Star recruit says his career stalled at Tigers
Isaiah Papali’i is keen for a fresh start at Penrith after admitting his career plateaued during two turbulent years at the Tigers.
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Panthers trio firming for Vegas opener after in-house clash
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.
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.
Vegas set to feature NRL’s biggest star
The Las Vegas extravaganza is set to get even better with one of the game’s superstars on track to return from off-season surgery.
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Trials analysis: Early holes in NRL’s play-the-ball, offside crackdown
The NRL’s crackdown on illegal play the balls and policing of the 10-metre rule threatens to turn into a farce. Here are our major takeaways from the first week of trials as round 1 looms closer.
Player poll video: NRL stars reveal biggest threat to Panthers dynasty
The NRL’s biggest stars have revealed their biggest threat to the premiership in 2025, while the four Las Vegas-bound representatives selected the teammate most likely to go missing in Sin City. WATCH THE VIDEO.
WATCH: Rookie Raiders impress as Canberra survive Panthers comeback
The Raiders have invested heavily in youth and the gamble looks to be paying off, as a host of rookies impressed as Canberra held off a Panthers comeback to claim victory. MARTIN GABOR explains why a Raiders rookie will have Eels fans seething.
‘Bit of feeling’ in heated NRL preseason upset
Raiders fans would have loved what they saw from Ethan Sanders as the youngster steered his side to an encouraging win over Penrith.
Maroons’ raiders flood SG Ball, Harold Matthews junior reps
Who were the Maroons’ raiders embedded deep in enemy territory playing in the SG Ball and Harold Matthews competitions? Revealed here, along with Queensland’s best female teens at Sydney clubs.
Every NRL club’s best 17, scouting report for the 2025 season
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.
Diving crackdown, bombshell sin bin trial: NRL’s memo to clubs
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.
NRL Pre-Season Deep Dive: Broncos reunite 2023 strike weapons
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
Penrith’s two-way battle to replace JFH
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.
McLean mystery solved ahead of Vegas test
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.
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