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Star responds to bombshell contract rumour

Ryan Papenhuyzen says money won’t influence where he plays in 2026 but wants to sort out his future by a key date.

New Zealand's Moses Leo (L) is tackled by South Africa's Rosko Specman (R) during the men's pool A rugby sevens match between New Zealand and South Africa during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on July 24, 2024. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)

Storm pry Olympian from Kiwi hands

They’ve already turned Will Warbrick into an international star, and the Storm now have the chance to do something similar with another sevens star from New Zealand.

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Trial by fire, Madge’s mighty test: NRL round one draw revealed

Jason Ryles faces a trial by fire, Michael Maguire is thrown in a brutal first test with his Broncos and Wayne Bennett comes up against his old team. See the full NRL round one fixtures analysis.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Storm football manager Frank Ponissi and Storm coach Craig Bellamy listen as Gerry Ryan, Storm Non-Executive Chairman Bart Campbell and Matthew Tripp (unseen) speak to the media during a Melbourne Storm NRL press conference at AAMI Park on June 6, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne Storm today announced the final shareholders and directors completing the shareholder group and board of Holding M.S Australia Pty Ltd, who acquired the club two weeks ago. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) Supplied for Garry Ferris

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Storm mastermind snubs AFL juggernaut, Broncos

Melbourne Storm has scored a major coup over bitter rival Brisbane, keeping their ‘Lennon and McCartney’ together, while also blocking advances from AFL heavyweight Collingwood.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Lazarus Vaalepu of the Storm celebrates after scoring a try during the round 26 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Melbourne Storm at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on August 29, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Storm bolter backed to shine in GF

He’s only played seven NRL games, but a Storm rookie looks set to earn a spot on the bench after Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s huge ban.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Jahrome Hughes of the Storm celebrates scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Key change to Storm star’s game

Jahrome Hughes could go into the grand final as the Dally M medallist and revealed the change he made that had helped him and Melbourne Storm succeed in 2024.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm celebrates victory following during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Really disappointed’: Bellamy stays diplomatic on NAS ban

Storm coach Craig Bellamy refused to be critical of the NRL judiciary following Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s ban, instead shifting the focus to the team’s preparation for the big dance without their enforcer.

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Storm grand final bid fails spectacularly

The Storm have suffered a monumental blow in their bid to free Nelson Asofa-Solomona for Sunday’s grand final against Penrith.

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Video analysis: Hughes-Cleary showdown will decide NRL grand final

It’s rugby league’s version of the Thrilla in Manila, only substitute two halfbacks in their prime for Ali and Frazier. BRENT READ analyses the match-up that will decide the NRL grand final.

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Storm’s speedy Zen master

Four years after being best player in a grand final and with horror injuries behind Ryan Papenhuyzen is back to hs speedy best with a crucial new weapon in his arsenal.

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Cameron Munster of the Storm leaves the field for a HIA test during the round 24 NRL match between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at BlueBet Stadium, on August 15, 2024, in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

‘Take my head off’: NRL feud to erupt

There are mouth-watering clashes everywhere in Sunday’s NRL grand final, but the angst between a couple of Origin combatants could explode.

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Penrith Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary clutches at his shoulder in the finals against Cronulla Sharks. Picture: NRL Images.

Storm stars reveal plans for Cleary

They say beware the injured warrior and that will be Melbourne Storm’s grand final approach to Panthers star Nathan Cleary.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm looks on ahead of the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Storm’s stance on NAS suspension revealed

Grand final week is off to a dramatic start, with Melbourne Storm revealing its next move on Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s suspension.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm is sent to the sin-bin for a high tackle on LindsayÃÂ Collins of the Roosters during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Storm to request fast-tracked Asofa-Solomona hearing

Storm officials are believed to be stunned and bitterly disappointed with the charge handed down to Nelson Asofa-Solomona, preparing to fight for his grand final future with fast-tracked hearing.

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