Paix makes claim for No.9 as Broncos smash Titans
Brisbane have massacred Gold Coast 50-12 in Toowoomba, with Cory Paix, Kobe Hetherington and Brendan Piakura all making strong claims to play in round one.
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Manly confident Paseka’s injured shoulder no issue
Taniela Paseka suffered shoulder pain in Manly's pre-season trial win over South Sydney, but Sea Eagles officials are confident the injury is not serious.
St Helens smash Salford to set Super League record
Former St George Illawarra and Brisbane flyer Tristan Sailor has bagged four tries in an 82-point romp for St Helens, a new Super League record.
Maoris call on NRL to prevent All Stars absences
Maori coach Adam Blair says the NRL must police and enforce the availability of players in the All Stars matches.
Maori edge hard-fought All Stars clash over Indigenous
The Maori have avoided a third-straight All Stars loss by claiming a gritty 10-6 win over the Indigenous side.
Final-minute thriller: Indigenous women win All Stars
A last-minute penalty has helped the Indigenous women's All-Stars claim a 20-18 win over the Maori in Sydney.
Souths set to face scrutiny over pre-season game delay
Manly have defeated South Sydney in a high-scoring NRL pre-season match, with questions emerging about why the start of the game was delayed for 100 minutes.
Metcalf breathes life into Warriors’ attack
Luke Metcalf has steered the Warriors to a 36-10 pre-season win over Melbourne in Hamilton, showing he can be the NRL club's new attacking leader.
Scrumhalf Sezer, coach Cartwright make flying UK start
Hull scrumhalf Aidan Sezer and coach John Cartwright are off to a flying start in the Super League, with Hull delivering a 24-4 win over Catalans Dragons.
Dolphins thrash Cowboys to give Woolf a great headache
The Dolphins, brilliantly led by half Sean O'Sullivan and his fellow spine members, dismantled North Queensland 50-8 in an NRL trial boilover in Cairns.
Brown makes statement in bright new Ryles rule at Eels
Parramatta beat Newcastle 44-18 as scrutinised star Dylan Brown shone and new fullback Isaiah Iongi showed there is life after Clint Gutherson.
Maori ready to fight for culture in NRL All-Stars clash
Maori co-captain Kennedy Cherrington says the NRL All Stars match will allow her team to show their culture won't back down in any political or sporting sphere.
Interim Jillaroos coach Skinner keen for full-time job
Jess Skinner has made clear she wants to become the full-time coach of the Jillaroos, after taking over from Brad Donald on an interim basis.
Pacific pitch: new bid’s grand plans for NRL expansion
A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.
Maguire, Walters reveal shock Brisbane coaching switch
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire outlines the day when he knew he wanted to return to the NRL club scene as Kevin Walters admits his shock at being axed.
Gutherson preaches belief in Saints’ new halves duo
New Dragons co-captain Clint Gutherson knows he can help Lachlan Ilias and Kyle Flanagan go to a new level.
Nicho shines as Sharks overrun Raiders in NRL trial
Cronulla's second-stringers have outclassed Canberra's, scoring 40 unanswered points to clinch an easy pre-season challenge victory at GIO Stadium.
Ex-Leopard chases spot on Derby day for Cowboys
North Queensland winger Rob Derby is chasing a round-one spot, while former Leigh Leopards gun Kai O'Donnell also wants to impress in a Dolphins trial.
Broncos’ Jack in the box seat for back-row gig
Brisbane's Jack Gosiewski gets a chance against the Titans to push his claims for a round one back-row position and is the type of player the new coach likes.
All Stars a chance for Puru to prove he belongs in NRL
Cronulla's new recruit Hohepa Puru is hoping to prove he belongs at NRL level by putting on a show for the Indigenous All Stars.
NRL to resume Perth talks after March state election
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is confident the league can still go to 20 teams, with Perth talks to resume in March and another bid team throwing their hat in the ring.
Coen Hess emerges from ACL unknown to captain Cowboys
North Queensland head of football Micheal Luck sheds light on the unique circumstances behind the stunning ACL recovery of prop Coen Hess.
Titans legends of 2010 provide lessons for modern squad
Gold Coast will have one of their strongest packs in 2025, with Moeaki Fotuaika and Beau Fermor taking inspiration from the 2010 forwards who set the benchmark.
Mozer injury adds to Broncos hooking selection intrigue
Injury to rising Brisbane rake Blake Mozer is set to rule him out of the NRL first round as Cory Paix, Billy Walters and Tyson Smoothy battle it out for No.9.
Dolphins’ son of Broncos gun a prop with the Allen key
Dolphins prop Josh Allen is the son of Brisbane legend Gavin Allen and a chip off the old block as he chases his NRL dream and a full-time contract.
Calls grow for increased games for Indigenous All Stars
As the All Stars weekend grapples for a place in a congested NRL calendar, CEO Andrew Abdo says creating more fixtures for the Indigenous side has potential.
Why sad retiring star Welch feels Storm are title bound
Former skipper and star prop Christian Welch feels he could miss out on another Melbourne NRL premiership after being forced into retirement with a back injury.
Fogarty philosophical in Raiders’ halves-spot battle
No.7 Jamal Fogarty is undaunted at having to play for his future this season, vying with Ethan Sanders and Ethan Strange for a Canberra halves spot long term.
Glad Max wants to bash down Dolphins door and win spot
The Dolphins will give new recruits Max Feagai and Junior Tupou club debuts and field an intriguing spine in the trial clash with North Queensland.
Sharks fans receive massive boost ahead of NRL season
Cronulla have plenty to be happy about ahead of the 2025 season with one of their star players re-signing until the end of 2028.
New Broncos No.13 given endorsement by ‘The Axe’
Kobe Hetherington will get a crack at his desired starting lock position for Brisbane against Gold Coast, and club great Trevor Gillmeister says he will fire.