NRL

The Canterbury captain had face a nervous overnight wait after the Bulldogs’ shock loss.

Canberra has released a statement after Sam Backo lost his health battle on Sunday.

James Hooper has left his role as Fox League’s chief reporter following his arrest over high-range drink-driving.

The NRL has handed suspensions and fines to two high-profile player agents, leaving them unable to represent their star clients while sidelined.

The station has apologised but the master coach and his partner are not happy.

KIERSTEN DUKE: Broadcasters love dressing room cameras but what do the players think about their goldfish bowl existence?

‘Dad, you could just keep playing footy.’

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: My former teammate is uncompromising in everything he does and good luck trying to get a buck out of him!

‘There are a few teams in the NRL getting nervous watching that.’

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: It’s a defining difference between the two codes and I know which one most fans enjoy more.

Jahrome Hughes’s immediate playing future is now clear after dislocating his shoulder with the injury sending shock waves through the NRL.

KIERSTEN DUKE: There have been some awesome celebrations for Try July - here are my top 10.

DANE ELDRIDGE: All of South’s headaches can be traced back to the club’s midlife crisis decision to dump the champion halfback for someone younger and less weathered. 

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The NRL’s newest coach has somehow overcome a horror injury toll to make his team finals contenders.

A heartbreaking one-point defeat to Wests Tigers after leading inside the final four minutes has proven too much to bear for veteran Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler.