Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan says Ash Taylor can be a future Titans leader but believes the captaincy is the last thing the playmaker needs in 2018. Brennan overlooked Taylor, …

Penrith insist their fans shouldn’t be concerned by their shock trial loss to a weakened Canterbury team, just two weeks out from the start of the NRL season. The near-full …

Sonny Bill Williams has shut down speculation he could make an NRL return this year, declaring he’s committed to New Zealand rugby and the quest for a record third consecutive …

James Tedesco has set his sights on emulating Billy Slater’s combination with Cooper Cronk as the pair prepare for their NRL campaign together at the Sydney Roosters. Tedesco has worked …

As tough as it was, Ryan James is now thankful for his first taste of leadership after being handed the Gold Coast Titans captaincy in his own right for the …

The similarities are scary. So says star Sydney Roosters signing Cooper Cronk, who also admits to being taken aback by the ease of his transition from Melbourne to the harbour …

North Queensland centre Kane Linnett is considered in serious doubt to face Cronulla in round one of the NRL, after it was confirmed he’d suffered a pectoral injury. Linnett left …

After almost four years at the helm, Paul McGregor has a roster of his own choosing and believes he finally has the blueprint to bring extended success at St George …

It’s back to the past and back to basics at Belmore. After one of the most tumultuous summers at “the family club”, Canterbury have undergone drastic change heading into the …

Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis has scotched speculation Sonny Bill Williams could make a shock return to the NRL club this year. Rumours of a Williams comeback spread after he …

After demanding marquee-player dollars, Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan says re-signed halfback Ash Taylor must now “walk the walk” and produce marquee-player form. Brennan challenged Taylor to take ownership of …

Parramatta’s most settled pre-season in five years has them poised for a flying start to the NRL season. The Eels welcomed just three new faces – their least since 2013 …

WINNERS AND LOSERS OF NRL TRIALS WINNERS * Trent Robinson: Expectations are higher than ever at the Sydney Roosters but Robinson’s recruits showed plenty of promise in their 28-26 win …

Josh Reynolds has been hitting the Wests Tigers’ history books in a clear sign he’s preparing to bring his renowned passion to his new NRL club. The 28-year-old five-eighth’s influence …

Jake Trbojevic beckons as an added ball-playing option for Manly in the NRL as they continue to usher in five-eighth Lachlan Croker. Trbojevic is on track to face Newcastle in …

Rookie Manly five-eighth Lachlan Croker has passed his first major on-field test, impressing coach Trent Barrett in the Sea Eagles’ last pre-season NRL trial. Croker, 21, ran out in Manly …

New Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan admits Bryce Cartwright is still finding his feet at lock after the star recruit toiled away in the Titans’ 20-14 NRL trial loss to …

Cooper Cronk and James Tedesco’s impact on the Sydney Roosters’ all-star attack will come quicker than expected, according to coach Trent Robinson. Cronk and Tedesco both starred in their first …