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04:10 Origin star’s positive injury news

Melbourne Storm are hoping to have skipper Harry Grant back on the field by round 10, with the Maroons star likely to get at least one club game in before the State of Origin series kicks off.

20/04 ‘They were poor’: Roosters coach fumes after dirty act goes undetected

Roosters coach Trent Robinson was fuming at the referees over a number of calls after Mitch Kenny was not punished for a hip drop tackle that caused a MCL injury to Nat Butcher.

12/04 ‘Don’t be fake’: Roosters forward’s extraordinary third swipe at NRL icon

Spencer Leniu has accused Johnathan Thurston of being “fake” after their heated confrontation on Friday night.

12/04 NRL rocked as Johnathan Thurston, Spence Leniu in heated confrontation

Johnathan Thurston has been left visibly impacted by two alleged off-field incidents with Roosters firebrand Spencer Leniu on Friday night.

03/04 Broncos facing Billy Walters ‘headache’, famous family name could be gone for good

Broncos coach Michael Maguire is facing a tricky dilemma around the make-up of his side that could see Billy Walters forced out in a selection squeeze.

21/03 Reece Walsh leans fate over ugly shoulder charge as form slump continues

Reece Walsh has escaped suspension after coming under scrutiny for a try saving shoulder charge as the Broncos fullback’s rollercoaster start to the season continued.

21/03 NRL in awe of Broncos’ ‘battering ram’

Payne Haas left an indelible stamp on Brisbane’s 26-16 victory over North Queensland on Friday night and is already being talked about among the best props to play the game.

18/03 NRL teams: Relief for Manly, Eels swing axe, Burton replacement named, guns nearing return

Sea Eagles fans can breathe easy after superstar duo Tom Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans were both named to take on the Raiders despite being forced off in New Zealand with injuries.

06/03 Inside the Broncos’ wild 24 hours

The Broncos produced one of the most emphatic 80-minute performances you’ll ever see in round one to trounce the Roosters, with Michael Maguire’s side then forced to head across Sydney to begin a hectic return trip home to be with their loved ones before Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall.

06/03 ‘Way too slippery’: Allianz surface under fire again

Another season, another torrent of criticism over the Allianz Stadium surface following Thursday night’s NRL clash between the Roosters and Broncos.

17/02 ‘Never ours’: Shane Flanagan lifts the lid on Ben Hunt’s messy Dragons exit

Shane Flanagan opened up on Ben Hunt’s messy exit from the Dragons before his replacements, son Kyle and Lachlan Ilias starred as they thrashed the Roosters in their first trial.

16/02 Kevvie Walters defends Walsh over Broncos’ ‘rockstar’ culture

Former Broncos coach Kevvie Walters has rubbished the suggestion the club has a rockstar culture and encouraged Reece Walsh to continue to be himself to get the best out of his ability.

14/02 ‘I was shocked’: How Kevin Walters really got ‘sacked’ by Broncos

Kevin Walters was out at a Chinese restaurant with two assistant coaches planning for the Broncos’ 2025 season when club officials were preparing to show him the door.

13/02 Broncos favourite dating Channel 9 journalist

Pat Carrigan is officially off the market, with the Broncos star reportedly all loved up with a Channel 9 journalist.

10/02 Reece Walsh makes huge call on ultimate rugby league dream

Broncos star Reece Walsh is targeting the mantle of best player in the game, and has tightened his inner circle to avoid drama and focus on winning with his Brisbane teammates in 2025.

09/02 Kevin Walters re-writes history as Broncos departure secret comes to light

Kevin Walters has corrected a rumour that was spread during his tumultuous departure from the Broncos following the club’s nightmare year.

05/02 Origin ‘dream’ put aside for Storm gun

Making Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy “happy” with pre-season effort is the first and foremost priority for Tyran Wishart who had the carrot of possible State of Origin selection dangled by NSW coach Laurie Daley last week.

25/01 Reece Walsh truth called out amid Brisbane’s brutal boot camp

Cowboys legend Matt Bowen has dropped a brutal truth bomb on Broncos star Reece Walsh, declaring he isn’t an elite fullback in the NRL.

22/01 Dragons’ blow as key enforcer wants out

Dragons star Francis Molo is reportedly refusing to attend club training sessions ahead of a crunch meeting that could decide the prop’s future at the Red V club.

19/01 Broncos legend Sam Thaiday delivers blunt warning

Brisbane Broncos legend Sam Thaiday has delivered a blunt warning as he prepares to step outside of his comfort zone.

15/01 Dylan Brown drops Parramatta Eels bombshell on NRL

Dylan Brown has reportedly told the Eels he is looking for a new home.

09/01 Broncos hard man keen for starting spot

Kobe Hetherington has made it clear he wants to earn a starting spot at the Broncos this year after new coach Michael Maguire fought hard to keep him at the club when rivals thought they were a chance of signing him.

15/12 NRL fans froth over NSW Origin jersey as Cleary detail emerges

NSW’s new State of Origin sponsor will be hoping Nathan Cleary can return to the Blues in 2025 after hitching their wagon to the Panthers superstar.

13/12 Raiders flyer puts pen to paper on multi-year deal

The Canberra Raiders have locked up boom winger and fullback option Xavier Savage with a multi-year contract extension.

11/12 Ex-NRL bad boy Todd Carney’s surprise Broncos role

Former NRL bad boy Todd Carney was called upon by Michael Maguire to address the Broncos squad about “thinking about your decisions before you do it” as the new Brisbane coach attempts to spark a Red Hill revolution.

10/12 Broncos coach marries ‘most beautiful woman alive’

Brisbane Broncos assistant coach Matt Ballin has tied the knot with Channel 7 sports presenter Alissa Smith.

08/12 Broncos drop the axe as first casualty after Ben Hunt signing confirmed

Young half Jock Madden is set to be the unlucky casualty of the Broncos’ huge signing coup of Ben Hunt.

05/12 Reece Walsh in crosshairs of new Broncos ban

When Michael Maguire was named to lead the Brisbane Broncos, superstar Reece Walsh raved about his plans to turn the younger players into men.

03/12 ‘Annoys me’: Laurie Daley coaching theory torn to shreds

Laurie Daley’s return to coach NSW had many fans all saying the same thing after his seven years out of the game.

02/12 NSW confirms next State of Origin coach for 2025

NSW has confirmed Laurie Daley will coach the team in the 2025 State of Origin series.

17/10 Brisbane Broncos captaincy sorted after Adam Reynolds declaration

Adam Reynolds has declared he wants to retain the Broncos captaincy as a new dawn breaks under Michael Maguire.

08/10 Will Warbrick among eight rookies in Kiwis Pacific Championships squad

Eight is the magic number for international debutantes as Kiwis coach Stacey Jones matched Australian rival Mal Meninga by naming the same amount of first-timers for the Pacific Championships as injuries hit the New Zealanders hard.

04/10 NRL 2024: Zac Lomax, signing with Eels, doesn’t want to play wing, Shane Flanagan, Michael Maguire, Broncos coach, Jason Ryles

Incoming Eels star Zac Lomax has revealed his decision to leave the Dragons was made well in advance of the 2024 season kicking off.

27/09 ‘Public enemy No. 1’ holds talks with Broncos as frontrunner emerges

The Brisbane Broncos have wasted no time in their hunt for their next head coach as reports emerged the club had already held talks with their frontrunner.

27/09 Billy Slater responds to Broncos coach rumour

Queensland coach Billy Slater won’t replace Kevin Walters next year after he confirmed on Friday morning that there was no chance he’d take over from the Broncos coach who was sacked after four seasons in charge.

27/09 ‘Most unprofessional thing’: Brisbane Broncos torched over sacking detail

The Brisbane Broncos have been torched over damning details that have emerged surrounding Kevin Walters’ brutal sacking.

04/06 As the Maroons look to claim Origin opener, coach Slater's legacy is growing

Maroons coach Billy Slater says there is no complacency creeping in as Queensland looks to claim its third series in a row.

28/05 'I bleed blue': Latrell Mitchell rubbishes reports he didn't want to be picked for Origin

After missing the past two series, Latrell Mitchell says he is available for the NSW Blues but his form has not been good enough for Michael Maguire to pick him for State of Origin I.

29/04 Disfigured NRL weapon too grotesque for Matty Johns Show

Cameron McInnes may just be the most “rugby league” man alive.

28/04 Latrell Mitchell reportedly weighing up bombshell State of Origin move

Latrell Mitchell is reportedly weighing up whether or not he’ll put his hand up for State of Origin in 2024.

17/04 ‘It won’t happen’: Queensland can’t pick Ponga despite sly Slater call

As Queensland coach Billy Slater ponders a State of Origin three-peat this year, the Maroons mentor yesterday mulled unleashing a dangerous double-act: bringing Kalyn Ponga into the squad alongside incumbent fullback Reece Walsh.

15/04 Paul Gallen says struggling Latrell Mitchell should ‘take one for the team’

NRL veteran Paul Gallen has joined the chorus of critics suggesting that Souths star Latrell Mitchell move to the centre position, allowing Jye Gray to continue as fullback for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

15/04 Secret State of Origin meeting exposes Latrell Mitchell drama

Latrell Mitchell was nowhere to be seen as NSW coach Michael Maguire held a secret meeting with Blues stars this week.

14/04 Rabbitohs make brutal call on imperilled coach Jason Demetriou

The Rabbitohs have reportedly made a decision to keep Jason Demetriou on life support for at least a few weeks.

10/04 Surprise name linked with coaching role at embattled Rabbitohs

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have identified Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga as the top priority candidate to be parachuted into Heffron Park once the club parts ways with current coach Jason Demetriou.

29/03 ‘Give you a month’: Dragons’ Zac Lomax release showdown looms as Eels circle

St George Illawarra are reportedly expecting an immediate release request from wantaway outside back Zac Lomax but are set to stand in the way of any move this year.

26/03 The Sam Burgess rumour that could derail the Rabbitohs even further

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21/02 Wayne Bennett linked to Sydney NRL club

Wayne Bennett is open for business in 2025 once Kristian Woolf takes over as his successor at the Dolphins, so could that see him move to a rival NRL team?

09/02 ‘See where the wind blows’: Jack Wighton breaks silence on Origin ‘backflip

New Rabbitohs recruit Jack Wighton hasn’t shot down speculation he is considering a return to the representative arena for the Blues this season.

08/02 Luke Brooks US consulate mystery explained with details of arrest coming to light

High profile Manly Sea Eagles recruit Luke Brooks was a surprise appearance at the US consulate in Sydney on Wednesday as he joined fellow NRL stars summoned for interviews in their bid to be granted visas ahead of the Las Vegas season opener.

07/02 ‘I want to play’: Ryan Papenhuyzen’s injury nightmare almost over

Ryan Papenhuyzen has declared himself ready to return earlier than expected, according to Melbourne Storm general manager Frank Ponissi.

03/02 Michael Maguire’s shock snub in first major move as NSW Blues coach

The Blues’ new era has officially kicked off with 36 players set to gather at NSWRL headquarters this weekend for a two-day training camp.

03/02 Jack Wighton rumour heats up as new Blues era begins

The rumours around Jack Wighton returning to the State of Origin arena are heating up with the Rabbitohs star having reportedly “made himself available” for Blues selection.

28/01 Jack Wighton in NSW State of Origin backflip drama

There’s growing speculation that new Rabbitohs recruit Jack Wighton could make himself available for selection for the Blues this season.

15/12 Turbo’s sharp response to his doubters

Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has heard all the outside noise from experts calling for him to move from fullback to the centres to limit the risk of injury and the incredible toll he puts on his body.

08/12 Tigers veteran ‘refuses to train’ in Benji Marshall pre-season standoff

Benji Marshall has found himself in a tough position in his first pre-season as an NRL coach with veteran winger David Nofoaluma reportedly refusing to come to training.

06/12 Roosters set to sign Wallabies young gun in shock revenge deal

The civil war between rugby league and rugby union is set to intensify with the Roosters reportedly to announce in the coming days they’ve signed Wallabies and Waratahs star Mark Nawaqanitawase to a two-year deal.

03/12 Tigers five-eighth deletes post as club issues please explain

Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi has been issued a please explain by the club as he tried to explain an offensive social media post.

03/12 Aussie Hollywood actor rejects NRL offer, Russell Crowe signs up

Australia’s very own Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe is reportedly working with the NRL ahead of the game’s historic season-opening double-header in Las Vegas in March.

03/12 Wests Tigers’ pursuit of Jarome Luai proving extra costly

The Wests Tigers’ big-money pursuit of Jarome Luai has come at a price.

02/12 Gold Coast Titan Kieran Foran’s appeal after his stepson’s death

NRL star Kieran Foran and his wife Karina suffered an unfathomable loss just last month - now they want to do all they can to prevent others going through their horrific experience.

02/12 Broncos veteran informed he’s free to walk, as rival circles with three-year deal

The Broncos have reportedly made it clear Kurt Capewell will not be handed a contract for the 2025 season, leaving him with a big decision to make.

30/11 ‘He’s a big game player’: Blues coach pin-points one player he wants to save NSW

Newly-appointed NSW coach Michael Maguire is reportedly planning to sit down with Rabbitohs gun Jack Wighton, hoping the versatile star will come out of representative retirement.

30/11 NRL powerbrokers blacklist former Canberra Raiders centre

Curtis Scott’s bid to return to the NRL has been denied and the disgraced centre is now reportedly considering a Super League switch.

27/11 Kemp slams Maguire after Kiwis exit

Former Kiwis international Tony Kemp says the NZRL made the right call by pressuring former coach Michael Maguire to choose between New Zealand and the Blues to avoid what he says would have been a “conflict of interest”.

24/11 Origin door open after Michael Maguire quits as New Zealand coach

Michael Maguire has stepped down from his role as New Zealand coach, opening the door for him to replace Brad Fittler as NSW boss in 2024.

24/11 Origin door open as Maguire drops coaching bomb

Michael Maguire has stepped down from his role as New Zealand coach, opening the door for him to replace Brad Fittler as NSW boss in 2024.

24/11 Rival footy code’s bold move puts the NRL to shame

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23/11 Blow for Michael Maguire in bid to coach Blues and Kiwis

Michael Maguire’s ongoing tug of war about his coaching future has taken another dramatic turn.

09/11 Advantage Blues as Maroons dealt brutal Origin venue blow

The Blues will have a big advantage in next year’s State of Origin series, with game two locked in for the MCG where they have a dominant record over the Maroons.

06/11 ‘Complacent’: Phil Gould slams ‘lazy’ Kangaroos as James Tedesco calls grow louder

Phil Gould has taken aim at the Kangaroos, labelled their shock loss to New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final “lazy” and “embarrassing”.

15/10 Mitchell Pearces misses out on fairytale finish in Super League final heartbreak

Veteran halfback Mitchell Pearce didn’t get his fairytale ending with Catalans Dragons going down to Wigan Warriors 10-2 in a thrilling Super League Grand Final in front of 58, 137 fans at Old Trafford.

13/10 Channel 7’s Michelle Bishop leaves chief rugby league reporter role

Channel 7’s chief rugby league reporter Michelle Bishop has reportedly vacated her role after a trailblazing run in the position.

13/10 ‘Had a good chat’: Josh Addo-Carr’s future secured after crisis meeting

Bulldogs superstar Josh Addo-Carr has reportedly resolved his differences with the club following a meeting with general manager of football Phil Gould.

12/10 NSW lock in new Origin coach

Michael Maguire has been given the task of righting the NSW State of Origin ship and is set to replace Brad Fittler as the Blues coach.

09/10 Panthers gun to finally make ‘dream’ Australian debut after ditching holiday plans

Panthers star Dylan Edwards is one of four players reportedly set to make their Kangaroos debut in the upcoming Pacific Championships.

29/09 ‘Had enough’: Greg Alexander spills on NSW Blues exit

Greg Alexander said the reason why he quit as Brad Fittler’s right hand man at the NSW Blues was because he’d simply “had enough” of the role.

22/08 Comment: Why Benji Marshall era at Wests Tigers is already doomed

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17/08 ‘Don’t know who makes the decisions’: Luke Brook’s telling Tigers reveal

Exiting Wests Tigers half Luke Brooks has dropped a bomb three weeks before he leaves the club, revealing “I don’t really know who makes the decisions here”.

10/08 ‘I was done’: Short term contract saved Luke Keary’s career

Luke Keary is a three-time premiership winner that is just days away from playing his 200th NRL game.

05/08 ‘No one predicted’ Knights’ insane NRL resurrection

The Newcastle Knights have stormed into NRL finals contention, reaching a season-high sixth on the ladder after a 30-28 win over the Dolphins in Perth.

23/06 Matty Johns and Gus Gould among contenders to replace Fittler NSW coach

The debate surrounding the New South Wales coaching position continues to rumble on, with several candidates being trumpeted amid Brad Fittler’s uncertain future in the role.

04/06 Matty Johns tells Dragons to target one man as coaching race heats up

Rugby league legend Matty Johns believes the Dragons need an “experienced” coach to return the Red V club to finals football and urged officials to target one man — Shane Flanagan.

26/03 ‘He is an inspiration’: Storm identify club legend as next coach

The Storm have revealed their plan to make a play for club legend and Queensland coach Billy Slater to succeed Craig Bellamy.

14/03 One man to blame for Tigers failure

The Wests Tigers are under the pump already, with coach Tim Sheens questioned for installing a coaching team that has failed to deliver on a promised attacking revolution - and the club’s board being blamed for a “decade of mess”.

12/03 Jackson Hastings ‘shirtfronted’ post-match by former teammate

There were spicy scenes at full-time after Wests Tigers stars confronted Newcastle Knights player Jackson Hastings after a spiteful 14-12 loss.

07/03 ‘Wouldn’t play with him’: Rumours of bitter feud before Jackson Hastings’ Tigers exit

A rumoured feud between Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings and off-season recruit John Bateman may have been a factor in the halfback’s departure from the Wests Tigers.

04/03 ‘Don’t trust coaches’: Ricky Stuart blasts NRL, RLPA over doctor drama

Ricky Stuart has blasted the NRL and Rugby League Players' Association after his fullback Sebastian Kris was sent for a head injury assessment despite getting treatment on a leg complaint.

27/02 ‘There’s already signs’: Sheens and Benji aren’t on same page

NRL360 co-host Paul Kent has revealed Tigers coaches Tim Sheens and Benji Marshall “aren’t agreeing” as they head into their first season of a Leichhardt rebuild.