brawl continues. The NRL are expected to make a call …

Canberra recruit George Williams wants to bring his attacking flair to the NRL as he plans to obliterate the reputation that English backs don’t succeed in Australia. Raiders fans will …

Mal Meninga has labelled a decision by a major Gold Coast sponsor to include Ryan James’ NRL grand final gaffe as a reason to drop the club as “weak”. The …

Mal Meninga admits he could understand if Cameron Smith walked away from rugby league immediately, labelling criticism of the Melbourne star as “un-Australian”. Smith is yet to confirm if he …

Wayne Bennett has hosed down fresh fears over Sam Burgess’s chronic shoulder issues, saying he expects his star forward to play next NRL season. Burgess last week pulled out of …