Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith admits losing first-choice fullback Scott Drinkwater to injury ahead of their NRL season-opener next week has rocked the club. Drinkwater was set to take over from …

Veteran prop Sam Kasiano could leave Melbourne for the Super League, easing pressure on the Storm’s NRL salary cap situation and guaranteeing skipper Cameron Smith a round one start next …

The Kangaroos will play Tonga in a triple-header at Auckland’s Eden Park as part of the inaugural Oceania Cup in November. New Zealand will host end-of-season Tests featuring Australia, Tonga, …

Penrith’s Tyrone May has been charged by NSW police in relation to the latest sex tape scandal that has engulfed the NRL. The Panthers utility turned himself into Penrith police …

This is the year Parramatta finally move into their $300 million new digs. But whether coach Brad Arthur and his band of misfits can call Bankwest Stadium home long-term depends …

Brad Fittler has urged the NRL to resist tinkering with the finals format and throw out the wildcard weekend proposal. The NRL has floated the idea of extending the finals …

Brisbane mentor Anthony Seibold has seen enough of Tevita Pangai Junior as an opposition coach to trust him with a round one berth despite his hobbled NRL pre-season. The exciting …

Cronulla chief executive Barry Russell has quit the role after a turbulent year at the embattled NRL club. Russell had been the subject of persistent speculation that he will stand …

Penrith powerhouse Viliame Kikau has given up red meat while recovering from a knee injury in a bid to maintain his fitness and weight. Kikau stepped away from the crutches …

Brisbane are a prime candidate for any expansion plans according to NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg. Expansion remains a hot topic in rugby league, although the next chance to broaden …

Townsville’s devastating floods have left North Queensland coach Paul Green unsure if his team is fully ready for their NRL season opener. Green admits the floods cost him a crucial …

Darren Lockyer has declared the NRL’s hard line on poor off-field behaviour a “big leap forward for the game” that should build trust in families thinking about sending their kids …

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan admits Jarrod Wallace took pre-season shortcuts on his watch last year but that there has been no repeat in 2019. Now in his second year …

The NRL is considering the introduction of a wildcard weekend from 2020 which would see 10 teams advance from the competition’s regular season. NRL bosses called club chief executives on …

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has indicated Tyrone May and the Penrith players involved in the latest video scandal won’t be suspended despite the code’s snowballing dramas. Monday marked another …

Darren Lockyer says falling out with Wayne Bennett was inevitable after the coach’s volatile Brisbane exit last year. The retired Broncos NRL great was part of the club’s six-strong board …

North Queensland premiership-winning coach Paul Green has slammed the NRL’s heavy punishment on veteran backrower Scott Bolton. Green echoed the thoughts of Cowboys chairman Laurence Lancini by saying a 10-game …

The Warriors have ensured they’ll keep Issac Luke for the entirety of the NRL season after getting the hooker to agree to a modified contract. Chief executive Cameron George offered …