George Clarke

Hopes of a Queensland State of Origin recall are all but over for Kalyn Ponga after the Newcastle fullback suffered a foot injury that will wipe him out for a big chunk of the NRL season.

The health update has massive ramifications for Newcastle and the Maroons.

Nestory Irankunda's non-selection and Australia's failure to score a single goal will be placed under the microscope after the Olyroos' Olympic qualification efforts ended in disaster.

Parramatta's senior players have conceded Brad Arthur was right to label the Eels "a part-time footy team", arguing it is their squad - not the club's coach - who should be under fire.

Central Coast Mariners' star striker Angel Torres has been charged with sexual assault.

Cronulla's NRL season is in limbo after Braydon Trindall allegedly failed roadside tests for illicit drugs and alcohol while driving on an expired licence.

George Clarke and Luke Costin Central Coast Mariners' star striker Angel Torres has been charged with sexual assault.

Parramatta's senior players have conceded Brad Arthur was right to label the Eels 'a part-time footy team', arguing it is their squad - not the club's coach - who should be under fire. The Eels ...

Sam Walker was instrumental as the Dragons became the first side this year to concede 50 points.

Joey Manu insists an All Blacks cap remains a distant goal, even if his impending switch to the 15-man game has experts excited about him following the trail blazed by Sonny Bill Williams. Manu ...