Rookies, recruits, combos: What we learned from every NRL trial
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.
Storm
Storm responds to shock signing rumour
The Melbourne Storm has wasted no time in shutting down a wild theory that they could sign a rival prop to cover the loss of Christian Welch.
‘Trouble tying shoelaces’: Inside Welch’s injury hell, Storm’s cap play
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.
Chronic injuries force Welch to weigh up retirement
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.
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Storm hopes to keep both star fullbacks
Ryan Papenhuyzen is on the verge of re-signing with the Storm, with the club now trying to work out how they can also keep one of their rising stars.
Rivalries, revenge, rematches: NRL’s 2025 blockbuster match-ups revealed
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2025 NRL Draw: Every game of every round revealed
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.
Bulldogs ramp up Hunt chase after missing out on Storm star
The Bulldogs are set to turn their attention back to Ben Hunt, after Canterbury supremo Phil Gould failed in a secret last-ditch attempt to poach Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Star responds to bombshell contract rumour
Ryan Papenhuyzen says money won’t influence where he plays in 2026 but wants to sort out his future by a key date.
Storm pry Olympian from Kiwi hands
They’ve already turned Will Warbrick into an international star, and the Storm now have the chance to do something similar with another sevens star from New Zealand.
Trial by fire, Madge’s mighty test: NRL round one draw revealed
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.
Storm mastermind snubs AFL juggernaut, Broncos
Melbourne Storm has scored a major coup over bitter rival Brisbane, keeping their ‘Lennon and McCartney’ together, while also blocking advances from AFL heavyweight Collingwood.
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