NRL 2025
- Opinion
- Opinion
10,000 hours, one play and six different ways Penrith can destroy any defence
I’ve never seen the Storm playmakers look so slick and lethal. But a video breakdown of the Panthers’ pet play proves just how dangerous the premiers still are - regardless of who stays and who goes at Penrith.
- Andrew Johns
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Broncos great reveals how Haas can power on for another decade
Coach Michael Maguire has shaken up Payne Haas’ game, prompting a former top forward to make comparisons with a struggling Cowboys star.
- Nick Wright
- Updated
- Around the clubs
Brandon Smith signs with Rabbitohs, Molo agrees deal to join Dolphins
The injured hooker, who was off-contract at the end of this season, will join the Rabbitohs in 2026 but could be heading to Redfern this season if the bitter rivals can reach an agreement.
- Michael Chammas, Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
‘He was built like an Adonis at 13’: How youth coach knew Humphreys was destined for top
Souths’ halfback sensation was the star of an all-conquering De La Salle side coached by Cronulla playmaker Adam Dykes, and which featured two current Sharks.
- Christian Nicolussi
Cleary’s verdict on Storm is in, but jury’s out on his four-time premiers
As he prepares his side for a trip to AAMI Park, Panthers coach Ivan Cleary was coy on his side’s predicament.
- Robert Dillon
- Opinion
- Australia
Face-slapping Magpies: How league’s most infamous TV moment happened by accident
It’s been shown on TV screens more times than a Seinfeld episode, but I never planned for the Western Suburbs players to start smacking each other.
- Roy Masters
A DJ set being played out of a shopping trolley on a main road. Welcome to the Bulldogs
Canterbury rarely post a profit from playing at Belmore Sports Ground – but the exposure they get on social media is priceless.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Exclusive
- Parramatta Eels
‘I’m locked in for 10 years’: Brown has no options in $13 million deal
Dylan Brown reveals why he couldn’t turn down the most lucrative contract in the history of rugby league.
- Michael Chammas
Could Brandon Smith join Rabbitohs this year? Only if sworn enemies can do a deal
The Roosters and Rabbitohs came together to launch Gadhu Gathering for Indigenous Round – but expect them to clash again over Brandon Smith.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Analysis
- Analysis
After five fruitless years, NRL rivals are finally exploiting Penrith’s Achilles heel
The Panthers were found out by the Roosters where countless NRL rivals have fallen short, and Melbourne can follow the same blueprint.
- Dan Walsh
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