The Brisbane Broncos have successfully fended off interest from rival NRL clubs and even other codes to extend superstar front rower Payne Haas.

Benji Marshall will be parachuted into the head coaching role of the Tigers for 2024 and Matty Johns has suggested who the rookie coach should surround himself with on his staff.

Cowboys coach Todd Payten has returned serve at a journalist questioning his side’s attitude at training during the week after they were bested by the Sharks in Round 25.

North Queensland Cowboys fan favourite James Tamou has announced he has retired from the NRL effective immediately.

Tevita Pangai Junior’s boxing coach has slammed suggestions that the Bulldogs enforcer’s decision to retire from rugby league came after a falling out with club powerbrokers.

New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has confirmed Shain Johnson is in contention for Kiwis selection as the experienced coach faces a mammoth halves decision.

Parramatta centre Will Penisini has revealed his brother’s emergence as an NRL star could prove crucial in the race for his signature.

When the going gets tough in Tiger Town, the tough get going … to picturesque Waiheke Island in New Zealand.

It’s impossible to miss Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis in his $400,000 black Ferrari, designer suits and Fedora hat worn even indoors at night.

Australian coach Mal Meninga has given the biggest hint yet on who will wear the Kangaroos no.1 jersey when international play begins later this year.