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NRL news: Rugby League Immortal Norm Provan dies, aged 88

Dragonds legend Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan has passed away aged 88. → Read More

Expert tips: Why underdog Maroons will sink ‘filthy Blues’

Remember what happens when you call Queensland underdogs? → Read More

NRL 2021: Broadcasters want second Brisbane team for 2023

ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has blasted suggestions expansion will be delayed by 12 months, declaring the target date is “definitely 2023” in the strongest sign yet the NRL will launch a second Brisbane team. → Read More

Jeff Horn v Tim Tszyu fight: Live results, updates, score, full card

Chaos surrounds the walkout in Townsville but Jeff Horn is adamant he will be out second and the Aussie's addressed rumours he was whacked in the throat by a sparring partner. Follow all the build-up to the blockbuster fight. → Read More

Broncos crash down to earth against rampant Eels

Parramatta have inflicted a crushing defeat on Brisbane as rugby league returned to screens in a big way on Thursday night. But Broncos coach Anthony Seibold wouldn't be thrilled with what he saw in an ugly loss. → Read More

Bennett to address media on his future

The Wayne Bennett saga continues with the Brisbane Broncos coach to hold a media conference on Friday morning. → Read More

Thurston sticks the knife into Brisbane

BRISBANEs top-four hopes are in tatters after Johnathan Thurston produced one final magic act to break the Broncos heart once again 34-30 in another pulsating Queensland derby in Townsville. → Read More

‘Warner will be public enemy No.1’

ENGLANDs Barmy Army have outlined plans to torment Australian opener David Warner with the type of verbal abuse that famously sent Mitchell Johnson into an Ashes meltdown. → Read More

NRL grand final: Storm v Cowboys score, match report, result and video highlights

IT was ruthless. It was clinical. It was beautifully brutal. It was the Melbourne machine in top gear. → Read More

Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm promises to be NRL finals blockbuster

IT is mate against mate and in a way Queensland cannot lose. → Read More

Broncos vs Storm: Darius Boyd suffers tragic loss just days before preliminary final showdown

DARIUS Boyd has suffered a tragic loss just days out from Brisbanes preliminary final showdown with Melbourne, after his wife Kayla revealed that his beloved grandmother had passed away. → Read More

Broncos v Roosters score; match report, result and video highlights from NRL

UPDATE: WAYNE Bennett has slammed Brisbanes title hopes after the Roosters overcame a stunning brain explosion from one of their own to break the Broncos hearts 24-22 in a finals thriller. → Read More

Brisbane continue march towards the finals with 24-12 win over plucky St George Illawarra

BRISBANE channelled the spirit of their 2015 grand-final team as Anthony Milford produced his magical best to sink the Dragons and sound an ominous warning to NRL rivals. → Read More

James Roberts drug use: Wayne Bennett drops bombshell as Brisbane Broncos sign star centre to four-year extension

BRISBANE coach Wayne Bennett has revealed the extent of James Roberts problems included drug use after the in-form centre on Thursday inked a four-year extension with the Broncos. → Read More

Eels v Cowboys: match report, video highlights, scores

THE master is back. And his Cowboys apprentice might just help rescue the Maroons. → Read More

North Queensland Cowboys’ problems bigger than missing Johnathan Thurston

DONT blame this Cowboys collapse on the absence of Johnathan Thurston. → Read More

Titan casts spell on housemate

TITANS winger Daniel Vidot has made himself at home on the Gold Coast, living with former Bachelor contestant Heather Maltman. → Read More

Maroons coach won’t touch Tigers

KEVIN Walters has ruled out applying for the vacant Wests Tigers coaching job despite admitting the fire to become an NRL coach still burns. → Read More

Bennett v Benji: blow-up at Broncos

A FURIOUS Wayne Bennett has confronted Benji Marshall over explosive allegations he back-stabbed Broncos teammate Anthony Milford by labelling him a lazy trainer. → Read More

Melbourne Storm defeat Brisbane Broncos 14-12 as Billy Slater makes his NRL return

WELCOME back Billy, we’ve missed you. → Read More