A look at the 10 players on the NRL’s short list to be the next Immortal. * DALLY MESSENGER (1908-13) Known as “The Master” his defection from rugby union kick-started …

Is this long-suffering NSW’s time at last? Or can Queensland extend their State of Origin reign by launching a Kalyn Ponga era? The Maroons’ State of Origin dynasty hangs by …

HOW QUEENSLAND SHAPE UP FOR ORIGIN II FULLBACK – BILLY SLATER (age 35) Origins: 29 Origin tries: 12 The old master can finally start his swan song series after overcoming …

He may have finally released his team line-up but Queensland coach Kevin Walters is no closer to confirming it as he sweats on prop Dylan Napa’s fitness. Days after naming …

Once considered a lucky charm, Queensland back-rower Coen Hess doesn’t feel so blessed ahead of the must-win second State of Origin clash in Sydney. In fact the North Queensland young …

They will be NSW teammates in Origin II, but Angus Crichton admits his first impression of Matt Prior was that he was a “grub”. At the tender age of 31 …

Admitting it is a weight off his shoulders, Matt Lodge says he’ll stay away from alcohol and continue to repay the faith shown in him after settling with the victims …

Enthusiasm sets the current Kiwis apart from the team who plunged ignominiously out of last year’s World Cup, according to experienced back Peta Hiku. One of eight survivors from the …

Tyrone Peachey is quick to join the chorus of praise for Kalyn Ponga but less willing to offer the Queensland rookie sensation any advice ahead of Sunday’s State of Origin …

England coach Wayne Bennett has named debutants Jake Connor and Tommy Makinson in his team in Saturday’s historic rugby league Test against New Zealand in the United States. With Wigan …

Tonga’s Jason Taumalolo has called for a historic Test with Australia to receive the green light, promising to shake up the world’s rugby league establishment. The Mate Ma’a won the …

Rugby league pioneer Dally Messenger, all-time leading tryscorer Ken Irvine, St George legend Norm Provan and Brisbane great Darren Lockyer headline the shortlist of contenders to be inducted into the …

The Wests Tigers are set to make a serious push for this year’s finals after confirming the return of former captain Robbie Farah for the rest of the season. Eighteen …

It’s not just any given Sunday for the NRL. State of Origin returns to the weekend for the first time in 17 years when NSW look to wrap up the …

Brisbane NRL forward Matt Lodge has taken out a bank loan to pay the victims of his 2015 New York rampage after a confidential settlement was reached. Lodge avoided a …

Robbie Farah’s much-speculated Wests Tigers homecoming is complete. South Sydney reluctantly but honourably released Farah on Wednesday, allowing the decorated hooker to sign with his former club for the rest …

For a long time Matt Prior was a victim of his own versatility. A forward throughout his junior years in Thirroul, the unpresuming wannabe pro surfer suddenly found himself running …

The Sydney Roosters have moved quickly to lock up rising star Victor Radley long-term, extending his contract until the end of the 2023 NRL season. After just 17 first-grade games, …