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NRL Round 1 draw: Club’s horror start to 2025

The NRL has unveiled the first round of fixtures ahead of the 2025 season, one new coach being handed a baptism by fire.

Townsville Blackhawks player Dudley Dotoi joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs for pre-season training. Picture: South Sydney Rabbitohs.

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The five Blackhawks guns fighting for NRL chance at Rabbitohs

Townsville young gun Dudley Dotoi has earnt a train and trial deal with the Rabbitohs after starring for the PNG PM’s XIII, joining four other Blackhawks. Read more about each player.

Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin are set to be partners in the Tigers halves in 2025.

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Pre-season training: Tigers forced to wait for new halves combo

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.

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Bennett’s blow: Coach reveals true extent of Murray injury

Wayne Bennett has revealed the return timeline of injured star Cameron Murray is worse than first thought, with the super coach now left to weigh up the likes of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker to captain his Rabbitohs.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: CameronÃÂ Murray of the Rabbitohs reacts at full-time after losing during the round nine NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium on May 02, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Took a toll on me’: Inside Murray’s 12-month Souths torment

Cam Murray says he tried to be ‘stoic and tough’ as the Rabbitohs unravelled, but admits he’s seen some dark days in the last year at South Sydney.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Damien Cook of the Rabbitohs talks to the referee during the round four NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs at Accor Stadium, on March 29, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

What Cook’s departure means for Souths

Souths have the cash to chase a replacement for Damien Cook, but they don’t have to look far with a local junior showing he’s the man to take them forward.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Damien Cook of the Rabbitohs passes during the round 15 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, on June 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Rabbitohs star leaves in shock NRL defection

South Sydney veteran Damien Cook has reportedly confirmed to teammates he is leaving the Rabbitohs in a major club switch.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Alex Johnston of the Rabbitohs scores a try during the round 15 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, on June 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Souths star closes in on unthinkable record

Ken Irvine’s try-scoring record was meant to last forever, but Alex Johnston is closing in on top spot after he went past one of the game’s greatest stars.

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Josh Addo-Carr, Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker during the NSW State of Origin training session at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence at Sydney Olympic Park. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Forgotten man shines in Origin audition

Latrell Mitchell must be picked in the Blues squad for game two, and he might not be the only Bunny in contention after a South Sydney veteran reminded selectors he’s still available and ready to repeat last year’s heroics.

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Kevin Walters and Pat Carrigan front the media after the loss to South Sydney.

‘Frustrated’: Walters lashes out at Broncos after loss

A frustrated Kevin Walters has blasted Brisbane’s attitude and application after his team crashed to its third straight defeat on Friday night.

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The controversial moment was a flashpoint. Photo: Fox Sports

Fans say same thing over NRL ‘dog shot’

The NRL world has erupted over a Broncos star’s ugly hit that left commentators divided and fans united over what should have happened.

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Willie Mason wants Latrell Mitchell back in the Blues squad. Picture: Supplied

‘Not a fact’: Great busts Latrell Origin myth

The Bulldogs and NSW great had a blunt message for Latrell Mitchell’s critics as rumours swirl over his game two prospects.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Latrell Mitchell of the Blues celebrates with Brian To'o of the Blues after scoring a try during game three of the 2021 State of Origin Series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Cbus Super Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Latrell’s secret Origin meeting flips script

NSW coach Michael Maguire and Latrell Mitchell will come face-to-face hours before the Rabbitohs star’s fate is decided.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Cameron Murray of the Blues and Latrell Mitchell of the Blues celebrate after winning game two of the 2021 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 27, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Mitchell and Murray push for Origin recalls

Souths stars have sent a clear message to Michael Maguire to pick Latrell Mitchell if the Blues want to keep this year’s series alive.

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