Issac Luke couldn’t defy injury for a second week and has been ruled out of Saturday’s NRL match against the Sydney Roosters. The veteran Kiwis hooker makes way for Karl …

James Tedesco admits his early-season form for the Sydney Roosters was disconcerting but reckons he and his team are back as an attacking force in the NRL. Tedesco will play …

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan has walked back his endorsement of Michael Ennis’ comments about Bryce Cartwright, saying the struggling star is trying his best to improve his form. Retired …

Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch is wary of what an out-of-sorts Gold Coast side could produce in response to a selection shake-up from coach Garth Brennan. The Storm are overwhelming …

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett believes cracking down on the time wasted during NRL games is a better way than the proposed reduction in the interchange from eight to six players. …

A game based around high-octane ball running can only get you so far in the NRL. In-form Warriors half Blake Green delivered his team-mates that warning as the second-placed outfit …

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has saluted Andrew Fifita for his stunning transformation from NRL rebel to stand-in Sharks captain. With regular skipper Wade Graham (hamstring) sidelined and 2016 premiership-winning captain …

In his own words, Wayne Bennett has led his horse to water and now it’s time for it to drink. Jack Bird’s move to right centre is the latest effort …

Manly coach Trent Barrett expects rival clubs to “pick the eyes out” of his team but has laughed off the suggestion that gun forward Martin Taupau is up for sale. …

Gold Coast skipper Ryan James admits it would be sad to lose Jarrod Wallace but coach Garth Brennan says he’d be happy to show him the door if he doesn’t …

Paul Gallen remains in doubt for Cronulla’s NRL clash with Canberra in the national capital on Sunday. Despite surviving a full training session on Thursday, the veteran still needs to …

Manly coach Trent Barrett has known Jack Bird long enough to ensure Brisbane’s new centre won’t be taken lightly on Saturday. Bird is struggling for form and has been used …

Friday’s NRL 2018 Round 10 match is between Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers. The opening kick is set to commence at 18:00 local time with the game to be played …

Friday’s NRL 2018 Round 10 match is between Canterbury Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels. The opening kick is set to commence at 19:55 local time with the game to be played …

Mahe Fonua has revealed he was dropped by Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary, only to earn a recall before putting in a match-turning performance in Thursday’s win over North Queensland. …

North Queensland coach Paul Green has threatened to swing the axe following his side’s 20-12 NRL loss to the West Tigers. After a tumultuous week marked by off-field dramas, the …

Kiwis great Dean Bell says Michael Maguire’s history of rapid-fire success won him the nod as New Zealand rugby league coach. The pain of last year’s World Cup calamity hasn’t …

NSW State of Origin hopeful Nathan Cleary can handle expectations to deliver immediately on his highly anticipated return from injury next week, according to Penrith coach Anthony Griffin. All eyes …