Rugby League

Rugby League NEWCASTLE second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon faces a maximum two-game NRL ban for dangerous contact while a Warriors star has accepted his charge.

Rugby League MAROONS coach Kevin Walters has thrown star No.1 Billy Slater the ultimate challenge ahead of State of Origin II.

Rugby League SOUTH Sydney have firmed as favourites to win the NRL premiership while fellow competition heavyweights the Panthers have eased.

Rugby League QUEENSLAND coach Kevin Walters has confirmed Newcastle young gun Kalyn Ponga will make his debut for the Maroons after naming an 18-man squad for Origin II.

Rugby League HAWTHORN are still dreaming of further September success says three-time premiership player Isaac Smith.

Rugby League BILLY Slater will be picked for Queensland’s must-win State of Origin game two but the veteran fullback has been given a deadline to prove his fitness.

Rugby League CANTERBURY coach Dean Pay says he feels sorry for fans after they were forced to watch their side put in another woeful performance against Gold Coast.

Rugby League SEA Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans responds to former teammate Anthony Watmough’s tirade following Manly’s loss to the Dragons.

Rugby League NSW coach Brad Fittler has thrown three more Origin rookies into his squad for Game II as he searches for a replacement for Reagan Campbell-Gillard.

Rugby League Dylan Napa remains a chance to play for Queensland in State of Origin II after being cleared of a serious ankle injury following the Roosters' win over Penrith