THE KEY BATTLES TO DECIDE THE NRL GRAND FINAL BETWEEN MELBOURNE AND NORTH QUEENSLAND * Cameron Munster v Michael Morgan They might be wearing different number jumpers but, make no …

Melbourne have vowed to target Michael Morgan during Sunday’s NRL grand final in an effort to arrest the North Queensland’s playmaker’s peerless form. The Storm remain on high alert for …

Right from the outset, North Queensland coach Paul Green wasn’t going to cop it. As the Cowboys look to extend their giant killing away run at Sunday’s NRL grand final, …

One day North Queensland coach Paul Green says he will tell the whole story behind John Asiata’s brave battle with injury. But even without all the juicy details, it’s still …

It’s not exactly a family curse but Melbourne’s Felise Kaufusi is hoping Sunday’s grand final snaps a run of bad luck surrounding the NRL decider. Felise’s older brother former Test …

According to North Queensland coach Paul Green, Jason Taumalolo isn’t having his best NRL season. But it seems someone has forgotten to tell the Cowboys wrecking ball. The barnstorming Kiwi …

NRL referees boss Tony Archer insists he’ll have no issues with Trent Barrett and Shane Flanagan next season, after the pair were fined for criticising officials. The NRL is expected …

North Queensland premiership-winner Rory Kostjasyn has revealed how a near-death experience forced him into a premature exit from the NRL. Just two years after lifting the NRL trophy with the …

Cameron Smith can kick off a record-breaking end to the rugby league season at Wednesday night’s Dally M Awards, where he is expected to claim the top gong. With Sunday’s …

CAMERON SMITH’S LIKELY RUN TO A SECOND DALLY M: * WHY IS SMITH FAVOURITE?: The Melbourne hooker held a commanding five-point lead when voting went behind closed doors after round …

Nothing will surpass North Queensland’s maiden 2015 NRL premiership triumph even if the Cowboys again defy the odds and win this year’s title from eighth, Paul Green says. The Cowboys …

A plan hatched in 2014 will come to fruition in Sunday’s NRL grand final against North Queensland, with Melbourne sending out their biggest-ever forward pack. After getting monstered through the …

Whatever you do, don’t poke the bear. That’s the message from the Melbourne camp, wary of a fired up and rampaging Jason Taumalolo heading into Sunday’s NRL grand final. After …

North Queensland NRL coach Paul Green has played down concerns for stand-in skipper Gavin Cooper and centre Justin O’Neill after they were rested at training in Townsville on Tuesday. Cooper …

Brad Fittler’s path to the NSW State of Origin coaching job appears clearer after the Nine Network declared his new deal would allow him to take the position. The broadcast …

Star New Zealand playmaker Kieran Foran has been ruled out of the Kiwis’ Rugby League World Cup campaign. Foran, 27, struggled through his sole NRL season with the Warriors with …

If Billy Slater had his way, he would have been the next Reggie Cressbrook. As a kid growing up in Innisfail, about three hours north of Townsville, he idolised North …

Fancy a dip in Thurston Bay? Or to peer off Mount Morgan? Maybe collect your thoughts at Ethan Lowe Point? OK, that last one may need a bit of work. …