Maroons reunion of 1995 heroes to inspire Slater’s men
Queensland's heroic 1995 State of Origin side, who won 3-0 against the odds, will be honoured this week as the Maroons gain an early boost to their campaign.
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Haas in doubt for season opener after surgery
Brisbane and Kangaroos star Payne Haas has had surgery after injuring his ankle at training, a setback that has him in doubt for the NRL season opener.
Sharks mull NRL plans for dynamic Hynes, Trindall duo
Faced with an opening round date with Penrith, Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is backing himself to form a dangerous halves partnership with Braydon Trindall.
Herbie’s magic number: Dolphins launch case for defence
Defence is high on the agenda for Herbie Farnworth at the Dolphins, who have identified the small margins between being a fledgling NRL club and a finals foray.
Jillaroos coach Donald’s future in doubt amid probe
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald is at the centre of an NRL investigation over an alleged disparaging remark, clouding his future in the job.
Hunt a Broncos leader as Maguire makes captain’s call
Adam Reynolds will again captain Brisbane under new coach and former South Sydney mentor Michael Maguire, with returning Ben Hunt among the senior leaders.
Jarome Luai to share Tigers captaincy with Api Koroisau
Four-time premiership-winning playmaker Jarome Luai has been appointed co-captain of Wests Tigers ahead of his first season at the NRL club.
‘Heels in’ as Paix queues up for chance with Broncos
Cory Paix is banking on his work ethic and training standards to propel him back into the NRL under new Brisbane coach Michael Maguire.
Wests Tigers improvement written in the star’s arm
Ahead of the upcoming NRL season, Lachlan Galvin has inked himself with reminders of what it will take to hoist Wests Tigers from the doldrums.
Repaying Tigers centre of Adam Doueihi’s plans
After a horror run of knee injuries, Adam Doueihi is eyeing the chance to play alongside star recruits Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva at Wests Tigers.
Tom Gilbert delivers good news to Dolphins fans
Tom Gilbert suffered a fresh injury scare at the Dolphins' preseason NRL camp but insists he's on track to play the club's season opener against the Rabbitohs.
Board dramas over, embattled Tigers target top four
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson says the club will be challenging for a spot in the top four come the end of the 2026 season.
Benji rebuke helps Tiger Fainu go from fat to fit
Latu Fainu has lifted the lid on the telling-off he received from coach Benji Marshall for turning up to Wests Tigers unfit and out of shape.
Tino’s green light paves way for Titan’s NRL comeback
Maroons enforcer Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is set to resume full training for Gold Coast next week after passing the final tests on his surgically repaired knee.
Dolphins’ young gun Gilbert tipped for captaincy
Tom Gilbert missed all of the last NRL season with a knee injury, but he could return as the Dolphins' captain to replace the retired Jesse Bromwich.
Gutherson, Cook co-captains for Dragons’ post-Hunt era
St George Illawarra have appointed two of their marquee recruits as co-captains for the 2025 NRL season.
Broncos brace for ‘tough stuff’ at Maguire boot camp
Brisbane's Corey Jensen admits some players are "a bit nervous" ahead of a three-day, police-style NRL preseason boot camp under new coach Michael Maguire
Foran set for Titans switch to Benji-style utility role
Gold Coast are mulling an early-season switch for veteran Kieran Foran to a No.14 role he has played for New Zealand as he comes back from ankle surgery.
Off-season marathon steels May to be Tigers’ ironman
New recruit Terrell May has vowed to become the Wests Tigers' ironman after slugging his way through an off-season marathon.
Ben Hunt takes charge in time of flux for Broncos
With a neck injury to Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam suspended, the arrival of Ben Hunt could not have come at a better time for Brisbane.
Purdue in three-way battle to play halfback for Cowboys
North Queensland young gun Jaxon Purdue wants to partner Tom Dearden in the halves this year, while his versatility has him in the frame to be in the top 17.
Finefeuiaki eyes Kaufusi lessons and spot at Dolphins
New Dolphins firebrand Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has the chance to inherit the great Felise Kaufusi's mantle as he prepares to learn off the veteran enforcer.
Wanted man: Kobe targets Broncos start after Madge call
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington has his sights on a starting position after new coach Michael 'Madge' Maguire asked him to stay at the club in 2025.
Titan Tino set for final tick from ACL specialists
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will visit ACL recovery specialists next week in Sydney and is hoping for a green light to enable him to return to full training.
I still want to go back and coach in the NRL: Arthur
Former Eels coach Brad Arthur says he is enjoying working with Leeds in England but long-term wants to be in NRL and feels he will be better equipped to do so.
Luai relishes chance to end Tigers’ years of struggle
Jarome Luai says he's ready for the pressure of leading Wests Tigers off the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Justin Olam still unsure about NRL’s plans for PNG
The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.
Banned star Ezra Mam returns to training with Broncos
Ezra Mam has trained with the Broncos in a field session for the first time since being suspended as new signing Ben Hunt led the way and asserted his class.
Knights’ Bradman turns to Gagai in bid to be the best
Newcastle's Bradman Best wants to become the game's premier centre after an impressive 2024 campaign.
Katoa puts heat on himself to become Dolphins ‘ice man’
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has set the goal of being fitter and more reliable at icing the big moments in the upcoming NRL season.
Gilbert takes key step for Dolphins in ACL recovery
The sight of Dolphins star forward Tom Gilbert in his first full-contact, opposed session since rupturing an ACL has buoyed the entire squad to start 2025.