Premiers in tatters after Dolphins massacre
Penrith’s struggle is now a full-blown crisis after the four-time reigning premiers copped a Dolphins beat down at Suncorp Stadium.
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How an AFL coach is helping a Titans star
The Gold Coast have surprised plenty of people this season, but they’ve only scratched the surface if Jayden Campbell continues to thrive at halfback.
Team decimated, club gets ‘unfair advantage’
The Dolphins will be without several key players for Friday’s relocated NRL game as the fallout from Cyclone Alfred sparked heated debate.
NRL WAG slams ‘disgusting’ cyclone move
The NRL has relocated Friday’s round 1 match scheduled for Suncorp Stadium, but a player’s wife has slammed the league.
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.
Dolphins confirm Hammer’s role for 2025
The Dolphins are yet to settle on a new captain for 2025, but they have made a big call on where Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will play this season.
‘Move over Nathan, Mary’: New power couple
Rugby league has a new power couple after two superstar speedsters went public with their relationship, delighting footy fans.
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.
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.
NRL Round 1 draw: Club’s horror start to 2025
The NRL has unveiled the first round of fixtures ahead of the 2025 season, one new coach being handed a baptism by fire.
One place star refuses to go after axing
With his deteriorating relationship with the Dragons finally resolved, Ben Hunt is now in a race to find a new club for 2025.
NRL top eight decided in thrilling finale
The final place in the NRL’s top eight came down to the last match of the regular season and it was bad news for Wayne Bennett.
NRL star facing retirement at just 25
One of the biggest signings of the 2025 season has turned into a nightmare with an Origin and Kangaroos star facing being forced into retirement.
Dolphins’ ‘big boost’ after fighting charge
The Dolphins’ bid to make their first finals series has received a shot in the arm after Felise Kaufusi fought his charge at the judiciary.
Broncos coach forced to eat his words
Kevin Walters’ words have come back to bite him after the Broncos’ season was all but ended in a Suncorp Stadium smackdown.
‘Oh my god’: NRL farce is ‘absolute madness’
The Melbourne Storm have wrapped up the minor premiership but not before one of the most absurd Bunker calls of the season.
Justin Hodges Medal goes to Wavell, PBC schoolboy stars
Two elite schoolboys, one from Wavell SHS and the other from Palm Beach Currumbin SHS, have shared the prestigious Justin Hodges Medal as best player of the Langer Trophy.
‘Almost too fast’: NRL speedster hits 40km/h
The Dolphins’ Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has chased down the “fastest man on the planet” in a stunning moment that left the NRL in disbelief.
‘Football god’: Wayne Bennett stuns himself
Wayne Bennett has shown even when you’re one of the greatest coaches in NRL history, sometimes it all comes down to the “football god”.
Star snubs Bennett for shock new club
Tevita Pangai Jr. had been heavily linked to following Wayne Bennett to Souths but the hulking forward has dropped a bombshell.
NRL world says same thing about Cleary
The NRL world has been given an instant reminder of what they were missing as Nathan Cleary did the unthinkable after 10 weeks out.
Wayne Bennett rages amid NRL heartbreak
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has been left fuming after one of his biggest NRL bugbears cost his side dearly against the Panthers.
‘Cannot believe it’: NRL controversy erupts
South Sydney’s five-game winning streak has come to an end but not before a slice of luck left the NRL world divided.
Dragon shines after shock role switch
A surprise positional change has helped the Dragons romp past the Dolphins and into the NRL’s top eight in Kogarah.
Bennett’s radical proposal to transform NRL
Wayne Bennett has gone rogue to express long-held grievances with the NRL while proposing a radical rule change.
NRL world rages over ‘embarrassing’ farce
An enormous issue the NRL seemingly refuses to deal with has once again reared its ugly head in laughable scenes.
Dolphins star not leaving with Wayne
Any fears Dolphins players would follow Wayne Bennett to the Rabbitohs have been quashed for now with a key member of the spine signing a new deal.
Hammer breaks down the try of the year
We have to go back 32 years for the only try Wayne Bennett remembers that compares to what Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow produced for the Dolphins.
‘Against U15s’: NRL in disbelief over freak act
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has set the NRL on fire with one of the best tries of the season to blow the Sharks out of the water on Thursday night.
One-time wannabe boxer returns to NRL
Tevita Pangai Junior is officially back in the NRL just a year after he quit the sport to become a boxer.
‘Need some answers’: Wayne Bennett erupts
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was fuming after a controversial finish saw his side denied in a golden point thriller to the Raiders.
‘League died tonight’: JT, Vautin go nuclear
The rugby league world has been left utterly flabbergasted over a farcical Bunker call that has been absolutely savaged across the game.
Trbojevic nightmare destroys Manly, NSW
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has proven once again he has zero luck when it comes to injuries after a freak accident against the Dolphins.
‘Never seen’ Wayne Bennett sight says it all
Wayne Bennett is keeping his cards close to his chest, but there’s one thing is clear as rumours swirl over his next move.
‘Genius’ makes NRL ‘succession’ look silly
Wayne Bennett has pulled off a rugby league masterstroke before our eyes and the “genius” veteran coach has flipped the script completely.
‘Utter joke’: NRL world savages ‘dog shot’
NRL fans have unloaded on Dolphins half Anthony Milford after the former Broncos star was accused of a “dog shot” against Reece Walsh.
Wayne responds to NRL coaching ‘tragedy’
Wayne Bennett has offered his views on Souths coach Jason Demetriou and reports he is set to take over at the Rabbitohs.
Bennett coy on coaching future rumours
Wayne Bennett was in fine form on Thursday when the master coach was asked about possibly returning to the Rabbitohs in 2025.
Sad Wayne Bennett photo says it all
Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins are on top of the NRL ladder but the supercoach has plenty on his mind after their latest win came at a huge cost.
‘God awful’ NRL act is ‘as bad as it gets’
A debate has erupted in rugby league circles over what the right punishment after one of rugby league’s most hated acts reared its ugly head.
Dolphin left reeling after all-time NRL falcon
A sickening thud was heard around the ground after Ben Hunt’s attempted clearing kick slammed straight into the Dolphin.
NRL responds to fresh Dally M farce
After social media fired up asking how a star Dolphin scored a Dally M vote in a big loss to the Cowboys the NRL has weighed in on the issue.
NRL ‘never been more shocked’ by ref’s call
Rugby league fans were left stunned and furious at a rare and controversial penalty try call in the last game of NRL’s Round 1.
Heartbreaking news for Dolphins rep star
Tom Gilbert’s horrible luck with injuries has continued with scans revealing the Dolphins star won’t play again this year.
Wayne Bennett linked to Sydney NRL club
Wayne Bennett is open for business in 2025 and one powerhouse Sydney-based club is already considering a big move.
Dolphins insist key spots are still undecided
While most clubs have settled on their halves for round one, mystery surrounds who will partner Sean O’Sullivan at the Dolphins when the new season kicks off.
NRL legend’s son stars in Broncos audition
It may have only been a trial game but Broncos fullback Tristan Sailor has once again proved he is too good to be stuck in reserve grade.
NRL hit Dolphins with historic punishment
The Dolphins could be forced to pay a $50,000 fine after becoming the first club to be hit with a breach notice over the NRL’s anti-tampering laws.
Origin, premiership winner’s NRL career over
A player who has done nearly everything in his NRL career by the age of 27 is set to leave these shores are bouncing from a sixth club.
Bennett’s no-show after record win
Dolphins supercoach Wayne Bennett has skipped his final post-game press conference of the year after a historic victory.
‘He kicked me’: Wild act goes unpunished
A can of worms has been reopened in the NRL after Sean O’Sullivan copped a boot to the face as Kyle Feldt defused a bomb.
‘New rule’: Bennett fumes at costly penalty
Wayne Bennett has been coaching rugby league for almost 50 years and the Dolphins veteran said if the rule that cost his side victory on Saturday night exists – he’s never heard of it.
‘Trick’ play steals victory, stuns NRL
A remarkable passage of play masterminded by Api Koroisau has sealed a wild one-point victory for the struggling Wests Tigers.
‘Rubbish’ act branded ‘bad for the game’
Wayne Bennett has come under fire over a ‘rubbish’ post-game act right when the NRL was hoping to promote the game in Perth.
Wayne Bennett presser is as brutal as it gets
Veteran NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett has given Perth a taste of one of his all-time press conferences after his side’s loss at Optus Stadium.
Insane NRL resurrection ‘no one predicted’
One of the NRL’s sleepers has come to life off a fifth straight win, rocketing from also-ran oblivion well into finals contention.
Heartbreak as battlers win one-point thriller
The Canterbury Bulldogs have secured a rare win as the Dolphins fell just short in a heartbreaking finish to an NRL thriller.
‘We were used’: Shock Dolphins claim
The Dolphins have come forward with a claim that re-writes all the rumours that surrounded the club’s “monumental blow”.
Dolphins re-sign potential future skipper
Tom Gilbert might be out for the rest of the season but his future looks bright, with the Dolphins star signing a new deal.
NRL responds to controversial calls
The NRL has had its say on some contentious calls from the weekend, with Grant Atkins hailed for making a brave call that others would have avoided.
Gould slams ‘billion to one’ NRL call
Phil Gould’s running battle with one of the NRL’s most contentious rules has continued as the Dolphins’ perfect start was denied.
Wayne Bennett’s Walsh swipe ignites feud
Wayne Bennett has lit the fuse ahead of the Battle of Brisbane by declaring Reece Walsh deserved his three-match ban for swearing at the referee.
Eels shatter NRL records in 77-year first
Parramatta shattered all sorts of records on Saturday in a scintillating demolition of the NRL’s newcomers that made history
Ben Hunt in awkward presser moment
Dragons star Ben Hunt has addressed his dramatic move to leave the club after Friday night’s 48-18 loss to the New Zealand Warriors.
‘Not that type of coach’: Wayne rips in
Wayne Bennett has refused to entertain the idea of bringing in fresh faces to his injury-ravaged squad following another heavy loss.
‘Embarrassing’: NRL rocked by bloodbath
Records tumbled on the northern beaches as the NRL’s surprise packets were put in their place in the most emphatic way possible.
Wayne Bennett twists knife on entire state
Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins suffered one of the club’s biggest losses of the season but the coach couldn’t help but twist the knife on an entire state.
Bennett shuts down journo in two words
The Dolphins have continued to charge up the NRL ladder but coach Wayne Bennett isn’t going to let the side rest on their laurels.
Bennett questions enforcer over suspension
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has questioned if enforcer Felise Kaufusi listens to him as he cops yet another suspension.
Bennett’s cheeky jab as Kaufusi ‘rolls dice’
Master coach Wayne Bennett has questioned how Jarome Luai escaped suspension for touching an official as Felise Kaufusi faces a nervous wait for an ugly swinging arm.
NRL supercoach duel is no contest
Wayne Bennett is arguably the greatest coach rugby league has seen but his greatest nemesis has continued to hold the wood over the Dolphins mentor.
Bennett reveals truth behind Munster snub
Dolphins master coach Wayne Bennett has revealed he and Cameron Munster have made peace after a fiery incident last year.
‘Had nothing’: Haka leaves rookie ‘speechless’
Dolphins’ new cult hero Valynce Te Whare became emotional celebrating his stunning two-try performance on debut with an incredible post-game moment.
‘GOAT’: Wayne Bennett has done it again
The only shocking thing about a Wayne Bennett-coached side defying the odds in a big game is that we’re still shocked so many years in.
‘Val Meninga’: Cult hero wins over NRL
A 108kg wrecking ball who had not played rugby league until last year has become an instant cult hero at Magic Round with a stunning debut.
‘I’ll leave’: Bennett’s bizarre walk out threat
Dolphins head coach Wayne Bennett threatened to walk out of a press conference after he became the subject of the questions ahead of Magic Round.
NRL comes clean on huge referee blunder
The NRL has admitted they missed a knock on from backrower Hudson Young in the lead-up to the Raiders’ field goal which secured golden point victory.
Jack Wighton interview is just heartbreaking
After announcing his departure from the Raiders, Jack Wighton broke down after Canberra claimed a golden point win.
Disbelief as Dolphins star refuses to score
The Dolphins pulled off an epic comeback win over the Titans but an unbelievable brain fade by Robert Jennings had the NRL lost for words.
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