NRL

A high profile former teammate of Brandon Smith has unwittingly found himself part of the bombshell drug and betting allegations levelled against the hooker.

Brandon Smith has been charged two weeks after being questioned by police at a Queensland airport.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: With two rounds to go, I am making an early call on who will be there for the decider at Accor Stadium on October 5.

Just hours after axing premiership-winning coach Des Hasler, the Gold Coast Titans confirmed his replacement.

‘You’re not answering the question.’

‘That is the most remarkable finish to a golden point game I have ever witnessed.’

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy was asked about his club being linked to Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and his response was surprising.

DANE ELDRIDGE: The Roosters chief deal-maker rarely gets it wrong, but paying $800k to an ageing and fading star is looking like a very poor investment.

As speculation swirls about his next move, Daly Cherry-Evans refuses to discuss his future ahead of joining rugby league’s exclusive 350-game club.

Lawyers for a Brisbane Broncos star’s mother have requested more time to gather crucial evidence as she faces three manslaughter charges over a horror crash.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Harry Grant should have been the one penalised for his Oscar winning performance to win a match-defining penalty.

Reuben Garrick won’t play again this season, with the injured Sea Eagles star hitting back at suggestions Father Time has finally defeated Daly Cherry-Evans.

Naufahu Whyte had the daunting task of stepping into Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes at the Sydney Roosters, but the Kiwi prop has excelled.

Clubs will be locked out when the three-year-old venue is shut immediately after a match during the NRL finals.

South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has suffered another injury blow and will miss the Indigenous Round clash against Parramatta.