Tag: NRL
Slater, Hindmarsh win MVP awards
Melbourne full-back Billy Slater has been rewarded for a stellar season by taking out the NRL club's player of the year award.[MORE]
Kangaroos pluck Tupou from Tonga's grasp
Cronulla-bound forward Anthony Tupou has replaced Melbourne's Michael Crocker in the Australia squad for the Rugby League World Cup.[MORE]
Goodwin to plead guilty to assaults
Suspended Canberra Raiders back Bronx Goodwin will plead guilty to two counts of assault.[MORE]
Bird assault charge downgraded
Police prosecutors have downgraded an assault charge against NRL player Greg Bird.[MORE]
Lima and White out of World Cup
Melbourne Storm props Brett White and Jeff Lima have been forced to withdraw from their respective World Cup squads due to post-season surgery needs.[MORE]
Webb out of Kiwis' World Cup squad
New Zealand's rugby league World Cup hopes have suffered a setback with full-back Brent Webb ruled out after undergoing spinal surgery.[MORE]
Dymock hoping Tonga can provide shock value
Tonga coach Jim Dymock says he hopes his team will surprise people at the World Cup.[MORE]
Hayne chosen in Fijian Cup squad
The Rugby League International Federation will decide later this week on the World Cup eligibility of several NRL players.[MORE]
Thurston surprised by Hunt snub
Kangaroos half-back Johnathan Thurston says he expected to see Brisbane full-back Karmichael Hunt in the squad for the Rugby League World Cup.[MORE]
Storm brains trust apologises to NRL
Craig Bellamy and Brian Waldron have apologised for comments made about the NRL judiciary's suspension of Cam Smith.[MORE]
Eye of the Storm on '09 GF, says Smith
Melbourne Storm captain Cam Smith says the disappointment of Sunday's grand final thrashing will inspire them to make a fourth straight decider in 2009.[MORE]
Broncos sexual assault probe continuing: police
Police say an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving three Broncos players is continuing and the case has not been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at this stage. [MORE]
Menzies signs off in style
Steve Menzies ended his illustrious rugby league career in Australia with a fairytale finish on Sunday evening, an incredible 12 years after helping Manly to grand final victory in 1996.[MORE]
Storm left the worst for last: Bellamy
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has praised Manly for its 'tremendous' performance in the NRL grand final as the Storm licks its wounds after a second grand final loss in three years.[MORE]
Sea Eagles deservedly flying high
The party continues in Manly after the Sea Eagles romped to an emphatic 40-0 grand final victory.[MORE]
Magnificent Manly exacts grand final revenge
The relentless Sea Eagles shellshocked Melbourne in a 40-0 grand final ambush in Sydney to win the 2008 NRL crown.[MORE]
Sea Eagles edge ahead in NRL decider
Manly justified its pre-match favouritism with an 8-0 half-time lead over Melbourne in the 2008 NRL grand final in Sydney.[MORE]
Melbourne, Manly vie for 2008 premiership
Play has commenced in the 2008 NRL grand final between defending premier Melbourne and the Sea Eagles in Sydney.[MORE]
Raiders claim inaugural U20 title
Canberra defeated the Broncos 28-24 in the maiden national under-20s grand final in Sydney. [MORE]
Manly supporters confident about GF chances
Manly supporters have gathered at the club's headquarters ahead of this afternoon's NRL grand final against Melbourne.[MORE]
Bligh calls for Brisbane NRL final
The Queensland Government wants Brisbane to host the NRL grand final from 2013.[MORE]
We can do it without Smith, says Cronk
Cooper Cronk says his side can defend its NRL premiership without the services skipper Cam Smith. [MORE]
Storm's White ready to get physical
Melbourne prop Brett White says he is ready for a physical challenge from Manly in tomorrow's NRL grand final.[MORE]
Storm shrugs off controversy
Assistant coach Robbie Kearns says Melbourne has not been affected by the off-field controversy that has marred the build-up to Sunday's NRL grand final against Manly.[MORE]
Manly a deserved favourite: Bellamy
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says Manly deserves to go into Sunday's NRL grand final as favourite.[MORE]
