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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.