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Reece Walsh immortalises Brisbane's premiership in ink.

‘1 of 1’: Walsh immortalises NRL premiership with dual tattoos

Brisbane’s Clive Churchill Medal hero Reece Walsh has put an exclamation mark on his extraordinary finals campaign with a pair of premiership tattoos.

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NRL transfer tracker: Every player signing, exit linked with your club

A massive off-season of signings, retirements and transfer rumours is underway with the November 1 transfer window open. Keep up to date with the LATEST NRL SIGNINGS NEWS.

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‘Bullet hit our building’: NRL great caught in Bondi terror attack

Sydney Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello has relived the terrifying moment a gunshot was fired into his apartment block during the horrific Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Kiara McGregor Tarsha Gale Cup Roosters v Rabbitohs at Woy Woy Oval 1st March 2025 pic Sue Graham

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NRLW bargaining chip for rising Souths star after Warriors deal

The Rabbitohs’ plans to one day enter the NRLW have taken a major step after a landmark pathways deal with the Warriors – and it could help them keep one of the game’s best young talents.

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Roosters mourn Rabbi killed in Bondi massacre days after club visit

Sydney Roosters players visited a Bondi synagogue with slain Rabbi Eli Schlanger only last week as part of an initiative to get to know and better understand the local Jewish community.

Golden Boot winner Harry Grant, who graduated from St Brendan's in 2015, with the school's first XIII coach Scott Minto.

Chain of champions: Unpacking St Brendan’s rugby league dynasty

A Queensland school has cracked the code for developing rugby league superstars through an extraordinary talent production line. Head coach Scott Minto takes us inside the successful system.

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NRL hopefuls revealed: Every club’s train and trial players

Some are young guns destined for the bright lights in the future, while others are old heads desperate for another crack at first grade. We reveal every player on a train-and-trial deal for the 2026 pre-season.

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Hugo Savala. Picture: NRL Photos

Roosters playmaker set to extend deal despite DCE arrival

Hugo Savala is poised to reject interest from rival NRL clubs and commit to the Roosters, despite his position in their 17 not being guaranteed with the arrival of Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Lomax’s surprise code switch: Ex-Eels star takes up cricket

It’s the code switch nobody saw coming, with former NRL star Zac Lomax picking up the bat and ball for his local fourth grade cricket side as he weighs up his next career move.

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Cleary’s Panthers return locked in after Europe getaway with Fowler

After an off-season of relaxation, exploration and even volunteering at a Foodbank in the UK, Nathan Cleary has a return date set to join his Panthers teammates on the training paddock.

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Reece Walsh is the NRL’s newest million-dollar man. But how does the Broncos megastar handle the pressure, and expectation of 2026, after a year of social media controversies, a title win and global stardom?

Inside the new million-dollar reality for Reece Walsh

Reece Walsh is the NRL’s newest million-dollar man. But how does the Broncos megastar handle the pressure, and expectation of 2026, after a year of social media controversies, a title win and global stardom?

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Dylan Brown training with his new teammates at the Knights. Credit: Instagram.

‘Strange welcoming’: Brown’s unusual start to Newcastle life

It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Knights recruit Dylan Brown in his move from Parramatta to Newcastle, revealing a stranger was living in the house he and his pregnant partner were moving into.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 13, 2025. Melbourne Storm training at the outer south eastern suburb of Officer. Coach Craig Bellamy addresses the players. Picture : NewsWire/Ian Currie

Bold new Storm pathways plan set to rock NRL, AFL rivals

The Storm have already conquered the NRL, but a bold new pathways program has been launched to ensure they finally dominate their most important demographic.

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Leaked ‘loyalty agreement’: NZ Rugby’s devious ploy to block kids from NRL

New Zealand Rugby’s 47-year stranglehold over the best schoolboy talent across the Tasman is under serious threat from its greatest rival – rugby league. This is the controversial document it is using to stop teenagers from defecting to the NRL.

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Listed: Every NRL player at every club and the agent behind them

In a CODE Sports exclusive, the ultimate list of every player agent can be revealed: the master negotiators behind the NRL’s biggest contract stories this season are finally uncovered. SEE THE FULL LIST

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Titans NRLW star asks for release to join boyfriend in Sydney

A Sydney club is in the lead to sign Shaylee Bent should she be granted a release, while St George Illawarra’s biggest star is rumoured to be contemplating her future elsewhere in 2027. See every NRLW roster analysed.

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NRL transfer tracker: Every player signing, exit linked with your club

A massive off-season of signings, retirements and transfer rumours is underway with the November 1 transfer window open. Keep up to date with the LATEST NRL SIGNINGS NEWS.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Coach of the Tigers Benji Marshall reacts with Tristan Hope of the Tigers during the round 18 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium, on July 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

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Spoon, 13th … signed to 2030? Wests’ bizarre Benji move defies logic

They say never waste a crisis and Benji Marshall and his management team have done just that, but the jury is still out if he is the long-term solution for the Wests Tigers, MICHAEL CARAYANNIS writes.

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Calm down, Dragons fans: Truth behind Ramsey’s Roosters move

If the Dragons were building a roster based on emotion, Cody Ramsey would have been given a lifetime contract. But they’re not. These are the mutually beneficial facts behind Ramsey’s exit.

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‘So sick of Johns and Fittler shooting their mouth off and being wrong’

The critics got it very, very wrong about the Broncos and now fans are letting them know about it.

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Suncorp Stadium will be home to Rugby and Football (Soccer Finals) during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Picture Supplied

‘The Premier is a person who has an incredible vision for Qld’

Brisbane has overwhelmingly backed an upgraded and expanded Suncorp Stadium after David Crisafulli declared his bold vision.

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Reece Walsh after The Brisbane Broncos win the NRL Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium, Sydney. Pictures: Adam Head

‘Why is Reece so cheap?’ Key SuperCoach prices for 2026

“Why is Reece Walsh so cheap? Isn’t he the best player in the competition?” That was the first reaction when we ran the 2026 prices past a SuperCoach newbie. Here’s why.

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Sua Fa'alogo has lost CTW positioning.

Every SuperCoach position 2026: Why Fa’alogo lost dual

The boffins at SuperCoach HQ have taken a slightly different approach when assigning positions for 2026 – and it will have a huge impact on the season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Jake Simpkin of the Sea Eagles passes the ball during the round 15 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and St George Illawarra Dragons at 4 Pines Park, on June 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

NRL predicted teams: Simpkin’s new role a SuperCoach stunner

SuperCoaches are on high alert following the medical retirement of Lachlan Croker, with Jake Simpkin set to slide into the Sea Eagles’ No. 9 jersey for round one.

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Reed Mahoney, Reece Walsh and David Fifita will all be popular in SuperCoach 2026.

Re-ranked: Tom Sangster’s best buys for SuperCoach 2026

From star youngsters like Jonah Pezet, to cheap guns like Mitchell Moses, to those returning from injury-affected seasons like David Fifita. See the top targets for SuperCoach 2026.

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NRL Podcasts

The SuperCoach NRL Podcast

The SuperCoach NRL Podcast

In this Supercoach podcast, The Daily Telegraph’s Tom Sangster is joined by other football pundits to discuss the week in fantasy football.

NRL Inside Mail

NRL Inside Mail

Host Mike Colman and a rotating cast from The Courier-Mail’s team of rugby league experts give their insights into the NRL biggest stories.

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The Daily Telegraph 13.12.2025 Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has convened a rally at Pratten Park to save Wests Tigers following the extraordinary sacking of all independent directors on the Wests Tigers board. They didnÃt march due to safety concerns. Picture: Rohan Kelly

‘Our club, not yours’: Furious Tigers fans demand ownership change

More than 1000 Wests Tigers fans from all over the country have united in Sydney’s inner west, calling for club owners the Holman Barnes Group to be removed, and vowing to march again if things don’t change.

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Pezet on deck as 150 Eels players gather for whole club hitout

Parramatta’s potential 2026 starting side is beginning to take shape, with a clear replacement for Zac Lomax emerging, as 150 Eels from across five grades took part in a whole club training session. WATCH the video.

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The Daily Telegraph 11.12.2025 Tigers fans Ryan Dempsey and his father Frank Dempsey (pictured) who had a quadruple bypass surgery only last week and is still in St VincentÃs Private Hospital. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Why Benji re-signing won’t stop enraged Tigers from marching

Despite coach Benji Marshall recommitting to the Wests Tigers, fans will still travel interstate to protest the club’s ownership, including one supporter who is pushing for a hospital release to come.

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Lodge opens up on Manly exit, surprise Cowboys switch

He is one of the bad boys of the NRL. But controversial former Manly and Broncos prop Matt Lodge insists he is a team player ready to make a statement at his new club — the Cowboys.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Head Coach Benji Marshall of the Tigers watches on during the warm up before the round 27 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium, on September 06, 2025, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Wests Tigers back Marshall with five-year mega-deal

The Wests Tigers have locked in coach Benji Marshall until the end of 2030, handing him a mega contract extension despite finishing last in his debut season and ongoing boardroom chaos.

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Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits it is unlikely release clauses in Jarome Luai’s contract will be removed. Picture: Getty Images

Benji staying but Luai contract clauses not going anywhere

Benji Marshall has re-signed with the Wests Tigers, but he admits there are still no guarantees Jarome Luai will see out his deal. See the five biggest takeaways from the coach’s press conference.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Coach of the Tigers Benji Marshall reacts with Tristan Hope of the Tigers during the round 18 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium, on July 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Spoon, 13th … signed to 2030? Wests’ bizarre Benji move defies logic

They say never waste a crisis and Benji Marshall and his management team have done just that, but the jury is still out if he is the long-term solution for the Wests Tigers, MICHAEL CARAYANNIS writes.

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A day with Seibold: Inside Manly’s 11-hour obsession for NRL glory

Anthony Seibold has opened Manly’s doors for unprecedented access, revealing his meticulous 11-hour daily routine from 5.30am gym sessions to confidential coaching forums. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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Kangaroos star fullback Reece Walsh was snubbed from the Golden Boot finalist nominations. Picture: Getty Images

Walsh snubbed as rugby league’s Golden Boot winner revealed

Kangaroos’ star fullback Reece Walsh has been snubbed for the International Rugby League Golden Boot, with a fellow teammate claiming the prestigious award.

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Titans NRLW star asks for release to join boyfriend in Sydney

A Sydney club is in the lead to sign Shaylee Bent should she be granted a release, while St George Illawarra’s biggest star is rumoured to be contemplating her future elsewhere in 2027. See every NRLW roster analysed.

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Mason Barber during North Queensland Cowboys pre-season training. Picture: Alix Sweeney/Cowboys Media

‘Viral’ NRL rookie leaving Cowboys veterans in his dust in pre-season

He’s the teen league sensation which set the internet ablaze two year’s ago with a ‘viral’ solo try, and despite 12 months out of the game this Cowboys NRL hopeful is up to his old tricks. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - JANUARY 15 2025; Three of the new four independent directors for the the National Rugby League Team The Wests Tigers club's board; Barry O'Farrell and Michelle McDowell, Charlie Viola in Sydney after a press conference. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

Twist in farcical Wests Tigers drama as axed directors return

The NRL has intervened in the Wests Tigers boardroom drama, forcing majority owners Holman Barnes Group to reinstate a group of sacked directors just 10-days after they were sacked.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 02: Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer during the Men's Pacific Championships match between the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga at Eden Park on November 02, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Lawyer’s warning to NRL over Katoa injury

A leading compensation lawyer has issued a sobering warning to the NRL and other bodies over the handling of Eli Katoa’s head knocks.

Lions and Broncos pre-season training. Pic: Instagram

Broncos, Lions stars unite for cross-code training session

A host of new recruits and rising Broncos stars have been put through their paces at a unique cross-code training session, as Brisbane’s two premiership winners united at the Lions’ training facilities.

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It’s all coming together for Jason Ryles.

Iongi is locked in – just one piece remains in Ryles’ Eels puzzle

Isaiah Iongi has become the latest spine player to commit to the Eels, meaning there’s just one more key position that Jason Ryles needs to fill – and Zac Lomax’s exit has left him cash to splash.

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Latrell Mitchell. Picture: South Sydney Rabbitohs Instagram

Watch: Biggest sign yet that Mitchell is set for position switch

A position change has long been touted for Souths No.1 Latrell Mitchell, with training vision revealing that Wayne Bennett might be set to pull the trigger on a switch for his star next season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall looks on during the round 25 NRL match between Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval, on August 24, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Benji set to make call on future amid Tigers boardroom chaos

After a week of boardroom drama, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is set to make a call on his future, with the club in talks to re-sign him for another two-years.

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Kiara McGregor Tarsha Gale Cup Roosters v Rabbitohs at Woy Woy Oval 1st March 2025 pic Sue Graham

NRLW bargaining chip for rising Souths star after Warriors deal

The Rabbitohs’ plans to one day enter the NRLW have taken a major step after a landmark pathways deal with the Warriors – and it could help them keep one of the game’s best young talents.

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NRL transfer tracker: Every player signing, exit linked with your club

A massive off-season of signings, retirements and transfer rumours is underway with the November 1 transfer window open. Keep up to date with the LATEST NRL SIGNINGS NEWS.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Connelly Lemuelu of the Dolphins celebrates a try during the round seven NRL match between Dolphins and Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

History-maker signs new NRL deal

The man who gave the Dolphins their first lead in the NRL has signed a new deal to remain at the club.

Reece Walsh immortalises Brisbane's premiership in ink.

‘1 of 1’: Walsh immortalises NRL premiership with dual tattoos

Brisbane’s Clive Churchill Medal hero Reece Walsh has put an exclamation mark on his extraordinary finals campaign with a pair of premiership tattoos.

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‘Bullet hit our building’: NRL great caught in Bondi terror attack

Sydney Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello has relived the terrifying moment a gunshot was fired into his apartment block during the horrific Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Hugo Savala. Picture: NRL Photos

Roosters playmaker set to extend deal despite DCE arrival

Hugo Savala is poised to reject interest from rival NRL clubs and commit to the Roosters, despite his position in their 17 not being guaranteed with the arrival of Daly Cherry-Evans.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 13, 2025. Melbourne Storm training at the outer south eastern suburb of Officer. Sua FaÃ¢â¬â¢alogo in action. Picture : NewsWire/Ian Currie

‘Firecracker’: Top club to unleash freak fullback

Life after Ryan Papenhuyzen is starting to look a little clearer, with the Storm making a call on his replacement.

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Lomax’s surprise code switch: Ex-Eels star takes up cricket

It’s the code switch nobody saw coming, with former NRL star Zac Lomax picking up the bat and ball for his local fourth grade cricket side as he weighs up his next career move.

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Cleary’s Panthers return locked in after Europe getaway with Fowler

After an off-season of relaxation, exploration and even volunteering at a Foodbank in the UK, Nathan Cleary has a return date set to join his Panthers teammates on the training paddock.

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Dylan Brown training with his new teammates at the Knights. Credit: Instagram.

‘Strange welcoming’: Brown’s unusual start to Newcastle life

It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Knights recruit Dylan Brown in his move from Parramatta to Newcastle, revealing a stranger was living in the house he and his pregnant partner were moving into.

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Reece Walsh and the mother of his daughter. Image: Getty/Instagram

Reece Walsh pic with daughter says it all

The NRL world is all saying the same thing about Reece Walsh after he shared pictures of a huge day in his daughter’s life.

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NRL hopefuls revealed: Every club’s train and trial players

Some are young guns destined for the bright lights in the future, while others are old heads desperate for another crack at first grade. We reveal every player on a train-and-trial deal for the 2026 pre-season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos- DECEMBER 13, 2025:The rally to save the Wests Tigers organised by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne as fans call for change at the joint-venture. Pictures: Newswire / Brendan Read

Fans revolt against NRL club’s owners

The mayor of the Inner West has led hundreds of fans rallying against the owners of NRL battlers the West Tigers, demanding change.

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