NRL 2025
We break down the Maroons’ 2025 bolters, and why a star’s redemption looms
Queensland legends of 30 years ago are set to inspire a Maroons comeback, but the tussle for a call-up is likely to be heated.
- Nick Wright
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Brown underlines his value as Eels shine in Ryles’ first game in charge
The Eels and Knights are both after Dylan Brown’s signature and Brown showed his value again with a strong display in Jason Ryles’ first game as coach of Parramatta.
- Dominic Brock
‘Pretty bizarre’: John Bateman lifts lid on his messy exit from Wests Tigers
John Bateman says he felt like a scapegoat after leaving the Wests Tigers.
- Christian Nicolussi
Blake Steep heard his dad’s last words in the middle of the ocean. Then he saved his life
The rising Indigenous All Stars forward swam 1.6 kilometres back and forth through sharky seas after his father suffered a heart attack underwater.
- Dan Walsh
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- Sydney Roosters
The Roosters have been decimated. Can a journeyman and a youngster lead them to glory?
On Sunday, Chad Townsend and Sandon Smith will play together for the first time. Are the Roosters halves up to it?
- Adrian Proszenko
‘I represent hard’: Why Maori jersey means the world to Fisher-Harris
Having stunned Penrith by returning to New Zealand, James Fisher-Harris says representing the Maori All Stars trumps the World Club Challenge or a trip to Las Vegas.
- Christian Nicolussi
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- Around the clubs
Addin up nicely: Have Cronulla finally found the man to win them another title?
Addin Fonua-Blake scored a try in an impressive first outing for Cronulla; Christian Welch urges players to trust doctors when it comes to concussions.
- Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh, Robert Dillon and Roy Ward
Dylan Brown is testing the market. But another star Eel has seen enough to stay
No club has more contract options than Parramatta. One rising youngster is ready to give up his get-out clause and extend his deal.
- Dan Walsh
Grand designs: 2484 games and not one NRL title. The veterans chasing premiership glory
Time is running out for a host of NRL veterans to live out their premiership dreams.
- Robert Dillon
NRL could stop rewarding players for breaking contracts
One of the biggest bugbears for fans and clubs is when players end up earning more money after walking out on a contract. The practice could soon be over.
- Adrian Proszenko
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