New Zealand Rugby League's financial position is so unhealthy they were forced to take out a loan using their Penrose offices as security.

Queensland coach Mal Meninga says Michael Morgan's versatility in a reshuffled Maroons backline forced them to make the "difficult" decision to cut Daly Cherry-Evans for league's State of....

Queensland coach Mal Meninga could not find room for game two halfback Daly Cherry-Evans in his 17 after the return of Cooper Cronk.

Dedicated, humble, confident and versatile. Tuimoala Lolohea appears to tick all the boxes for a young man hoping to establish himself at rugby league's top level, Joseph Pearson writes.

As pleasing as it was to pile on the points in their 30-8 victory over Canberra, the Warriors will take more satisfaction out of their miserly defence than their potent attacking play.

Warrington's Kevin Penny showcased one of the more remarkable put-downs in rugby league this morning.

It is a Tuesday night and Chris Walker, the former NRL star who confesses to once consuming 100 drinks in a two-day booze-up, is having an anxiety attack.

It's intangible, maybe inexplicable, but Canberra seem to bring the best out of the Warriors, writes Michael Burgess.

He's only 26 but already there is a sense of what might have been with Kevin Samuel Locke.

Kiwis centre Steve Matai put his name in the running for hit of the year with a massive shot on Rabbits forward Dave Tyrell.

Those who are criticising Kieran Foran don't understand professional sport, writes Richie Barnett.

A former Warriors player has been banned from all rugby activities after betting on a game while he was part of the coaching staff.

Jacob Lillyman keeps his Warriors teammates amused, but he's serious come game time.