Racing the clock: The promise to clean up Accor for NRL
Already on the clock, the organisers of this weekend’s international Race of Champions at Sydney’s Accor Stadium have made a wild promise to the NRL they have to keep.
Match Centre
Key Dolphins opt out of NRL opener amid Cyclone Alfred fears
The Dolphins have suffered a massive blow ahead of their season-opener against the Rabbitohs, with several star players withdrawing from the game as Cyclone Alfred threatens their homes.
How grand final heartbreak turned Storm into premiership favourites
In the six months since Melbourne’s grand final loss, coach Craig Bellamy has relived the night. He takes the lessons and attempts to be better. More often than not, he is – and that’s why the Storm start the season as favourites.
FINAL Cheapie Bible: Eight bargains dumped to no go zone
There’s been a huge shift in the NRL SuperCoach cheapie rankings with a new No. 1 and a host of bargains falling out of contention.
Watch: Pop megastar Katy Perry declares herself a Sharks fan
The NRL’s Las Vegas extravaganza delivered plenty of fireworks, notably for the Cronulla Sharks who secured global music megastar Katy Perry as their newest supporter. WATCH THE VIDEO.
What our NRL experts can’t wait to see in 2025
Comebacks, new combinations and old rivalries renewed – our rugby league writers reveal the one thing they can’t wait to see from every NRL club this season.
How Nanai’s big switch will impact Cowboys attack in 2025
Cowboys star Jeremiah Nanai is set for the biggest change in his career as he looks to recapture his form as one of the NRL’s greatest aerial threats. Find out how his move will impact the Cowboys’ attack.
‘Do better’: NRL star’s wife lashes out over decision to move game
The threat of Cyclone Alfred has forced the NRL to relocate a game away from Brisbane leaving the families of Dolphins players to face the storm alone and the wife of one star has reacted furiously.
The footy prodigy turned KO artist who was too rough for rugby league
He’s a footy prodigy who carved up scoring tries outside Nathan Cleary – then quit rugby league because the game was ‘too soft’. Meet Tonga Tongotongo, the big-hitting boxer taking on the fight game.
Penrith star Nathan Cleary turning heads with fashion choices
Known for his incredible feats on the field NRL star Nathan Cleary also knows what he’s doing when it comes to style.
Why Cleary must follow his heart and put love before footy
Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler. It’s rugby league’s great love story, but is it time for Cleary to put love before footy and consider joining Fowler in England?
Dragons recruit opens up on his year from hell
This time last year, Lachlan Ilias was at South Sydney fighting for his career, a fight he ultimately lost. Thrown an NRL lifeline by the Dragons, Ilias opens up to Pamela Whaley about his road to recovery and hopes for round one.
Eels send star skipper for scans after shock injury news
Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses is set to undergo further scans on a foot injury as the Eels attempt to clear up uncertainty around the immediate future of their chief playmaker.
Sharks cult hero ends months of speculation with new deal
Sharks cult hero Tom Hazelton has ended months of speculation over his future after agreeing to a new three-year, $1.5 million deal. Details inside.
NRL clash on the move as Cyclone Alfred forces reshuffle
The NRL has dramatically moved its Friday night blockbuster between the Dolphins and Souths away from Brisbane, as Cyclone Alfred threatens to batter Queensland.
Which SuperCoach cheapies to hire, fire as NRL teams locked in
NRL team announcements for the remainder of round 1 are in and SuperCoaches finally know which cheapies to hire and fire. Analysis via TOM SANGSTER
Big question looms for benched Broncos star
Brendan Piakura has long been heralded as an elite backrower in the making, but he’s yet to really own that status at the Broncos and has now been benched. So what does his relegation mean?
Revealed: Maguire’s secret Cherbourg trip to keep Cobbo
It is the image that shapes as the trump card in keeping Selwyn Cobbo at the Broncos. With Michael Maguire by his side, the Brisbane star gives a raw insight into how his birthplace helps him cope with the cutthroat world of the NRL.
Watch: Shark’s cute airport welcome; Penrith’s hangover cure
It was an exhaustive two week trip for the NRL stars travelling back from Las Vegas, so long that Will Kennedy’s number one fan was waiting at the airport gate to see her favourite player. EXCLUSIVE PICTURES.
Manly put brakes on controversial Turbo succession plan
Lehi Hopoate will be Manly’s fullback for a very long time, but the club is in no rush to make a drastic call which would see a club legend forced to switch positions.
Broncos Rnd 1 team: Walters demoted in Maguire shake-up
The Michael Maguire era has officially begun at the Broncos, with the Brisbane coach naming an unheralded trio to take on the Roosters in Round 1. SEE THE FULL TEAM.
Missed Vegas? Pick this gun SuperCoach side for a chance at $50K
Even with the Las Vegas season launch done and dusted it’s not too late to join NRL SuperCoach. In fact, you can still pick a team worthy of the $50K prize in just five minutes.
Bulldogs training analysis: Kiraz return date becomes clearer
New Bulldogs recruit Sitili Tupouniua is edging closer to a Round 1 return from a hamstring injury, while Jacob Kiraz is back at training in a huge boost for Canterbury. WATCH THE VIDEO
Early Mail: Top Titans back, Graham’s quick recovery
The Gold Coast Titans have received a twin boost on two marquee forwards, while Campbell Graham is set to return ahead of schedule for the Rabbitohs.
‘Throat grab’ defence: CCTV evidence to decide NRL coach’s future
Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar is adamant CCTV footage from Allegiant Stadium will help rebuff claims he grab a journalist by the throat. See how the club and NRL have responded.
Real reason David Fifita reneged on $3.4 million Roosters deal
Titans superstar David Fifita has admitted his decision to renege on a four-year, $3.4 million deal with the Roosters last year was multi-faceted. But it was unconditional love that swayed his decision to stay on the Gold Coast. WATCH THE VIDEO
What Leniu told Roosters teammates after exit rumours
Suspended forward Spencer Leniu has fronted his Sydney Roosters teammates to address rumours he wants out of the club to return to the Panthers.
Las Vegas 2026 shake up: NRL’s huge schedule call
The NRL is likely to strip back next year’s Las Vegas schedule to three matches, following a 10-hour marathon that left fans feeling footy fatigued.
Celebs, rappers, comedians: Inside NRL’s all-night Vegas after-party
Rugby league players were finally able to let their hair down following the Las Vegas extravaganza, with the likes of Sam Burgess and the Jillaroos partying with high-profile DJs. Watch the videos.
NFL player evicted from Vegas stadium after blowing Viking horn
The Las Vegas Raiders player who blew the Viking horn for the Canberra side in Las Vegas was evicted from Allegiant Stadium after allegedly damaging a restroom.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/match