The Penrith Panthers are set to miss their star forward Viliame Kikau in the NRL preliminary final in two weeks’ time.

Fiji Bati stars Viliame Kikau and Apisai Koroisau played key roles in the Penrith Panthers 29-28 win last night.

Queensland will have the most successful coach in premiership history, Wayne Bennett, as they prepare for the State of Origin which kicks off next month.

Fijian born Canberra Raiders winger Semi Valemei says he was privileged to receive the rookie of the year for the green machine.

Kevin Walters has been named Broncos coach and insists he will unite and restore the club’s winning culture.

Bulldogs forward Luke Thompson has been handed a four-match ban for making dangerous contact with the eye of Penrith’s James Tamou.

Bulldogs forward Luke Thompson has pleaded not guilty to the eye gouge charge made against him by the NRL match review committee.

The Canberra Raiders have received a huge boost ahead of week one of the NRL Finals, with hooker Tom Starling signing a new two-year deal with the club.

Fiji Bati and Panthers hooker Apisai Koroisau says maintaining their strong defense will be vital when they take on the Roosters on Friday.

Kevin Walters looks set to be installed as the next Broncos coach with the club expected to offer him a contract this week.

Adam Keighran scored the first hat-trick of his NRL career to give the Warriors a fitting end to a season like no other.

Dragons star Paul Vaughan is tipped to feel the Origin axe as NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler reveals “there’ll be some disappointments” when he announces the first lot of players in his 27-man Blues squad tonight.