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.
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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.
Jillaroos’ 90-4 Vegas victory raises questions for NRL
Australia ran riot in a 90-4 flogging of England in Las Vegas, posing the question of whether there is a better way to promote women's rugby league to the US.
Olympian, Colombian athlete among NRL’s combine winners
The NRL has selected the four winners of its Las Vegas combine, held to provide a pathway for aspiring North American talents to begin their playing careers.
More grey hairs for Cleary but Panthers win in Vegas
Penrith scored a tight win over Cronulla that closes the curtain on the NRL's second visit to Las Vegas.
NRL clubs looking to fight off Las Vegas ‘hangover’
The four NRL clubs that played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are wary of returning to Australia with a "hangover" from their time in Sin City.
Why Bennett ‘curse’ won’t spook Woolf out Dolphins door
Coaches who have followed Wayne Bennett in the past have met with calamity, but good judges insist new Dolphins mentor Kristian Woolf will succeed.
Raiders’ big Vegas win comes at cost for Tapine, Savage
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage are unlikely to feature in the follow-up to Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.
Young gun set for more time as Panthers’ five-eighth
Jack Cole is set for an extended run in Penrith's five-eighth jersey after impressing Ivan and Nathan Cleary against Cronulla at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
NRL consider shrinking Vegas to three games in 2026
ARL Commission boss Peter V'landys has conceded the NRL must consider whether to shorten the Las Vegas extravaganza from four games to three in 2026.
Penrith domination leaves NRL looking for challengers
The NRL's biggest names insist Penrith's dominance is worth celebrating, even if the spread of titles between clubs is thinner than any point since the 1980s.
Sam Burgess four minutes away from missing out on Vegas
After his documents were approved by the US consulate, NRL legend Sam Burgess had only a matter of minutes to book a flight to Las Vegas.
Warriors skipper not giving up hope of second Kiwi team
Warriors co-captain and New Zealand international James Fisher-Harris would love to see a second Kiwi team in the NRL someday.
Canberra’s Hosking hopes luck on his side in Vegas
Affable second-rower Zac Hosking tries not to think of himself as unlucky but is hoping good fortune finally smiles upon him in his second season at Canberra.
Taukeiaho feared career was over after concert sickie
Siosiua Taukeiaho will start for Manly in their season opener against North Queensland, eight months after fearing he'd never play rugby league again.