NRL Topics

Carney Could be a Cooked Chook

Dally M Medallist Todd Carney’s career is again in limbo after yet another alcohol related incident.

NRL To Launch Injury Investigation

The NRL is set to launch an investigation into the number of pectoral muscle injuries that have seen some of the game’s elite miss large chunks of football this season.

Two NRL Stars Face Stomping Charges

Two of the NRL’s biggest names have been charged with stomping on an opponent following the weekend’s matches.

League To Use Hawkeye on Forward Pass Calls

After a host of controversial forward pass rulings the NRL looks set to introduce GPS tracking technology to aid referees in picking up forward passes.  1

Thaiday Craves Broncos Captaincy

Broncos back rower Sam Thaiday has expressed his desire to take over the captaincy of the Brisbane club after current skipper Darren Lockyer retires at the end of the season.

Warriors Announce Former Test Coach As Cleary’s Replacement

The New Zealand Warriors have announced that former Kiwi test coach Brian McClennan will replace Ivan Cleary as the clubs head coach next season.

Dragons Dying Off Ahead of NRL Finals

Wayne Bennett’s reigning NRL Premiership winners the Dragons are in danger of missing out on a home game semi final, St George Illawarra stuck in fifth spot on the ladder after another upset loss this time to South Sydney on Sunday afternoon.

JT Eyes NRL Return as Cowboys Battle Broncos for Top 4

Injured North Queensland Cowboys co-captain Johnathan Thurston is eyeing a 2011 NRL return earlier than first expected, the highly-capped test star hoping to get back to business in Round 23 for the Cowboys crucial clash against the Brisbane Broncos.

Hodges Hammy to Hold Up for Locky Farewell

After a year on the sidelines and another injury scare at the start of the 2011 NRL season, Brisbane Broncos veteran centre Justin Hodges looks to be back to full fitness and ready to play on through the finals alongside his long-time friend and mentor, retiring skipper Darren Lockyer.

Petero Denies Phil Gould Fallout

Petero Civoniceva has taken the unusual step of issuing a statement to deny rumours of a falling out between himself and Penrith boss Phil Gould after the Panthers skipper was granted a release from the final year of his contract to re-join the Brisbane Broncos.