He is no fan of the NRL bunker but Wayne Bennett has called for critics to stop slamming the system and just accept that it is “never going to be …

Canberra forward Joseph Tapine won’t be changing the way he plays despite copping two suspensions this NRL season. Tapine returns to the Raiders’ second row for the clash with Melbourne …

Wayne Bennett admits it “remains to be seen” whether he stays on as Brisbane coach. The Broncos mentor – off contract next year – has urged the Brisbane board to …

Prop Aaron Woods’ 2018 rags to riches story continues as the mid-season recruit eyes an end to his NRL finals woes. Out of favour with NSW State of Origin selectors …

North Queensland winger Antonio Winterstein says unbearable knee pain is behind his decision to retire from the NRL with immediate effect. The 30-year-old on Wednesday announced the end of his …

Rugby league bad boy John Hopoate has been suspended by the NSWRL after pleading guilty to striking in a park football match on the weekend. Hopoate – who carries the …

Penrith star Josh Mansour is confident of replicating surge into a Kangaroos jumper and quickly find the form to help push the Panthers into this year’s NRL finals. For the …

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga may not make his much-anticipated return to Townsville after picking up an ankle injury during training. Ponga had been pencilled in to come back from a …

Melbourne Storm superstar Billy Slater is yet to decide on his NRL future but says this time he won’t leave his club hanging until after grand final day. The 35-year-old …

The versatility of Penrith star Tyrone Peachey will be put to the test after being named at fullback in a bid to arrest the Panthers’ alarming drop in form. Dallin …

NRL referee Gerard Sutton has been spared the axe despite being involved in the controversial match between Cronulla and Canberra. Sutton was tipped to be dropped but was on Tuesday …

Brisbane captain Darius Boyd would happily play out his NRL career in the centres if that’s what would help the team achieve success. And Broncos legend Gorden Tallis reckons coach …

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan has warned newly re-signed forward Keegan Hipgrave to rise above the baiting or expect a demotion to reserve grade. The 21-year-old is tipped for big …

Everyone in rugby league has a “use-by date”, according to Gorden Tallis – even Wayne Bennett. Brisbane legend Tallis believes the NRL club should be looking at all their options …

Former rugby league bad boy John Hopoate has landed himself in hot water again, sent off in a park football match for punching. Hopoate, whose NRL career was filled with …

Penrith veteran Trent Merrin believes complacency is a major factor in the side producing their worst form of the NRL season. The Panthers are in danger of slumping as low …

Former Australia and Queensland forward Gorden Tallis has accused NRL coaches of “rorting the system” by hiring ex-referees to teach their players how to bend the rules. Tallis urged coaches …

He’s the former Bulldog that could not only come back to bite them, but leave Canterbury spanked with their first wooden spoon in a decade. The Bulldogs are bracing for …