Rugby League

SPORT CONFIDENTIALBig sign Smith is heading home to Queensland

As Cameron Smith continues to divide the rugby league world over his plans beyond this season, the Melbourne Storm legend just dropped the biggest hint on his future yet. This is Sport Confidential.

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

BreakingPub tycoon’s $2m threat to brawling Bulldogs

Canterbury has plunged further into chaos with the club’s major sponsor – The Laundy Group – threatening to abandon the Bulldogs over the latest boardroom debacle.

Phil Rothfield

Final chanceAgonising wait as Segeyaro puts his career on the line

Almost 11 months after he tested positive to a banned substance, former Cowboys, Panthers, Sharks and Broncos hooker James Segeyaro’s agonising wait will continue after finally getting a chance to plead his case.

David Riccio

ExclusiveMaroons family feud threatens to derail Origin campaign

Wayne Bennett and Darren Lockyer were like a father and son - they haven’t spoken since 2018 after a dramatic falling out. Now the game’s saddest split threatens to rock Queensland’s Origin campaign.

Travis Meyn and Peter Badel

LATEST‘I’m innocent’: Knights star hits back over racism claims

Knights forward Mitch Barnett has spoken for the first time since he was accused of racially vilifying Gold Coast star Tyrone Peachey, declaring he knows “word for word” what he said.

Michael Carayannis, Travis Meyn, Peter Badel and Matt Logue

Playoffs promotionSouths, Eels fans: Download your NRL finals team poster

It’s finals fever! The NRL playoffs are here — and you can download your 2020 finalist posters right here.

Matty JohnsBeware the rebound: How Chooks can stun minor premiers

While the Panthers were celebrating a dream 2020 season, the Roosters were reeling from one of the worst losses in their history. But this may have been just what the reigning premiers needed, writes Matty Johns. NRL FINALS PREVIEW.

Matty Johns

Crawley FilesWhy it’s all up to the bloke with the biggest pay packet

It’s not about being brilliant, but playing with poise and patience. The Eels now need that from their playmaker more than ever. PAUL CRAWLEY delivers his verdict on each team’s most crucial finals players.

Paul Crawley

Big satisfactionWhy U14 upset still ranks as one of star’s iconic moments

Nine years after first encountering each other, old childhood rivals Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai are not only still together, or now best mates, but arguably the most dangerous of any NRL halves combination.

Nick Walshaw

VoteWho should get Origin nod with Turbo pulling the plug?

It’s official: Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has withdrawn from the NSW Blues squad after his latest battle with injury. So who does Brad Fittler turn to? There are four, possibly five, candidates. VOTE NOW!

Dean Ritchie

BuzzGould’s shock appearance at ARLC meeting

SPOTTED. Former Penrith Panthers supremo-turned Warriors development boss Phil Gould at an Australian Rugby League Independent Commission meeting.

Phil Rothfield

AnointedCody Walker is Souths’ best ever five-eighth

Since 1908, the Rabbitohs have been the most decorated club in rugby league, with 21 premierships and a plethora great players on the honour board. Yet Cody Walker is the best five-eighth of the lot.

David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

Monday BuzzWalters, Bellamy team up for Broncos revival

Brisbane will formally name Kevin Walters as the club’s new coach on Wednesday - but the decision split the board in two. Phil Rothfield also reveals the major condition for the appointment.

Phil Rothfield

No moreFans condemn Nofoaluma Origin snub

Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma is nowhere to be seen in NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler’s State of Origin squad — and fans are furious.

Nick Campton

ORIGINInside story: How Petero poached a future Maroon

Moeaki Fotuaika had goosebumps when the text message arrived. “I was pretty scared to text back”. It was Petero Civoniceva. And what the Maroons legend said convinced the Titans young gun to commit to Queensland.

Travis Meyn

Exclusive‘Come and join me’: Kevvie’s open invitation to legend

Not just content with realising a 20-year ambition to become Broncos coach, Kevin Walters is keen to have the best coaching talent around him, which means rolling out the welcome mat for a long-time friend.

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

Danger signsBan them: Skipper tells kids to forget high-powered toys

‘I can only sit them down and tell them. Whether they actually listen … who knows?’. James Tamou hopes his nagging will get through to the young Panthers.

Nick Walshaw

LowdownPenrith’s chance to finally settle NRL debate

They’ve racked up 15 straight wins and just one defeat for the entire season — but one nagging question remains for Nathan Cleary and the Panthers. NRL FINALS FORMGUIDE

Paul Crawley

ExclusiveWhy Maroons choice to replace Kevvie was clear cut

Queensland have wasted little time in replacing Broncos-bound Kevin Walters for November’s Origin series, with NRL experience and success with younger players playing a huge part in their decision.

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

Big opportunityLarrikin to leader: Why Storm is in safe hands if Smith goes

There was a time when Cameron Munster was in danger of being axed by Melbourne over a series of off-field dramas. Now he is poised to ‘get the C next to my name’ - and he can’t wait.

Peter Badel

Lengthy bans‘Ending careers is not us’: Storm slams tackle commentary

Storm vice-captain Jesse Bromwich has slammed ‘intent to hurt’ claims after Max King was suspended for a ‘hip drop’ tackle, while Bulldogs enforcer Luke Thompson suffered an even heavier blow at the judiciary.

Gilbert Gardiner and Michael Blok

Coaching movesThe star-studded cast Broncos are prepared to hand Kevvie

If the Broncos don’t improve next season then it won’t be for the lack of trying to build a formidable team to back up the talents of new coach Kevin Walters. SEE WHO IS IN THE PIPELINE.

Dean Ritchie

Expert opinionKent: Why crazy agenda is destroying the Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are being torn down by ambitious personalities each driven by their own unbending belief that they are what is right for the club. You cannot help but be impressed by their magnificent self-belief, says PAUL KENT.

Paul Kent

NRL NTNRL referee proud to get NRL NT grand final

A-GRADE referee Gavin Morris brought 164 games of NRL officiating experience to the NRL NT when he oversaw Brothers’ thrilling 28-26 grand final win over Litchfield

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS