With Penrith’s big stars in Vegas, it was left to their next generation to produce a stunning pre-season upset over the Sea Eagles, proving yet again that they boast an unrivalled talent factory.
Isaiah Papali’i is keen for a fresh start at Penrith after admitting his career plateaued during two turbulent years at the Tigers.
In a strong sign four-time premiers the Panthers will be full strength for the season opener against Cronulla in a fortnight, their injured stars made it through a private opposed session unscathed.
Footy is back! Our NRL experts have analysed all the weekend’s trial action, casting a keen eye on the rookies, recruits and players vying for Round 1 spots.
For teams like the Tigers, Eels and Dragons, there are plenty of fresh faces set to transform their line-up in 2025. We reveal every NRL club’s best 1-17 for the upcoming season.
The NRL will launch a crackdown on several controversial areas of the game, with the governing body warning players referees and the Bunker won’t tolerate players ‘diving’. See the full list of areas under the microscope.
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire will field a devastating one-two punch on his right edge in the trials. Check out the big issues faced by every club in our NRL pre-Season ultimate guide
Liam Henry spent last year soaking up all he could from James Fisher-Harris. Now he has the chance to replace his mentor in the front row.
Casey McLean is too young to enjoy everything Las Vegas has to offer, but the emerging Panthers star is wise enough to know what he needs to work on to build on his breakout year.
Nathan Cleary will be the poster boy for the NRL’s second foray into Las Vegas, and the league wants US President Trump to be there.
There have been 30 NRL coaches sacked in less than a decade. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield asks Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson – who has axed three coaches in his career – whether Benji Marshall will be 31.
These are the photos that show four-time premiership winner Nathan Cleary is edging closer to a round one return, as star girlfriend Mary Fowler pines for Australia after their summer getaway.
It didn’t take long for the Penrith faithful to turn their back on hometown hero Jarome Luai. And the new king of Concord is even facing some hard truths on the home front after leaving the Panthers dynasty.
Much has been made of Parramatta’s struggles to hold junior talent, but the club still boasts a number of emerging stars that are knocking on the door of first-grade debuts. We reveal every NRL club’s rookie prospects.
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