Just because the bottle thrown by George Burgess was empty doesn't mean a penalty should be a light one, writes Hugh McGahan

The Sharks wrote off the 2014 campaign as an anomaly and have rebounded to where they believe they belong - in the 2015 finals.

This might just be the greatest Pirates tale since Johnny Depp and his on-screen Caribbean adventures.

Josh Reynolds played the hero for the Bulldogs in a dramatic victory over the Dragons, kicking a drop goal to win the game in golden point.

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is one of the names in the mix to take on a mentoring role at the Warriors.

Melbourne have opened up the NRL title race with a qualifying-final upset win over the minor premier Roosters.

Former Kiwis captain Benji Marshall says the St George Illawarra Dragons are riding high ahead of tonight's elimination final against the Canterbury Bulldogs.

Former rugby league player dumped as the face of Woolworths' prepaid mobile service after allegations of infidelity emerged.

Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston were notable no-shows at the NRL finals' series launch yesterday.

South Sydney's NRL premiership defence is in a tailspin with prop George Burgess facing a two-week ban for throwing a water bottle at an opponent.

Former children's entertainer's fiance found out shocking truth during romantic getaway in New Zealand.

Manly have denied Cronulla a top four finish and dented their NRL premiership aspirations with a win at Remondis Stadium yesterday.

The Bulldogs handed the Warriors an eighth consecutive defeat to cap a miserable end to the season.

Something is deeply wrong at the Warriors at the moment and it is not only bad for the club but also the game in general, Hugh McGahan.

Newcastle finished with the NRL's wooden spoon on Saturday after being shut out in the second half of their 30-12 defeat to Penrith.

Vete captained the St Kentigern College 1st XV from No 8 or loose forward - until switching to league four years ago and there are still reminders of his rugby background in the way he plays.

The top eight teams have been confirmed but not their finishing order ahead of today's final three games of the regular season.

Police are investigating allegations that a group of league players played a part in throwing a bottle into a window that shattered and caused injury to a woman.