Selwyn Cobbo’s Broncos future is hanging by a withering thread, with the out-of-favour star now set for an inevitable Sydney move after a Queensland suitor pulled out of the race to sign the winger.
North Queensland must make some bold decisions this week to turn around the side’s stunning drop in form. With results slipping and pressure mounting, just how safe is Todd Payten’s job?
Every win the Broncos make without Selwyn Cobbo pushes him ever closer to the exit door of the only club he has ever wanted to play for. ROBERT CRADDOCK reveals the 26 minutes that could end Cobbo’s Broncos career.
Taylan May is one step closer to playing his first NRL game in 11 months, while St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan is set to retain his halves pairing for Round 17.
Benji Marshall needs to pull the trigger on the halves combination of Jarome Luai and Latu Fainu this week, with one Immortal believing the rookie Fainu should be the one to wear the No.7. THE TACKLE
Reece Walsh looked like pulling out of the match minutes before kick-off after tweaking his troublesome knee in the warm up. 80 minutes later he helped seal Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium comeback.
Fifteen years ago, Cory Paterson was on the receiving end of an ugly and highly insensitive sledge from Maroons coach Billy Slater. He has responded to Slater’s controversial press conference.
It was a high-scoring Sunday with Mark Nawaqanitawase among the huge scores, but a host of injuries are set to bite SuperCoaches.
The history books will say James Tedesco scored. But what happened prior to the Roosters captain crossing the line was a maze of short passes, offloads and changing angles that lit-up Allianz Stadium. WATCH IT HERE
Only a last-minute stuff-up will prevent Ashley Klein adjudicating the State of Origin decider despite his questionable performance in Game II. The KPI’s that put Klein well ahead of his referee rivals.
It’s the day Ezra Mam wishes he could have all over again. In a raw and emotional interview, Mam reveals his deep remorse over the drug-driving scandal and his commitment to rebuilding trust.
On the 10th anniversary of James Ackerman’s death, the incredible legacy the former Sunshine Coast Falcon has left across Australia can be revealed.
Call it psychological scar tissue, but Reece Walsh had reason to fear the worst when his knee ‘popped’ during a recent training session. The star Bronco reveals what went wrong – and how it played on his mind.
Isaiya Katoa is humming towards representative football. Yet immortal Andrew Johns has raised concerns over throwing the rising star into an Origin decider.
Selwyn Cobbo flew to Sydney for preliminary talks earlier this month in the strongest sign yet that the powerhouse back is on the verge of quitting the Broncos. See which clubs are interested.
The Dolphins’ win streak came to an end at the hands of the Knights, a loss which came at a further cost with star winger Jack Bostock suffering a suspected ACL injury.
The Tigers decision to allow Tallyn Da Silva to test the open market has started a frenzy with three fresh clubs joining Newcastle in circling the rising star.
There is a push for the Perth Bears and Papua New Guinea to be granted salary cap advantages to ensure the expansion NRL clubs are competitive as soon as they enter the league, reveals PHIL ROTHFIELD.
The Rabbitohs came up one-point short against the Storm but Alex Johnston moved four tries closer to breaking the record that was never supposed to be broken, now just six away from Ken Irvine’s legendary haul.
Josh Schuster is taking an indefinite break from rugby league, Cameron Ciraldo’s $20k deal with Paul Gallen, the Bulldogs offer Toby Sexton to a Sydney rival, and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
No State of Origin players? No worries for Penrith. With their biggest stars not making the journey across the ditch, the Panthers pulled off a statement victory against the Warriors to return to the top eight.
The NRL has come under fire for their TV rights deals but Peter V’landys says a broadcast bonanza is on the horizon thanks to a clever strategy using the Pacific power of Papua New Guinea.
Cory Paix is fighting for his future at Brisbane, with Ben Hunt’s impending comeback from injury poised to turn up the heat in the fierce fight for the Broncos’ No.9 jumper.
Isaiya Katoa is tormenting experienced NRL defenders and bamboozling some of the game’s best defensive systems, MATTY JOHNS reveals the young playmaker’s tricks of the trade.
The Brisbane Broncos have sought the help of local Indigenous elders and mentors to convince Selwyn Cobbo to make the most of his talent and opportunity in the NRL.
For all of their achievements so far, Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster have been playing in the shadows of greatness – in a little over two weeks one man will claim the spotlight to himself, writes BRENT READ.
The RLPA has slammed changes to the judiciary rules that have given the ARL Commission the power to charge players, saying the move undermines player confidence.
The Cronulla Sharks’ forward stocks are a whole lot thinner with one of their starting props ruled out while the Gold Coast Titans are expecting their Maroons forwards to take on the Eels.
We break down how many penalties and set restarts every side has been awarded and has conceded in 2025 to discover which teams are on the good side of the whistle.
It was a night for future NRL stars to shine — see who impressed in the State of Origin under-19 clash, and why Broncos, Bulldogs, Dragons, Dolphins and Titans fans have plenty to smile about.
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