Milford signs with Brisbane Broncos feeder club
Former Broncos and Dolphins playmaker Anthony Milford has made a last-ditch effort to revive his NRL career, signing with one of Brisbane’s feeder clubs.
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Banned: Broncos learn Mam’s fate as NRL hands down suspension
Embattled Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam will miss at least the first two months of the 2025 season after learning his fate from the NRL following his guilty plea to drug driving.
Panthers premiership stars party at ex-teammate’s wedding
Following Blues teammate Jake Trbojevic said his nuptials, Roosters enforcer Spencer Leniu tied the knot at a star-studded wedding ceremony. See the pictures.
NRL legend’s missing son found after desperate search
The son of former NRL star James Maloney has been found after a frantic search on Sunday night.
NRL Xmas wish list: Clause curses, Nelson off the naughty list
Some clubs just want a season without any off-field distractions, others need their players to find some focus inside the lines. We take a look at what’s on every NRL club’s wish list this Christmas.
SuperCoach radar: Warriors half to watch in post-Johnson era
Shaun Johnson’s retirement at the Warriors has created a huge SuperCoach opportunity for a Warriors half, who could be a perfect mid-range money-making option for your team.
Pair of cutting Origin sledges top 2024 sporting awards
State of Origin battle lines were crossed as both sides landed on the podium thanks to a pair of cutting sledges. Michael Carayannis and Brent Read deliver their 2024 sporting awards.
Cowboys rocked as horror injury run continues
North Queensland’s off-season from hell gets worse, while South Sydney’s horror run of injuries has continued. See the latest injury news.
‘Reincarnation’ of Artie: Beetson’s bloodline lives on in league
A big personality and loaded with potential. Meet the teenage grandson of Arthur Beetson who is turning heads and drawing comparisons to the rugby league Immortal.
Revealed: Mam’s shock traffic history before drug-driving crash
Broncos star Ezra Mam was on his third licence suspension for traffic offences when he was involved in a car crash while he had cocaine in his system. See his traffic history.
Reed Mahoney vs everyone: Bitter NRL feuds that will define 2025
Bulldogs rake Reed Mahoney will have a bounty on his head heading into 2025 after accruing an array of victims in 2024. We reveal the best, and worst, feuds of the year and who won’t be exchanging Christmas cards.
Sports stars and fans connecting like never before
Nothing beats receiving a personalised message from one of your sporting heroes, and with no life event off-limits, stars and their fans are making the most of the chance to connect via Swysh.
Manly throw Wakeham career lifeline after charges dropped
Brandon Wakeham was facing serious drug charges just last month, but with the charges now withdrawn the playmaker is looking to resurrect his NRL career with the Sea Eagles.
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The statistics that really decide rugby league games
We’ve crunched the data from every regular season game of 2024, looking at 10 key statistics – and can now reveal those that had the biggest impact on the final result and those that didn’t.
Finals failures analysis: Who goes up and who stays down in 2025?
Who will bounce back and who will continue to flounder in 2025? PAMELA WHALEY analyses the bottom nine sides from 2024 to see which teams will and won’t be playing finals footy next season.
NRL transfer tracker: Every signing, player linked with your club
The NRL player market is already in overdrive with a host of big names led by Ben Hunt and Josh Addo-Carr on the move. Keep up to date with all the player movement in our transfer tracker.
NRL predicted round one teams: How Bateman fits in at Cowboys
John Bateman has signed with the Cowboys, but how does he fit into their stacked forward pack? And where will Ben Hunt play for the Broncos? See how every team is predicted to start in 2025.
Why the Tigers are right to laugh off Luai contract critics
The Wests Tigers have handed Jarome Luai a massive contract with almost no strings attached, but how else could the perennial cellar dwellers attract the most sought after star in the game, asks BRENT READ.
Weekend Read: Signs the tide is finally turning for Wests Tigers
The 2025 NRL season will start with plenty of hope at the Wests Tigers thanks to the arrival of some key signings, a soft draw and some new standards, writes BRENT READ.
Why critics are wrong about Parramatta’s Addo-Carr gamble
Eels fans were quick to voice their disapproval of the club’s signing of Josh Addo-Carr. What they failed to consider is the upside that could make the former rep winger one of the bargain buys of the season, writes Brent Read.
Bold roster calls that will make or break Ryles’ Parra rebuild
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has overseen one of the most ruthless roster overhauls by a rookie coach in recent memory. And he’s not done yet, writes David Riccio.
SuperCoach: Use these five tactics to boss new Flex position
The introduction of a brand new Flex position in NRL SuperCoach 2025 opens a host of fresh and exciting tactics. Here’s how to use the new rule to your advantage.
SuperCoach Cheapie Bible: Top NRL bargains rated
Everyone loves a bargain – especially just before Christmas – and thankfully Santa has produced a ready-made shopping list for SuperCoach 2025.
Tom Sangster’s SuperCoach team: Tino ‘buy of year’
The NRL SuperCoach Team Picker is here for 2025 and the first player everyone should pick is Queensland star Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, writes TOM SANGSTER.
Why SuperCoach Plus is a game-changer for fantasy sports
Ready to up your game? Unlock the full potential of SuperCoach Plus and make this fantasy season your best yet.
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.
The Matty Johns Podcast
This is the podcast channel for everything Matty Johns. Every week during the NRL season you’ll get analysis with Cooper Cronk, you’ll hear from Matty at home with the rest of the Johns family – wife Trish and sons Jack and Cooper – and you’ll get Matt’s ‘Good Chats’ with big names and headline makers. It’s all here.
The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast
Every Monday and Thursday during the NRL season, you’ll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley, Dave Riccio, Brent Read and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL….
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Rugby league’s most holy piece of memorabilia uncovered
It’s a piece of rugby league history that has never been made public — until now. And it could prove a blessing for one of the NRL teams bound for Las Vegas.
Storm to get a taste of life without Bellamy
The Melbourne Storm will get a glimpse into the future with assistant coaches Marc Brentnall, Ryan Hinchcliffe and Craig Bellamy’s son Aaron to be handed the reins at the club at stages in 2025.
WATCH: Panthers star shocks Thunder with batting skills
Lindsay Smith gave up cricket as a teenager to focus on rugby league, but the Penrith star got to show off his skills with bat and ball, as the Panthers signed a historic deal with the Sydney Thunder.
Five-year ban: Oatlands crash victim family’s Ezra Mam plea
The mother of Oatlands crash victim Veronique Sakr says the lenient sentence given to Ezra Mam “retraumatised me” on what would have been her daughter’s 16th birthday.
Watch: NFL legend in awe of ‘jacked up’ NRL stars
After watching some of the NRL’s biggest stars in action, NFL great Torry Holt believes that rugby league can ride the wave of success and make an impact in America. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Wests Tigers offload playmaker to Rabbitohs – with a catch
The Wests Tigers have sent playmaker Jayden Sullivan, and his $2.1 million contract, to South Sydney, but there is a devil in the detail of the deal which could impact both teams.
Bateman released from Tigers, signs with Cowboys
John Bateman has played his last game for the Wests Tigers, with the England international signing a two-year deal with North Queensland. SEE THE DETAILS.
NRL SuperCoach: Full prices and positions for 2025
Santa is definitely busy right now, but not as busy as the elves at SuperCoach HQ. Here’s your early Christmas present for 2025 – a full six weeks ahead of the crowd.
Why Broncos star Ezra Mam’s legal fight may not be over
A leading criminal lawyer believes Ezra Mam’s legal troubles could be far from over following the Broncos star’s “extremely lenient” sentence for his involvement in a head-on car crash.
‘Hardest I’ve done’: Inside Stefano’s first week at Storm training
Storm recruit Stefano Utoikamanu has opened up on his first week in Melbourne, reveals which players have impressed at training and why he rejected the Bulldogs. See the latest pre-season news.
2025 SuperCoach prices: ‘Cheapie of year claims’
NRL SuperCoach prices are out for 2025 and a Parramatta Eels young gun is being backed as Cheapie of the Year. SEE PRICES AND POSITIONS
Red Hill return: What next for Broncos star Mam after guilty plea
As Ezra Mam prepares to put his court saga behind him by reaching out to the three people involved in the two-car crash, the playmaker has been gearing up for a return to Broncos training.
Watch: Ben Hunt’s emotional return to the Broncos
Pointing to the Broncos emblem on his chest, Ben Hunt delivered an emotional address on his official first day back at the club where he started his NRL career.
Footy star marries teammate’s sister
Manly Sea Eagles star Jake Trbojevic has tied the knot with a teammate’s sister in a wedding attended by NRL stars.
Length of Broncos star’s NRL ban revealed
The length of Ezra Mam’s NRL suspension for his drug-fuelled car crash has been revealed after the league issued a breach notice.
Sevens star signs deal with NRL club
The Dragons have landed one of Australia’s best sevens players for the 2025 season.
Foxtel sold in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
Foxtel has been sold in a blockbuster $3.4 billion deal set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
Former NRL star’s teen son found
Former NRL star James Maloney’s son has been found after he was reported missing with the family issuing a plea for help in tracking him down.
‘Best day ever’: NRL star marries fiancee
Manly lock and NSW Blues skipper Jake Trbojevic married fiancee Alix on Saturday at a beautiful ceremony in the Hunter Valley. See the pictures.
Storm hold off rivals for key signature
He knows he’s behind two superstars in the playmaking pecking order at Storm but an emerging talent has opted to stay in Melbourne.
Twist in Sullivan’s South Sydney deal
Jayden Sullivan is off to the Rabbitohs next year, but his time at the Wests Tigers is far from over.
‘Asset for us’: Dragons re-sign key playmaker
The competition for spots in 2026 is set to intensify after the Dragons re-signed a key spine member just a day after the club poached Daniel Atkinson.
NRL saga ends with brutal Tigers face slap
Benji Marshall and the Wests Tigers have finally got their wish to get a star player out the door, but it’s come at a heavy cost.
Ezra Mam timeline: From grand final hero to rehab
Though for the past year Ezra Mam’s back page headlines have been replaced with front page news. This is his rise and fall.
Agent of chaos: Seibold shaking up the Sea Eagles’ world
Manly coach Anthony Seibold and his staff have tested the limits of his players this pre-season, taking them out of their comfort zone to see how they handle a bit of chaos.
Mary Fowler’s two-word message to Cleary
Glamour couple Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary have found time for another quick getaway, with the Man City star posting a cheeky message.
‘I’ll be holding your heart’: Top referee McCallum’s brush with death
Former first grade grand final referee Greg McCallum opens up to DEAN RITCHIE about his heart anguish revealing the day the engine that kept him alive was stopped.
‘Disgrace’: Outrage over NRL punishment
Broncos star Ezra Mam’s punishment for pleading guilty to driving charges has left NRL commentators staggered.
NRL captain responds to alarming survey
Alarming results of a survey of NRL and NRLW players when it comes to concussion didn’t surprise one club captain despite a wealth of player education.
Luai’s admission about Cleary relationship
Jarome Luai won four premierships alongside Nathan Cleary but he will embark on a fresh challenge in 2025 at the Wests Tigers.
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