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Inside Broncos’ five-man dilemma, and those fighting for their futures

A Bronco who was told he could leave has dug his heels in again, headlining our list of every NRL club’s players out to keep their careers alive.

  • Nick Wright

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Johnathan Thurston, carried from the field in his last game in Townsville, will go down as one of the greatest players of all time.

‘More of a threat’: Inside the three-way battle to go where only Thurston could

Only a legend could lead the Cowboys to the NRL’s promised land, but three men are now vying to follow in his footsteps.

  • Nick Wright
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The breakout players for your club in 2025 – and why a 205cm beast will rise

We break down the players ready to make their name in the NRL, and why one of the game’s biggest men must rise to the occasion.

  • Nick Wright
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The NRL stars casting turmoil aside – and why one comeback will be most crucial

We break down every player your club dearly missed in 2024 through their injury heartaches, and how they will return in 2025.

  • Nick Wright
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‘He’s definitely ready’: Why these top talents hold key to their clubs’ fate

Two young halfbacks hold the long-term future of their clubs in their hands. Both are in line for massive 2025 seasons.

  • Nick Wright
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Tonga reject Cowboys criticism over Taumalolo injury as young gun ruptures ACL

Jason Taumalolo could miss the opening month of the NRL season after surgery on an injury suffered playing for Tonga. And in a further blow to the Cowboys, Heilum Luki will miss the entire the season after breaking down at training.

  • Christian Nicolussi
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Reece Robson on Kangaroos duty earlier this year.

The pitch that convinced Reece Robson to sign with Roosters

In his first interview since signing a four-year deal to join the Tricolours from 2026, the NSW hooker reveals how the vision sold to him by Nick Politis and Trent Robinson was too good to refuse.

  • Michael Chammas
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We break down every NRL club’s recruits – and why one looms large

A man who could be the season’s most important buy has revealed why he changed clubs as we dissect who stands as their new side’s most crucial purchase.

  • Nick Wright
Jason Taumalolo celebrates Tonga's shock Test win over the Kangaroos last year.

Taumalolo transformed international rugby league. He will need to do so again

This could be Kristian Woolf’s last hurrah. If it is not to be, a North Queensland star will need to return to his best and launch another rescue mission.

  • Nick Wright
Braydon Trindall, Dylan Brown, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Selwyn Cobbo are all free to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1.

Up for grabs: The players off-contract at your club from November 1

Parramatta, Canterbury, Brisbane and the Tigers have the most players who can test their value on the open market come November 1.

  • Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko

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