Roosters roster exposed by Knights, Leniu facing suspension
The Sydney Roosters lost their trial match to the Knights in convincing fashion and face losing prop Spencer Leniu for the opening rounds of the regular season after a tackle went wrong.
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Hammer speaks out: The truth about those Cowboys rumours
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has heard the rumours about a return to North Queensland — and the Maroons Origin star has a message for all those thinking he’s about to leave the Dolphins.
Payten provides injury updates on Taumalolo, Clifford and Laybutt
Todd Payten has provided his strongest indication yet for who has replaced Chad Townsend, Valentine Holmes and Kyle Feldt, while sharing an update on a trio of injured stars. Read the latest.
Rookies, recruits, combos: What we learned from every NRL trial
Footy is back! Our NRL experts have analysed all the weekend’s trial action, casting a keen eye on the rookies, recruits and players vying for Round 1 spots.
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Every NRL club’s best 17, scouting report for the 2025 season
For teams like the Tigers, Eels and Dragons, there are plenty of fresh faces set to transform their line-up in 2025. We reveal every NRL club’s best 1-17 for the upcoming season.
Diving crackdown, bombshell sin bin trial: NRL’s memo to clubs
The NRL will launch a crackdown on several controversial areas of the game, with the governing body warning players referees and the Bunker won’t tolerate players ‘diving’. See the full list of areas under the microscope.
NRL Pre-Season Deep Dive: Broncos reunite 2023 strike weapons
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire will field a devastating one-two punch on his right edge in the trials. Check out the big issues faced by every club in our NRL pre-Season ultimate guide
Flood carnage: Cowboys stars, staff on evacuation alert
Flooding in north Queensland is threatening to send Todd Payten’s pre-season preparations into disarray, with a Maroons star and multiple players and officials told to be ready to evacuate their homes.
30 NRL coaches sacked in ruthless decade: Why Benji won’t be 31
There have been 30 NRL coaches sacked in less than a decade. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield asks Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson – who has axed three coaches in his career – whether Benji Marshall will be 31.
What Laybutt’s injury return could mean for Cowboys in round 1
PNG Kumuls star Zac Laybutt’s rehabilitation from an ACL injury is coming along nicely, but it could have huge implications for Todd Payten and SuperCoach fans alike. Find out what it could mean.
NRL 2025 Rookie Dossier: Parra’s teen talents pushing for debuts
Much has been made of Parramatta’s struggles to hold junior talent, but the club still boasts a number of emerging stars that are knocking on the door of first-grade debuts. We reveal every NRL club’s rookie prospects.
Cowboys prop Coen Hess reflects on the toughest year of his career
Coen Hess has opened up about the isolation he felt over the past 12 months as he eyes an NRL return more than 500 days in the making. Read why he is ready to repay the faith shown in him by the Cowboys.
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