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A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.
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‘My position’: Dolphins back-row scramble heats up
Key injuries will impact the round-one side, but the Dolphins have a log-jam of edge forwards in the running to play the NRL season opener against South Sydney.
The key factor in code-hopper’s Wallabies start date
If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.
Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences
A former rugby league player jailed for attempting to collect more than a tonne of cocaine from ships and home-made submarines has admitted more drug offences.
Sami eyes ‘The Don’ record for Titans as Dragons loom
Gold Coast try whiz Phillip Sami is fresh from a career-best season and another strong start to the year will give him a shot an an extension, and club record.
Titans have calm plan amidst storm over Bai and Tino
Gold Coast have a battle on their hands to retain rookie sensation Cooper Bai and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, but the club's brains trust has a plan to win them over.
‘In the 13’: Anderson lays down Broncos gauntlet
Grant Anderson says he left Melbourne to improve his NRL game at Brisbane and has already found his groove as he sets his sights on a coveted backline spot.
Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels
Documents have been provided to four-time NRL premiers Parramatta as part of their bid to stop Origin star Zac Lomax jumping ship to rivals Melbourne Storm.
Busted Stone reveals brave Dolphin act amid Plath shock
Ray Stone had needles to get through 11 games with two damaged shoulders in 2025 but off-season surgery either side of his wedding has him braced for more pain.
Can NRL switch save Titans discard’s career?
He has scored 53 tries in 54 NRL games but Alofiana Khan-Pereira is looking to reboot his NRL career after joining the Warriors.
It took 19 seconds for Tigers to win Pearce-Paul over
On an August afternoon last year, Kai Pearce-Paul was convinced once-and-for-all he'd made the right call signing with Wests Tigers.
Size doesn’t matter for Titans’ new-look middles: Moe
Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika is on a mission to make up for a below-par season in 2025 and insists the mobile but smaller pack can shine in the NRL.
‘Don’t pigeonhole him’: Woolf open to Cobbo slot
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf is keeping an open mind about where he plays new recruit Selwyn Cobbo, who has shone in pre-season with his fitness and attitude..
Eels take Lomax to court after collapse in Storm talks
Parramatta have launched legal action against former Eels star Zac Lomax over his bid to return to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm.
Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff
Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.
Wiki peaks: Tawha gives Broncos coach welcome headache
New Brisbane signing Aublix Tawha has been such a force at pre-season training that coach Michael Maguire is considering him for the World Club Challenge.
‘With the greats’: Broncos driven to conquer world
Brisbane will train against the London Broncos before the World Club Challenge clash with Hull KR as coach Michael Maguire reveals why a win would mean so much.
Randall leaves rake behind for new Titans position
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has decided Chris Randall will play as a middle forward this year and the player himself is enjoying the certainty around his role.
Broncos suffer injury blow for World Club Challenge
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura has been ruled out of the World Club Challenge against Hull KR with a knee injury.
‘Best spine has me at nine’: Hunt eyes Broncos double
Brisbane veteran Ben Hunt has confirmed he'll play hooker this season as he insists playing on in 2027 is still his desire, after winning two more trophies.
World Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby
Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union.
Papenhuyzen reveals moment he pulled pin on NRL career
Former Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen has outlined the real reasons why he made the brave call to step away from the NRL.
Shades of Cronk as DCE settles in at Roosters
Veteran off-season recruit Daly Cherry-Evans is already drawing comparisons to Cooper Cronk as he settles in at the Sydney Roosters.
‘Annoys us’: England gun warns Broncos for Hull clash
Hull KR will be no easybeats when they host Brisbane in the World Club Challenge insists England international and former St Helens star Morgan Knowles.
Lock him in: new Dolphin follows path of England greats
New Dolphins signing Morgan Knowles has reunited with his former St Helens coach Kristian Woolf and has his sights set on the No.13 jersey he has made his own.
NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw retires from State of Origin
Ali Brigginshaw has played her last game for Queensland, announcing her retirement from State of Origin.
Wests Tigers lose another Campbelltown product
Luke Laulilii has signed with the NRL's new franchise Perth, the latest Campbelltown junior to exit the Wests Tigers.
‘Connected’ rising Titans star in second-row battle
Gold Coast's 2025 rookie of the year Josh Patston has his sights on a starting back-row spot after embracing the changes made by new coach Josh Hannay.
Farnworth keen for reunion with ‘fittest-ever’ Cobbo
Dolphins strike centre Herbie Farnworth has his sights on forging a left-side combo with Selwyn Cobbo and ensuring the club plays finals for the first time.
Perth add most experienced name to roster with Curran
Canterbury forward Josh Curran has signed a three-year deal with Perth, becoming the first 100-game NRL player to join the new franchise.
Dolphins skipper back ‘in love’ after torrid years
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert doubted his NRL future after three serious injuries in three years but will start the 2026 season after a brave recovery.