NRL fan special: The top Qld teens set for takeoff at your club
NRL fan special: Here’s the top Qld teens set for takeoff at your NRL club in 2025 – and beyond. The story includes a deep dive into Broncos, Dolphins, Titans and Cowboys youth players.
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Four codes, 100+ future stars: The top SEQ footy schoolgirls we saw in ‘24
Four code schoolgirl footy special: Here’s the top 100 cream of the crop schoolgirls we saw this season across SEQ rugby league, rugby union, the football and Aussie rules matches. FULL LIST
Players to Watch: 50+ excitement machines set to light up All Schools rugby 7s
The All Schools Rugby 7s tournament has unearthed star sisters Teagan and Maddison Levi. Who’s up next? Named here are more than 50 real deal x-factor players to watch in this weekend’s bumper event. FULL LIST
The top 170 SEQ schoolboy league players from Years 7-10 revealed
NRL clubs take note: Here’s the top 170 schoolboy SEQ junior rugby league players from Years 7-10 we saw while covering the 2024 season.
Four codes, 50+ future stars: The top schoolboy footy freaks we saw in ‘24
Four code schoolboy footy special: Here’s the top 50 cream of the crop schoolboys we saw in action this season across rugby league, rugby union, the Schools Premier League soccer and AIC Aussie rules. FULL LIST
Secrets behind success one of nation’s top school sport nurseries
Palm Beach Currumbin State High’s sports excellence program is nearing three decades of producing national and international talent and 2024 has been no different. We breakdown the programs on offer and reveal the secrets to their success.
HISTORIC: Queensland names first university women’s league team
NAMED: Queensland has written its name into the rugby league history books after naming its first ever women’s university team. See who made the team here.
Named: Ultimate Qld Schoolboys league team of the year as picked by you
The votes are in and the top schoolboy rugby league players in the state have been selected in a bumper First XIII. See who our readers thought were the cream of the crop league players in season 2024.
Meet the Australian rugby league schoolgirls, NRLW’s next generation
Meet the next generation NRLW stars, the Australian schoolgirls who were on a collision course to clash with Papua New Guinea on Sunday. Find out more about them here.
‘Rather go surfing’: How Elgey lost, rekindled, rugby league love
Kane Elgey burst onto the NRL scene but by 25 he was lost to the game. Five years later, he has cleaned up in his rare return. He opens up on loving life as a termite inspector and why he doesn’t regret a thing.
200+ PHOTOS: RLGC grand final day gallery
Rugby League Gold Coast’s top players battled it out in an enthralling day of grand final action. See all the pictures from all four grand finals in our mega gallery of over 200 snaps.
Promising Coast pair elevated to Titans NRL squad
Two of the Gold Coast’s most promising rugby league talents have been rewarded for their exceptional seasons with full-time NRL deals at the Titans. Details.
Sevens star in line for stunning NRL debut with Dragons
Fresh off dealing another blow to rugby union by announcing his code switch, Sevens star Nathan Lawson is feverishly learning the Dragons playbook as he prepares for a stunning NRL debut.
NRL predicted round one teams: How Broncos will replace Mam
Who will play five-eighth for the Broncos with Ezra Mam likely sidelined long-term? And how will the Dragons cover the loss of Ben Hunt? See how every team is predicted to start in 2025.
Murray facing five months on sidelines with shock injury
In an enormous blow for the Kangaroos and the Rabbitohs’ bid to return to finals in 2025, Cameron Murray is facing a whopping five months on the sidelines with after sustaining a major injury.
$50K richer: SuperCoach champ’s first expense is shouting Kyle Flanagan
SuperCoach winner Blake Gentle is a groomsman at the wedding of Dragons five-eighth Kyle Flanagan and he knows exactly how he’ll have to spend the first part of his $50,000 winnings.
👨👩👦👦 Family Episode – The best of 2024 – Part 1
Matty found an old poster of Trish, Cooper tried to fit through a cat flap, and Buzz Rothfield couldn’t handle the smut!
👨👩👦👦 Family Episode – One last tantrum from Matthew for 2024
The last show for the year has dragons, alien invasions, shredding tips and a blow-up. And exactly what is toilet etiquette 101?
👨👩👦👦 Family Episode – I didn’t get thrown out, I just wasn’t allowed back in
The dirty laundry is getting an airing this week. Jack looks like he might be up for an Oscar, and who threw Trish’s House Rules in the bin?
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Ex-NRL star’s impressive heavyweight KO
Alex Leapai Jr, a promising NRL front-rower before making the switch to boxing, has impressed with a dominant knockout.
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.
Ex-NRL player impresses with latest boxing knockout
Former Titan Alex Leapai Jr has improved to 4-0 in his young heavyweight boxing career.
Parramatta moves to erase Moses contract clauses
Parramatta are set to work with Mitchell Moses to erase certain clauses from his contract, a move which could see the star halfback play out the remainder of his glittering career at the Eels.
Ryan Papenhuyzen to remain at Melbourne
NRL: Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to reject huge rival offers to remain at the Melbourne Storm.
NRL ambushes Vegas F1 street race in daring PR stunt
The NRL has taken on one of the biggest sporting events in the world, crashing Formula One’s Las Vegas street party to promote its own event in Sin City. WATCH THE VIDEO
Tigers players with fitness issues named
The Wests Tigers players who failed fitness tests on day one of pre-season have been named amid John Bateman’s contract issues.
Reece Walsh: The truth about me and Madge after Origin KO
Michael Maguire’s appointment fuelled a fresh narrative as to whether he and Reece Walsh would see eye-to-eye in Brisbane. The star fullback sets the record straight after their Origin showdown.
‘Hope he learns’: Reynolds’ call on Mam, Hunt, futures
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has backed Ezra Mam to learn his lesson from the drug driving episode which has clouded his immediate NRL future, while backing the club’s pursuit of an emotional Ben Hunt reunion.
Candidates confirmed: NRL coaches ruled out of Blues job
The NSWRL board will meet to discuss contenders for the vacant NSW State of Origin job after a number of formal applications, however no current NRL coaches will be among the conversation.
NRL pre-season: One Dolphin eyes return, another still in limbo
One injured Dolphins star is on track to play in round one after returning to training, while another’s NRL career remains in limbo
Four-time All Star announces retirement from NRL
Four-time Indigenous All Star Jamayne Taunoa-Brown has called time on his NRL days after a horror achilles injury derailed his career. Find out why the 28-year-old’s decision was so tough.
Five factors that could swing Broncos into Hunt favouritism
As Ben Hunt prepares to meet a fresh NRL suitor, PETER BADEL analyses the five major factors the Maroons star must weigh up as he ponders a Red Hill return. Watch the analysis.
Mam checks out of rehab facility
NRL: Broncos star has checked out of rehab, after completing his month long stint following a drug driving incident.
2025 Magic Round fixture shock: Broncos bumped, Manly dumped
The Broncos have lost their prime time Magic Round slot to their bitter rivals, while the Sea Eagles have missed out on rugby league’s showcase entirely in 2025. SEE WHO YOUR TEAM PLAYS.
Eye-popping price tag behind failed rebel Eels takeover
An attempt by a rebel group to seize control of the Parramatta Leagues club, has been a sensational and expensive failure, despite backing from some of the Eels’ heavyweight former players.
Cobbo contract talks on hold as Bronco fights for his career
Selwyn Cobbo’s contract talks with Brisbane are on hold, as he fights for his future at Red Hill after new Broncos coach Michael Maguire challenged him to live up to his potential.
NRLW announce standalone Magic Round
NRLW: The NRLW has announced their own standalone Magic Round to be held in Newcastle during the 2025 season.
‘Opportunity to redeem himself’: Eels defend Addo-Carr signing
Parramatta boss Jim Sarantinos has strongly defended the Eels’ decision to sign Josh Addo-Carr, insisting the new recruit has been spoken to “at length” about his off-field incident and the club’s expectations of him.
Mundine’s court win after Covid stoush
NRL star turned champion boxer Anthony Mundine has celebrated the end of a years-long legal battle after being found guilty of flouting Covid restrictions.
Papenhuyzen puts date on NRL future as Bulldogs circle
Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has hit back at claims his salary will determine his playing future amid a big-money lure attempt from the Bulldogs, revealing when a decision on his contract will be made.
Maguire counts on unfinished business to bring Hunt home
Ben Hunt embarked on a Sunshine State hit-and-run mission over the weekend and coach Michael Maguire did not miss his chance to pitch his vision for premiership success at Red Hill.
Wakeham faces final hurdle to reviving NRL career
Brandon Wakeham will front the NRL’s integrity unit this week in a one final hurdle to reviving his career in 2025, as Sydney clubs circle on the former Manly and Tigers playmaker.
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.
Mam exits rehab facility, free to join Broncos training
Ezra Mam has checked out of his month-long stint in a Brisbane wellness facility, but it could be weeks until the embattled five-eighth returns to Red Hill.
NRL transfer tracker: Every signing, player linked with your club
The NRL player market is already in overdrive with a host of big names led by Ben Hunt and Josh Addo-Carr on the move. Keep up to date with all the player movement in our transfer tracker.
No gender rules for next NSW coach
There are plenty of good candidates to replace Kylie Hilder next year, but Kezie Apps says there’s one factor people shouldn’t consider when it comes to choosing the next NSW coach.
‘Sad’: Star’s shock exit hits teammates
Newcastle has won the race to host the inaugural NRLW Magic Round, but it’s not all good news for the club with their best player seeking an immediate release.
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.
The statistics that really decide rugby league games
We’ve crunched the data from every regular season game of 2024, looking at 10 key statistics – and can now reveal those that had the biggest impact on the final result and those that didn’t.
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