NRL 2025 draw analysis: Winners, losers, every club’s report card
The 2025 NRL draw has been released and only five clubs have earned a sub-par grading in our analysis special. We reveal the winners and losers in our 17-club report card.
Dolphins
Broncos’ golden draw: Suncorp seventh heaven, Origin bye gifts
Brisbane’s quest to break its 19-year premiership drought under coach Michael Maguire has received a massive boost, with the Broncos given a free run to start the season. Every Queensland club’s draw revealed.
Download your 2025 full NRL and club-by-club draw posters
The NRL has released the draw for the 2025 season. Follow every round, fixture and State of Origin schedule using our two draw posters. Download and print here!
Rivalries, revenge, rematches: NRL’s 2025 blockbuster match-ups revealed
From ugly divorces to unceremonious poaching raids, coaching returns and revenge missions, the NRL off-season has set the tone for an explosive season. These are the blockbuster match-ups you can’t miss in 2025.
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Revealed: How Dolphins were denied a play at Warrior Walsh
Reece Walsh was firmly on the radar of Wayne Bennett and the Dolphins as he was emerging into a superstar for the Warriors. As it would pan out, the Warriors would only allow their young star to deal with the Broncos.
Sport Confidential: Reynolds’ swipe at critics over contract fears
Adam Reynolds has shut down any talks that he’ll struggle to see out his new contract as his ongoing injury battles continue, while the Dolphins have pulled out of a poaching raid for a Broncos star. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL
Cheeky Devils: QCup defection that crushed Broncos-Dolphins relations
It was the Queensland Cup turf war that ended a near two-decade Broncos partnership. This is how the Dolphins infiltrated Norths Devils to pull off an the cross-town heist.
Wayne responds to NRL coaching ‘tragedy’
Wayne Bennett has offered his views on Souths coach Jason Demetriou and reports he is set to take over at the Rabbitohs.
Bennett coy on coaching future rumours
Wayne Bennett was in fine form on Thursday when the master coach was asked about possibly returning to the Rabbitohs in 2025.
Bennett dodges questions over Souths, Eels links as rumours swirl
With Jason Demetriou fighting for his coaching future at Souths Wayne Bennett has been quizzed about links to the Rabbitohs — as well as suggestions he could take over at Parramatta.
‘Never happened’: Mariner agent lifts lid on Broncos-Phins scandal
Deine Mariner’s manager has spoken out over the anti-tampering scandal that saw the Dolphins fined and himself suspended for 12 months, claiming the Redcliffe side did “nothing wrong”.
The Battle: Ikin defends legal action, Bennett’s next move, injury updates
QRL boss Ben Ikin has defended the decision to join legal action against the ARLC over funding, saying it league must remain the dominant code in Qld.
Battle of Brisbane: Reynolds out, Milf in, Walsh-Sailor combo confirmed
Kevin Walters will unleash a deadly one-two punch on the Dolphins, naming Reece Walsh and Tristan Sailor in his 17, while the Dolphins recall Anthony Milford.
Battle of Brisbane feuds: Bennett’s cheeky dig at Broncos over $5m signing heist
It was the $5 million ambush that eroded Brisbane’s grand final group – and Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett couldn’t be happier. Part I of the feuds that define the Battle of Brisbane.
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