Rugby league

Asofa-Solomona was suspended for a dangerous tackle on Roosters prop Lindsay Collins in last week’s preliminary final.

The Storm beat the Sydney Roosters 48-18 at home at AAMI Park on Friday to book their place in Sunday’s grand final in Sydney.

The first NRLW final on Sunday at 2:05pm sees five-time minor premiers the Brisbane Broncos take on the Cronulla Sharks in Brisbane.

According to the NRL rules for NSW, a player who withdraws from, or is unavailable for selection for representative sides, is not allowed to play club games instead of representative matches.

The NSW Blues will take on the Queensland Maroons on Wednesday 17 July at 8:05pm at Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), in Brisbane.

Injury has impacted both men’s sides’ preparations for the series opener.

Game one of Men’s State of Origin kicks off on Wednesday 5th of June. It will be played at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

Penrith Panthers winger Taylan May pleaded not guilty to three domestic violence charges in court yesterday.

Papua New Guinea is hoping to become the 18th team in the NRL competition, as talks between the league and government look towards a deal.

Rugby league players will be covering the logo from their jerseys this weekend, as part of ongoing disputes with the governing body.