Normally a snub from NRL headquarters is a burr on the saddle of local league fans. But the game’s decision not to entertain an expansion team in Queensland was lucky - and Magic Round was proof.

Not this time. The Perth aligned Bears and Papua New Guinea got the expansion nods from the NRL and every Queensland fan should be grateful for that. The last thing Queensland needs is another ...

And while it's in such a strong position, the NRL is keen to flex it muscle and give the Queensland government a little reminder that there is plenty of competition to host the event. Their ...

Picture: NRL Photos “I’m told that 40 per cent of the crowd at Suncorp this weekend will be from interstate, so it’s an enormous economic driver for Queensland. “All the hotels are booked ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Ikin’s ‘Strive for Five’ expansion push came as the NRL prepares for D-Day, with the ARL Commission ...

Ikin’s ‘Strive for Five’ expansion push came as the NRL prepares for D-Day, with the ARL Commission hoping to make a definitive call on a West Australian team by the end of April. The ...

Far from cannibalising the Broncos, Ikin says a fifth Queensland team would give the NRL crucial territorial domination over the AFL, which is threatening rugby league in Brisbane’s sprawling ...