Having shown remarkable durability throughout his career, iron man Cameron Smith is confident his body will allow him to play league at the top level into his mid-30s.

Centre Jerome Ropati has been handed the job of trying to stiffen a right-edge defence that was woefully inadequate last weekend.

It's only one game into the new season but it seems all too familiar.

Manly are preparing for Melbourne halfback Cooper Cronk to play in tonight's NRL grudge match at Brookvale Oval.

Matt Elliott thinks the Warriors should hire a private investigator to look into John Palavi's background.

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire refused to single out Greg Inglis after his hat-trick of tries helped the Rabbitohs beat the Sydney Roosters 28-8, but lauded the manner of his side's victory over the reigning premiers.

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire is confident the Rabbitohs still have depth and quality in their forward stocks this season.

Last season was supposed to be a big one for Sione Lousi.

The NRL has rejected appeals by Cronulla, suspended Sharks coach Shane Flanagan and their former trainer Trent Elkin over penalties relating to the club's controversial 2011

Konrad Hurrell has his sights set on playing for the Kiwis in this year's Anzac test but his first goal will be to break back into the Warriors' starting lineup.

At the start of each season, Manu Vatuvei sets a series of goals but his main one, and the one he sets every year, is rarely achieved.

The NRL needs to dramatically rethink its scheduling to avoid player burnout and unnecessary injuries, says Penrith coach Ivan Cleary.

How Canterbury cover the loss of Ben Barba - or not - is set to be the narrative running through the club's 2014 NRL season.

It's rare for a coach to admit he's happy with where his side sits just two weeks out from a new season but it's a place Warriors coach Matt Elliott occupies heading into a new NRL campaign.