The Jason Ryles revolution is in full swing and Parramatta’s junior pathways are flourishing under the rookie coach. These are the young guns the Eels are building the club’s future around.
Every week NRL stars are deliberately placing pressure on referees by arguing decisions, complaining about rulings and demanding penalties … and its trickling down to junior rugby league matches, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
The Raiders’ NRLW season is in free fall after four rounds, prompting a savage spray from their coach. But it highlights an issue in the women’s game no one is talking about.
Wayne Bennett’s hopes of avoiding his first wooden spoon have taken a massive blow with veteran playmaker Jack Wighton hit with a whopping ban.
Jacob Kiraz’s move to the No. 1 jersey for the Bulldogs could be a boost for SuperCoaches, while popular cheapie Josiah Karapani has been dropped.
The Broncos are running out of time and Michael Maguire knows it. The Brisbane coach addresses claims his side doesn’t have the heart or the attacking nouse to be title contenders in 2025.
Having locked down Dally M winner Jahrome Hughes the Melbourne Storm must now turn its attention to staving off a poaching raid from a cashed up rebel league.
Newcastle have extended in-form veteran back Dane Gagai, while the Raiders have told two players that they’re free to talk to rival NRL clubs effective immediately. MARKET WATCH.
Michael Maguire has again called on out-of-favour star Selwyn Cobbo to help save Brisbane’s season as the coach takes a chainsaw to his backline.
Besieged Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam has opened up on the barrage of boos he’s received from rugby league fans since his NRL return, vowing to not let the hostile crowds get in the way of his footy.
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is once again faced with the task of reshuffling his spine after an injury to fullback Isaiah Iongi. Plus, Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is facing a stint on the sidelines. EARLY MAIL
Referee Belinda Sharpe is set to be relegated to touch line duties in Round 22 following a lopsided penalty count in Cronulla’s win over South Sydney.
Some signings have been revolutions for their new teams, while other high-profile recruits still have a point to prove in 2025. After the mid-season movement, we rank the top contenders for the buy of the year.
Broncos prop Payne Haas has been cleared by Michael Maguire to take on the Rabbitohs despite lingering injury concerns, while a Bulldogs star is in doubt for the finals after suffering a stomach injury. See the latest team news.
No one in Tigertown has forgotten how things ended with Lachlan Galvin. As they meet again, the fans who once cheered him will be baying for blood – and no doubt some of his former teammates will take delight in lowering his colours as well.
Cellar dwellers Gold Coast and Parramatta have caused a top eight shake-up which can have major ramifications for the finals makeup. Every NRL club’s run home and final ladder position.
Cam Munster, Billy Slater and Cam Smith have a special piece in their career which Reece Walsh missed out on – an apprenticeship away from the forensic gaze of the NRL.
Jake Clifford has won the battle for scrumbase contracts at the Cowboys – and it is set to deliver a former Australian schoolboys playmaker to the Broncos.
Two NRL player agents are set to cop six-month bans for brawling, Kevvie’s first big Kangaroos call and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
South Sydney will challenge Jack Wighton’s shoulder charge ban at the NRL judiciary after seeking legal advice from veteran legal gun Nick Ghabar.
He describes himself as loose, authentic and a little bit crazy. Meet Daniel Dickson, the man with a wacky dress sense who helped revive the Bears after almost 30 years out of the game.
Jett Cleary continues to emerge as an NRL star of the future in reserve grade, showcasing a lethal running and passing game reminiscent of his superstar brother’s style. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Souths’ big-money recruit Lewis Dodd finally got his chance at halfback, but was hooked after 68 minutes. Go inside the back story of the deal that has the entire NRL talking.
The injuries keep coming for SuperCoaches with just one more week until the start of head-to-head finals. Here are the players to target and avoid.
Daly Cherry-Evans endured an agonising afternoon at Allianz Stadium – his home for next season – in a match where Manly were found out to be a side well behind the NRL’s elite clubs.
Reece Walsh is under fire but one of his biggest supporters claims Brisbane’s problems run much deeper than a few errors from their superstar fullback.
St George Illawarra CEO Tim Watsford has overseen the biggest signings of his young Dragons career as he looks to revive the struggling Red V.
You can understand why new Australian coach Kevin Walters wants to convince Payne Haas, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow not to defect to Samoa. But this is why he should let them walk.
The mighty Panthers had plummeted to last place on the NRL table after a shock Round 12 loss to Newcastle. It prompted an uncharacteristic spray from the usually unflappable Ivan Cleary. Penrith haven’t lost since.
With every mounting loss, the Rabbitohs’ decision to only offer club legend Adam Reynolds a one-year extension back in 2021 haunts them even more. These are the numbers that prove the costly blunder is still being felt.
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