Quit social media – and welcome pressure. That is leading sports psychologist Jeff Bond’s advice to Ben Hunt as the maligned St George Illawarra halfback prepares for arguably the biggest …

A leading sports psychologist says the NRL must do more to help players prepare for social media criticism or risk a repeat of Ben Hunt’s high profile case. Jeff Bond …

Cronulla captain Paul Gallen insists its imperative the playing group rally around teammate Josh Dugan following his emotional outburst at media negativity in the game. Dugan battled tears as he …

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga is set to undergo surgery on his troublesome ankle on Thursday but could recover in time to be picked for the Kangaroos’ trip to New Zealand. …

Sydney Roosters’ Mr Fix It Mitchell Aubusson is ready to try to fill the big boots of Latrell Mitchell after the NSW State of Origin star was suspended for one …

It was the axing Matt Dufty had to have. Two weeks ago the St George Illawarra fullback was controversially relegated to starting on the bench in their round 24 drubbing …

The Sydney Roosters will have to win their way to the NRL grand final without star centre Latrell Mitchell after he was found guilty of dangerous contact at the judiciary. …

Newcastle whiz kid Kalyn Ponga has capped off a stunning breakout NRL season by becoming the youngest winner of The Players’ Champion award. Ponga on Tuesday edged out an impressive …

Sydney Roosters forward Ryan Matterson will hop on the Wests Tigers bus next season after agreeing to join the NRL club on a three-year deal. Currently one game away from …

Latrell Mitchell’s free shot at clearing his name for the Sydney Roosters’ preliminary final has come up short after being found guilty of dangerous contact at the NRL judiciary after …

South Sydney captain Greg Inglis has revealed the rib damage he sustained in last week’s loss to Melbourne was actually an old injury – sustained ironically enough in a match …

Armed with just three NRL games, teenager Zac Lomax looks set to be handed arguably rugby league’s toughest assignment: stopping Greg Inglis. The 18-year-old centre has been named to start …

Matt Dufty has revealed how a rousing pre-game rev-up from James Graham inspired St George Illawarra to their NRL boilover against Brisbane. The Dragons produced one of the biggest upsets …

Matt Moylan still feels like a “westie” but insists he’s found a home in the Shire. All eyes will be on the Cronulla five-eighth when he turns out against former …

With friends like James Maloney, Matt Moylan doesn’t need enemies. Penrith captain Maloney has played down a rivalry with Cronulla No.6 Moylan following their high-profile swap, saying it won’t be …

It was a State of Origin series win to remember for NSW and Blues players have a coffee table book to make sure they never forget it. They were handed …

Tom Trbojevic won’t give up on his end-of-year-Kangaroos dream as he attempts to beat a fractured cheekbone so he can face New Zealand and Tonga next month. Trbojevic was injured …

Jack de Belin has taken a pain-killing needle to play in almost every game since round nine and he’ll do it again to run out in St George Illawarra’s do-or-die …