‘Unlikely’: Storm star under injury cloud
Melbourne Storm is close to an unbackable favourite to beat the Roosters on Friday night, but the odds could swing on a star player’s fitness.
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‘That’s a lot’: Revealing stat shows up Storm’s failings
Momentum shifts can define matches and a big reveal from Storm fullback Nick Meaney has highlighted just how significant they can be in finals.
‘Make our mark’: Storm leaders’ vow after finals flop
One win in four finals since the retirement of Cameron Smith has put the pressure on Melbourne Storm’s new leaders to drive success.
Powerful five-word response to horror act
Desperately unlucky Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has updated fans with a powerful response after his heartbreaking injury against the Broncos.
One-word answer sums up NRL bloodbath
On a night that couldn’t have gone much worse, Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster has summed up the performance in one word.
‘Terrible’ injury rocks NRL to its core
The Brisbane Broncos have all but ended their 14-year hoodoo but the NRL’s unluckiest player has been left in tears after a horror blow.
‘Double-barrel shotgun’ plan for Reece lightning
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has only seen one player faster than Billy Slater on the field and he has to stop him on Friday night.
Walsh’s cheeky reply to elephant in the room
The Brisbane Broncos are one of the favourites to win the NRL premiership, but a bizarre 14-year hoodoo is standing in their way.
The one man who can end Storm winning streak
Melbourne Storm has beaten the Broncos 14 times in a row but there’s a new element to contend with in Friday’s blockbuster final.
14-year farce leaves NRL race wide open
The Broncos are no longer masters of their own minor premiership fate after Melbourne proved they’re at home at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Good idea’: Bellamy calls for NRL finals shake-up
Fans have been short-changed by NRL clubs resting masses of talent this weekend, and Storm coach Craig Bellamy has a solution.
City ‘in raptures’ as 405-day nightmare ends
One of the NRL’s flashiest stars has finally escaped his purgatory, coming back from “one of the most brutal NRL injuries seen in years”.
Storm’s huge call on Papenhuyzen comeback
One of the NRL’s longest injury lay-offs will end on Saturday, with Ryan Papenhuyzen set to return for the Storm after more than 400 days on the sidelines.
‘Get off the field’: Fans praise send off
Referees may get the short end of the stick a lot of the time but NRL fans have combined to celebrate an act which has been a long time coming.
How a rival helped Papenhuyzen return
James Tedesco and Ryan Papenhuyzen have a fair bit in common, including knowing what it’s like to recover from a shattered patella.
‘Love to have him’: Bellamy confirms Haas interest
Two Storm stars are in doubt for Saturday’s Penrith clash as the coach confirmed he’d love to have Payne Haas at his club.
‘Ignore it’: Slater blasts Storm controversy
Storm legend Billy Slater has joined Cameron Smith in firing back at critics after the Storm celebrated their stripped 2007 and 2009 premierships.
‘Big milestone’: Storm superstar is back
It’s been 384 days since Ryan Papenhuyzen went down with a serious knee injury but the time has come for him to play again.
NRL world divided over ‘ridiculous’ trophy act
The Melbourne Storm have defended a controversial part of their 25-year anniversary as scenes of a trophy presentation outraged fans.
NRL world in uproar over ‘disgusting’ detail
NRL fans are in uproar after noticing an infuriating detail on a poster for one club’s 25-year anniversary celebrations.
Storm provides major Papenhuyzen update
There were fears Ryan Papenhuyzen would miss the entire 2023 season, but the Storm star is suddenly the club’s finals trump card.
Knights finally snap eight-year Storm curse
The Knights have finally broken their eight-year winless streak against the Melbourne Storm to keep their NRL season alive.
Robinson’s grim update on injured star
He’s the gifted playmaker who has the potential to save their attack, but the Roosters concede Sam Walker could miss another month with a knee injury which would just about end their finals hopes.
Storm provides major Papenhuyzen update
It’s been almost a year since Ryan Papenhuyzen last played for the Storm, but there’s hope he could be back soon after ticking off a major milestone.
‘Am I seeing things?’: NRL farce is ‘pathetic’
There is one person in the world who believed Nelson Asofa-Solomona scored against the Panthers, and it wasn’t the man himself.
Skipper insults two clubs in hot mic moment
Storm skipper Christian Welch was picked up sledging two NRL clubs as he somehow didn’t realise the cameras were rolling.
NRL loses it over shock celeb sighting
Rugby league fans couldn’t believe their eyes when an all-time rock music legend was spotted in the stands at an NRL game on Saturday.
‘The world is beautiful’: NRL joke is over
The NRL world has erupted as one after Wests Tigers forward Alex Twal ended the competition’s longest running joke — and sent fans wild.
Storm veteran set for emotional return
The Storm have had more swings than a summer’s day in Melbourne, but now is the time to show they remain a premiership force.
Gould’s secret role in coaching bombshell
Phil Gould’s role in Jason Ryles’ shock call to reject the St George Illawarra Dragons’ coaching offer for a rival club has been revealed.
Code-hopper signs new deal with Storm
Will Warbrick’s patience in reserve grade last year has paid off, with the former rugby sevens star signing a new deal with the Storm.
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.
Staggering Munster act sparked Bellamy deal
Legendary coach Craig Bellamy declared he “hates to say it” however a staggering act from Cameron Munster was behind his bombshell NRL call.
Bellamy confirms NRL coaching bombshell
Craig Bellamy’s “180-degree turnaround” on his coaching future at the Melbourne Storm will mean huge ramifications for one rival NRL club.
Why Bellamy decided to coach one more year
Craig Bellamy isn’t ready to retire, with the Storm coach staying put for another year with one superstar playing his part in the decision.
NRL world erupts over ‘game-changer’
Thursday night’s clash between the Broncos and Storm has exposed an issue the NRL can’t allow to derail the entire season.
‘Score the try’: Bellamy’s tip after blunder
Melbourne should have beaten the Broncos by more on Thursday night after a bombed try earnt a clip from coach Craig Bellamy.
NRL backflip after Broncos sin bin carnage
A pair of Broncos stars have learned their fate with one judiciary backflip proving the NRL’s hip drop saga is as clear as mud.
NRL erupts over officiating ‘howler’
The NRL world has been left divided on a tackle which ultimately saved a try but that left a bad taste in many people’s mouths.
‘Has not moved’: Terrifying scene rocks NRL
Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has been medicabbed off the field in a terrifying scene in the early exchanges against the Storm.
‘Pay the fine’: Coach seethes over NRL drama
Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters has gone as close to stepping over the line as possible after his side’s controversial loss to the Storm.
Storm star apologises for club’s poor start
The Storm has been the most consistent team in the NRL for the best part of 20 years, but questions are starting to be asked.
‘Incredible visual’ as Storm rumour swirls
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy wasn’t feeling the magic at Suncorp Stadium as his side felt the wrath of the new premiership favourites.
Why Storm star shunned the Wallabies
The words of his mum and dad were ringing in his ears when a Storm star was weighing up a potential big-money move to rugby.
‘Can’t believe it’: NZ erupts over ‘absolute joke’
NRL referee Grant Atkins has become public enemy No. 1 in New Zealand after a controversial call stunned during the Anzac Day clash in Melbourne.
NAS returns but Storm forwards in doubt
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been cleared to return just as the Storm sweats on the availability of a couple of injured forwards.
Why Munster is primed for Johnson showdown
Cameron Munster is the first to admit he wasn’t at his best last week, but a return to the halves could relaunch the Storm’s attack.
Bellamy rages over star’s ‘stupid’ act
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has slammed his side’s performance while pinpointing a dumb play that gave his side no hope of victory.
‘Shot of the year’ ignites NRL chaos
Manly Vs Melbourne doesn’t often disappoint and this was no different as there the latest edition of the clash had it all.
Bellamy’s cheeky dig ahead of star’s big move
Storm fans would have been horrified when they saw Cameron Munster’s name missing from the halves, but the rep star is expected to dominate in his new role against Manly.
‘Totally unnecessary’ act flips game on its head
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley has cost his side dearly after a frustrated moment of madness flipped the game against the Storm on a dime.
‘Imminent death’: Image leaves NRL red-faced
The NRL has a massive Melbourne Storm problem with one image showing the competition has got it very wrong this year.
Cross-code rivals to collide in Melbourne
Will Warbrick knows how tough it is to switch codes, which is why it’s perfect timing that he gets to play the rugby-bound Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Storm bracing for the Smith show in his return
Brandon Smith spent six seasons with the Storm but on Thursday will head to AAMI Park in a different jersey in one of the most anticipated battles of 2023.
‘Pest’: Munster act says all you need to know
Cameron Munster has torn the Rabbitohs apart but the Storm larrikin still had enough energy to pull a schoolyard prank after full-time.
‘Hang them up’: Munster roasts coach
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has once again been trolled by his star Cameron Munster in a hilarious live TV cross.
Bellamy provides major Papenhuyzen update
Craig Bellamy press conferences never fail to disappoint, with the Storm leader providing a major Ryan Papenhuyzen update.
‘Leave’: Munster’s hilarious Bellamy clip
There are few things more certain at any Melbourne Storm match than a Craig Bellamy blow up, even in a much-needed win.
Embarrassing rarity sums up Tigers nightmare
The Wests Tigers winless start to the season has gone from bad to worse as the side continue to find new ways to lose.
Star waiting for medical OK to play
Cameron Munster thinks he’s ready to play again and so does his coach, but the decision isn’t theirs to make.
Storm facing worst start in 19 years
The Melbourne Storm has long been the master of the fast start, but another loss on Friday and the club will slump to a 19-year low.
NRL veteran explodes after shock benching
Titans coach Justin Holbrook dragged his big-name signing Kieran Foran just 32 minutes into their clash against the Storm on Saturday.
Storm crisis sends shockwaves through NRL
The end of the Melbourne Storm era has long been pontificated in NRL circles but for the first time the club is truly in crisis.
Coach ‘goes nuclear’ at unrecognisable team
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has unloaded on his side after a shock thrashing at the hands of the Canterbury Bulldogs.
‘Worst run’: Injury horror hits home
Injuries are part are parcel of sport, but during 20 years as Storm coach, Craig Bellamy has never felt it so badly.
Legendary help for Storm’s new main man
Filling the big and fast shoes of Ryan Papenhuyzen at fullback for the Melbourne Storm is a huge task and his replacement certainly knows that.
‘We got this’: Injured Munster’s epic rev up
Cameron Munster’s feats are taking on legendary proportions, with revelations about what he said to his teammates despite a gruesome injury.
‘Bone sticking out’: Star’s gruesome injury
There’s tough and then there’s Cameron Munster, who has revealed what his gruesome finger injury felt like.
Wild 21-year record survives utter madness
The Melbourne Storm’s perfect record under Craig Bellamy has remained intact in an opening match thriller in Parramatta.
‘Bone’s sticking out’: Horror Munster blow
Cameron Munster has performed the NRL’s first feat of superhuman strength for the season after suffering a horror injury.
‘Unlock this f*****’: NRL star’s brutal moment
A new mini-doco has captured the staggering work Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is doing to return to the NRL.
‘Open wound’: Munster, Bennett don’t speak
Cameron Munster has opened up on the contract saga that severed his relationship with super coach Wayne Bennett.
‘Looking for trouble’: Bonkers NRL record at risk
One of the NRL’s most incredible records goes on the line in round 1 for a new-look Melbourne Storm team.
Bellamy’s bombshell retirement reveal
Melbourne Storm maestro Craig Bellamy says it’s “time for the club to have a new coach” and says he is “pretty sure” this will be his final year in charge.
Shock injury blow won’t dampen new Storm captain
As Melbourne Storm named a sole captain for the 2023 season another backline injury added to his team’s challenge.
Huge blow for Storm with injury reveal
Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen was always in a race to play Round 1 but the full extent of his expected absence is much worse.
Unlucky break for Storm star
Injuries in 2022 forced all sorts of disruptions to Melbourne Storm’s backline and 2023 has started the same way.
‘Felt detached’: Storm star’s injury heartache
After spending most of 2022 on his own recovering from a serious injury Storm co-captain Christian Welch is back.
NRL star raises eyebrows over code switch
The NRL’s “biggest” star has addressed rumours of a Wallabies recruitment raid with a surprise statement on which country he would represent.
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