Infamous boot camp that broke Warnie can rebuild Broncos
Shane Warne was allowed to bring a carton of Benson and Hedges cigarettes to Australia’s boot camp in 2006. Broncos players will be afforded a sleeping bag and little else on their boot camp.
Teams
Inside Maguire’s secret camp to reset Broncos culture
Michael Maguire is ramping up the much-needed cultural overhaul at the Broncos, with the next three days set to prove pivotal to their aspirations for the 2025 season.
Purdue reveals frontrunner in three-way battle to pair Dearden
North Queensland’s 2024 rookie of the year Jaxon Purdue has weighed in on the three-way battle to pair Kangaroos star Tom Dearden in the Cowboys halves this season. Find out which halfback has their nose in front.
$75m or $19m: Which NRL club owns most expensive centre of excellence
A surprising club tops the list when it comes to how much an NRL club spends on their centre of excellence. Sunday Session reveals how much teams have dished out on their training bases.
Hasler set to make bombshell halfback switch at Titans
Des Hasler is contemplating a bombshell move that will see Kieran Foran transformed into a ball-playing bench weapon for the Titans.
Maguire’s huge Reynolds call after surgery setback
Adam Reynolds sent a scare through Red Hill after undergoing neck surgery and coach Michael Maguire has delivered an update for Broncos fans.
Raiders snubbed as $3.5m star leaves Knights
One of the biggest dominoes in the NRL player market has fallen with a star forward deciding on a move to a Sydney-based club.
Raiders scouting report: Canberra’s best 17, Ricky’s youth brigade
Will a void of experience in their player roster hurt Ricky Stuart’s youthful Raiders in 2025? FATIMA KDOUH breaks down Canberra’s best 17, issues facing the club, rookies to watch and more in our Raiders deep dive.
Storm scouting report: Best 17, why they’re premiership favourites
Melbourne have only gotten stronger from their grand final defeat in 2024 and you’d be foolish to bet against them. MATT ENCARNACION analyses their best 17, rookies to watch, issues facing the club and more.
NRL Xmas wish list: Clause curses, Nelson off the naughty list
Some clubs just want a season without any off-field distractions, others need their players to find some focus inside the lines. We take a look at what’s on every NRL club’s wish list this Christmas.
‘Dealing with pain’: Warriors star’s emotional retirement call
Warriors skipper Tohu Harris has revealed the emotional reason behind his abrupt and shock retirement call, a decision which leaves the Warriors with $500,000 to spend on plugging the vacant hole.
NRL skipper’s retirement shock
Just weeks out from the start of the new NRL season, one of the competition’s captains has dropped a bomb by calling it quits.
Dolphins in secret talks with injured Bulldogs star
The Dolphins have held secret talks with former Broncos prodigy Karl Oloapu, after the injured Bulldogs playmaker moved home to Queensland.
Best 17, rookies to watch: Bulldogs primed for premiership charge
There’s something special about Canterbury heading into 2025. PAMELA WHALEY breaks down the issues facing the club, the rookies to watch and more in our deep dive into the Bulldogs.
Dragons
Dragons begin post-Hunt era with big captaincy call
They were accused of lacking leadership options but that hasn’t been a problem for Dragons coach Shane Flanagan after he anointed the successor to departed captain Ben Hunt.
Dragons make shock captaincy call
Two players who joined St George Illawarra from other clubs after the 2024 season have been named as co-captains in their first season for the Dragons.
Eels scouting report: Best 17, solving contract clause crisis
Rookie coach Jason Ryles has taken over the most daunting job in the NRL. ADAM MOBBS rates the Eels’ free agency dealings and reveals the young stars in line to debut in 2025.
Reed Mahoney vs everyone: Bitter NRL feuds that will define 2025
Bulldogs rake Reed Mahoney will have a bounty on his head heading into 2025 after accruing an array of victims in 2024. We reveal the best, and worst, feuds of the year and who won’t be exchanging Christmas cards.
Knights scouting report: Best 17, how to unlock superstar Ponga
For Adam O’Brien and the Knights, plenty relies on Kalyn Ponga and finding a consistent spine combination to support him. PAMELA WHALEY analyses their best 17, rookies to watch, biggest issues and more.
Multimillion-dollar bidding war erupts for wantaway Knights star
Two rival NRL clubs will wage a big-money battle for the signature of Leo Thompson after the in-demand prop indicated he would be leaving Newcastle at the end of 2025.
Panthers scouting report: Best 17, big-name exits to test premiers
The losses of Jarome Luai and James Fisher-Harris are huge blows for Penrith, who face an uphill battle to defend their title. FATIMA KDOUH analyses the challenges facing the champions, rookies to watch and more.
Cleary’s three-word post to terrify NRL
Nathan Cleary’s latest loved up snaps with Mary Fowler came with a message that should terrify the Panthers star’s NRL rivals.
‘I was losing my mind’: NRL star who had to learn to walk again
Tevita Tatola’s life turned upside down after an innocuous incident threatened to end his career at just 27. In an emotional interview, he reveals the mental demons suffered during his five month struggle to walk again.
Rabbitohs tragic Albo’s telling reaction to Crowe sale news
Prime Minister and South Sydney’s No.1 ticket holder, Anthony Albanese, has praised Russell Crowe for his contribution to the Rabbitohs in a telling reaction to news the co-owner is looking to offload his shares.
Roosters scouting report, best 17: Mass exodus, injury crisis crippling club
The perennial premiership heavyweights have lost more star power than any other team in the NRL in recent history. TYSON JACKSON breaks down the club’s injury crisis, free agency wrap, and more.
May takes swipe at Roosters over backflip timing
Terrell May has taken a swipe at the timing of his Roosters exit, saying he believes it was purposeful to prevent him signing with an NRL premiership heavyweight club.
Sharks scouting report: Best 17, AFB ignites title credentials
The signing of Addin Fonua-Blake could be the key that unlocks Cronulla’s run to a grand final in 2025. DAVID RICCIO analyses the Sharks’ best 17, where they need to improve, rookies to watch and more.
Inspirational Sharks captain set to sign extension
Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes is on the verge of extending his future at the Sharks after Nicho Hynes implored the club’s off-contract players to stick around and build for another premiership.
Sea Eagles scouting report: Best 17, last chance for DCE?
After a quiet summer on the market, it’ll be down to Daly Cherry-Evans and the Trbojevic brothers to push Manly on a premiership run. DEAN RITCHIE looks at their best 17, rookies to watch, burning questions and more.
Footy star marries teammate’s sister
Manly Sea Eagles star Jake Trbojevic has tied the knot with a teammate’s sister in a wedding attended by NRL stars.
‘Lost trust with me’: Tigers star addresses Benji falling out
After a turbulent 2024 Wests Tigers star Brent Naden has opened up on his falling out with coach Benji Marshall and addressed the speculation surrounding his future.
Fitness freak smashes club record
Their fitness standards were in the headlines for all the wrong reasons last year, but a young gun is helping the Wests Tigers make a splash in 2025.
How Dolphins star plans to dominate NRL after Tonga heroics
Isaiya Katoa showed his class with dominant Test performances for Tonga and now the Dolphins halfback has vowed to take his game to another level in the NRL.
Dolphins scouting report: Best 17, breaking the ‘Bennett Curse’
The Dolphins head into their third season with a rookie NRL coach and one of rugby league’s most enduring hoodoos. TRAVIS MEYN answers the burning questions facing the club in 2025.
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