As Queensland’s most storied band of misfits gathered to celebrate their famous Origin whitewash in 1995, captain Trevor Gillmeister revealed he risked death if he took the field in Game III – he did anyway.
The NRL will launch a crackdown on several controversial areas of the game, with the governing body warning players referees and the Bunker won’t tolerate players ‘diving’. See the full list of areas under the microscope.
The winds of change are sweeping through the Maroons system, with a Queensland legend handed the reins of the under-19s team as the QRL ramps up its plan to develop more Origin coaches.
Given the chance to introduce rule changes around sin-bins for head injuries the NRL has decided to have a look first.
A host of big guns will get their first hit-out of the season in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge this weekend. Check out full squads here
A pre-season injury to Cody Walker will test the Rabbitohs, who lost Dean Hawkins and Lachlan Ilias over the off-season. Full predicted round one teams
Everything in the world feels right again with the release of the first team list Tuesday of the season ahead of two key matches this weekend.
Brisbane Broncos fans will get a glimpse into the future on Saturday with coach Michael Maguire to run his eye over Brisbane’s train-and-trial hopefuls and development players against the Burleigh Bears.
NRL: Paul Crawley has slammed the league for ignoring the Panthers tactics to speed up play.
The Wests Tigers have handed Jarome Luai a massive contract with almost no strings attached, but how else could the perennial cellar dwellers attract the most sought after star in the game, asks BRENT READ.
The 2025 NRL season will start with plenty of hope at the Wests Tigers thanks to the arrival of some key signings, a soft draw and some new standards, writes BRENT READ.
Eels fans were quick to voice their disapproval of the club’s signing of Josh Addo-Carr. What they failed to consider is the upside that could make the former rep winger one of the bargain buys of the season, writes Brent Read.
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has overseen one of the most ruthless roster overhauls by a rookie coach in recent memory. And he’s not done yet, writes David Riccio.
While most people in NRL SuperCoach Draft focus on early picks, the coaches who often go on to win leagues are those with a solid game plan for the later rounds.
The cheapie landscape is constantly changing so we’ve added six new bargains and shaken up our rankings, via TOM SANGSTER.
The first step for selecting a SuperCoach squad is deciding which premium players to spend big on. We analyse who’ll be top, who’ll flop and the match-ups that matter.
He raises almost more questions than he answers and cannot resist the odd Tom Sangster sledge, read the early edition of Rob Sutherland’s 2025 SuperCoach NRL team here.
Knowing the NRL schedule is crucial for SuperCoach glory given every round has at least one bye and some as many as seven. Here’s your definitive guide.
In this Supercoach podcast, The Daily Telegraph’s Tom Sangster is joined by other football pundits to discuss the week in fantasy football.
This is the podcast channel for everything Matty Johns. Every week during the NRL season you’ll get analysis with Cooper Cronk, you’ll hear from Matty at home with the rest of the Johns family – wife Trish and sons Jack and Cooper – and you’ll get Matt’s ‘Good Chats’ with big names and headline makers. It’s all here.
Every Monday and Thursday during the NRL season, you’ll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley, Dave Riccio, Brent Read and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL….
NRL: The 360 panel anaylse the Bunker call which ended the Dolphins season in 2024, following Wayne Bennett’s scathing assesment of the decision….
The Bulldogs have added more size to their forward pack with the club signing a rising star from the Warriors effective immediately.
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire will field a devastating one-two punch on his right edge in the trials. Check out the big issues faced by every club in our NRL pre-Season ultimate guide
The 2025 season is almost upon us, which means it’s time to assemble your league and get DRAFTING! This is your ultimate guide to the best players at every position.
Campbell Graham is in serious doubt for round 1 after the Rabbitohs provided an update on the strike centre’s fitness.
Liam Henry spent last year soaking up all he could from James Fisher-Harris. Now he has the chance to replace his mentor in the front row.
Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell is one of the best players in the NRL but Wayne Bennett is keen to ensure he becomes the complete package.
NRL:Nicho Hynes reflects on his rollercoaster 2024 season and the lessons he learnt. The Sharks superstar also opens up on his mindset ahead…
Canterbury boss Aaron Warburton wants to put Bulldogs players on the map by having their names on the back of jerseys but the push is facing multiple hurdles before getting clearance from the NRL.
NRL: Fletch and Hindy are ready for a second NRL season opener in Vegas after the roaring success it was in 2024.
Canterbury have produced a stealth signing ahead of the 2025 season by adding one of the most promising props in New Zealand to their NRL roster.
Flooding in north Queensland is threatening to send Todd Payten’s pre-season preparations into disarray, with a Maroons star and multiple players and officials told to be ready to evacuate their homes.
Vegas-bound Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo hasn’t watched the NRL grand final for almost a decade – and until he makes one with the Sharks, he won’t be tuning in.
Kayla Fenech, the daughter of boxing legend Jeff, reveals how Bradman Best courted her and why the Knights star isn’t allowed to lift a finger at home. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Two South Sydney superstars are set to complete miracle returns from injury to line up in the Rabbitohs’ first pre-season trial – but the news isn’t as good for Cody Walker.
The NRL player market is in overdrive and showing no signs of slowing down. Keep up to date with all the latest player movement in our transfer tracker.
Casey McLean is too young to enjoy everything Las Vegas has to offer, but the emerging Panthers star is wise enough to know what he needs to work on to build on his breakout year.
Bulldogs players could become the most recognisable players in the NRL, with their boss putting forward a submission to make a major change to their jersey.
Reece Walsh has always been criticised for one major thing but Michael Maguire has now blown that claim out of the water.
Nathan Cleary will be the poster boy for the NRL’s second foray into Las Vegas, and the league wants US President Trump to be there.
Laurie Daley has dropped the biggest hint yet that two of the game’s most popular players will not pull on a Blues jersey in 2025.
Mitchell Moses has no right to publicly chime into the debate about his halves partner Dylan Brown staying loyal to Parramatta. Plus Buzz reveals his highlights and lowlights.
There have been 30 NRL coaches sacked in less than a decade. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield asks Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson – who has axed three coaches in his career – whether Benji Marshall will be 31.
It’s been almost two decades since Brisbane tasted grand final glory. Why will Michael Maguire succeed where everyone, except Wayne Bennett, has failed? He reveals all to PETER BADEL.
These are the photos that show four-time premiership winner Nathan Cleary is edging closer to a round one return, as star girlfriend Mary Fowler pines for Australia after their summer getaway.
After a code switch that surprised many, teen powerhouse Zach Fittler has spoken about his love of rugby, opening up on the rollercoaster that is playing with a famous rugby league surname.
It didn’t take long for the Penrith faithful to turn their back on hometown hero Jarome Luai. And the new king of Concord is even facing some hard truths on the home front after leaving the Panthers dynasty.
NRL legend Ryan Girdler has shocked the broadcasting world by quitting his job as the sad reason for him stepping away emerges.
The Brisbane Broncos remain one of the healthiest footballing clubs in the country, while the numbers show just how far the once proud St George Illawarra have fallen, writes Phil Rothfield.
Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown will meet with rival clubs next week as the star playmaker looks to test his value on the open market.
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