Kiwi test prop forward jailed

Former Kiwi Test forward Russell Packer has been jailed for two years for an unprovoked, alcohol-fuelled attack on a fellow New Zealander outside a Sydney…

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Penrith Panthers eye Tasmanian base

Penrith Panthers chiefs say they are considering staging home games in the Australian Rules-mad Tasmanian capital of Hobart. This follows last week’s news that the…

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Sam Thaiday loses Brisbane Broncos captaincy

Queensland Origin coach Mal Meninga claims Brisbane Broncos’ decision to strip their captaincy from Sam Thaiday could be a master stroke – even though Meninga…

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NRL chief Dave Smith wants to see international expansion

Martyn Sadler talks to NRL Chief Executive Dave Smith about the World Cup and the future of international Rugby League. MS: You came to England…

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Locke: I will make it as hard as possible for Tomkins

Kiwis fullback Kevin Locke has said next year could be his last for the New Zealand Warriors. At the end of the NRL season, it…

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Officials can get away with murder

First published in League Express, Mon 5th Aug 2013 Malcolm Andrews reflects on the latest example of an NRL coach getting the sack. Regular readers…

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