Watch: Hayne makes short-lived comeback to footy field
After coming off injured earlier in the day, a strapped-up Jarryd Hayne returned to the footy field during the semi final of the Nines Premier League. WATCH THE VIDEO.
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Roosters to keep roster spot open for potential Manu return
The Sydney Roosters are holding out hope of Joseph Manu returning to the club this year following a stint in Japanese rugby, with the club prepared to leave a spot open in their roster for the star centre.
Pre-season spotlight: Benji turns up heat with gruelling army camp
Jarome Luai passed his first test as co-captain of the Tigers, leading from the front as Benji Marshall pushed his troops to the limit in a gruelling army boot camp. See the photos and videos.
Trump, Brady and AI: PVL reveals NRL’s US dream
Peter V’landys has returned from a mission to the United States with fresh ideas to sell the NRL to President Donald Trump and win over Americans with the game’s No. 1 player.
Hayne breaks silence on legal fight, rugby league return
Speaking for the first time since being released from prison, Jarryd Hayne has vowed to return to rugby league after a false start to his comeback. See the latest Nines Premier League news.
Dragons on the verge of losing promising rising star
Just days after forward Francis Molo was granted leave from the club, the Dragons risk losing another rising star after he was given permission to negotiate with NRL rivals.
How ill-discipline ended prodigy’s NRL career after one game
On his debut, Denny Lambert made history as one half of the youngest ever halves pairing in the NRL. Incredibly, a combination of poor timing and ill-discipline would mean the childhood prodigy never stepped foot on a first-grade field again.
NRL predicted teams: Sea Eagles, Dragons eye big changes
NRL teams for round one are starting to take shape for many clubs. But equally, a host of teams are facing setbacks ahead of the season start.
Brown’s insane asking price revealed as five clubs circle Eels star
Dylan Brown rocked the Parramatta Eels when he hit the NRL’s open market and now the playmaker’s eye-watering asking price can be revealed. PLUS see which five clubs are in the race for his signature.
Why the Tigers are right to laugh off Luai contract critics
The Wests Tigers have handed Jarome Luai a massive contract with almost no strings attached, but how else could the perennial cellar dwellers attract the most sought after star in the game, asks BRENT READ.
Weekend Read: Signs the tide is finally turning for Wests Tigers
The 2025 NRL season will start with plenty of hope at the Wests Tigers thanks to the arrival of some key signings, a soft draw and some new standards, writes BRENT READ.
Why critics are wrong about Parramatta’s Addo-Carr gamble
Eels fans were quick to voice their disapproval of the club’s signing of Josh Addo-Carr. What they failed to consider is the upside that could make the former rep winger one of the bargain buys of the season, writes Brent Read.
Bold roster calls that will make or break Ryles’ Parra rebuild
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has overseen one of the most ruthless roster overhauls by a rookie coach in recent memory. And he’s not done yet, writes David Riccio.
Don’t make these common SuperCoach mistakes
NRL SuperCoach only just launched for 2025 but people are already making a host of blatant errors. Don’t be like the crowd, be better.
Market movers: Trio of rookies the hottest players in SuperCoach
The boffins at SuperCoach HQ have crunched the numbers to uncover the boom players for 2025 and three young guns are at the top of the list.
Cheapie Bible: Best 13 bargains in SuperCoach ranked and rated
Cheapies are the most important players in any NRL SuperCoach side and here are the guys to target for 2025, via TOM SANGSTER.
Tom Sangster’s SuperCoach team: Why I’m ignoring cheapie of year
NRL SuperCoach is back for 2025 with a brand new rule that makes sacrificing the best cheapie in the game a viable tactic, writes TOM SANGSTER.
SuperCoach is back with extra features and new FLEX position
Welcome to the best season of NRL SuperCoach yet, featuring a host of game improvements and the biggest rule change in years.
The SuperCoach NRL Podcast
In this Supercoach podcast, The Daily Telegraph’s Tom Sangster is joined by other football pundits to discuss the week in fantasy football.
The Matty Johns Podcast
This is the podcast channel for everything Matty Johns. Every week during the NRL season you’ll get analysis with Cooper Cronk, you’ll hear from Matty at home with the rest of the Johns family – wife Trish and sons Jack and Cooper – and you’ll get Matt’s ‘Good Chats’ with big names and headline makers. It’s all here.
The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast
Every Monday and Thursday during the NRL season, you’ll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley, Dave Riccio, Brent Read and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL….
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Broncos blow: Star forward in doubt for start of season
The Broncos have suffered a massive injury blow on the eve of the NRL pre-season challenge, with a key forward undergoing surgery that will have him racing the clock for round one.
Confirmed: Hayne to make return to rugby league field
Jarryd Hayne hasn’t been spotted on a footy field since 2018 but the two-time Dally M Medal will make his playing return on the Gold Coast this weekend.
NFL star’s advice for Sharks ahead of Vegas opener
Sharks star Nicho Hynes has sought out the advice of former NFL star Todd Gurley as he prepares to take on Las Vegas, while backing halves partner Braydon Trindall for a breakout season.
Horror numbers expose Dragons’ forward crisis amid likely Molo exit
The dire state of St George Illawarra’s forward stocks have been laid bare amid revelations Francis Molo wants out of the club. And stats show just how bad things look if they lose him.
Bulldogs set to part ways with inaugural NRLW coach
Preparations for Canterbury’s inaugural NRLW season have descended into chaos with the club to part ways with head coach Blake Cavallaro.
Leave granted: Ex-Maroons prop’s Dragons career appears over
St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo has been granted leave from the club, with the former Maroons Origin enforcer almost certainly played his last game for the Red V.
NRL 2025 Rookie Dossier: Parra’s teen talents pushing for debuts
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.
Broncos announce club captain, new-look leadership team
Adam Reynolds has retained the Broncos captaincy for the 2025 season, with Michael Maguire signing off on his first major call as Brisbane coach. See the full leadership team.
Luai handed keys to Wests Tigers with huge ‘honour’
Jarome Luai could be one of the biggest signings in Wests Tigers history – and he’s just been handed the power to make that happen.
Burning issues at every NRL club ahead of 2025 season
No NRL club is perfect, in fact they all have unanswered questions and lingering problems ahead of the 2025 season. We put every club under the microscope to reveal their three burning issues.
‘Jobs for the girls’: NRLW gun keeping close tabs on league talent
She is one of the pioneers of NRLW but now this rugby league talent is playing a hand in the development of her future teammates – and potential rivals.
Cowboys prop Coen Hess reflects on the toughest year of his career
Coen Hess has opened up about the isolation he felt over the past 12 months as he eyes an NRL return more than 500 days in the making. Read why he is ready to repay the faith shown in him by the Cowboys.
Jillaroos left waiting for answers over Vegas camp cancellation
Following the shock last minute axing of their Gold Coast camp, Jillaroos players have been left anxiously waiting for their Las Vegas preparations to be locked in.
Broncos rubbish reports of Super League club purchase
The Broncos have strongly denied any interest in purchasing an English Super League club following reports the NRL powerhouse was planning to submit a bid to buy the struggling outfit.
Panthers star on track for Las Vegas after shoulder surgery
Dylan Edwards was the last player to report for Panthers’ pre-season training after a busy break, but he’s already pushing to get back on the field in Sin City.
Broncos star cops huge reality check
Reece Walsh endured a difficult 2024 season and an NRL legend believes he will struggle even more in 2025 if he doesn’t make a necessary move.
Hayne’s rugby league return hits major snag
Jarryd Hayne’s attempt to return to the NRL has been dealt a huge blow with the ex-Eels star forced to withdraw from his comeback game.
Wally Lewis wedding turmoil over family rift
Rugby league icon Wally Lewis’ wedding day may turn into a day of anguish with rumours surrounding the family’s falling out.
Bullet fired through NRL coach’s home
Manly Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold was relieved no one was hurt after a bullet was fired through the garage of his house.
Dragons’ shock as star refuses to train
A Dragons star is reportedly refusing to attend club training sessions as doubts surrounds his future with the NRL club.
Wests Tigers make huge captaincy call
Jarome Luai moved to the Wests Tigers to forge his own legacy and his new club has increased its investment in him beyond his massive pay cheque.
Dolphins star: Standards have lifted after Bennett’s departure
Wayne Bennett has won seven premierships and is regarded as one of the greatest coaches ever, but a Dolphins star has revealed standards have raised at Redcliffe following the departure of the super coach.
Carney, reality TV star married in style
Former NRL bad boy Todd Carney and MAFS contestant Susie Bradley have dropped the first photos of their glitzy wedding day.
First six NRL rounds predicted: Broncos undefeated, Roosters last
Two NRL glamour clubs will have contrasting starts to their 2025 campaigns. See every club’s predicted ladder position through the first six rounds.
Maloney comes out of retirement after Cowboys axing
Former State of Origin star James Maloney is set to revive his rugby league career where it all started after being let go by North Queensland Cowboys’ coaching staff last year.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Court case Raiders cleared for Las Vegas
Two high profile Canberra players faced a nervous wait to get their visas approved for round 1 in Las Vegas, while Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson gets rid of barber shop in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Broncos cult hero set to make NRL history
Former Brisbane Broncos hardman Sam Thaiday has issued a blunt warning as he prepares to step outside of his comfort zone.
Inside the gruelling camp driving Storm’s NRL success
For the last 10-years, the Melbourne Storm have spent two weeks in Geelong for a gruelling pre-season camp, and the results speak for themselves. Skipper Harry Grant opens up on his time in the trenches.
New look, new mission: Galvin on Tigers future, Luai, fresh ink
Lachlan Galvin has a new look, new ink and a new halves partner for the 2025 season. Is it the signs of new beginnings at the Wests Tigers? Hear from the teen star on his Tigers future, Jarome Luai and more.
Sunday Sesh: NRL’s four-day Vegas extravaganza revealed
Eight teams, three countries, one city. Six weeks before round one, the NRL’s jam-packed four-day schedule leading into their second foray in the United States can be revealed by Sunday Sesh.
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