'Brushing' drugs scandal key to Sharks revival

Finally, things are starting to feel normal again at Cronulla.

Knights' actions louder than words

Newcastle Knights skipper Kurt Gidley has credited his side's 44-8 thrashing of the Canterbury Bulldogs to coach Wayne Bennett's credo of actions speaking louder words.

Hasler slams 'pedantic' referees

Bulldogs coach Des Hasler has launched an attack on NRL referees' boss Daniel Anderson after his side's 44-8 loss to Newcastle, saying officials are ruining the game by blowing the whistle for 'pedantic' penalties.

Fifita in the frame for NSW

It was the try that not only secured Cronulla a third straight victory but might also get Andrew Fifita a maiden NSW Origin jumper.

Knights thrash hapless Bulldogs

The Newcastle Knights have broken a two-game losing streak and responded to the cold shoulder of their coach with an emphatic 44-8 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs at Hunter Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Sharks resist fast-finishing Raiders

Cronulla have added further momentum to their revival, holding off a fast-finishing Canberra to record an entertaining 30-20 victory at Sharks Stadium on Sunday.

Pearce wins Minichiello plaudits

Sydney Roosters captain Anthony Minichiello says Mitchell Pearce has proven he is a "definite halfback" after the playmaker's inspired performance in Saturday night's win over the North Queensland Cowboys.

Mannering rues Warriors humiliation

Warriors captain Simon Mannering all but conceded his side gave in as Penrith piled on the points in inflicting the heaviest defeat in the Kiwi club's history.

Gritty Roosters edge Cowboys

The Sydney Roosters have outlasted the North Queensland Cowboys 12-8 in rainy conditions at 1300SMILES Stadium on Saturday night.

The Warriors' season has sunk to a new low after they suffered the biggest loss in the club's history - a record 62-6 belting by a young and upbeat Penrith at Centrebet Stadium.