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.
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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.
Titans CEO confident Foran switch will work a treat
Kieran Foran's mooted NRL positional switch is a surprise to many, but Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell is backing him to make it a success.
Donald gone, new Jillaroos coach makes big first move
Brad Donald has stood down as Jillaroos coach and his replacement has made a statement selection in her first act ahead of the side's Las Vegas tilt.
Cowboys recruit finds fitness he never had at Tigers
New North Queensland signing John Bateman has found a new verve in Townsville as he prepares to start the season in the best shape of his recent career.
Broncos centre back from brink after All Black’s help
Brisbane centre Delouise Hoeter's career was all but over after a serious knee injury last year but he's back in business after leaning on an All Blacks star.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi switch confirmed, old foe a new ally
Dolphins veteran Felise Kaufusi has outlined a late-career positional change and his new regard for a former enemy who has joined the club.
Broncos must regain winning template lost to Panthers
Brisbane's ability to win big moments without their best players has.been lost and the next era under new coach Michael Maguire must rediscover the art.
‘Could be anything’: Broncos prop Te Kura in trial shot
Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura gets a chance to press for an NRL bench gig in the club's opening trial, and former skipper Justin Hodges has urged him to fire up.
Storm’s Papenhuyzen picks brain of All Blacks legend
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says he's been able to implement some of the best habits of All Blacks great Dan Carter after a weekend in New Zealand.
Dolphins’ pre-season depth test for rake Graham
The Dolphins are impotent when Jeremy Marshall-King is missing which is why it's vital Harrison Graham must prove to be a worthy backup in their opening trial.
Warriors coach keeping options open for new halves duo
Andrew Webster will get his first look at the Warriors without superstar halfback Shaun Johnson, with the coach keeping rivals guessing on his replacement.
Footy legend denies drunken assault, intimidation
NRL and rugby great Wendell Sailor has denied drunkenly assaulting two people and refusing to leave a city-centre bar during a late-night incident.
Ryles turns to Moses in post-Gutherson Eels era
New Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has chosen Mitch Moses to replace the departed Clint Gutherson as Eels captain.
Four in the mix as Dolphins captaincy battle heats up
The Dolphins will name a new captain for 2025 and while Tom Gilbert is a hot favourite, all the candidates in the four-man leadership group are in the mix.