NRL 2024
Injury-plagued Dolphin reveals his comeback date – and what to expect
From State of Origin duties last year to disappointment this season, Tom Gilbert has drawn inspiration from a Brisbane Lions star.
- by Nick Wright
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‘It controls everything’: His dad’s message keeps King Wally’s fight alive
A caring sledge from his father stuck with Wally Lewis, as he continues to advocate for changes to improve player welfare.
- by Nick Wright
‘S--- happens’: Why Eels discard and Test star can end 17 years of agony
They are a region blessed with talent, but have never delivered premiership glory. Can these recruits rescue them from the doldrums?
- by Nick Wright
Luckless pair and 19 battlers hope to eradicate Dolphins’ depth issues
As two stars showed promising signs of injury comebacks, aspiring NRL prospects – including a legend’s son – pushed their cases.
- by Nick Wright
Player charged over on-field incident in Qld rugby league game
Police allege a Noosa Pirates player caused grievous bodily harm to another player during a match on the Sunshine Coast.
- by Sean Parnell
As Carter Gordon eyes halfback role, another code jumper plots a Broncos rise
Two dual-code legends have revealed why a pair of new rugby union converts are primed to succeed in the NRL.
- by Nick Wright
‘Nothing fazes him’: The trialling Bronco out to force Maguire’s hand
While a re-signed prop says the Broncos have the depth needed for a winning season, one late bloomer is competing for a place up front.
- by Nick Wright
‘It gave me a lot of perspective’: The sick kids behind Ashcroft’s rise
He is the AFL’s youngest Norm Smith Medal winner, and he’s set to be joined by his brother at the Lions. But off the field, Will Ashcroft is changing lives.
- by Nick Wright
These players want to be Broncos. First, they have to survive training
The Broncos have allowed 16 hopefuls to join the hot pre-season training sessions under new coach Michael Maguire.
- by Nick Wright
‘I can grow him’: Broncos make huge Cobbo call as Maguire addresses Hunt talk
New Broncos coach Michael Maguire has weighed in on the futures of two key stars amid a rapid retention drive.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
Analysis
Three months ago, a choice proved costly. But Katoa is a fast learner
The moment that proved one of the NRL’s best young halfback was finding his feet could be a sign of things to come for the Dolphins.
- by Nick Wright
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