It’s the most unlikely encounter of the NRL pre-season. Two of the games biggest stars rubbing shoulders with a global music sensation. Now James Tedesco reveals how they ended up in a casino infinity pool together.
Wayne Bennett has addressed speculation he dudded Matt Lodge over a proposed move to the Rabbitohs, insisting he made no promises to the controversial Manly prop. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Nicho Hynes showed moments of brilliance in his first hit out of the year, but one big question mark over him still remains. See all the SuperCoach scores from Week 2 of the Pre-Season Challenge.
Sharks recruit Addin Fonua-Blake has had an immediate impact at the club, while Cronulla star Nicho Hynes was sporting an ice pack after being pulled from the field.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has broken his silence on the Francis Molo saga, conceding the former Queensland Origin prop may not return this season after crisis talks with the NRL.
Parramatta legend Brett Kenny has declared Dylan Brown is not worth his $1.2 million asking price and has called for the Eels official who allowed the get-out clauses in his contract to be sacked.
Former Parramatta skipper Clint Gutherson has opened up about the untried NRL rookie set to replace him in the no. 1 jumper at the Eels.
The 2025 season is expected to see a number of new sharpshooters take control of the kicking tee across the NRL, we breakdown the goalkicking depth at every club.
An alleged inappropriate touching scandal was a major factor in the breakdown of the relations among the board of the Wests Tigers ownership.
Pat Carrigan is officially off the market with the love-struck Broncos star rekindling his romance with Channel 9 journalist Bronte Gildea.
The fallout from Broncos star Ezra Mam’s car crash shame has taken another twist with the wreckage from the shocking incident set to go under the hammer. SEE THE PHOTOS
Check out the hulking young metre-eaters storming the NRL and turning the conventional wisdom that props are like fine wines which require time to reach their full potential on its head.
Australia coach Mal Meninga has revealed his unique Kangaroos UK tour plan which will revive an old-fashioned tradition, include an extra Test and a historic training camp in the UAE.
The brand new Flex position has arrived for 2025 and here are the numbers that show how SuperCoaches are using it to their advantage.
Cowboys boss Micheal Luck has confirmed North Queensland’s intentions for Las Vegas in 2026, while weighing in on the proposed revival of the NYC U20s. Find out what he had to say.
Parramatta star recruit Josh Addo-Carr has opened up about his dramatic Bulldogs exit, revealing he still feels a deep connection to the Belmore club but has ‘moved on’.
There were fears the NRL’s Perth expansion deal was on the brink of collapse. But Peter V’landys is confident the WA Government will make good on three key ARLC requests.
Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has revealed when Latrell Mitchell will make his return, as the Rabbitohs star shows off his career-best physique. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Christian Welch has opened up on the debilitating injuries that forced him into retirement, while Melbourne have presented the NRL with a bulging medical report as they attempt to free up his $600,000 salary.
Wests Tigers fans will be forced to wait another week to see Jarome Luai in action, while Des Hasler will play a highly-rated teen halfback for the Titans as the Pre-season Challenge continues. FULL TEAMS
Canterbury star Holli Wheeler has spoken for the first time since the sudden departure of head coach Blake Cavallaro, revealing how Bulldogs boss Phil Gould galvanised the squad.
Cronulla have pulled off a major coup with cult hero winger Ronaldo Mulitalo signing a long-term deal to remain at the club as they chase their first premiership since 2016.
Melbourne have had furtive talks with the NRL over the future of Christian Welch as a back problem and another concussion threaten to force the former Origin forward into early retirement.
Canberra, Cronulla and the Warriors will be confronted with a unique problem in their Round 1 clashes. BRENT READ explains how they will prepare for what awaits them at Allegiant Stadium. WATCH THE VIDEO
The Sharks are facing a fierce battle to retain Tom Hazelton, with Sydney derby foes the Dragons launching a million dollar poaching bid for Cronulla’s cult hero.
Week one of the NRL trials taught SuperCoaches plenty and TOM SANGSTER says a new must-have has emerged.
Kalyn Ponga has opened up on his infamous controversial decision to withdraw from Kangaroos selection, insisting he has buried the hatchet with Mal Meninga, as he prepares to represent the Maori All Stars.
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has rested Adam Reynolds for the club’s opening Pre-season Challenge fixture, leaving the Broncos to field a makeshift halves pairing. SEE THE TEAMS
The NRL’s biggest stars have revealed their biggest threat to the premiership in 2025, while the four Las Vegas-bound representatives selected the teammate most likely to go missing in Sin City. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Payne Haas has declared himself a certain starter for round one as Brisbane’s superstar prop revealed how the help of Sonny Bill Williams has him primed to spearhead a Broncos title dynasty.
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