An announcement regarding the prize pool for 2009, which will include prizes throughout the year as well as the end of season prizes, will be made very soon.

David Gallop says rugby league is ready for the biggest battle of the codes in Sydney's sporting history after the AFL's audacious expansion plans into western Sydney took effect.

Melbourne Storm backrower Ryan Hoffman says his side is playing for pride as well as a top four NRL spot when they host a resurgent Newcastle Knights at Olympic Park.

Ailing Bulldog Ben Hannant has revealed he could yet take his place for Queensland in Origin III.

A second-half double from Jamie Soward ensured St George Illawarra retained their place at the top of the NRL table after a 34-12 win over Sydney Roosters at WIN Jubilee Oval.

Joel Clinton and Israel Folau were taken to hospital for x-rays after Brisbane Broncos ended their four-game losing streak with a 28-14 win over the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.

Melbourne back-rower Ryan Hoffman says his side is playing for pride as well as a top four position when they host Newcastle at Olympic Park on Saturday night.

With a full schedule of eight games to worry about, The Adjudicator still finds time to spare a thought for Scott Prince's budgie smugglers and give the people a chance to vent.

After working in tandem to drag the Bulldogs from the basement to the penthouse, Brett Kimmorley and Michael Ennis will be called on to perform a similar resurrection for NSW.

Matt Elliott bought into the stress balls. Read newspapers only after wins. But he ended up hanging from the end of that purple Panther tie.

NRL clubs continue to roll out the welcome mat for Lote Tuqiri, but a move to Europe or Japan looks more likely given the constraints of the salary cap.