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Broncos coach Kevin Walters says there is still hope for Anthony Milford to earn a new deal in Brisbane despite the club securing Kotoni Staggs with a view to making him their long-term five-eighth. Milford is fighting to secure an extension at Red Hill but after returning from the Intrust Super Cup last week to help Brisbane to a win over the Titans, Walters wants to see his halves repeat the effort in Saturday’s clash with North Queensland before he even considers new contracts. The 26-year...

Stakes big in Queensland NRL derby: Payten AAP 7 hrs ago Fraser Barton © Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS Cowboys coach Todd Payten feels a derby win over the Broncos will set them on a run to the finals. It may only be round nine but North Queensland coach Todd Payten believes a win over rivals Brisbane could be the catalyst to building momentum for a finals push. Two points separate seven teams on the NRL ladder and a Queensland derby win on Saturday could propel the Cow...

"Why cant he (Folau) play," Iles said. "The most telling piece of data of all is that two-thirds of rugby league supporters believe sponsors have too big a role in deciding who gets to play and who doesnt. "The ACL is committed to a free and fair opportunity for all Australians to play sport and earn a living without fear of discrimination. "Anything less is an abuse of human rights." Reynolds serious about Red Hill move The Broncos are privately confident of getting their man after coach ...

"Walkers on!" is a phrase synonymous with State of Origin and Chris Walker, but one hes only too happy to pass down to his nephew Sam. After a blistering start to his NRL career, with nine try assists and three tries in five matches for the Roosters, 18-year-old Sam Walker has already shown himself to be a seriously gifted playmaker. Following a masterclass against the Knights last week in which he set up four tries, the Eels will be watching out for the lightweight No.7 in Friday nights top-f...

Ipswich backrower hoping to deliver more impact as Jets look for second win on Saturday.

Premium Content Subscriber only When Jarrod Mullen went down in round one of the Intrust Super Cup the former NRL star immediately feared the worst. The former Newcastle Knights players fairytale return to rugby league was soured when he injured himself in a tackle as the Falcons lined up against the Northern Pride. The 33-year-old dislocated his shoulder and was in a bad way as he was taken to hospital. "Because it took so long to go back in - two and a half hours - the longer theyre out ...

“I think our test defensively will start at the PTB (play the ball),” Crawley said. “Both of their hookers (Tyson Smoothy and Kurt Baptise) have NRL experience and they also have several Storm allocated players who will handle the footy long before it gets to McGavin on the flanks.” “Hopefully if we are good at the ruck we can limit his chances on the end of the line.” Mackay has also benefited from the development of key youth prospects this season, under the tutelage of former NRL...

The Gold Coast Titans have signed exciting outside back Esan Marsters until the end of 2022. The New Zealand international immediately joins the Titans squad after being granted a release by the North Queensland Cowboys. The 24-year-old will take the final spot in the Titans top-30 playing roster. Titans Coach Justin Holbrook says Marsters will be valuable addition to his squad. “Esan is a quality player and will fit in really well with what we’re building at the Titans,” Holbrook said. �...

Rugby League by Travis Meyn Premium Content Subscriber only Code-hopping star Karmichael Hunt says he has a point to prove in his return to the NRL and spoke of his desire to make the Brisbane Broncos a premiership force again. In his first interview since returning to the Broncos on Monday, Hunt said his NRL comeback was no gimmick and he was pushing to play first grade as soon as he is eligible. Hunt has signed a train-and-trial contract with the Broncos,...

Titans playmaker Ash Taylor is fighting for his future with coach Justin Holbrook wanting to see more from the club’s highly-paid star before offering him a new deal for 2022. Taylor is coming to the end of his lucrative Titans deal and while he is expected to take an enormous cut to his seven-figure salary, Holbrook has yet to issue a new deal to the 26-year-old. The Titans remain interested but doubt they’ll land Brisbane’s Kotoni Staggs with Holbrook adamant there was “no announcemen...