Public plea as nation turns on NRL star
Kangaroos winger Xavier Coates has revealed the anguish he has felt after an ugly backlash where he was branded a “traitor”.
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Why proud Coates chose Australia over PNG
Xavier Coates says he’s incredibly proud to have represented Australia despite copping plenty of abuse online from fans who wanted him to play for PNG.
Storm enforcer exploits NRL ban loophole
Suspended Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has exploited a loophole to fast track his return for the 2025 NRL season.
Pre-season training: Tigers forced to wait for new halves combo
While Lachlan Galvin will return to training alongside the majority of Benji Marshall’s Tigers, he’ll be forced to wait until almost Christmas to combine with new halves partner Jarome Luai. See when every club gets back to work for season 2025.
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Wooden spoon to GF: Inside the career resurgence of Storm star
Shawn Blore isn’t used to the feeling of still playing footy in late September. As he approaches his first grand final in his maiden finals series, the unsung Storm hero opens up on his emotional career resurgence following some tough years.
Stats and storylines that will decide NRL grand final
The two best teams of the season will appropriately slug it out in the 2024 grand final with premiership glory beckoning. As Melbourne and Penrith prepare to lock horns, we looks at the numbers and narratives that matter most.
Rookie Storm prop emerges as grand final bolter to cover NAS
An $80,000 development player from Penrith has emerged as the grand final bolter to cover the loss of Melbourne giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona to suspension.
‘Clown show’: Farce leaves NRL in disbelief
The Melbourne Storm are into the NRL Grand Final but only after a shocking moment that rocked commentators and fans alike.
‘Hold my beer’: NRL absurdity explodes
With a Grand Final berth on the line, the opening minutes of the Storm Vs Roosters clash could not have been any more wild.
How Hynes helped turn Storm star’s NRL career around
Melbourne forward Trent Loiero has become one of the unsung heroes of the Storm pack this season, owing his resurgent year in part to a career-changing contribution from Sharks star Nicho Hynes.
Storm’s ‘cooling influence’ for fiery final
Craig Bellamy says Ryan Papenhuyzen is way more than a cool haircut and laid out just why one of his qualities will be crucial against the Roosters.
Storm’s ‘fortress’ ambitions after prelim sellout
AAMI Park will be full for Storm’s do-or-die final on Friday night. The club has revealed ambitions to make this the norm – and then set its sights on the MCG.
Storm reveal plans to keep Grant for life ahead of milestone match
From playing two games in two years and a Wests Tigers move, Harry Grant hasn’t had the easiest NRL journey. But ahead of his 100th game, Storm have revealed plans to keep him in Melbourne for life.
Key moves behind Storm’s premiership push
After two decades in the job, Storm coach Craig Bellamy keeps evolving his team and captain Harry Grant says some key moves have Melbourne poised to deliver a premiership.
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