World Rugby’s brain health service finds 25% of ex-players ‘at risk’ of problems

One quarter of a group of former elite rugby union players who have participated in World Rugby’s new brain health service programme have been identified as being ‘at risk’

Fine forecast as Women’s State of Origin goes from strength to strength

The Maroons begin the defence of their title with hopes high of more record crowds, as the code becomes more aware of the appeal of women’s players

Welcome to country ceremonies to go ahead at Women’s State of Origin and NRL’s Magic Round

Welcome to country ceremonies will be held as planned this week with the NRL remaining committed to its Reconciliation Action Plan

Ashton hat-trick helps Warrington ignite season in win over tepid St Helens

Warrington ran in seven tries to move up to seventh in the Super League after a 32-18 win against St Helens

‘Rob just put it down to bad luck’: Lindsey Burrow on her husband, MND and running her own marathons

Wife of rugby league legend who spent the last five years of his life raising awareness of MND and fundraising for a cure says the game will always be a part of her family’s life

NRL approves revised Perth expansion bid to bring back the Bears

The ARLC agrees in principle to WA government proposal with existing clubs and Rugby League Players’ Association still to sign off the deal

Case for the defence proves Bulldogs have foundations in place for long-term success

Canterbury-Bankstown are the real deal after a familiar force brings winds of cultural change to propel the club to their best start to a season since 1938

Wests Tigers and Lachlan Galvin: a modern-day NRL saga for the social media age

This tug-of-war is different to rugby league’s standard soap opera – it has spilled over into the online realm and raises questions about employee safety

Wigan’s Jai Field runs the show against St Helens in front of Christian Wade

Jai Field scored two sensational tries in front of Wigan’s surprise new signing Christian Wade in a 24-14 win against St Helens

Hull KR and Hull FC savour local supremacy before top-of-table clash

With the clubs occupying first and second spot in the standings, the stakes are unusually high for their Good Friday derby

‘Take a chill pill’: Benji Marshall’s defence of Lachlan Galvin exposes NRL circus

The Wests Tigers coach batted away a flurry of questions before volunteering a one-minute monologue in support of the rugby league prodigy

Wigan end Hull KR’s unbeaten run after Harry Smith inspires devastating finale

Abbas Miski’s late try sealed Wigan’s 28-12 victory against Hull KR, who suffered their first defeat in seven Super League matches

Williams’ solo try edges Warrington to Challenge Cup win against St Helens

Warrington set up a Challenge Cup semi-final with Leigh Leopards next month after a narrow 20-12 victory against St Helens

Warrington beat Leeds in fitting thriller for Super League’s 5,000th game

Warrington came from behind to beat Leeds 16-14 in Super League thanks to a late Jake Thewlis try