Chronic injuries force Welch to weigh up retirement
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.
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Maroons’ raiders flood SG Ball, Harold Matthews junior reps
Who were the Maroons’ raiders embedded deep in enemy territory playing in the SG Ball and Harold Matthews competitions? Revealed here, along with Queensland’s best female teens at Sydney clubs.
Maroons U19 State of Origin squad: Which top gun teens made it from your club?
Queensland Maroons U19 State of Origin next generation male and females players revealed here. See who made the elite emerging squads from your NRL club.
Every NRL club’s best 17, scouting report for the 2025 season
For teams like the Tigers, Eels and Dragons, there are plenty of fresh faces set to transform their line-up in 2025. We reveal every NRL club’s best 1-17 for the upcoming season.
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Storm official sanctioned for trial ‘testimony’
An Aussie athlete has welcomed news an NRL club official has been sanctioned after her former NRL star ex-boyfriend was convicted.
Cleary yet to confirm grand final heartbreak
A key Panther has proven his fitness in time to face the Storm, but the coach was staying coy over the man to miss out.
How Grant vindicated Bellamy’s great captaincy gamble
Craig Bellamy shocked many when he stripped Christian Welch of the captaincy to make Harry Grant the face of the Melbourne Storm, but the gamble has paid off. Here’s why.
Grand Final late mail: Massive boost for Panthers as star cleared
The Penrith Panthers have received a massive boost on the eve of their grand final clash against the Melbourne Storm, with a star forward cleared to play after overcoming injury.
Broncos’ Bellamy blunder: How Brisbane fumbled Bennett successor
It’s the sliding doors moment that cost Brisbane the signing of Craig Bellamy and put Melbourne on the path to a two-decade dynasty. See the inside story of how the Broncos botched their Wayne Bennett succession plan.
Storm ring heist: 25 years on from the NRL’s biggest GF call
Twenty five years on from one of the most dramatic grand finals in rugby league history, the stars break down the controversial 1999 decider, and the infamous Craig Smith penalty try.
Insane $10m Bellamy offer revealed
Craig Bellamy is taking the Melbourne Storm to a record 10th grand final as coach but a shock bid for his services has been revealed.
Cleary opens up on secret Storm bid to poach Panthers star
Nathan Cleary has spoken out about Melbourne’s secret plans to poach the Panthers star nearly a decade ago, in a sliding doors moment that set up another grand final clash with Jahrome Hughes.
How a weekly ritual binds rugby league’s most loyal fans
In a Melbourne community hall, a group of the Storm’s staunchest supporters gather every Thursday to make the club’s run-through banner. It’s a tradition that underpins everything that’s good about professional sport, writes SHANNON GILL.
Gould overlooked for NRL grand final coverage
He’s the most powerful voice in rugby league but Phil Gould has been bumped down the pecking order for Sunday’s NRL grand final.
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