Sharks won’t be blinded by bright Las Vegas lights
Cronulla are the only NRL side that won't spend their entire US trip in Las Vegas, but the Sharks insist they won't be blinded by the lights on arrival.
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Iongi stars for Eels but Tigers give fans more hope
Parramatta's new No.1 Isaiah Iongi has impressed in his first lengthy hit-out for the club, but Wests Tigers were able to beat the Eels 30-18 in the trial game.
Top team in Vegas? No worries for Panthers’ youngsters
Penrith have beaten Manly 38-22 in the NRL's pre-season challenge, despite their entire top team already being in Las Vegas for the opening round.
Dolphins forward ‘nervous’ before NRL comeback
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has revealed Queenslander Tom Gilbert is 'nervous' weeks before his first NRL match in 18 months as he returns from injury.
NRL puts deadline on Perth side after record season
The NRL is revelling in a record-breaking 2024 season, which it says was the most lucrative in the game's history in Australia.
Maguire’s left-field choices keep Broncos guns on toes
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has given all players a clean slate, which partly explains why he has made several surprise selections for the Canterbury trial.
True grit: Bateman gives Cowboys coach key ingredient
North Queensland coach Todd Payten reveals the vital area the side must improve in 2025 and why recruit John Bateman is part of the answer.
Knights battle to sign NZ rugby great Woodman-Wickliffe
Newcastle want to bring New Zealand rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the NRLW, but are yet to have her potential arrival cleared by head office.
Aussie Super Lge star Sezer aims at world champs Wigan
Ex-Wests Tigers halfback Aidan Sezer is out to inspire Hull in the Super League as they get ready to host wounded world and European champions Wigan.
Cobbo’s Broncos switch a wing and prayer for Yow Yeh
Selwyn Cobbo is back at wing for Brisbane in 2025 and the club's former Queensland and Test star Jharal Yow Yeh says it is a move which will reignite him.
Kotoni Staggs gives telling hint on Broncos future
Star Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is on the verge of signing a long-term extension and is hopeful winger Selwyn Cobbo will follow him.
Mitchell to miss first six rounds with hamstring tear
South Sydney's horror summer has continued, with Latrell Mitchell facing a two-month fightback from a hamstring injury and Cameron Murray sidelined long term.
Katoa injured as Sharks play down Hynes pressure
Cameron McInnes says there are no added expectations of Nicho Hynes as Cronulla prepare to play under the neon lights of Las Vegas against Penrith.
Brigginshaw questions timing of Jillaroos coaching call
Australia's Jillaroos are entering a new era under interim coach Jess Skinner, but co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is unsure about the timing of Brad Donald's exit.
Sharks get creative in bid to keep Hazelton at Cronulla
From crystal balls to reverse-psychology tactics, Tom Hazelton's teammates are willing to get creative to keep the big man at Cronulla.
Hunt eyes Broncos title in twilight zone with Reynolds
Returned Brisbane star Ben Hunt will play his first game for the club since 2017 and is excited about linking with fellow veteran half Adam Reynolds.
Dragons must sort out Molo before any Klemmer move
St George Illawarra have given Francis Molo permission to talk to rivals, with the prop's future needing to be sorted before any potential David Klemmer move.
Tigers charge more for trials seat than Origin ticket
Wests Tigers' ticket prices for a pre-season challenge double-header have come under the microscope.
Carpool coaching has Saints’ sevens convert up to speed
Former rugby sevens star Nathan Lawson is keen to make an impact in rugby league after signing with the NRL's St George Illawarra.
Murray, Mitchell injured in double blow for Rabbitohs
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray's NRL season is in tatters with a suspected ruptured achilles, while Latrell Mitchell has suffered a hamstring injury.
Why Mitch Barnett won’t overthink Warriors captaincy
Mitch Barnett spent almost half of his best NRL season acting as captain, so he's not worried about taking on the mantle fulltime.
Dearden gets new No.7 partner as Cowboys rope young gun
The off-season exits of three veterans has opened up the race for key North Queensland outside backs spots ahead of the Melbourne Storm trial.
Plath trials new role, Dolphins look for more answers
Dolphins utility Max Plath will start in the second-row against Gold Coast as 2024's player of the year prepares to showcases why he's an indispensable asset.
‘Tamer’ but more dangerous Walsh unleashed for Broncos
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh will ditch the rushes of blood that marred his game last year for a calmer, measured approach as he prepares for his first hit-out.
NRL players to be given loose leash in Las Vegas
If Warriors coach Andrew Webster runs into one of his players on the infamous Las Vegas Strip late at night, he won't react in the way you might expect.
Sea Eagles embrace chaos in bid to end capitulations
Anthony Seibold hopes a summer of training chaos, with weekly mystery sessions, can help eradicate Manly's habit of cracking amid adversity in the NRL.
Papali’i ready to rebound with Panthers after ‘plateau’
Isaiah Papali'i has admitted his career stalled at the Wests Tigers, but says he's feeling more physically fit and mentally locked at Penrith.
Canberra Raiders earmark Pattie as long-term hooker
Canberra have re-signed up-and-coming hooker Owen Pattie, as Tyrone Munro and Brodie Jones ink new NRL deals of their own.
Bulldogs’ Jacob Kiraz sidelined indefinitely
Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz has been sidelined by a back injury that has prevented him from training this pre-season.
Nawaqanitawase undaunted by being centre of attention
Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase has brushed off concerns about his ability to handle the centre position at the Sydney Roosters.
Ray of sunshine for Gilbert as ACL exile nears Phinale
Despite an interrupted start to his rehab, Dolphins star forward Tom Gilbert is on the cusp of an inspirational return from an ACL rupture.