Ask his loyal charges and they'll tell you it's the human touch that gives Wayne Bennett the coaching Midas touch.

Sixteen rugby league clubs across the Auckland region have been chosen to take part in the 2016 Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines club programme.

Troubled former Warrior said to be eyeing Melbourne Storm after Wakefield completes investigation into off-field incident.

A relieved Justin Hodges is free to play in the grand final after beating a dangerous throw charge at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.

Rugby league greats Darren Lockyer and Gorden Tallis believe Johnathan Thurston has secured his Immortal status.

Despite North Queensland skipper Johnathan Thurston entering his twilight years, former coach Graham Lowe believes the club is on the verge of a rugby league dynasty.

Paul Gallen says he needs more boxing experience before he can seriously contemplate fighting Sonny Bill Williams.

THE VENT: Has the rugby at the World Cup been a dud so far? Would we really give a stuff if England didn't make it out of pool play?

Retiring Brisbane Broncos star Justin Hodges will fight his dangerous throw charge at the NRL judiciary tomorrow night in a bid to play in Sunday's grand final against the Cowboys

The Warriors Under-20s' dreams of another NYC title lay in tatters after their defence was destroyed by Penrith tonight.

Gallen's preparing to don the gloves against Warrior Bodene Thompson, but made it clear a match-up against SBW is his main goal.

Simon Mannering's Kiwis future could be decided by the end of next week.

Tuivasa-Sheck is on the cusp of becoming the first player in the game's 108-year history in Australasia to run 6000m in a season.

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has surprised by talking up NRL preliminary final rivals Sydney Roosters as the competition's most talented team.

Call for action after South Sydney players rushed to intensive care after overdose of painkillers.

A concerned friend's decision to call emergency services may have saved the life of rookie South Sydney Rabbitohs winger Aaron Gray.

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has talked up the other three clubs in the NRL preliminary finals, but says his players are ready to take their chance.

Aaron Gray and Dylan Walker in hospital after severe reaction to unknown drug