Papalii breaks Raiders records and Rabbitohs’ hearts
South Sydney gave up a 12-point lead to a blazing hot Green Machine, who celebrated veteran prop Josh Papalii’s record-breaking club appearance in style.
South Sydney gave up a 12-point lead to a blazing hot Green Machine, who celebrated veteran prop Josh Papalii’s record-breaking club appearance in style.
From the brother of the game’s best player to the son of a current NRL coach, and a ready-made Kalyn Ponga replacement – these are the prodigies ready to make their first grade debuts.
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston now has the second-most tries in rugby league history after reaching the 200 barrier against the Warriors, while the New Zealand outfit – and the Blues – will be sweating on the fitness of prop Mitch Barnett.
After the Blues’ tame celebrations following their Game 1 win, Latrell Mitchell reportedly made a pre-dawn dash from the NSW camp.
Junior Tatola has vowed to be there for Tyrone Munro, with the Souths prop keen for players to not have to go through what he endured last year.
Monday’s training session suggests the race for the South Sydney No.7 jersey could be over.
Lewis Dodd was meant to be South Sydney’s halfback this year, but there’s every chance he plays reserve grade next week after a young gun stole the show on Friday night.
South Sydney’s gutsy win over the Dolphins has come at a cost with news one of their brightest young stars has suffered another injury.
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has backed the NRL’s decision to relocate Friday night’s clash against the Dolphins to Sydney, while his opposing coach has conceded the league had no other option.
Brandon Smith’s playing future in the NRL looks to be decided, with the Roosters hooker expected to land at a rival club.
Parramatta’s 2025 campaign could get off to the worst possible start without Mitch Moses. See every club’s predicted ladder position through the first six rounds.
The Dolphins will be without several key players for Friday’s relocated NRL game as the fallout from Cyclone Alfred sparked heated debate.
The NRL has relocated Friday’s round 1 match scheduled for Suncorp Stadium, but a player’s wife has slammed the league.
The NRL has dramatically moved its Friday night blockbuster between the Dolphins and Souths away from Brisbane, as Cyclone Alfred threatens to batter Queensland.
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