NRL

Australia’s chase for glory will air live, free and exclusive as part of Seven’s supercharged rugby league coverage.

‘Our sweet angel boy was born sleeping at 20 weeks.’

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Touring England is a career highlight - as I found out 30 years ago - but I fear the revival of the Ashes may burn out quickly.

The Rabbitohs have backed in Wanye Bennett, but that hasn’t stopped them from swinging the axe elsewhere.

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

South Sydney have informed the NRL's integrity unit that winger Tyrone Munro is facing domestic-violence charges.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: In my first overseas game for Australia, I was sent off for retaliating to a headbutt after going in to protect Benny Elias from a mauling.

Still on a high from the NRL grand final, the Broncos hero has put the premiership into perspective.

KIERSTEN DUKE: It was hard to top Snoop Dogg’s performance, but the NRL nailed it with their entertainment.

Reece Walsh’s grand final performance will be talked about for years to come but a special play away from the ball could become equally iconic and left a lasting impact on teammate Ben Hunt.

The 26-year-old delayed two much-needed operations to play through pain.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: It’s a massive call, but Reece Walsh’s performance last night puts him ahead of the four-time champion in my book.

Peter V’landys couldn’t help himself at the Ashes squad announcement, with the ARLC chairman having another crack at the R360 competition.

A premiership hero said it was ‘thrown back at my face’ while some fans have called it inappropriate.

The veteran captain had to shut the chatter down after whispers grew louder during the game.