Parramatta coach Stephen Kearney has leapt to the defence of fullback Jarryd Hayne.

Rookie New Zealand Warrior Elijah Taylor faces the tough proposition of marking Kangaroos back rower Anthony Watmough.

In the end, Lance Hohaia decided he had to leave to find his home.

Gold Coast have confirmed the signing of Canterbury superstar Jamal Idris for the next five NRL seasons.

The New Zealand Warriors slow-starting victory over the Sydney Roosters has come at a cost - the NRL yesterday fined the club $A5000 for two infractions during the fifth round match in Auckland on Saturday.

Brisbane completed their fifth straight second half shut-out to record a 17-6 win over a luckless Newcastle at Suncorp Stadium on Monday night

Gold Coast hooker Nathan Friend has signed with the Warriors for a two-year contract with an option for 2014.

Brisbane forward Corey Parker will play against Newcastle in tonight's NRL match despite receiving treatment in hospital on the weekend.

Live scoring of tonight's NRL, Super Rugby matches and ANBL semifinal match between the Cairns Taipans v Townsville Crocs.

South Sydney's players could know soon whether their upcoming clash with the Dragons will double as an audition for potential coach Wayne Bennett.