Luai brings new hope to Tigers, before same old result
Newcastle have spoiled Jarome Luai's house-warming party at Campbelltown Stadium, beating Wests Tigers 10-8 in their NRL season opener.
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New-look Dragons spine hoping practice makes perfect
After some promising pre-season results, St George Illawarra will be put under pressure by Canterbury, with coach Shane Flanagan backing his new spine.
Adrian Lam unhappy with officials after exciting draw
Coach Adrian Lam has blasted the officiating after Leigh's exciting 22-22 Super League draw with Hull at the MKM Stadium.
Broncos fly into Brisbane, beating Alfred and Roosters
The Broncos have arrived home in Brisbane on a charter flight, leaving Sydney straight after steamrolling the Roosters in their NRL round-one clash.
Manly players know premiership window hinges on one man
As Daly Cherry-Evans begins a 15th NRL season that could yet be his last, teammates understand they can't afford to waste the premiership platform he has built.
Penrith await Roosters after Radley blow, 50-point loss
Victor Radley will miss the Sydney Roosters' trip to face Penrith, depriving Trent Robinson's side of much-needed experience.
Maguire’s Broncos bully Roosters in 50-14 NRL bash-up
Michael Maguire's Brisbane Broncos era is off to a flying start after his side ran roughshod over the Sydney Roosters in a 50-14 win.
‘My moment’: Tigers debutant never gave up Hope
At the age of 27 and after considering a change of career, Wests Tigers hooker Tristan Hope will make his NRL debut and prove that persistence does pay off.
Dolphins give Woolf hope of avoiding Bennett curse
Wayne Bennett has proven a tough act for previous successors to follow but there's a simple reason Kristian Woolf believes his Dolphins will succeed in 2025.
Storm’s milestone man ready to fire against Eels
Will Warbrick will make his first appearance of the year in Storm colours against Parramatta, which also doubles as his 50th NRL match since switching codes.
NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.
Eels’ Mitch Moses to miss six weeks with foot injury
Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses will miss the first six weeks of the new NRL season in a blow to the rebuilding side.
Tapine, Savage suspended after Raiders’ big Vegas win
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage have both pleaded guilty and will be sidelined following Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
No option but to move game: Dolphins, Souths coaches
The coaches of South Sydney and the Dolphins have backed the NRL's decision to relocate their match, while the AFL has rescheduled their respective games.
Why Nanai will become a more fearsome Cowboys beast
North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai is one of the game's best attacking forwards and has now set his sights on becoming just as damaging in defence.
Changing of the guard as Roosters enter next evolution
Trent Robinson says his side shouldn't be underestimated just because they have said goodbye to some 1000 NRL games of experience over the off-season.
Dolphins centre’s rise to stardom poles apart from rest
Herbie Farnworth's rise from Lancashire village to one of the world's best centres has a lot to do with six training poles, a lifelong mentor and a big dream.
Luai to take a leaf from Crichton’s book in club debut
Jarome Luai has detailed what his approach to captaincy will be like as the superstar prepares to make an eagerly anticipated club debut for Wests Tigers.
Storm star shrugs off knee issues to play round one
"Resilient bugger" Ryan Papenhuyzen has overcome knee issues to be fit for Melbourne's NRL season-opener against the Jason Ryles-coached Parramatta
Broncos start Hunt for title with apple of Adam’s eye
Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt will play his first NRL game for the club since 2017, giving captain Adam Reynolds another cool head to launch a title tilt.
Dolphins stars pull out of NRL clash due to cyclone
Dolphins players Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls have put family first and pulled out of the clash with South Sydney in Parramatta as Cyclone Alfred looms.
NRL avoids opening-round postponement with Sydney move
The Dolphins and South Sydney will swap home games under an NRL move to bring the opening-round clash between the two teams away from Cyclone Alfred.
Brown to fore as Moses ruled out of Eels’ NRL opener
Without Mitchell Moses for his side's opening-round trip to face Melbourne, Dylan Brown has the chance to prove his worth to Parramatta.
Maguire challenge that got Paix on hook for Broncos
Cory Paix has capped a remarkable comeback from oblivion under new Brisbane coach Michael Maguire to be given the starting No.9 jersey in round one.
Cowboys debut new half, action Jaxon takes centre stage
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has put his faith in debutant half Tom Duffy, while a 19-year-old centre has claimed the spot vacated by Valentine Holmes.
Ilias declares he’s a better player than when at Souths
Lachlan Ilias believes a year of maturing and watching from the sidelines has made him a different footballer to when he was dropped by South Sydney.
Tedesco won’t overplay hand like he has in past
James Tedesco admits he has tried to do too much when the Sydney Roosters have been undermanned in previous years, but says it won't happen in 2025.
Cobbo’s oasis the trump card in keeping him at Broncos
Selwyn Cobbo has lost 7kg and is mentally refreshed as he targets a new Brisbane deal after a visit to Cherbourg State School with coach Michael Maguire.
Trbojevic hasn’t considered any move out of No.1 jersey
Tom Trbojevic has admitted he is sometimes frustrated by talk of a move out of the No.1, believing he still plays his best football at fullback for Manly.
Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney
The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.
Dolphins brace for Cyclone Bennett as Gilbert steps up
New Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has warned that South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett will be out to rain on the parade of his former club at Suncorp Stadium.