NRL

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: He is one of the smartest minds in rugby league, but I have to disagree with The Dogfather on the player he says NSW should NOT pick.

KIERSTEN DUKE: The latest ‘Watergate’ scandal has all the hallmarks of its famous predecessor and cricket’s Sandpapergate - arrogance and stupidity.

The NRL decided there were too many matches in Las Vegas this year and a trimmed-down schedule will include four new teams.

A pair of Wests Tigers stars are copping the ire of NRL fans after they refused to acknowledge a supporters request for a selfie at Brisbane airport.

The four teams heading to Las Vegas will officially be announced on Wednesday, but you can just about lock in one major Sydney club.

One of Canberra’s prized imports will miss the next three month's of the NRL season as Ricky Stuart tries to rally his side after their capitulation to the Bulldogs on Saturday.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The ARL Commission boss loves a challenge, so will taking on the AFL in their backyard pay off for the NRL?

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has not held back as he gave a rival club a spray over his out-of-favour winger.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Latrell Mitchell has capped off an incredible Souths comeback with some individual brilliance in the dying minutes as the Rabbitohs recorded one of the club’s great wins.

KIERSTEN DUKE: After suffering a thumping loss in the Origin opener Queensland need to tackle a glaring deficiency in their game if they are any chance of sending the series to a decider.

NRL and rugby legend Wendell Sailor has denied he assaulted two men in an alcohol-fuelled fight outside a pub with a court hearing the central role the police will play in the case.

The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on the deal to create the league's 18th team.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The Manly skipper owes it to his club after the debacle that played out over his decision to leave. Suiting up for Queensland should be the last thing on his 2025 to-do list.

The Sydney Roosters have told star English winger Dom Young he can talk to rivals, with a rising star at the club set to take his place.

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has decided if Ezra Mam will play against South Sydney after serving his lengthy suspension over the drug-driving scandal.