NRL

Trent Robinson and his wife Sandra were injured in a gas bottle explosion.
NRL
Ben McClellan

Roosters coach injured in freak explosion

Trent Robinson and his wife were badly hurt before being airlifted to hospital.

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Clint Gutherson celebrates scoring a try in the final round.
NRL
George Clarke

Out the door: Parra tell star he can exit Eels

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is looking to put the broom through the struggling club with one of its former superstars told they can look elsewhere to secure their playing future.

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The Western Bears NRL bid has been rejected due to a lack of a licensing free.
NRL
Jasper Bruce

The one thing the Western Bears won't do to get into the NRL

The chief architect of the WA bid has extended an olive branch to the NRL over the $20 million licence fee that has proven a sticking point, but he is adamant there is one issue he will not compromise on.

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Olivia Kernick has opened up on her shock Jillaroos snubbing.
NRL
Jasper Bruce

Axed superstar breaks silence on ‘sad’ situation

The Dally M medallist has spoken amid reports the ‘scandal’ will be investigated.

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Corey Oates won State of Origin with Queensland three times.
NRL
Jasper Bruce

Rugby league ‘legend’ retires aged just 29

‘It’s my family that are my main priority now and that’s why I’ve made the decision.’

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The Western Bears’ bid is in trouble.
NRL
Justin Chadwick

‘We’re not trying to screw the NRL’

The leader of the Western Bears bid Peter Cumins has hit back at claims his venture was trying to enter the competition on the cheap.

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ARL boss Peter V’landys says he would deal directly with Roger Cook’s WA Government to make the Western Bears a reality.
NRL
Jake Dietsch and Ben McClellan

NRL reveals how it will get Western Bears deal done

The ARL boss says there is a key player who can step up to make the 18th NRL team a reality with the new-look North Sydney Bears’ bid in real trouble.

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Penrith's Isaah Yeo is disappointed the Panthers won't be contesting the World Club Challenge. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
Jasper Bruce

It's a shame to miss World Club Challenge: Panther Yeo

On the back of their grand final win over Melbourne, Penrith have contacted the NRL to explain they will not be able to take part in the World Club Challenge.

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Video
Penrith are looking to secure the Clearys for the long term and reunite Nathan with Mary Fowler in Australia.
NRL
Ben McClellan

How Fowler is the key to Penrith dynasty continuing

The Panthers are showing no signs of slowing down after winning their fourth premiership in a row with the romantic relationship of their star player at the forefront of their future plans.

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Video
Nathan Cleary is off to see his partner Mary Fowler, rather than getting surgery.
Sport
Digital Staff

Ivan Cleary spills on Nathan’s huge sacrifice to be with Mary Fowler

The NRL champion is making a surprise move to ‘spend time’ with the Matildas superstar.

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The Western Bears NRL bid has been rejected.
updated
NRL
Ben McClellan

NRL issues extraordinary slapdown of WA bid for new team

The plan for a new NRL club in Perth is in tatters after ARL Commission head Peter V’landys said the Western Bears bid was not up to scratch.

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Olivia Kernick won the Dally M Medal and the NRLW grand final but has been dropped from the Australian side.
NRL
Glenn Valencich

‘Scandal’ erupts as Aussie coach’s ‘seriously bad’ excuse exposed

‘It’s really worth some investigation here.’

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James Tedesco (left) has been ditched as Australian captain by coach Mal Meninga. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)
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NRL
George Clarke

Meninga swings axe as Kangaroos captain Tedesco dropped

Penrith's premiership-winning skipper Isaah Yeo is the new Australian rugby league team captain amid a radical squad overhaul by coach Mal Meninga.

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Video
The Storm failed to deliver in the big moments.
Sport
Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll

Why the Storm lost the NRL grand final

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Penrith were unbelievable as they wrote themselves into the history books, but Melbourne will rue another missed opportunity to win a premiership.

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Video
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary had to make the tough call after Scott Sorensen proved his fitness.
NRL
Jasper Bruce

Penrith forward makes retirement admission as Cleary apologises

‘If you ask my wife or my parents, they’ll probably say the same thing.’

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