NRL

The New Zealand Warriors have signed National Rugby League veteran Jeff Robson on a one-year contract.

Sam Thaiday says Sunday's NRL grand final will be a different experience for him compared to the match nine years ago when he won his first Premiership.

A relieved Justin Hodges is free to play in the NRL grand final after beating a dangerous throw charge at the judiciary.

North Queensland Cowboys players will not attend the NRL's Dally M awards in Sydney tonight, but will still take part in the ceremony from Townsville.

Brisbane Broncos star Justin Hodges has played his last NRL game - unless he can beat a judicial charge this week.

Mystery surrounds the true extent of a groin injury to North Queensland superstar Johnathan Thurston ahead of Saturday's NRL preliminary final against Melbourne.

South Sydney players Aaron Gray and Dylan Walker have been moved out of intensive care and into a private ward as their conditions continue to improve.

A boycott by National Rugby League players at the Dally M awards appears to have been averted.

A controversial refereeing call's helped the Sydney Roosters thrash the Canterbury Bulldogs 38-12 in the first NRL elimination final.

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney has dismissed suggestions he's replacing Warriors coach Andrew McFadden next season in the National Rugby League competition.

England rugby centre Sam Burgess has denied reports in Australia that he's planning a swift return to the NRL next year with South Sydney.

Warriors prop Ben Matulino has been named the NRL club's player of the year.

Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has slammed a proposed player boycott, saying it was taking the focus off the NRL finals.

The Cronulla Sharks overwhelmed champions South Sydney 28-12 in the NRL elimination final to qualify for the second week of the playoffs.

The Blues have gone to the NRL to replace the departing All Black Charles Piutau, signing Matt Duffie from the Melbourne Storm.

The Junior Warriors beat the Sydney Roosters 32-22 in their Under-20 elimination playoff in Sydney to continue their impressive record in finals football.

The first match of finals week in the National Rugby League competition kicks off tonight when the Melbourne Storm take on the in-form Sydney Roosters.

South Sydney's star fullback Greg Inglis has confirmed he will return from injury for Sunday's NRL elimination final against Cronulla.

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Canberra have posted a 34-18 National Rugby League win over Penrith to round out an otherwise disappointing home season.