NRL

St George Illawarra five-eighth Jamie Soward's 84th minute field goal was enough to earn his side a tough 15-14 victory over the Knights, but the man himself felt it should have been wrapped up e

Ben Henry and Konrad Hurrell were today handed NRL debuts by first-year head coach Brian McClennan for the Warriors' season-opening clash against Manly at Eden Park on Sunday.

The Warriors have moved quickly to secure promising centre Konrad Hurrell on a longer-term deal as the club look to keep some of their best talent at Mt Smart Stadium.

Jerome Ropati, Krisnan Inu and Ukuma Ta'ai have all been named in a 19-man squad for the Warriors' final trial against the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles at Toll Stadium in Whangarei on Saturday.

With three weeks before the start of the season the Warriors have suffered an injury setback, with Micheal Luck requiring more surgery on his wrist.

Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman will have surgery on his damaged right biceps tomorrow.

Manu Vatuvei has emerged as a surprise option to fill the troublesome centre spot at the Warriors this season and will be given time there in Saturday's pre-season game against South Sydney at Co

Most of the Warriors' 2011 grand final players plus new signing Nathan Friend will line up for the club's first 2012 NRL preseason trial against the Gold Coast Titans at North Harbour Stadium on Sa