New-look Dragons spine hoping practice makes perfect
After some promising pre-season results, St George Illawarra will be put under pressure by Canterbury, with coach Shane Flanagan backing his new spine.
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Luai brings new hope to Tigers, before same old result
Newcastle have spoiled Jarome Luai's house-warming party at Campbelltown Stadium, beating Wests Tigers 10-8 in their NRL season opener.
Souths edge Dolphins in clash moved from cyclone’s path
Wayne Bennett's second stint coaching South Sydney is off to a winning start, with the Rabbitohs beating the Dolphins in their first game under Kristian Woolf.
More pain for Souths as Wighton faces high-tackle ban
Jack Wighton is facing a one-game ban for a high tackle in South Sydney's win over the Dolphins, adding to the Rabbitohs' backline issues.
Sharpe says Knights new spine can be one to shine
Newcastle's new five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe believes the signs are there that he, Kalyn Ponga and Jack Cogger can form a long-needed connection at the Knights.
Hull KR maintain unbeaten run to top Super League
Hull KR have posted a 20-10 win over St Helens to move to the top of the Super League.
Terrell May finds kindred spirit in “big brother” Benji
Terrell May says he wants to thrive on being a big-minute prop that goes hard from the kick off at Wests Tigers, fuelled by his connection with Benji Marshall.
Bellamy knows Storm’s 22-year streak is under threat
After two hefty pre-season losses, coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm will need to improve their defence if they are to keep their round-one win streak alive.
Dolphins stars pull out of NRL clash due to cyclone
Dolphins players Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls have put family first and pulled out of the clash with South Sydney in Parramatta as Cyclone Alfred looms.
Broncos start Hunt for title with apple of Adam’s eye
Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt will play his first NRL game for the club since 2017, giving captain Adam Reynolds another cool head to launch a title tilt.
Storm star shrugs off knee issues to play round one
"Resilient bugger" Ryan Papenhuyzen has overcome knee issues to be fit for Melbourne's NRL season-opener against the Jason Ryles-coached Parramatta
Luai to take a leaf from Crichton’s book in club debut
Jarome Luai has detailed what his approach to captaincy will be like as the superstar prepares to make an eagerly anticipated club debut for Wests Tigers.
Dolphins centre’s rise to stardom poles apart from rest
Herbie Farnworth's rise from Lancashire village to one of the world's best centres has a lot to do with six training poles, a lifelong mentor and a big dream.
Changing of the guard as Roosters enter next evolution
Trent Robinson says his side shouldn't be underestimated just because they have said goodbye to some 1000 NRL games of experience over the off-season.
Why Nanai will become a more fearsome Cowboys beast
North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai is one of the game's best attacking forwards and has now set his sights on becoming just as damaging in defence.
Trbojevic hasn’t considered any move out of No.1 jersey
Tom Trbojevic has admitted he is sometimes frustrated by talk of a move out of the No.1, believing he still plays his best football at fullback for Manly.
Cobbo’s oasis the trump card in keeping him at Broncos
Selwyn Cobbo has lost 7kg and is mentally refreshed as he targets a new Brisbane deal after a visit to Cherbourg State School with coach Michael Maguire.
Tedesco won’t overplay hand like he has in past
James Tedesco admits he has tried to do too much when the Sydney Roosters have been undermanned in previous years, but says it won't happen in 2025.
Ilias declares he’s a better player than when at Souths
Lachlan Ilias believes a year of maturing and watching from the sidelines has made him a different footballer to when he was dropped by South Sydney.
Cowboys debut new half, action Jaxon takes centre stage
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has put his faith in debutant half Tom Duffy, while a 19-year-old centre has claimed the spot vacated by Valentine Holmes.
Maguire challenge that got Paix on hook for Broncos
Cory Paix has capped a remarkable comeback from oblivion under new Brisbane coach Michael Maguire to be given the starting No.9 jersey in round one.
Brown to fore as Moses ruled out of Eels’ NRL opener
Without Mitchell Moses for his side's opening-round trip to face Melbourne, Dylan Brown has the chance to prove his worth to Parramatta.
NRL avoids opening-round postponement with Sydney move
The Dolphins and South Sydney will swap home games under an NRL move to bring the opening-round clash between the two teams away from Cyclone Alfred.
Walker, Graham train in bid to start season for Souths
South Sydney are considering bringing forward their flights to Queensland for their NRL season opener as Cyclone Alfred looms.
Leniu’s frustration over social-media exit rumours
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has shut down social media rumours that he wants out of the club, telling teammates he is more than happy at Moore Park.
‘We’ve done nothing’: Reynolds puts lid on Broncos hype
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit and firing ahead of NRL round one and has given the team's new faces a big tick ahead of the Sydney Roosters showdown.
Family guy Fifita reveals reasons for Roosters backflip
Gold Coast forward David Fifita has spoken for the first time about his decision last May to stay at the Titans when on the cusp of joining Sydney Roosters.
Dolphins brace for Cyclone Bennett as Gilbert steps up
New Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has warned that South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett will be out to rain on the parade of his former club at Suncorp Stadium.
Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney
The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.
Cleary would welcome World Club Challenge in Vegas
The World Club Challenge was unable to go ahead in 2025 but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary would welcome the fixture being included in the NRL's Las Vegas program.
Walsh takes deep breath in Broncos quest for excellence
From box breathing and sleeping with tape over his mouth to toe spreaders and sports psychology, Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh's drive to improve is insatiable.