The “incredible” numbers behind the Tigers’ decline since Jarome Luai signed with the Chiefs have been laid bare, with the “jury still out” on the NRL’s early season surprise packet.

Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans has become the second male player in league history to come out as gay.

Brisbane’s stunning five-game losing streak and fall from grace after last year’s premiership triumph could see coach Michael Maguire suddenly come under pressure.

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo was a relieved man in his post-game press conference on Monday afternoon, revealing the “medical marvel” behind their hard-fought 14-12 win.

All eyes will be on Stephen Crichton in this clash.

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has passionately defended teammate Ezra Mam after he came under scrutiny for his last-minute blunder in the loss to the Titans on the weekend.

Jai Arrow threw the coin toss at the AFL’s Big Freeze 12 match between Collingwood and Melbourne.

Canterbury duo Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz have been passed fit to play for the Bulldogs against Parramatta in the final match before the New South Wales Origin side is named. Follow live.

Parramatta five-eighth Mitchell Moses might have missed the King's Birthday match against Canterbury but he's set to be named to play for New South Wales in Origin II. Follow live.

The Broncos are in dire straits, and things don’t get any easier this weekend with three stars in Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Kotoni Staggs on Origin duty.