Future still in doubt for Bronco duo after Hunt signing
Brisbane want to keep star outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs beyond 2025 but the signing of Ben Hunt has made that a trickier task.
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No grudges but Dragons will regret letting me go: Bird
NRL premiership winner Jack Bird is beginning life at Wests Tigers after St George Illawarra allowed him to leave ahead of the 2025 season.
Foran targets title with ‘new ankle’ after 17th surgery
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran has recovered from major ankle surgery and enters his 17th pre-season with no end to his stellar NRL career in sight.
Titans deny release request for gun Pahulu to Bulldogs
Gold Coast refuse to be "bullied" and have denied a release for rookie-of-the-year Josiah Pahulu to join Canterbury.
Plath takes it to max in lock battle with Gilbert
Dolphins player of the year Max Plath is ready to beat second year syndrome and challenge Tom Gilbert for the coveted No.13 jersey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ilias at ease filling Hunt’s boots after Souths exit
Lachlan Ilias has already felt the spotlight of replacing Adam Reynolds at South Sydney, but feels well placed to fill Ben Hunt's boots at St George Illawarra.
Wests Tigers allow fast-food lover Galvin to feast out
Lachlan Galvin is an open book this NRL pre-season, but before he begins learning from Jarome Luai he's counting on a familiar friend in Ronald McDonald.
Holmes at ease with Flanagan after Sharks exit
Valentine Holmes' last stint under Shane Flanagan ended in drama when he left for the NFL, but he's far more comfortable talking to the coach now.
Daley vows to carry on Maguire legacy, brings Bellamy
Laurie Daley will work closely with former Canberra teammates Michael Maguire and Craig Bellamy on his return to the NSW State of Origin coaching role.
Beefed-up Kyle Flanagan has clear goal in mind for 2025
Kyle Flanagan has gained 10 kilograms in the off-season, vowing to be a more potent weapon as he prepares to link up with new halves partner Lachlan Ilias.
NSW women’s coach Strange open to mass changes
Sydney Roosters coach John Strange will become the first active NRLW coach to lead a State of Origin team after being appointed to the NSW vacancy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.