Wayne Bennett has bristled at suggestions Brisbane have put their reputation on the line by handing Matt Lodge a lifeline ahead of the controversial forward’s NRL return. The Broncos master …

The time has come for Ben Hunt to deliver on his $6 million NRL deal with St George Illawarra. The Dragons will kick off their new era on Thursday night …

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan won’t play it safe in his NRL head coaching debut, indicating his desire to chop and change what he views as a versatile forward pack. …

Former NSW Origin coach Laurie Daley says Matt Lodge’s pay should be docked to help pay his victims’ compensation. Daley says there’s no doubt the Brisbane player, who makes his …

A former North Queensland hooker who fought off police officers for nearly an hour despite being Tasered six times has been jailed for 23 months. Former Cowboy and Super League …

Matt Lodge says tests after his arrest in New York showed he had mixed a “lethal dose” of sleeping pills with alcohol. But Lodge, 22, said he could not remember …

Months after sending Cameron Munster home from Kangaroos camp, Mal Meninga has backed the Melbourne playmaker to reclaim his Test jersey in a standout 2018 NRL season. Munster was on …

England regular Chris Hill has welcomed the decision to take a Test match to Colorado and dismissed any fears associated with playing at high altitude. Some NRL clubs have raised …

Rivals have already given Penrith’s new halves pairing the stamp of approval, with Cronulla’s Luke Lewis claiming it will help Nathan Cleary blossom into a player to “build the NSW …

The omens may not be good but coach Paul Green believes Todd Carney can “bring plenty” to North Queensland. The NRL are reportedly set to knock back the Cowboys’ request …

Former Brisbane captain Justin Hodges says Matt Lodge needs to play NRL for his recovery from an infamous drunken rampage to be successful. And he believes the Broncos are the …

He’s spent the past 12 years waiting for this week to come, but Anthony Seibold admits he’s still nervous ahead of the first game of his NRL coaching career. Seibold …

Tom Trbojevic will add a string to his bow this NRL season with the Manly ace revealing he is set to take on some kicking duties. Blake Green’s defection to …

Star Canberra second-rower Josh Papalii is not concerned about losing any of his trademark physicality after shedding significant weight during the off-season. The Queensland State of Origin representative returned to …

Matt Lodge says he “can’t be more sorry” for his drunken New York rampage in 2015 and has rejected his victims’ suggestion he is trying to escape justice by returning …

Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster has been named at fullback, replacing injured veteran Billy Slater for the premiers’ NRL round one meeting with Canterbury in Perth. Ryley Jacks will combine with …

South Sydney coach Anthony Seibold has defended his decision to overlook veteran Robbie Farah in his 17-man line-up for their NRL season opener. In his first major call as a …

Canberra have thrown up a round-one NRL selection shock, benching former Dally M five-eighth of the year Blake Austin. Returning Raider Sam Williams will start, relegating Austin – who is …