Replacing surprise packet Matt Burton will be tough enough, according to returning Penrith playmaker James Maloney. But the former NSW pivot reckons the Panthers pack faces the biggest challenge ahead …

Sydney Roosters skipper Boyd Cordner has called on other players to follow Latrell Mitchell’s leadership in calling out racist online trolling. Cordner on Tuesday admitted he was shocked by an …

Gold Coast captain Kevin Proctor says the Titans poor NRL form has him puzzled given the lift in intensity and effort in training since Garth Brennan’s sacking. Last Saturday’s 40-28 …

Jake Friend is eyeing a return before the NRL finals series as the Sydney Roosters appear set to time their run perfectly to claim back-to-back premierships. Without as many as …

Out of all the players who left inaugural NRLW champions Brisbane in the off-season, reigning Dally M Medallist Brittany Breayley’s departure no doubt hurt the most. But new Broncos coach …

Manly are confident Daly Cherry-Evans will fight off an ankle concern in time to face the Wests Tigers in their crucial clash at Lottoland. Cherry-Evans didn’t train with the Sea …

Newcastle coach Nathan Brown has shouldered part of the blame for his team’s dramatic collapse that has all but ended their shot at an overdue finals return. Flying high in …

With just four weeks left in an NRL season to forget, Gold Coast’s players are being urged to fight to the end by youngster Jai Whitbread. The Titans look certain …

Parramatta have been rocked by an NRL investigation into photographs appearing to show forward Shaun Lane in possession of a white substance. The NRL integrity unit is believed to be …

St George Illawarra star Tariq Sims has undergone season-ending groin surgery that will also keep him out of contention for a Kangaroos call-up. Sims had been battling groin issues for …

Two of New Zealand’s greatest ever players – Stacey Jones and Ruben Wiki – will join Danny Buderus and Craig Young as the latest to enter the NRL Hall of …

The NRL will review the one-on-one strip rule at the end of the NRL season but head of football Graham Annesley says there’s no guarantee it will change. Brought in …

Sydney Roosters superstar Cooper Cronk wants to “roll up the sleeves” and play seven NRL games before finishing his illustrious career with victory on grand final day. Cronk became the …

Players union boss Ian Prendergast has labelled social media abuse aimed at NRL stars as “an absolute disgrace” following an ugly weekend online for the game’s athletes. Just hours after …

Canterbury’s slow rebuild has continued with the luring of Dean Britt, son of former captain Darren, to Belmore on a two-year deal. Dean comes after almost three years at South …

South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds is in doubt for Saturday’s NRL clash with Canterbury after aggravating a back injury he suffered earlier this year. Reynolds’ back seized up in the …

The NRL will investigate a vile racist slur made against Sydney Roosters star Latrell Mitchell after the Kangaroos centre called out the offender. Mitchell posted a screenshot on Sunday night …

Graham Annesley insists the NRL’s late-hit mandate is already working to protect ball carriers as he flatly rejected claims it has made the game soft. Canterbury coach Dean Pay claimed …