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NRL Auckland Nines draw announced

Hugh McGahan: JT's the big winner

This morning's third test between the Kiwis and England rounds out another year for rugby league and it's thrown up a mixed bag on and off the field.

Australia to 'deport ex-Warriors player'

Russell Packer to be sent back to New Zealand immediately, according to reports.

NRL: Heart was never in rugby - Burgess

Sam Burgess quit his brief rugby union career because "league is the game in my heart."

Tuivasa-Sheck, Thurston up for Golden Boot award

Johnathan Thurston has the chance to again create history after being nominated for the Golden Boot award.

Hugh McGahan: Sam Burgess' moves are farcical

NRL: Support growing for marquee players

Burgess quits union, returns to Australia

England player criticised for role in failed World Cup campaign returns to league and Rabbitohs.

Burgess was always going to quit rugby union

COMMENT: It didn't help that the English team were a bit of a shambles, writes Michael Burgess.

NRL: John Hopoate joins Manly coaching staff

Manly has called up one of rugby league's most notorious players to its junior coaching staff.

Kiwis have great depth

The Kiwis squad that departs for England tonight reflects the impressive depth New Zealand league currently has.

NRL: Earl cops four-year ban

Top 10 NRL stars without a contract

The NRL season may have only recently concluded, but many players are desperately seeking a contract for next season.

Carney suing Sharks for $3m

League: Defence maestro brings changes for Warriors

Heart, brain tests for NRL players

League: Kiwis facing an experience crisis

The absence of captain Simon Mannering, who was ruled out due to ongoing health issues, is the latest of a series of withdrawals from the Kiwis.

When Aussie celebrations go wrong

It's official - victory celebrations can be as much a hazard to a star player's health as the opposition. Ask Australians Johnathan Thurston and Bernard Foley.