The NRL has backed down on its refereeing crackdown in the face of a tidal wave of public criticism. In a substantial change of tack, NRL CEO Todd Greenberg announced …

Star hooker Josh Hodgson has been rushed back into Canberra’s team as the Raiders look to keep their NRL season alive. The English international has been recovering from an ACL …

Melbourne veteran fullback Billy Slater is on track to answer Queensland’s SOS after being named to make his return from a hamstring injury in Sunday’s NRL clash with Newcastle. Maroons …

Gavin Cooper knows that cutting out the “under-nine errors” will help North Queensland turn around their NRL season but says it’s not as simple as it sounds. The Cowboys (4-10) …

James Graham has thrown his support behind his embattled former Canterbury teammates as their horror season enters a race to avoid the wooden spoon. The Bulldogs now sit equal with …

Michael Maguire will field a New Zealand team severely weakened by retirements and without a captain when they face England in Denver. In a tumultuous day for the Kiwis, forwards …

South Sydney’s Maddison Studdon will captain NSW in the inaugural Women’s State of Origin with star Ruan Sims ruling herself out because of injury. Young halfback Studdon will create history …

Queensland coach Kevin Walters says he feels sorry for Darius Boyd after revealing the Brisbane captain was in the selection mix before announcing his shock representative retirement. Boyd, 30, told …

They’re the most lethal left side in the NRL and they have South Sydney poised for a shock premiership push. After 14 rounds, the Rabbitohs’ left flank of skipper Greg …

It’s the horror record the Wests Tigers must overcome to keep pace with the fight for the NRL’s top eight. In their past three games against Canberra, the Tigers have …

The NRL has backed down in the face of criticism, announcing the refereeing crackdown will be eased. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said on Tuesday referees have now been instructed to …

Three big-name New Zealand forwards have retired from international rugby league, leaving gaping holes to fill for this month’s Test against England. Simon Mannering, Ben Matulino and Russell Packer have …

New Zealand rugby league great Simon Mannering has announced his retirement from the representative game. After 45 Tests for the Kiwis, including a stint as captain, industrious Warriors forward Mannering …

Penrith have revealed captain Peter Wallace played without an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for two years after the tough hooker confirmed his retirement on Tuesday. Wallace will …

Penrith captain Peter Wallace has been forced to call time on his rugby league career with immediate effect due to chronic knee problems. It’s understood 32-year-old Wallace, who will move …

Any punter still wondering where the good-natured Victor Radley gets his penchant for ground-shaking tackles will be less surprised having learned the source of his inspiration. “I loved watching Steve …

Penrith prop Trent Merrin says Canberra’s Charlie Gubb should have been sent off for his “disgusting” tackle on teammate Nathan Cleary. Gubb was handed a grade-two dangerous contact charge for …

Former NSW coach Phil Gould has dealt Billy Slater a harsh reality check, asserting Queensland can’t afford to select the champion fullback for State of Origin II if he’s not …