The Wests Tigers’ pre-season has had all the trademarks of an Ivan Cleary rebuild, but at his third club as an NRL coach he says he’s further along the track …

Garth Brennan says he wants to entertain in his first season as an NRL coach but that just might be bluff from a man who rates Steve Waugh one of …

Joel Thompson has taken a subtle dig at St George Illawarra but emphasised he harbours no ill feelings towards his former NRL club. Thompson will run out in Manly colours …

Sydney Roosters back rower Boyd Cordner says he can’t imagine playing at any other NRL club, which made it an easy decision to ink a new five-year deal with the …

Wayne Bennett has agreed a new two-year deal to remain as England head coach, the Rugby Football League has announced. The length of Bennett’s new contract suggests he will not …

As Daly Cherry-Evans gets set to renew his club rivalry with Cooper Cronk, he’s already dreaming of inheriting his Queensland Origin No.7 jersey. Manly halfback Cherry-Evans’ head-to-head battle with Cronk …

Billy Slater is set to miss Friday night’s testimonial match for his Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith and North Queensland Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston. The 34-year-old has been cleared of …

Penrith star Trent Merrin is refusing to give up on a NSW State of Origin recall as he declared being in the best shape of his rugby league career. While …

Melbourne captain Cameron Smith avoided the possibility of missing his own historic testimonial match after dodging a charge for his elbow in Friday’s World Club Challenge. Smith appeared to be …

Manly front-rower Darcy Lussick will miss up to four weeks of the NRL season start but feared it would be much worse. Lussick heard a worrying crack in his ankle …

Test halfback Will Genia has overcome a back injury and will make his Melbourne Rebels debut against Queensland, adding extra spice to their Super Rugby opening round clash. Genia has …

As two of Cronulla’s greatest servants prepare to equal a longevity record and possibly head off into the sunset, Shane Flanagan is preparing to unleash his Generation Next in the …

Newcastle Knights fans have a spring in their step and, despite admitting he’s not sure how his new-look NRL team will go, coach Nathan Brown isn’t about to burst their …

The sight of Johnathan Thurston sidelined with a season-ending shoulder injury broke plenty of hearts at North Queensland. But Matt Scott reckons it was a blessing in disguise after off-contract …

Try as they might, Brisbane can’t play down Matt Lodge’s NRL return any longer after the giant prop’s stunning club debut. Lodge monstered the Gold Coast pack but impressed most …

Asked what he had to work on after his long-awaited injury return, Johnathan Thurston didn’t mince his words. “Everything,” he said. But a rusty Thurston was simply happy to emerge …

After five NRL seasons with three different clubs, Damien Cook appears on the cusp of establishing himself as a regular starting hooker. In front of new coach Anthony Seibold, the …

Garth Brennan’s debut as Gold Coast Titans coach is one he would rather forget. Brennan tried to remain upbeat after Brisbane thrashed the Titans 38-10 in their opening NRL trial …