Police, Tax Office move in
The chairman of the Parramatta Eels, Roy Spagnolo, is being investigated by NSW police over alleged threats he made to former Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald. Mr Spagnolo has also come under the scrutiny of the Australian Taxation Office over his involvement in failed companies, leaving the Tax Office out of pocket by about $1 million.

Brett Finch sidelined with a collapsed lung
Melbourne Storm five-eighth ruled out of round 19 clash against Parramatta.

Myles ousted over drunken hotel incident
NRL plunges to embarrassing low with Sydney Roosters fined $50,000 and Queensland origin star Nate Myles suspended for six games for defecating on the floor of a Central Coast hotel while in a drunken stupor.

Spagnolo property deals to go under NRL microscope
The NRL will seek further information about property deals organised by Parramatta chairman Roy Spagnolo for some of the club's players at a meeting over the Eels' alleged salary cap breaches.

RFL move to support Celtic Crusaders
The Rugby Football League have sent in a task force to provide assistance to struggling Super League club Celtic Crusaders. "It was always going to be tough for Celtic in their first year as an engage Super League club and the RFL is lending its expertise to provide the support they need," said RFL director of development Gary Tasker.

Aaron Payne out for season
Cowboys hooker Aaron Payne has been ruled out for the rest of the NRL season while teammate Luke O'Donnell will miss 4-6 weeks, including Origin III.

Wolfman's howler quickly forgotten
Manly winger David Williams has been handed an Origin reprieve despite the cult hero fearing he would never play for NSW again after his atrocious Origin debut.

Cooper Cronk covers for Karmichael Hunt
Cooper Cronk will be drafted into Queensland's Origin Game III camp amid fears Karmichael Hunt has played his last Origin game. The Melbourne Storm halfback, who made his Test debut in 2007 but is yet to play an Origin game, will provide cover for the busted Broncos fullback who is battling an ankle problem.

Michael Jennings injury threatens NSW hopes
Michael Jennings - the man who could save the Blues in Origin III - has revealed he will need three hours of treatment a day to overcome a painful injury.

Lee Briers wants to finish at Warrington
Warrington stand-off Lee Briers says he hopes he will end his career at the Halliwell Jones Stadium after signing a new contract with the club last week

Souths boss accepts Mario Fenech's blast
South Sydney CEO Shane Richardson has no argument with club legend Mario Fenech, admitting the performance of the Rabbitohs isn't good enough at the moment.

Denis Fitzgerald fires back at salary cap rort claims
Parramatta's uncivil war intensified last night after Eels chairman Roy Spagnolo claimed former CEO Denis Fitzgerald knew about players investing in deals that are now under an NRL salary cap investigation. Fitzgerald denied Spagnolo's claim he made a presentation in the Eels boardroom to Fitzgerald and other officials outlining property investment deals he offered to Parramatta players.

Steve Nance introduces wrestling and boxing at Leeds rugby
Leeds Carnegie are a month into a 19-week training programme which has been created by performance director Steve Nance. The variety within the programme has kept the players fresh and excited about pre-season. "Steve has a model that he has used successful with the Australian national team and the Brisbane Broncos in Rugby League and it is working well for us. There is a lot of variety within the training week, Steve has introduced wrestling and boxing into our schedule. It is tough work but you don't necessarily realise how much good it is doing you at the time.

Big Red's wild about Origin recall
After eight long years, the wait could be over for castaway Titan Brad Meyers. Queensland selectors today will weigh up whether to throw Meyers a lifeline after nearly a decade lost in the State of Origin wilderness.

Tuqiri's manager in NRL move
In the first concrete sign sacked Wallabies winger Lote Tuqiri is seriously considering a return to rugby league, his manager Les Ross has approached the NRL about becoming an accredited agent. Under NRL rules, Ross is forbidden to negotiate with clubs until he completes the accreditation process.

Luke Bailey armed and dangerous
Inspirational Titan's prop Luke Bailey is tipped to make a shock comeback from a broken arm against the Parramatta Eels on Monday, despite missing NSW Origin selection due to injury last night.

Wigan recall Goulding and Mossop
Wigan have recalled Darrell Goulding and Lee Mossop from their respective loan deals at Salford City Reds and Huddersfield Giants, after they lost three players to injury following their demolition of Harlequins on Friday. Captain Sean O'Loughlin has been ruled out for six weeks with a knee injury, whilst youngster Michael McIlorum has also been ruled out for a similar period.

Bumbling selectors snub Anthony Laffranchi
Two months ago Anthony Laffranchi was good enough to wear an Australian Test jumper. But last night bumbling NSW selectors somehow couldn't even find him a spot in a second-string Blues side.

Police, Tax Office move in
The chairman of the Parramatta Eels, Roy Spagnolo, is being investigated by NSW police over alleged threats he made to former Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald. Mr Spagnolo has also come under the scrutiny of the Australian Taxation Office over his involvement in failed companies, leaving the Tax Office out of pocket by about $1 million.

Brett Finch sidelined with a collapsed lung
Melbourne Storm five-eighth ruled out of round 19 clash against Parramatta.

Myles ousted over drunken hotel incident
NRL plunges to embarrassing low with Sydney Roosters fined $50,000 and Queensland origin star Nate Myles suspended for six games for defecating on the floor of a Central Coast hotel while in a drunken stupor.

Spagnolo property deals to go under NRL microscope
The NRL will seek further information about property deals organised by Parramatta chairman Roy Spagnolo for some of the club's players at a meeting over the Eels' alleged salary cap breaches.

Kimmorley, Ennis picked in NSW team
NSW coach Craig Bellamy has made eight changes to his side for the third State of Origin clash with Queensland in Brisbane on July 15. NSW: Kurt Gidley (capt), Jarryd Hayne, Michael Jennings, Jamie Lyon, David Williams, Trent Barrett, Brett Kimmorley, Justin Poore, Michael Ennis, Josh Perry, Ben Creagh, Trent Waterhouse, Anthony Watmough. Interchange: Brett White, Craig Wing, Glenn Stewart, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs.

Myles banned by NRL over hotel incident
Sydney Roosters forward Nate Myles has been suspended for six weeks over his drunken behaviour at a Central Coast hotel on the weekend, ruling him out of State of Origin Game III.

Celtic Crusaders consider Newport move
Celtic Crusaders are considering temporarily leaving Bridgend and relocating to Newport. The Welsh Super League club is thinking of leaving its Brewery Field home until their new stadium is built. "We're planning for 2010 whether in Bridgend or Newport, we will be in Super League," chief executive Mike Turner told BBC Sport Wales.

Tickets selling fast to Brisbane Double Header
On Friday July 24 there is only one place that any Rugby League fan in Brisbane should be, and that is at Suncorp Stadium to catch the NRL Double Header. Kicking off at 6:40pm, the Brisbane Broncos will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs, whilst at 8:30pm, the Bulldogs will play the Gold Coast Titans. Secure your tickets today from Ticketek on 132 849 or at www.ticketek.com.au

Paul Wood, Adrian Morley and Jon Clarke lend a hand
Warrington have appointed their Super League player Paul Wood as head coach of the under 16s scholarship squad for the 2009/10 season. He will have assistance from teammate Adrian Morley and former Leigh Centurions boss Darren Abram, while another teammate Jon Clarke will look after the conditioning.

O'Donnell, Payne ruled out for Cowboys
The spirit of 2007 will need to be conjured by a depleted North Queensland after Aaron Payne and Luke O'Donnell received horror news from Cowboys medical staff.

Wigan coach wants Tim Smith back
Wigan Warriors coach Brian Noble is confident that Tim Smith can return from injury, despite many claiming his rugby league career is finished.

Eels 'open to salary cap investigation'
Parramatta have declared they have nothing to hide as the NRL prepare to investigate alleged salary cap breaches from the 2004 season.

Nathan Hines to join Leinster
Nathan Hines, the 32-year-old Australian-born is leaving newly-installed French champions Perpignan and is expected to finalise a two-year deal to join the Heineken Cup champions this week. Born in Wagga Wagga, he played rugby league with the North Sydney Bears up to under-21 level before switching codes and joining Manly.