Maroons red-faced after Origin drubbing

Only something special it seemed would inspire NSW to victory in the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium last night.

Daley picks fight with NRL, referees after Origin loss

NSW coach Laurie Daley is on a collision course with the NRL, and rugby league history, as the Blues desperately seek to stave off another State of Origin series defeat.

NRL Head of Integrity Nick Weeks at yesterday's press conference. Photo: Paul Miller, AAP.

NRL warning as Parramatta officials win stay of execution

NRL integrity unit boss Nick Weeks says Parramatta’s salary cap crisis is proof that clubs who attempt to work outside rugby league’s salary cap will be caught, sooner or later.

'Just six or seven drinks is enough': Rugby League urges "moderation"

Booze bans won’t be slapped on future Queensland camps despite a report that up to 10 emerging players defied new Maroons State of Origin coach Kevin Walters and broke curfew on the weekend.

Wayne Bennett's England coaching gig divides opinion

Brisbane Broncos mentor Wayne Bennett has been appointed as England’s new head coach on a two-year contract, the Rugby Football League has announced.

More booze-related bans hit Rugby League

Another booze-inflicted hangover looms for the NRL with Cronulla’s Valentine Holmes identified as the player at the centre of an Emerging Origin squad controversy that might embroil up to six Queensland hopefuls.

"I have a problem with alcohol": Pearce sorry for dog act

Disgraced Sydney Roosters co-skipper Mitchell Pearce has admitted he has a problem with alcohol which he needs to address.