Off the Record: Rugby League Transfer Gossip #2
The latest and greatest gossip from around the rugby league world…
Nathan Brown appointed as Newcastle Knights coach
Former Huddersfield and St Helens coach Nathan Brown has been appointed as head coach of NRL club Newcastle Knights.
Kiwis name initial train-on squad for England tour
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney has named his initial train-on for the Kiwis’ tour of England this autumn.
Five Things: Cas carnage, Chase conundrum and Toovey
John Davidson casts an eye over the weekend’s Super 8s action, which saw Castleford go down and Sky try for some Twitter fun.
Five Things: Super stadia, Slamming Sammy and Wolves
John Davidson breaks down the second week of the Super 8s, which saw Warrington’s season on the line and the Championship clubs falter against Super League foes.
Five Things: Handy Hardaker, Leigh lamped and Fages
John Davidson analyses the start of the Super League Super 8s, which saw Chris Sandow make his debut and Leigh handed a rare loss.
NRL cuts interchange numbers for 2016
The NRL have revealed that the number of interchanges will be cut from 10 to eight in 2016.
Lizzie Jones welcomes expansion of cardiac screening programme
Lizzie Jones, wife of the late Danny Jones, has welcomed the decision to make cardiac screening compulsory in all three of rugby league’s professional and semi-professional competitions
NSW beat Queensland in Origin II
New South Wales have tied up the 2015 State of Origin series at 1-1, after beating Queensland in Melbourne on Wednesday.
The NRL Digest: Comebacks, Mbye and Wayne Bennett
John Davidson analyses the all the news, views and action from round 13 in the NRL.
The NRL Digest: Purple Rein, Trbojevics and analyzing Origin
John Davidson digests a week of NRL action which featured State of Origin Game I, the Roosters’ dominating Melbourne and more.
The NRL Digest: DCE dramas, Doggies bro and blue murder
John Davidson takes his weekly look at the NRL…
The NRL Digest: Magic Moylan, Smith’s concerns and problematic Parra
John Davidson casts an eye over all the action from round 10 in the NRL…
Sims to receive warning letter after Mason crotch grab
Newcastle Knights front rower Korbin Sims will be sent a warning letter from the NRL, after an incident in the recent game against Manly where he grabbed Willie ...
Gidley will bring good things to Wolves, insists Smith
Warrington coach Tony Smith is looking forward to working with current Newcastle Knights player Kurt Gidley next season.
Kurt Gidley to sign for Warrington – reports
Kurt Gidley is poised to confirm that he will be signing for Warrington, according to several reports in Australia.
Knights release update on Alex McKinnon’s progress
Injured Newcastle Knights forward Alex McKinnon has been able to stand for the first time since his severe spinal injury in March.
Video: Auckland Nines jerseys revealed
See what the teams will be wearing at the 2015 Auckland Nines…
Koukash frustrated by Salford’s small crowds
Salford owner Dr Marwan Koukash has admitted that he is frustrated by Salford’s crowds this season.
Darius Boyd being treated for depression
Newcastle Knights full-back Darius Boyd will not play for Newcastle Knights again this season, after being admitted to a rehabilitation facility.
Koukash plots Dubai domination
Salford owner Dr Marwan Koukash is planning a Nines tournament in Dubai, as part of his plans to make rugby league a truly global sport.
Newcastle warned about Koukash
Former Australian Rugby League chief executive John Quayle has spoken out to caution Newcastle Knights about becoming involved with Dr Marwan Koukash.