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They grew up playing footy in cow paddocks at home, where "rugby league is a religion". Now, these young men are preparing to grace footy fields in Australia, hoping to one day represent their country. 

South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.

Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate. 

The Maroons' tilt at a third-straight State of Origin series win will go on without Queensland great Cameron Smith, who has stepped down from his assistant coaching role under Billy Slater.

The overhaul at Wests Tigers has continued with the club finalising a release settlement with veteran winger David Nofoaluma, the club's longest serving player. 

Ronald Volkman's aborted transfer from New Zealand to St George Illawarra has sparked a lengthy blame game and the Rugby League Players Association is calling for heavy sanctions for whoever is responsible. 

Desperate to keep the Barcaldine Sandgoannas from folding, the club president's method to lure players is also scoring wins off the field.

Amen Gutugutuwai was at the forefront of Pacific Islanders breaking through in Australian rugby league, but his impact was felt far beyond the boundaries of the sport.

Jarome Luai announces he will leave three-time premiers Penrith at the end of the upcoming NRL season after signing a five-year deal with the Wests Tigers.

The management of NRL half Troy Dargan confirms the former South Sydney Rabbitoh and Brisbane Bronco has died aged 26 while holidaying with family on the Cook Islands.