NRL

KIERSTEN DUKE: Female athletes are proving themselves a lucrative investment, it’s time Aussie brands woke up to that fact.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Cronulla have gone much further in the finals than anyone expected, but they are letting themselves down with this silly trait.

KIERSTEN DUKE: Toby Sexton was discarded mid-season in favour of a bright new NRL toy — now he holds the fate of the club that ditched him in his hands.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: One thing became very clear after last Sunday's epic final, even though some of the league’s most important stakeholders may not like it.

‘I accept the sanctions in full and will work hard to earn back the trust and respect of everyone.’

Star NRL player Brandon Smith has finally fronted court where Victor Radley’s name came up straight away.

The playing future of the Rooster’s star is in serious jeopardy as more details of the claims about Souths star Brandon Smith come to light.

The CEO of the devastated footy club has spoken out amid reports about the Broncos’ star’s four-year-old daughter.

‘We couldn’t love you any more.’

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: It was as clear as day what the superstar did and letting him off with a fine is beyond a joke.

‘I’ve been trying to hang on, but I can’t. I didn’t really sleep. I’m not doing OK.’

The former NRL star turned media personality said he ‘owed ‘everything to Wayne Beavis after he passed away last night.

The Broncos had been sweating the judiciary decision after Walsh was sin-binned over the fiery incident.

The Broncos fullback’s season is hanging in the balance and everyone has something to say about the reason why.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Brisbane have come from nowhere to steal the qualifying final in a thrilling finish.