NRL players begin to push back against ‘negative agendas’ with alternative media careers
A growing cohort are cutting out the traditional media middleman to reach fans directly and present themselves on their own terms
Craig Bellamy: where does Storm coach sit in pantheon of Australian greats?
Heading into his 10th NRL grand final, the Melbourne master is considered among the best ever – and maybe even of any sporting code
Penrith v Melbourne: a clash of NRL titans where generational greatness is at stake
When the Panthers play the Storm in Sunday’s grand final, rugby league fans will get a matchup of champion sides that carries the weight of history
‘Soul destroying’: Warrington eliminate St Helens in golden drop goal thriller
A drop goal from George Williams in golden point extra time gave Warrington a 23-22 win over St Helens to set up a semi-final with Hull KR
Leigh win at Salford overshadowed by fears of serious injury to Josh Charnley
Edwin Ipape was outstanding as Leigh beat Salford 14-6 in the first Super League playoff eliminator
Super League playoffs: can anyone topple serial champions Wigan?
Warriors have hit form at an ominous time but Hull KR, Warrington and Salford have grounds for optimism
‘It’s time’: PNG residents back NRL team but cost and benefits uncertain
Australian government plans include funds for education programs while locals estimate 80% of population follow rugby league
Wigan close in on history as Super League reaches thrilling climax
The Warriors are two wins away from becoming first side to win a major quadruple but rivals hope this unpredictable season can continue
Charnley helps clinch playoff spot for Leigh with win against St Helens
Leigh Leopards secured a Super League playoff spot after an 18-12 victory which consigned St Helens to their worst league finish in 30 years
Wigan retain League Leaders’ Shield with rout of depleted Salford
Wigan became only the second side in Super League history to retain the League Leader’s Shield after a comprehensive victory against an under-strength Salford
‘The point of no return’: no capital gains for Broncos as exit looms
‘So much progress but we are going to lose it all,’ says coach Mike Eccles as the London club feel IMG’s cold shoulder
NRL star Josh Addo-Carr’s secondary drug test returns positive result for cocaine
Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr has returned a second positive result to a drugs test, according to his legal team
A feelgood story or the Swiss watch of rugby league? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals
Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and who’ll give you dirty looks based on your pick
‘It’s not just fun for us’: Redfern All Blacks commemorate 80 years of rugby league and Indigenous activism
The Sydney club’s A-Reserve team turned out for their grand final at the weekend against a backdrop of celebrations to mark a momentous milestone
There’s always next year: what drives the fans of teams that always lose?
All too rare victories, countless floggings, years of heartache and perennially dashed hopes – following serial losers cannot be explained rationally