Tigers ask NRL to explain discrepancy in Leilua, Mitchell bans
The Tigers were filthy at the NRL’s decision to suspend Latrell Mitchell for two games after Joey Leilua was outed for four weeks for a similar offence.
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Bulldogs pair get back pay as bans lifted over schoolgirl sex scandal
Corey Harawira-Naera and Jayden Okunbor could be free to play within weeks after a decision by the NRL appeals committee.
New king of coaches: Bellamy dethroned in NRL Players’ Poll results
A sneak peek into the 2020 NRL Players’ Poll throws up a few surprises, including the best coach in the NRL.
Moment of Gutherson magic nails Knights and sends Eels to NRL’s top
After a quiet evening, the Parramatta captain tapped the ball, pinned the ears back, drew Kalyn Ponga and put Maika Sivo in for the match-winning try.
Roosters, Raiders to play NRL grand-final rematch without 16 top stars
Raiders Josh Hodgson and Bailey Simonsson have both been ruled out for the season, compounding an already-bulging casualty ward for both last year’s grand finalists.
How an NRL debutant’s four tries almost left a pub with no beer
A hotel in Charlie Staines’ home town thought it would be a good idea to offer a free schooner to every patron if he scored a try. The problem was […]
Arthur and O’Brien’s long journey from Cairns to Melbourne to NRL title contenders
They drank together, played together and coached together. Now great mates Brad Arthur and Adam O’Brien face off in a blockbuster NRL clash.
NRL 2020 LIVE updates: Titans vs Warriors, Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers
Follow our live coverage as the Warriors look to go back-to-back against the Titans, then all eyes will be on the return of Benji Marshall when the Tigers take on […]
V’landys prepared to pull NRL crowds if COVID-19 spreads to NSW
The alarming rate of infection in Victoria has the NRL prepared to put restrictions back in place in both NSW and Queensland.
Fainu’s fight to clear name on course for District Court
The Manly star has been indefinitely suspended by the NRL ever since he was hit with charges relating to the stabbing of a man at a church dance last year.
Home truth for refs: Study shows huge penalty swing to away teams while crowds absent
Data compiled by the Herald shows a swing of 76 penalties in favour of visiting sides while crowds were axed from NRL games.
NRL 2020 as it happened: Friend brain explosion, Smith penalty snatches stunning win for Storm
It’s the match of the round on a Thursday night. Can Cameron Smith’s Storm stop the red hot Roosters?
The kid who spurned the NRL and benched Dempsey: Who is Will Harris?
A trip to Melbourne to watch State of Origin and a private audience with rugby league royalty couldn’t woo a teenage Will Harris to the NRL.
How to spot a Victorian at an NRL match? Here are the signs
We need to determine if Victorians are at NSW sporting events. I posed the question on Twitter and people were most helpful.
Axed Marshall shopped to rival clubs for this season
Benji Marshall may have played his last game for Wests Tigers as his manager explores options at rival NRL clubs.
A month since the NRL restart: How your club is faring
There is a real division emerging in the 2020 NRL premiership ladder. There are some simple reasons for it.
Agent of influence: The rise and fall of the NRL’s manager to the stars
Isaac Moses wields enormous power with more than 50 NRL players, including Cameron Smith, on his books as well as several head coaches. But his empire is in danger of […]
Former player launches legal case against NSWRL after horrific injury
Kurt Drysdale had ambitions of playing in the NRL until a catastrophic injury left him paralysed from the neck down.
‘Did I just shut down the NRL?’: Tolman opens up on COVID scare
The Canterbury prop spoke to the Herald about his 10 days in isolation, two COVID-19 tests and his plan to rejoin the Bulldogs’ bubble on Saturday.
FFA not scared of A-League clash with AFL, NRL in winter switch
FFA chief executive James Johnson says football’s destiny is “in our hands as a sport”, despite concerns over the implications of a seasonal shift.
‘Clubs have to make smart decisions’: V’landys weighs in on coach cull
Millions have been paid out in recent years to NRL coaches who have been sacked by their clubs before their contracts are up, with Stephen Kearney at the Warriors the […]
NRL set to join National Redress Scheme for child abuse victims
Rugby league’s governing body will follow Netball Australia in committing to the scheme, putting pressure on other sporting institutions that have yet to do so.
‘I’m getting stronger’: Fine Kula able to speak again during battle with brain cancer
As the NRL marks “Beanie for Brain Cancer” round, Fine Kula opens up on his own battle with the disease and how he hopes to inspire others.
New Zealand Warriors coach Stephen Kearney sacked after Souths loss
The New Zealand Warriors have sacked coach Stephen Kearney following the side’s heavy NRL loss to South Sydney on Friday.
Bursting the bubble: NRL set to free players and staff from isolation
The players have been confined to their homes for three months, but that’s about to come to an end.
Cracks widen in Telstra’s ‘bits and pieces’ media strategy after NRL snub
The NRL’s new deal with Foxtel has put a stop to free streaming for Telstra customers and put a hole in the telco’s limited media strategy.
‘We will look at everything’: More rule changes being considered for NRL
On the back of the initial success of the one referee and six-again changes, the NRL is considering tinkering with its kick-off protocols.
NRL 2020 LIVE updates: Manly Sea Eagles vs Brisbane Broncos at Central Coast Stadium
Brisbane try to bounce back from a record defeat but Manly will have other ideas as they clash at Central Coast Stadium.
‘Short-term cash grab’: Pro punter warns NRL over gambling taxes
Fulltime bettor Chris Ryan says the code’s new wagering taxes will ultimately harm its earning power, but Peter V’landys insists it won’t turn major punters away.
The search is over: NRL has found its next CEO
NRL powerbrokers have found the man to lead the game into the future … and they didn’t have to look too far.