Rugby League
NRL boss backs refs
NRL boss Todd Greenberg has drawn a line in the sand over a spate of referee criticism, slugging Shane Flanagan and Trent Barrett with fines and telling the game to "grow up".
Flanagan fumes after Sharks beaten
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has launched a stunning tirade on the referees after his team was eliminated from this year's finals by North Queensland.
Storm set their sights on grand final
Melbourne are a game away from successive NRL grand finals after a thrilling 18-16 victory over a fearless Parramatta outfit at AAMI Park.
NRL scouts eye up young NZ talent
The NRL's top talent scouts descended on South Auckland this week for the National Secondary Schools Championships in Takinini.
NZ league prospects out to impress NRL scouts
The search was on at this week's National Secondary Schools Championships to find the next big name in rugby league. Could the next Shaun Johnson or Roger Tuivasa-Sheck come from the 24 teams from… Audio
Blair and Beale tipped to join Warriors
Veteran Brisbane prop Adam Blair has been tipped with Cronulla's Gerard Beale to make a lucrative move to the Warriors.
Pacific names ridicule: NRL managers to complain
Two NRL senior managers are coordinating an official complaint after a video that appeared to ridicule Pacific Island names aired on Australian TV. Video
Warriors beaten again, "some players not up to it."
The New Zealand Warriors have suffered their seventh straight NRL loss after going down 36-18 to South Sydney in Sydney.
Multiple errors proved Warriors' undoing against Sharks
The Warriors have fallen 26-12 to Cronulla in Auckland, reducing the Auckland-based side's hopes of qualifying for the NRL finals for the first time since 2011.
Marshall has to accept pay cut to stay in NRL
Benji Marshall will have to accept a cut-price contract to extend his NRL playing career at Brisbane next year.
Warriors to join silent protest against NRL
The New Zealand Warriors are expected to take part in a silent protest, organised by the Rugby League Players' Association, against the NRL in tomorrow night's match against the Cronulla Sharks at…
Queensland make it 11 from 12
It was supposed to be the end of an era but Queensland's dominance does not look like ending anytime soon after their 22-6 win over NSW in Brisbane clinched their 11th series triumph in 12 years.
Slater cleared to play Origin III
Queensland have received a shot in the arm with veteran fullback Billy Slater cleared to play what might be his final State of Origin game in tonight's decider in Brisbane.
Vatuvei move imminent
Salford are hoping to unleash Warriors wing Manu Vatuvei on Wigan in their Challenge Cup semi- final.
Vatuvei leaving the Warriors?
Warriors veteran wing Manu Vatuvei is off the UK Super League next season according to reports out of England.
Warriors hope to overcome Perth hoodoo
The New Zealand Warriors hope they have figured out the secret to banishing their Perth hoodoo - don't worry about it.
Foran ruled out of Bulldogs clash
Kieran Foran has been ruled out of the Warriors' crunch NRL clash with Canterbury tonight, robbing Josh Reynolds of a showdown with the man who is to assume his Bulldogs' number six jumper next year.
Unchanged Blues team for Origin Two
New South Wales have picked their first unchanged State of Origin line-up in 21 years as they aim to clinch the series in game two next week.
Just one change to Warriors team
Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has elected against making wholesale changes for their match against Gold Coast, despite a frustrating run of results.