Kiwi rugby league star Brandon Smith says he has spent a month in rehab addressing his addictions to alcohol and gambling. RNZ reporter

Yet to play in an NRL Grand Final, the Gold Coast Titans are looking to rely on three sets of brothers to lead them into the next generation as they attempt to win their maiden NRL premiership.

Brad Arthur could be set for a new coaching gig, with the former Parramatta Eels coach reportedly interested in an international coaching role.

Broncos star Ben Hunt has revealed he has pondered a potential call to hang up the boots amid another tough pre-season.

Braith Anasta is against the NRL’s decision to intervene in the Zac Lomax contract saga and backed the Eels to hold out for what they want, but warned they might not get it anyway.

The debate that has been raging all summer over Tom Trbojevic’s future in Manly’s starting team has been settled.

They are the 30 best players over the age of 30 in the NRL, but in a scary omen for the rest of the competition, they have shown no signs of slowing down any time soon.

Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on his Storm exit — revealing the moment he knew he needed to step away from the game and quit rugby league.

Over the past two seasons, the Sydney Roosters have farewelled 14 players, including international stars, premiership winners and future icons of the game.

Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to pursue a career in rugby union.