If Parramatta sensation Dylan Brown ends up jumping ship to Newcastle at the end of the season, Knights coach Adam O’Brien should send Eels legend Brett Kenny a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne, writes BRENT READ.
Two former Broncos will be laying the smackdown on Friday night at the Caxton, while Wayne Bennett has delivered his own verbal blow on Matt Lodge. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Christian Welch has opened up on the debilitating injuries that forced him into retirement, while Melbourne have presented the NRL with a bulging medical report as they attempt to free up his $600,000 salary.
There were fears the NRL’s Perth expansion deal was on the brink of collapse. But Peter V’landys is confident the WA Government will make good on three key ARLC requests.
Wests Tigers fans will be forced to wait another week to see Jarome Luai in action, while Des Hasler will play a highly-rated teen halfback for the Titans as the Pre-season Challenge continues. FULL TEAMS
Melbourne have had furtive talks with the NRL over the future of Christian Welch as a back problem and another concussion threaten to force the former Origin forward into early retirement.
Canberra, Cronulla and the Warriors will be confronted with a unique problem in their Round 1 clashes. BRENT READ explains how they will prepare for what awaits them at Allegiant Stadium. WATCH THE VIDEO
Kalyn Ponga has opened up on his infamous controversial decision to withdraw from Kangaroos selection, insisting he has buried the hatchet with Mal Meninga, as he prepares to represent the Maori All Stars.
Queensland Maroons and Manly Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans has made a call on his State of Origin future, and revealed he has spoken with rival clubs about playing on in 2026.
The NRL’s biggest stars have revealed their biggest threat to the premiership in 2025, while the four Las Vegas-bound representatives selected the teammate most likely to go missing in Sin City. WATCH THE VIDEO.
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