2016: NRL's golden age of characters

2016: NRL's golden age of characters

Apparently all the characters have disappeared from rugby league. Seriously? 13 Sep 2016
Sharks conquer Leichhardt Oval

Sharks conquer Leichhardt Oval

Cronulla-Caringbah claimed the trophy, but women’s rugby league was the ultimate winner on a scintillating Saturday afternoon of footy at Leichhardt Oval. 12 Sep 2016
NRL finals fever spreads outside Sydney and Brisbane

NRL finals fever spreads outside Sydney and Brisbane

Close to 130,000 people will attend National Rugby League matches across week one of the 2016 finals series … across four states and territories. 9 Sep 2016
Cleary is NRL’s next great halfback: Matty Johns

Cleary is NRL’s next great halfback: Matty Johns

Newcastle legend and Fox Sports NRL presenter Matty Johns has paid young Panthers star Nathan Cleary the ultimate compliment days out from Penrith’s week-one finals showdown against the Canterbury Bulldogs. 8 Sep 2016
Aussie Sam Gash running across India

Aussie Sam Gash running across India

Ultra-marathon runner Samantha Gash is three weeks into a 77-day journey running across India. 7 Sep 2016
When the Raiders last ruled

When the Raiders last ruled

A lot has happened - and changed – since 1994, when the Green Machine won its last premiership. 6 Sep 2016
Gallen looking on bright side of finals life

Gallen looking on bright side of finals life

Try telling Cronulla captain Paul Gallen it’s all doom and gloom for the club around finals time and he’ll likely take issue which such a negative summary of the Sharks’ achievements in 2016. 5 Sep 2016
Award J.J Giltinan Shield to premiers

Award J.J Giltinan Shield to premiers

It’s time to reinstate the historic J.J Giltinan Shield as the prize for winning rugby league’s grand final. 2 Sep 2016
Memories of Parramatta Stadium

Memories of Parramatta Stadium

Thirty seasons after its grand opening, Parramatta Stadium will be demolished to make way for a bigger, better, improved version. But there’s nothing wrong with celebrating a cherished rugby league icon while it still stands. 24 Aug 2016
Bulldogs deserve top-four spot

Bulldogs deserve top-four spot

The Canterbury Bulldogs are copping flak for sitting in the NRL’s top four when they don’t “deserve” to be … Why is that? 22 Aug 2016
Top eight winning the injury game

Top eight winning the injury game

They’re superior in a lot of other departments, but the NRL’s top eight is also keeping the doctor and scalpel away as the finals approach. 19 Aug 2016
Cowboy Coote still ridin’ high

Cowboy Coote still ridin’ high

Never fear, Cowboys fans. North Queensland has lost nothing in terms of determination and commitment to the cause despite already having that first, cherished title under its belt. 16 Aug 2016
Move low-crowd games to the bush

Move low-crowd games to the bush

There is an oversupply of rugby league in the harbour city, which needs to be shared with NSW regional areas. 15 Aug 2016
Fitzgibbons resilient

Fitzgibbons resilient

After six rounds of the ten-stop Women’s Championship Tour, Sally Fitzgibbons sits in fifth behind fellow Aussie and series leader Tyler Wright, American Courtney Conlogue and Hawaiians Carissa Moore and Tatiana Weston-Webb. 12 Aug 2016
League laughter a working-class thing

League laughter a working-class thing

Rugby league is one of those tough, physical pastimes … so why does it have such a rich history of producing larrikins, pranksters and funny guys? 11 Aug 2016
Ref-touching turns to farce

Ref-touching turns to farce

The National Rugby League must stop its practice of suspending players for touching referees. 10 Aug 2016
Densham made of tough stuff

Densham made of tough stuff

Aussie triathlete back to peak of her powers after health setbacks following London 2012 Olympic Games. 10 Aug 2016
Pearls the ultimate code-hoppers

Pearls the ultimate code-hoppers

Has Australia’s rugby women’s sevens squad redesigned the blueprint for how nations should prepare their teams for an upcoming Games? 9 Aug 2016
Top three boast best player stats

Top three boast best player stats

Want proof that rugby league’s statistical wizards are keeping a count on the most influential and effective areas of the game? 8 Aug 2016
Aussies' track and field of dreams

Aussies' track and field of dreams

One sport already boasting the female participation interest currently sought-after by Australia’s major footy codes is athletics. 8 Aug 2016
Broncos’ dangerous habit

Broncos’ dangerous habit

When the Broncos are out of form, the NRL field of teams is a little bit like a fourth-grade classroom when the regular teacher is away. 5 Aug 2016