Warriors managing director Jim Doyle has dismissed suggestions that the club is taking a punt on new coach Stephen Kearney, saying he was their number one candidate.

The NRL's 'Israel Folau' rule could prevent the Warriors from signing troubled Kiwis international Kieran Foran.

David Kidwell is the leading contender to replace Stephen Kearney as coach of the Kiwis.

Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart has launched an attack on the Sharks' Michael Ennis, labelling him disrespectful and offensive.

Watch NZH Focus: 10 things you need to know about the news Warriors head coach Stephen Kearney.

Warriors chief executive Jim Doyle is dismissing concerns that the troubled rugby league star is not ready to return to the NRL.

It's official: Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney has been signed on a three-year deal to replace Andrew McFadden as head coach of the Warriors.

Rugby League great Jarryd Hayne has been caught on video appearing to give an accused Hells Angels bikie enforcer a $5000 wad of cash.

Kiwis international Jason Taumalolo has been fined by NRL club North Queensland following his wilful damage charge. Taumalolo

A rugby League player has died in hospital overnight after receiving a head injury during a semi final match yesterday.

The Warriors Intrust Super Premiership side's season came to an end with a 22-18 elimination semi-final loss to Newtown at Penrith's

Just six teams remain in the NRL finals, with a rematch of last year's Grand Final set for this weekend.

North Queensland standoff Michael Morgan says Cowboys' finals equation remains the same, despite suffering a 16-10 NRL qualifying final loss to Melbourne.

Penrith poured it on in the second half of their NRL elimination final at Allianz Stadium in Sydney yesterday to down the Bulldogs.

Experience was no match for the exuberance of youth as Matt Moylan led Penrith to a 28-12 NRL elimination final win over Canterbury.

Any Warriors deal for Kieran Foran is a long way from being finalised, with the playmaker facing a few obstacles.

A James Maloney penalty goal has sealed a thrilling 16-14 comeback victory for Cronulla over Canberra that puts them within a win

Melbourne have secured a NRL preliminary finals berth with a pulsating 16-10 win at AAMI Park, forcing defending premiers North Queensland

Melbourne have secured a NRL preliminary finals berth with a pulsating 16-10 win over the Cowboys at AAMI Park.

Kieran Foran's possible return to the NRL moved a step closer last week, as he crossed the Tasman for a tour of Warriors HQ.

Rugby league players will now have to wait five years to represent their adopted country.

A 75th-minute penalty goal from James Maloney has taken Cronulla to a memorable 16-14 comeback win over Canberra.

Andrew McFadden expects to know in the coming week whether he will be Warriors coach next season and will look to move on some senior players if he is reappointed.

Robbed? Fans were fuming during the Brisbane-Gold Coast NRL finals clash, with the Titans deemed to have been on the wrong side of

Gold Coast coach Neil Henry has blasted the referees after his side were dumped from the NRL finals in a controversial 44-28 loss

Steve Matai has emphatically denied that he has had his mobile phone seized by New South Wales police as part of their investigation into match fixing in the NRL.

NZ Herald writers David Skipwith and Michael Burgess join Radio Sport commentator Dale Budge to look at the opening week of the NRL

David Skipwith assesses the first round of NRL playoffs. Broncos (5th) v Titans (8th) Elimination Final, Suncorp Stadium, tonight

The fourth edition of the Downer NRL Auckland Nines has been confirmed for February 4-5, 2017.

Supercoach Wayne Bennett fears the NRL is vulnerable to spot fixing by "lone wolf" players.