The Broncos have been accused of going away from the strategy that made them a powerhouse in the 1990s and 2000s after reports emerged that the club is preparing to offer Xavier Willison a massive contract upgrade.

Extending superstar Latrell Mitchell’s mega contract has been described as “irresponsible” while question marks remain over South Sydney’s roster after they bowed out in week one of the finals with a whimper.

Josh Addo-Carr’s career in the NRL and at Parramatta is hanging by a thread, but it might not be over.

Jai Arrow stunned a crowd into silence as he paid tribute to his former teammate Adam Reynolds following his retirement.

The Wests Tigers have received a massive boost for their maiden finals appearances with an Origin star named to make her return from injury.

The second week of finals football has arrived and the Sydney Roosters will still be without Queensland Maroons halfback Sam Walker after he failed to return to the field in time.

Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys says he’s disappointed with the crowds for the opening round of the finals but spruiked a 9000 fan increase compared with last year.

Newcastle was not short of heroes in its sudden-death finals win over South Sydney, but no player stood taller than 21-year-old backrower and play-off debutant Jermaine McEwen.

Andrew Webster isn’t giving up on Leka Halasima’s chances of returning for Sunday’s sudden-death final against the Knights. Stuff sports reporters

Penrith Panthers have come under scrutiny over an HIA interchange during their win over the Roosters on Sunday.