Rugby League Today: Williams to Canberra imminent, French revolution & NRL worries
George Williams and Ben Barba have been in the Aussie press overnight – they feature in this morning’s start to your rugby league day.
Sydney Roosters favourites as NRL kicks-off on Thursday
World champions Sydney Roosters are the favourites to win this season’s NRL, which kicks off on Thursday.
Rugby League Today: GB reaction, NRL’s off season of shame & transfer news
Tuesday morning’s look at what’s on site, what’s on social and what’s in the papers, plus today’s birthdays, trivia and TV.
NRL considering ‘Wildcard Weekend’ to boost finals revenue
The NRL have proposed to introduce a ‘Wildcard Weekend’ as part of a new finals system that could be brought into fruition in 2020.
Five talking points ahead of the NRL 2019 season
After an off-season filled with controversial coaching changes and a huge amount of player movement, the 2019 NRL season is almost upon us.
Paper Talk: Toronto owe Salford fee, Koukash to form Liverpool team, Thompson future
We’ve had a flick through the latest trade papers.
Scott Dureau undergoing chemotherapy as he fights cancer
Newcastle jersey flegg coach Scott Dureau is currently undergoing chemotherapy and faces a battle against cancer.
Rick Stone returns to coaching in Australia
Former Huddersfield coach Rick Stone has returned to rugby league after taking up a job in the women’s game.
NRL to play pre-season games in Pacific nations
NRL will play pre-season matches in Pacific nations for the next three years in a bid to help grow the sport.
Newcastle centre Tautau Moga charged with assault
Newcastle Knights centre Tautau Moga has been charged with assault after an altercation on Boxing Day.
Mitchell Pearce: I’m ready to captain Newcastle on my own
Mitchell Pearce says he would love to have the sole captaincy of Newcastle this year.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #142
Which Super League forward are Leigh chasing? Which NRL star has caught Huddersfield’s eye? What is the latest on the future of Junior Sa’u? Find out in Ray Mour’s gossip ...
Paper Talk: Makinson going nowhere, swap deal delayed, Toronto unhappy with RFL
We have rounded up the latest news from the trade papers.
Newcastle sign Kurt Mann
Newcastle have signed Kurt Mann on a three-year contract from St George Illawarra.
Editor’s Column: NRL must stop tapping up our players and Toronto fall out
After spending half of last season under the “will he, won’t he” cloud of eventual Man of Steel Ben Barba, the last thing St Helens would want going in to ...
Clint Newton is making a difference with RLPA and loves giving back to the community
Clint Newton was a well-respected player in the NRL and Super League during his playing days, and he is now making waves off the field.
London sign Newcastle forward Luke Yates
London have confirmed the signing of front-rower Luke Yates from Newcastle on a one-year deal.
Newcastle deny Tommy Makinson reports – but Golden Boot winner wants NRL switch in 2020
Newcastle coach Nathan Brown has silenced reports linking them with a move for Tommy Makinson, but the Golden Boot winner has a desire to play in the NRL in 2020.
Tommy Makinson rumoured with a move to NRL side Newcastle Knights
St Helens winger Tommy Makinson has allegedly been spotted in Newcastle, bringing up speculation that the Golden Boot winner could be on his way to the NRL.
Newcastle Knights snap up David Klemmer
Newcastle Knights have signed Australia front-rower David Klemmer on a five-year deal from Canterbury Bulldogs.
Paper Talk: Hull KR chase Warrington back, Super League to introduce Golden Point, Nou Camp clash to go ahead
The latest trade papers are filled with juicy content.
Paper Talk: Sa’u rejects Castleford, Warrington talk to Mamo, London target ex-England star
We have had a look through this week’s papers.
Paper Talk: Salford eye Sio and Walker, Amor for sale, Hull KR interested in Brierley
We have had a scan through the latest trade papers.