Defensive woes a concern for Storm
Storm coach Craig Bellamy will demand a better ‘attitude’ in defence from a Melbourne side hoping to extend its run of success in NRL round-one games.
Eels
How Eels’ failed $10m Bellamy pursuit paved way for Ryles
If Parramatta had their way, Craig Bellamy would be returning to AAMI Park in round one as head coach of the Eels. Instead, Bellamy knocked back the richest coaching contract in NRL history, paving the way for Jason Ryles to land the gig.
Johns’ brutal call on $2.7m Ponga plot
Star playmaker Dylan Brown and his contract saga is the talk of the NRL, but Kalyn Ponga’s future is also suddenly a talking point.
Eels shattered by brutal Mitch Moses update
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has been dealt a huge blow in his first season in charge with a horror Mitch Moses update.
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NRL Xmas wish list: Clause curses, Nelson off the naughty list
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Reed Mahoney vs everyone: Bitter NRL feuds that will define 2025
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‘Hardest I’ve done’: Inside Stefano’s first week at Storm training
Storm recruit Stefano Utoikamanu has opened up on his first week in Melbourne, reveals which players have impressed at training and why he rejected the Bulldogs. See the latest pre-season news.
NRL pre-season: Luai era kicks off at Tigers ahead of schedule
Jarome Luai has touched down in Tigertown earlier than expected, with the $6m man reporting for his first pre-season session alongside another star recruit. See the latest pre-season news and pictures.
Sport Con: RLPA monitoring rising NRL star’s contract spat
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Gutherson responds to ex-teammate’s classy act
Clint Gutherson’s departure from Parramatta clearly rocked his former teammates and one classy gesture has reached his ears.
‘Lost the heartbeat of our club’: Brown opens up on Gutho exit
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Train and trial special: The young pups hoping to catch Ciraldo’s eye
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NRL pre-season: Eels ditch training field and hit the tools
Adopting the same pre-season approach as mentor Craig Bellamy, Jason Ryles has hit his Eels with a dose of reality by forcing them to swap the training field for job sites in Parramatta. See the latest pre-season pictures.
Eels lure cross-code star to bolster NRLW squad
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