St Helens smash Salford to set Super League record
Former St George Illawarra and Brisbane flyer Tristan Sailor has bagged four tries in an 82-point romp for St Helens, a new Super League record.
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Manly confident Paseka’s injured shoulder no issue
Taniela Paseka suffered shoulder pain in Manly's pre-season trial win over South Sydney, but Sea Eagles officials are confident the injury is not serious.
Paix makes claim for No.9 as Broncos smash Titans
Brisbane have massacred Gold Coast 50-12 in Toowoomba, with Cory Paix, Kobe Hetherington and Brendan Piakura all making strong claims to play in round one.
Galvin on song as Tigers pipped by Dogs in NRL trial
Wests Tigers' Lachlan Galvin was the standout performer in a 40-minute cameo as his side fell to a 20-14 trial loss to Canterbury.
Dragons see off Roosters in NRL trial win
Kyle Flanagan has helped lead St George Illawarra to a 26-8 NRL trial win over the Sydney Roosters.
Walters won’t give up Broncos No.9 jersey without fight
Cory Paix has thrown out a challenge to Billy Walters to be Brisbane's new starting hooker as the battle reaches its climax.
Dogs-bound Thompson lifts lid on pending Knights exit
Leo Thompson says he wants to make memories in his final season with Newcastle before linking up with Canterbury.
Dodd warns Souths attack won’t hit top gear immediately
South Sydney halfback Lewis Dodd has warned it will take time for he and Rabbitohs players to feel confident together after his arrival from England.
‘A nightmare’: Bronco Ben in bench battle of beasts
Brisbane's tall timber Ben Te Kura has impressed Payne Haas and put himself in contention for an NRL bench spot, as have two other hulks in the pack.
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.
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.
Glad Max wants to bash down Dolphins door and win spot
The Dolphins will give new recruits Max Feagai and Junior Tupou club debuts and field an intriguing spine in the trial clash with North Queensland.
Fogarty philosophical in Raiders’ halves-spot battle
No.7 Jamal Fogarty is undaunted at having to play for his future this season, vying with Ethan Sanders and Ethan Strange for a Canberra halves spot long term.
Why sad retiring star Welch feels Storm are title bound
Former skipper and star prop Christian Welch feels he could miss out on another Melbourne NRL premiership after being forced into retirement with a back injury.
Calls grow for increased games for Indigenous All Stars
As the All Stars weekend grapples for a place in a congested NRL calendar, CEO Andrew Abdo says creating more fixtures for the Indigenous side has potential.
Dolphins’ son of Broncos gun a prop with the Allen key
Dolphins prop Josh Allen is the son of Brisbane legend Gavin Allen and a chip off the old block as he chases his NRL dream and a full-time contract.
Mozer injury adds to Broncos hooking selection intrigue
Injury to rising Brisbane rake Blake Mozer is set to rule him out of the NRL first round as Cory Paix, Billy Walters and Tyson Smoothy battle it out for No.9.
Titans legends of 2010 provide lessons for modern squad
Gold Coast will have one of their strongest packs in 2025, with Moeaki Fotuaika and Beau Fermor taking inspiration from the 2010 forwards who set the benchmark.
Coen Hess emerges from ACL unknown to captain Cowboys
North Queensland head of football Micheal Luck sheds light on the unique circumstances behind the stunning ACL recovery of prop Coen Hess.
Titans star in stunning recovery to play Broncos trial
Gold Coast forward David Fifita had a super six weeks at training to play in the opening trial against Brisbane after struggling pre-Christmas after surgery.
Indigenous teammates touched by mature Munro’s words
Dean Widders has praised the maturity of 20-year-old Inidgenous All Stars flyer Tyrone Munro.
New Broncos No.13 given endorsement by ‘The Axe’
Kobe Hetherington will get a crack at his desired starting lock position for Brisbane against Gold Coast, and club great Trevor Gillmeister says he will fire.
Sharks fans receive massive boost ahead of NRL season
Cronulla have plenty to be happy about ahead of the 2025 season with one of their star players re-signing until the end of 2028.
Ted talks: Sydney Roosters’ top priority after exodus
The Sydney Roosters face several personnel changes in key attacking positions for 2025, but fixing up the club's defence must be the top priority.
After Kangaroos snub, Ponga takes Maori All Stars call
Kalyn Ponga turned down a Kangaroos jersey last year but has had no hesitation accepting a call-up for the Maori All Stars.
DWZ concern as Metcalf excels in Warriors-Sharks trial
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was an injury concern for Warriors coach Andrew Webster out of his side's 12-12 trial draw with Cronulla.
Raiders outgun understrength Panthers in NRL trial
Canberra's NRL future-proofing looks set to bear fruit in 2025 after the Raiders clinched a 22-16 trial win over Penrith.
No rep retirement as Cherry-Evans eyes Maroons jersey
Daly Cherry-Evans is yet to decide whether 2025 will be his 15th and final season at Manly, but he has no plans to walk away from representative football early.
Ponga explains All Stars stance after Kangaroos saga
Kalyn Ponga has delved into his decision to accept a Maori All Stars call-up after turning down the chance to represent Australia late last year.
Skipper Murray ‘in frame’ to start season for Souths
Cameron Murray has set a deadline for when he needs to return to contact training following a wrist injury if he is to start the NRL season for South Sydney.
Just who can stop a fifth-straight Penrith premiership?
As a new NRL season nears, Penrith remain the team to beat after conquering Melbourne in last year's grand final.