Rugby League MINOR premiers dumped from the finals after they were caught off guard by willing Macksville.

Rugby League NATHAN Brown was gushing in his praise of Kalyn Ponga’s display at five-eighth in the Knight's shock win over the Panthers.

Rugby League DALY Cherry-Evans has thrown his support behind Manly coach Trent Barrett while taking a veiled swipe at the club’s management.

Rugby League MICHAEL Maguire has slammed reports he has already signed to coach Brisbane, but he gave a big hint on one club and why he might avoid it.

Rugby League ANDREW Fifita was brought forward to answer for a questionable gesture supposedly aimed at his coach. It got a little awkward.

Rugby League Preliminary finals rarely go according to the script and few will be surprised if the outcome between Grafton and Macksville is unexpected

Rugby League The Dragons' early fire has been extinguished by State of Origin, writes Tony Durkin, who points to the toll the series has taken on the Broncos over the years

Rugby League HE IS the loudest man on the field, and Joel Moss is not afraid to take the fight to Macksville in the preliminary final.

Rugby League NSW State of Origin star Angus Crichton is toying with the idea of a return to rugby, saying he would love to play for the Wallabies at a World Cup

Rugby League BRISBANE CEO Paul White has been grilled at an explosive press conference where he repeatedly defended Wayne Bennett’s future at the club in 2019.