Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says rivals Canterbury shouldn't be stripped of competition points by the NRL over their fans' unruly behaviour.

Warriors prop Ben Matulino has defended the form of halfback Shaun Johnson and says he is playing well on a right side that has changed each week since round one.

A Jack Bird-inspired Cronulla stunned the Roosters with a well-deserved victory over the 2013 NRL premiers at Allianz Stadium in Sydney yesterday.

South Sydney's Kiwi hooker Issac Luke is under investigation by the NRL integrity unit after posting a homophobic slur on Instagram.

Having previously enjoyed 11 years with Melbourne Storm, it's fair to suggest new Warriors back-rower Ryan Hoffman hasn't experienced too many afternoons like last Sunday.

The turnaround of the Rabbitohs has not only seen Russell Crowe become the face of one of Australia's oldest league club, but also an evangelist for the sport itself.

NRL head of football Todd Greenberg has promised to ban for life Canterbury fans who threw projectiles at match officials on Friday as they exited ANZ Stadium.

The Warriors hope to limit Melbourne Storm hooker Cameron Smith's influence in Monday night's clash at AAMI Park.

The Warriors' defeat to Brisbane last Sunday was disappointing but there were some positives to come out of the match that illustrate the progress being made under coach Andrew McFadden.

Returning Warriors centre Ngani Laumape says he went to a "dark place" when it was feared he had suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-February.

Luckless Warriors forward Ben Henry may have suffered a season-ending knee injury for the second time in less than two years but that didn't stop him from making the effort to greet supporters after the loss to the Broncos.

The Warriors will take their games to Wellington and elsewhere around New Zealand rather than Albany's QBE Stadium, says club chairman Bill Wavish.

Manly coach Geoff Toovey admits he is under pressure but insists he feels secure in his job.

Warriors back-rower Ben Henry has suffered a season-ending injury for the second time in less than two years after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

The 'legal shoulder charge' is going to kill someone, writes Graham Lowe.

Chad Townsend might be the unlikely answer to a question which has dogged the Warriors for much of their history.

The Warriors might have a good infrastructure, good sponsors and a loyal group of fans but, from a rugby league perspective, they are no further down the track than 20 years ago.

Young interchange front-rowers Sam Lisone and Albert Vete have been strong performers for the Warriors over the opening rounds of the NRL.

Improving the Kiwis' team culture and values were key factors in coach Stephen Kearney earning a two-year contract extension.