The identity of the man who is alleged to have sold the footage of NRL player Mitchell Pearce drunk and simulating sex with a dog, has been posted on social media.

The potentially damaging series of mobile phone text message includes new allegations surrounding the night which has left Pearce's NRL career in jeopardy.

A shattered Mitchell Pearce has addressed the media for the first time about the Australia Day scandal that threatens to derail his career.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is worried about his former Sydney Roosters teammate Mitchell Pearce.

The attacking brilliance of Carlos Spencer is perhaps without peer, but the former All Black, Blues and Auckland rugby playmaker makes no secret that he used to borrow from Australian league immortal Andrew Johns' extensive bag of tricks.

The Roosters have again attracted unwanted off-field attention, with Martin Kennedy following Mitchell Pearce into infamy.

Mitchell Pearce's career in trouble after he is filmed simulating a lewd act with a dog at Australia Day house party.

South Sydney sign out of favour Dane Nielsen to a two-year NRL deal.

Details have emerged over why Hollywood star Russell Crowe was forced to apologise to one of his players following an argument.

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden must undertake a delicate balancing act over the next fortnight - even before the NRL season begins.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck never met Jonah Lomu but he didn't have to search far to understand the legacy behind the giant of New Zealand sport.

Sam Burgess has been hailed "a true hero" for saving a man's life after he began choking in a Sydney fish market.

Warriors boss Jim Doyle is being touted as a leading candidate to take over as head of the NRL. Raelene Castle, the former New Zealand

Australian media are talking up the chances of SBW's return to league.

Engineering and infrastructure group Downer has stepped up as the new naming sponsor for the 2016 NRL Nines, after original major supporter Dick Smith went into receivership.

The blitzing speed of several key Warriors stars has been shown off in a video shot during a training session held yesterday.

While many thought Shaun Johnson's cheeky interview of Caroline Wozniacki was a sign of a budding romance, it appears another sports star has already won his heart.

Spy hears Carlos Spencer is dusting off his footy boots and is set to return to his beloved Eden Park for a cameo role in the NRL Auckland Nines in February.