Around $6 million of ratepayer money is tied up in the clash between the NRL and the International Cricket Council over the availability of Eden Park early next year.

The Maroons confirmed yesterday Billy Slater would play at fullback in tomorrow night's game at ANZ Stadium at Homebush after overcoming a shoulder complaint.

This year's NRL Nines tournament has delivered a healthy $9.35 million back in to the Auckland economy - more than double the expected return.

Auckland's NRL Nines tournament is under threat next year because of an impasse between the National Rugby League and organisers of the Cricket World Cup.

Halfway through the season, it's apparent how unpredictable selecting a top eight at the beginning of the year really is.

Take it as a given that the Warriors were interested in signing Manly centre Steve Matai, despite club denials.

This year's NRL is one of the most difficult competitions to predict as few trends are starting to emerge at the halfway mark of the competition.

A spate of injuries to star players, combined with State of Origin and a bye round make fielding a full squad this week in Dream Team Fantasy NRL difficult.

A clumsily recalled line from Gone With the Wind has cost a veteran rugby league commentator his job, after Warren Ryan refused to apologise for using the word "darkie" on air.

The Warriors' second-half collapse against South Sydney in Perth on Saturday night was a stark reminder of their glaring shortcomings.

As a player, Mark Graham was powerful, creative and hard-working. These days, he’s all about raw power.

The Warriors are confident they can stay at Mt Smart beyond 2018, despite the council's stated intentions to shift them to Eden Park.

For someone who claims not to seek the limelight, Eric Watson has spent a lot of time in it in 2014.

Cowboys and New South Wales prop James Tamou has added his voice to calls for State of Origin to be played as stand-alone fixtures.

The Warriors are considering legal action over one of America's legendary bands being booked into the rugby league club's stadium on a key weekend next season.

The Warriors are a viable business entity and in good financial shape with strong revenue streams, because of Wayne Scurrah.