The North Queensland Cowboys have all the talent they require to win a second NRL premiership, but what they lack is defensive resolve. TRAVIS MEYN dives deep into one of the NRL’s most inconsistent teams.
Some clubs just want a season without any off-field distractions, others need their players to find some focus inside the lines. We take a look at what’s on every NRL club’s wish list this Christmas.
Bulldogs rake Reed Mahoney will have a bounty on his head heading into 2025 after accruing an array of victims in 2024. We reveal the best, and worst, feuds of the year and who won’t be exchanging Christmas cards.
North Queensland’s off-season from hell gets worse, while South Sydney’s horror run of injuries has continued. See the latest injury news.
Brisbane’s quest to break its 19-year premiership drought under coach Michael Maguire has received a massive boost, with the Broncos given a free run to start the season. Every Queensland club’s draw revealed.
The NRL has released the draw for the 2025 season. Follow every round, fixture and State of Origin schedule using our two draw posters. Download and print here!
Cowboys CEO Jeff Reibel gave a touching tribute to outgoing player Jamayne Taunoa-Brown after the prop announced his NRL retirement following successive achilles surgeries. Read it here.
From ugly divorces to unceremonious poaching raids, coaching returns and revenge missions, the NRL off-season has set the tone for an explosive season. These are the blockbuster match-ups you can’t miss in 2025.
The full draw for the 2025 NRL season has been released, click here to see where and when your team is playing in our searchable interactive.
One injured Dolphins star is on track to play in round one after returning to training, while another’s NRL career remains in limbo
Jason Ryles faces a trial by fire, Michael Maguire is thrown in a brutal first test with his Broncos and Wayne Bennett comes up against his old team. See the full NRL round one fixtures analysis.
A four-time All Stars enforcer has been thrown an NRL lifeline by North Queensland, 467 days after his last appearance. Find out how the 27-year-old middle forward can revive his rugby league career.
While Lachlan Galvin will return to training alongside the majority of Benji Marshall’s Tigers, he’ll be forced to wait until almost Christmas to combine with new halves partner Jarome Luai. See when every club gets back to work for season 2025.
A Papua New Guinea Kumuls speed machine will join the North Queensland Cowboys for a train and trial deal ahead of the 2025 season. Read about the 11 Cowboys prospects taking their shot at an NRL deal this pre-season.
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