Former Manly coach Geoff Toovey has hinted at double standards after Sam Burgess escaped with a $10,000 suspended fine for describing the NRL judiciary as a “kangaroo court”. South Sydney …

Former troubled footballer Matt Lodge should not be allowed to captain any side in the NRL after his infamous 2015 New York attack, Cronulla great Paul Gallen says. Lodge is …

Reinstated coach Shane Flanagan says he will “definitely” return to former NRL club Cronulla but can’t see it happening any time soon. Flanagan is tipped to make a comeback as …

Tonga’s claim that controversial star Israel Folau has been cleared to make a sensational rugby league return and play for the Mate Ma’a has been shot down by the international …

If circumstances were a little different rookie Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes would be on the phone this week to ex-Storm No.7 Cooper Cronk. But since Hughes will be plotting to …

When James Tedesco clapped eyes on Ryan Papenhuyzen at Concord Oval more than two years ago, he knew he was an NRL star in the making. After first crossing paths …

Shane Flanagan has talked up his chances of returning to the NRL as St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor’s deputy in 2020. Flanagan was quickly linked to the Dragons after …

The NRL have handed Sam Burgess with a $10,000 suspended fine after the South Sydney skipper issued a public apology for describing the judiciary as a “kangaroo court”. Burgess expressed …

Doubt has been cast over Israel Folau making a sensational rugby league return with Tonga after Peter Beattie revealed the international governing body hasn’t discussed the controversial star’s comeback. The …

Israel Folau appears set for a stunning return to rugby league after reportedly being registered to play for Tonga in their two Test matches later this year. The Tongan National …

Sydney Roosters rookie Sam Verrills insists he doesn’t know if he’ll take part in Saturday’s NRL preliminary final with Jake Friend expected to make his long-awaited return. Dummy-half Friend trained …

Melbourne captain Cameron Smith has copped the $1350 fine for slapping after pleading guilty to the grade-one charge on Monday. Smith was controversially binned for his slap on Parramatta hooker …

Cooper Cronk has promised to embrace Cameron Smith following Saturday’s NRL grand final qualifier, denying his relationship with his former Melbourne teammate remains fractured. Cronk will share the field with …

The NRL could consider bringing the five-minute sin-bin back from the dead in a bid to better manage foul play from next season. Four players were binned in last weekend’s …

Canberra are confident their first-ever home NRL preliminary final will sell-out in just 24 hours, after more than 20,000 tickets were sold in five hours on Monday. With a club-record …

Retired superstar Billy Slater says Melbourne’s rookie fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen needs to forget he’s playing against Sydney Roosters ace James Tedesco in Saturday’s NRL preliminary final. Slater squared off with …

Sydney Roosters star Latrell Mitchell has revealed his crusade against racist trolls has led to a deluge of more abuse but has vowed to continue naming and shaming. Mitchell has …

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the four sin-binnings across the NRL semi-finals are a lesson for players involved in this week’s preliminary finals. Melbourne captain Cameron Smith (slap), South Sydney …