Now that he’s had a taste of the NRL, Penrith’s on-loan Englishman Zak Hardaker is determined to make a full-time transition.

Eden Park is once again the place to be over Waitangi Weekend, with the fourth edition of the spectacular NRL Auckland Nines confirmed.

Newcastle Knight Brock Lamb has secured a one-year contract extension that will see him at the club until at least 2018.

Each year a number of young stars emerge and take the game by storm. NRL.com have taken the hard task of narrowing the list to just the Top 10 rookies for 2016.

The Broncos have been forced into a late change for Friday night's 'do-or-die' clash with the Titans after centre Tom Opacic was ruled out with a shoulder injury.

Dry, hot track expected in Sydney on Sunday giving coaches value for money in premium backline selections while simultaneously sapping the whinging capabilities of Graham and Reynolds. Should be a cracker! Check out the preview for all finals matches this weekend.

Sam Burgess has been ruled out of England's game against France in October due to suspension.

BREAKING: The Brisbane Broncos have announced the re-signing of young gun Kodi Nikorima for a further two seasons.

Given that five of the top eight sides come from outside of Sydney, a second-straight non-Sydney Grand Final is looking very, very likely.

The NSW Police Force has launched an investigation into match-fixing in the NRL with dozens of players, officials, and members of the community expected to be interviewed in the coming months.