Bronson Xerri caps comeback year with new Bulldogs deal
Resurgent centre Bronson Xerri will remain at Canterbury until at least the end of 2027 after signing a new contract.
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Sharks’ star NRLW recruit announces pregnancy
Star prop Caitlan Johnston-Green is expecting her first child in May and is likely to miss at least part of her first NRLW season at Cronulla.
Tigers coach Kimmorley wants NSW women’s Origin job
Wests Tigers NRLW coach Brett Kimmorley says the NSW Women's State of Origin job is of "genuine interest" to him.
Benji ‘unsure’ if John Bateman will be at Tigers in ’25
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits he does not know whether John Bateman will play for the NRL club in 2025 but wants the situation resolved promptly.
Katoa returns early as Dolphins move on from Hunt
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is back at training two weeks ahead of schedule in another sign of why missing out on signing Ben Hunt isn't all doom and gloom.
Ex-footy star faces court over alleged drunken rampage
A former rugby league and union great is looking to have at least one assault charge dropped following an alleged rampage at a bar.
Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith’s NRL sights
Sydney Roosters No.9 Brandon Smith wants his future sorted by the time he returns from his ACL rupture, but a swap deal to North Queensland is not preferred.
Saifiti hungry like the Woolf for Dolphins’ finals push
New Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti insists a close bond with coach Kristian Woolf from his Newcastle days can help revive his NSW career.
Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business
Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.
Reynolds keen to partner Hunt in halves as D-Day looms
Brisbane will soon know if Ben Hunt will rejoin the club in 2025 and skipper Adam Reynolds is relishing how he might improve the club.
Dragons sign Ilias, insist his best is still to come
St George Illawarra have signed Lachlan Ilias from South Sydney on a two-year deal, leaving him to partner Kyle Flanagan in the halves in 2025.
Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms
The race for Ben Hunt's signature is officially down to three NRL teams, after Canterbury left the Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane to battle it out.
NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane
The Dolphins have been given a Suncorp Stadium bonanza by the NRL in the 2025 draw and have bumped the Brisbane Broncos out of a key prime time slot.
Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers
Talented young forward Fonua Pole has signed a new deal with Wests Tigers in a major boost for the rebuilding NRL club.
Ryles takes blank-canvas approach to Eels summer
Jason Ryles says he is undecided on his captain, fullback, hooker or where Zac Lomax will play headed into his first season in charge of Parramatta.
Knights let star NRLW No.1 go for personal reasons
Newcastle have released the NRLW's best player from the final three years of her contract, allowing the star No.1 to return to Queensland for personal reasons.
Titans must fire beyond Broncos to make top draw count
Gold Coast's mastery of Brisbane in recent outings must translate to wins against other opponents after being given a favourable draw for the 2025 NRL season.
Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm
Ryan Papenhuyzen is poised to recommit to Melbourne, likely adding another year to his current Storm contract.
NRLW in right spot despite increased clashes with men
The NRLW will have 30 matches clashing with the men in 2025, significantly up on the seven games that were played at the same time as the NRL in 2024.
Josh Addo-Carr could make NRL return against Bulldogs
The stage is set for Parramatta's Josh Addo-Carr to return to the NRL against Canterbury, who cut him loose following a positive roadside drug test.
Sharks dealt hardest run in NRL draw, Bulldogs benefit
Cronulla have been handed the equal-most top-eight opponents of any side in the 2025 draw, while Canterbury, Canberra, Newcastle and the Warriors have won out.
Gilbert eyes round-one Dolphins return, credits Cotter
Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert is on track to return to NRL action for the Dolphins against South Sydney as he opens up on his ordeal, inspirations and hopes.
Manly get Magic Round bye, Brisbane to play Sunday
Brisbane have been moved from their usual primetime Friday slot in Magic Round, while their usual opponents Manly have been given the bye for the first time.
Papenhuyzen adamant money won’t dictate contract call
Ryan Papenhuyzen insists he won't necessarily go to the highest bidder as he weighs up his NRL future, but he does want to make a call by the end of pre-season.
NSW open to handing NRLW coach women’s Origin side
NSW could have a first-grade coach back in charge of a State of Origin side for the first time in 15 years, with NRLW mentors an option for the women's team.
Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round
Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton.
Walsh credits old foe Maguire for change in mindset
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has already learned key home truths about where he must improve from coach Michael Maguire, who six months ago plotted his downfall.
Wests Tigers land prop May, Addo-Carr joins the Eels
Benji Marshall has landed Sydney Roosters castaway Terrell May as he continues his Wests Tigers rebuild, while Parramatta have signed Josh Addo-Carr.
Sky Blues coach steps down after four-year Origin stint
NSW are on the hunt for a new Women's State of Origin coach after Kylie Hilder announced she would not seek to extend her four-year reign.
Men’s Origin to open in Qld, Allianz to host women
The NRL will take women's State of Origin to Sydney's second biggest rugby league stadium in 2025, while Queensland will host the opener of the men's series.
Dolphins welcome Bennett back for hyped NRL blockbuster
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett returns to Brisbane to play the Dolphins in a round-one NRL showpiece where his old assistant Kristian Woolf will be waiting.