While welcoming the prospect of a second New Zealand team in the future, the brains behind the rise of the Warriors have given a warts-and-all account of how much work the NRL have to do to grow the game across the ditch.
In yet another significant contract development at the Wests Tigers, Jarome Luai is not the only player who can move at the end of 2026 due to an unorthodox contract clause.
St George Illawarra has picked the pocket of its bitter rival, poaching one of the best emerging playmakers in the NRL from Cronulla. See the full contract details.
Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs revolution has begun with high-profile recruit Lewis Dodd hitting the training paddock to work on his combination with Cody Walker.
A sweeping report into the game’s pathways has urged the NRL and its clubs to forget about bringing back the draft and also backed new restrictions on player agents.
Ben Hunt’s signing had several coaches and CEOs dialling in to ask how the Broncos were remaining salary cap compliant. Now the NRL are going over the deal with a fine tooth comb, writes DAVID RICCIO.
Shane Richardson’s declaration the Wests Tigers have the best spine in the NRL in 2025 not only raised eyebrows, but put his team under pressure, writes DAVID RICCIO. Cast your vote for the best playmaking team in the NRL.
Kyle Flanagan is on a mission to become one of the biggest five-eighths in the NRL, bulking on 10kg as he transforms himself for life at the Dragons without Ben Hunt.
The Sydney Roosters will go into the 2025 NRL campaign with a much-changed squad after the departures of several experienced players but coach Trent Robinson is excited by the reset, he tells David Riccio.
Former Blues coach Laurie Daley has rocketed back into contention to replace Michael Maguire, as NSW prepare to make a decision ahead of the 2025 State of Origin series.
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