Brad Fittler has left the door open for James Roberts to be picked for State of Origin I despite being axed to reserve grade. Roberts has dropped to fourth centre …

NSW Origin hopeful Cameron Murray knows he can’t match the go-forward of incumbent backrowers so is focusing on other assets he can bring to the Blues. The 21-year-old has been …

Michael Morgan has promised to step up his kicking game to ease pressure on budding North Queensland halves partner John Asiata ahead of Saturday’s NRL clash with Parramatta. But don’t …

St George Illawarra forward Jack de Belin will soon learn if he will be allowed to return to the NRL. The Federal Court has confirmed that Justice Melissa Perry will …

Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson is promising to end his long-running NRL contract saga in the coming week. Gutherson dismissed reports the Eels had placed a deadline on their skipper to …

PREVIEW OF NRL ROUND TEN MATCHES (all times AEDT): THURSDAY May 16 Melbourne v Wests Tigers at AAMI Park, 7.50pm Head to Head: Storm 19, Wests Tigers 12, Drawn 1 …

Penrith centre Waqa Blake is desperate to make amends when he returns to NRL action on Friday night after his costly axing due to disciplinary reasons. Blake has been recalled …

When Stephen Kearney isn’t blaspheming about Ken Maumalo, he’s describing the strapping Warriors winger as among the most improved players in the NRL. Saturday’s relieving win over St George Illawarra …

Playmaker Anthony Milford says a Queensland recall is the last thing on his mind ahead of Brisbane’s NRL clash with Sydney Roosters on Friday night. With two NRL games left …

Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson has played under super coach Wayne Bennett and believes his methods have been adopted in Canberra this year. England hooker Hodgson comes up against his national …

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is warning exciting fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and his Storm teammates to expect a much tougher match against West Tigers than their last round NRL romp. The …

Cameron Munster has played just four games for Queensland but says he’ll accept the captaincy if offered ahead of the State of Origin opener next month. A new Maroons captain …

Wests Tigers could be two weeks away from having an entire roster to pick from with Josh Reynolds and Chris Lawrence edging closer to returning from injury. Reynolds hasn’t played …

Most of Brisbane’s young forwards idolise Jared Waerea-Hargreaves but now they’re out to stop the Sydney Roosters veteran. Broncos rookie Patrick Carrigan, 21, wasn’t even out of primary school when …

Manly players are looking to Dylan Walker for on-field leadership as the injury-ravaged NRL club battles without key players. Walker will make his NRL season debut in Sunday’s clash with …

South Sydney will get a glimpse into their NRL future after Corey Allan was named at fullback to replace the injured Alex Johnston for Saturday’s clash with Canberra. Johnston is …

Halfback Mitchell Pearce reckons he’s back to his best form and takes pride in his role to lead Newcastle out of their early-season NRL mire. The inspirational skipper’s name is …

Canberra forward Ryan Sutton says George Williams will thrive in the NRL if the Raiders can successfully sign the England international halfback. A transfer fee is all that stands in …