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These men have sat on the NRL fringes. They are too good to stay there

One of the game’s most luckless players, who has suffered another harrowing setback, is among those declared too good for the NRL’s periphery.

  • Nick Wright

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Wallabies convert suffers NRL setback, as legend’s son plots shock move

A high-profile rugby convert’s NRL berth has been put on ice, while the son of a club great is firming for a surprise positional shift at a veteran’s expense.

  • Nick Wright
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‘Time to get it done’: Inside the Dolphins’ long-term succession plan

Two young enforcers will have their chance to prove they belong as the long-term faces of the club well into the future.

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Sione Hopoate got a preseason opportunity with the Broncos both in 2024 and 2025.

The Broncos’ depth was questioned. These men are out to bolster it

Hopoate is among the train-and-trial Broncos out to convince coach Michael Maguire they warrant an NRL call-up. We break down their chances.

  • Nick Wright
Reds player Isaac Henry (C) receives treatment for an injury during the Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Queensland Reds in Melbourne on March 15, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Four major surgeries turned Isaac’s career to agony. Now, nothing fazes him

An Australian rugby hopeful has called on clubs across codes to employ a full-time psychologist, both to support those in turmoil and take them to new heights.

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Harrison Graham will be fighting to prove he still has a future in the NRL.

These men fly under the radar. Now, they fight for their NRL futures

We break down every NRL club’s under-the-radar prospects who are coming off contract, but will need to find greater gears for their clubs and futures in 2025.

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Why a Broncos legend believes two unsung converts will land on NRL radars

They finished last season in rugby union before making bold career gambles. But a Bronco great believes the pair have the tools to emerge as NRL stars.

  • Nick Wright
Pat Carrigan has confirmed a move to prop is on the cards.

A huge Broncos move looms. What will it mean for one of their leading men?

Pat Carrigan has confirmed a major change could be on the cards – and it may have a telling impact on the club and state.

  • Nick Wright
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Why the Dolphins can challenge for the title – without a Kiwi star

Three Dolphins figures have addressed the prospect of recruiting one of the NRL’s biggest stars, and why they believe Redcliffe already has the makings of a title team.

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Surprise training moves send a ripple through the Dolphins backline

A breakout player could switch positions, opening the door for a “big boy” to make his mark as coach Kristian Woolf makes the Dolphins fight for selection.

  • Nick Wright

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