NRL

Youngster Glen Fisiiahi will run out for the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday backed by words of encouragement from the player he replaced for the National Rugby League clash with Cronulla.

Police want to speak to a woman in New Zealand, in relation to the NRL betting scandal that has led to charges against Bulldogs player Ryan Tandy, former player John Elias and player agent Sam Ayou

The New Zealand Warriors side has been named to play the Cronulla Sharks in a National Rugby League match in Taupo on Sunday.

Cronulla admit they've taken a risk by moving their National Rugby League match with the Warriors on Sunday from Sydney to Taupo. 

North Queensland's young brigade has repaid the faith shown in them by coach Neil Henry, helping the Cowboys to their first win against NRL pace-setters Melbourne since 2006.

English star Sam Burgess is being considered for a return in South Sydney's NRL clash with Manly in Gosford on Friday night.

Big guns Justin Hodges and Ben Hannant are to return from injury for Brisbane in Friday's NRL derby clash with the Gold Coast.

South Sydney hooker Issac Luke has re-signed with the club for a further four NRL seasons.

The new deal will see the Kiwi international at the Rabbitohs until the end of 2015.