Teen’s rise from ringboy to NRL contender
His dad was a boxing champion and his uncle a Queensland Origin legend – now it is Alex Leapai’s turn in the sporting spotlight. Get to know the Titans-bound giant ahead of the ASSRL Nationals.
Titans
Bombshell twist as fresh vision released
New footage of Reece Walsh’s expletive-laden tirade has come to light which raises serious question marks about the incident.
‘Academy Award’ act divides NRL
The Gold Coast Titans have shocked the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium but it was not without some major controversy.
Free to leave: Titans’ ruthless move to land Ben Hunt
He was pencilled in as the club’s long-term playmaker in last season’s review, but Gold Coast’s relentless pursuit of Ben Hunt is set to force the prodigious talent out of the club.
Signing stunner: Broncos poised to poach Hunt from Dragons
Ben Hunt could be playing for the Broncos as early as next week as the path is cleared for the Maroons star to make a stunning return to Brisbane.
‘Give me a chance’: Sacked NRL coach goes nuclear
A devastated Justin Holbrook has broken his silence on his shock mid-season axing from the Gold Coast Titans in an emotional tirade.
Coach sacked immediately, NRL icon signed
The Gold Coast Titans have sacked coach Justin Holbrook out of nowhere, while announcing a premiership-winning coach to replace him.
‘Ostracised’: Legend set to quit after sacking
Mal Meninga says he feels “ostracised” by the sudden sacking of Titans coach Justin Holbrook and and might quit his post at the club.
‘Sacked after a win’: Holbrook reveals how Titans knifed him
Just hours after being dumped by the Titans, a “gutted” Justin Holbrook has revealed how the morning unfolded. READ THE INSIDE STORY HERE
Maroon minnows: Incredible stats behind QLD Origin history
Despite only having one fifth of the NRL talent to choose from, Queensland is on the verge of back-to-back State of Origin series wins. Check out every eligible Queensland NRL player here.
QLD NRL club’s secret $900k Ben Hunt approach
Disgruntled Dragons halfback Ben Hunt could be lured back to Queensland following revelations of a big-money approach to sign the Maroons State of Origin star.
Revealed: 50 QCup guns to watch in 2023
From veterans to rookies, here are 50 Queensland rugby league guns to watch in the 2023 QCup. SEE THE FULL LIST
Maroons star’s message to journos after incident
Queensland hero Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has accused the media of building up a story after he was placed on report.
Origin conundrum answered in brutal scenes
State of Origin game one in Adelaide may have been cursed as yet another player suffered a long-term injury blow in ugly scenes.
Injuries send scares through Origin camps
South Sydney, NSW and Queensland will all be sweating on scans during the week after injury carnage for the club’s rep stars.
Foran thought it was over before phone call
Titans star Kieran Foran has seen it all in his career and has now revealed one moment he was saved from the scrap heap.
Ponga’s massive statement in NRL demolition
Kalyn Ponga has timed his run to perfection with a stellar showing for the Knights just weeks out from the State of Origin opener.
Seibold’s Sea Eagles in danger of imploding
Anthony Seibold’s Manly tenure started with so much promise yet is in danger of imploding after less than three months of the season. Paul Crawley explains why in Crawley Files.
Magic Round review: Phins Up, flops, hip drops
REPORT CARD: With another Magic Round in the books, we run the rule over what worked – what didn’t – and who made the most of the biggest weekend on the rugby league calendar.
‘How did we lose that?’ Coach in disbelief
Long-suffering Parramatta Eels fans have been left to rue another brutal loss as the 2022 grand finalists found a new way to lose at Magic Round.
Epic five-eighth duel stuns Magic Round
The Titans have held off the Eels in a wild Magic Round finale that had two of the great performances of round stunning the NRL.
150k fans to descend on Cauldron as Magic Round officially a sellout
All three days of Brisbane’s carnival of rugby league are a sellout, with a record total crowd of 150,000 expected over the weekend.
Sport Con: NRL clubs to force historic Q Cup change
Queensland is set to unveil two “new” rugby league teams, great news for the Broncos bravest fan and more in this week’s Sport Confidential.
‘It was a life-changing incident’: Titans legend’s run for injured teen
In the midst of the biggest battle faced in his young life, Joseph Pouniu has found a legendary supporter in his long road to recovery.
Disbelief as Dolphins star refuses to score
The Dolphins pulled off an epic comeback win over the Titans but an unbelievable brain fade by Robert Jennings had the NRL lost for words.
Cordner’s 20-year primary school sport record
Boyd Cordner has done it all in rugby league but there’s a special record that must sit high in the former Roosters captain’s estimations. Buzz Rothfield’s highlights and lowlights.
Knights big winners from player swap
The Knights have landed one of the most destructive wingers in the game after finalising a player swap with the Titans.
Dolphins boss hits back at price-gouging claims
Are the Dolphins price-gouging ahead of their historic debut season in the NRL? Here’s what the membership pricing figures say, as CEO Terry Reader responds.
Surprise destination for NRL power couple
An NRL club is deep in negotiations to sign the game’s highest-paid player and his NRLW superstar partner.
Titan reveals 2023 ambitions
While the Gold Coast Titans unveiled a fresh 2023 season jersey, one Titan is also dreaming of pulling on another jersey.
Roosters fume at NRL draw amid push for change
Nick Politis has taken a massive swipe at NRL as the powerful Roosters chairman calls for change to the unfair season draw, writes Paul Crawley.
Blunt question as clubs meet with Abdo over funding crisis
A desperately-needed resolution could not be secured as the clubs met with NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo.
Pay wars: Stars hit out at NRL’s low-ball offer
Kangaroos hooker Harry Grant has joined the chorus of criticism aimed at the NRL, claiming headquarters is low-balling the players who put their bodies on the line every game.
‘Worst 36 hours of my life’: Brimson breaks silence on tragedy
As hundreds of mourners prepare to farewell rugby league player Liam Hampson, Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has opened up on the tragic death of his mate.
Calls that left Titans boss genuinely stunned
After just avoiding the axe last season, Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has lifted the lid on the pressure he faces and how he survived a brutal 2022.
Sport Con: Dolphins’ hilarious crack at Munster
Ahead of the start of their first ever NRL pre-season, the Dolphins couldn’t help but have a subtle jab at Cameron Munster, after missing out on his signature.
Qld’s hottest NRL school prospects share Player of the Year
Queensland’s two hottest NRL schoolboy league talents have shared the 2022 Langer Trophy Justin Hodges Player of the Year award. Revealed here.
Market Watch: Manly’s shock $4m play for Broncos star
The Broncos face a massive challenge to retain star forward Thomas Flegler when he hits the open market on November 1, with Manly preparing a monster deal to poach the prop.
Think of the fans: Clubs urge players to back trade window
NRL clubs have urged players to consider the fans and support a proposed trade window to bring an end to contracted players signing with other teams.
Inside Mat Rogers’ $1 deal at the Titans
In 2011 then Gold Coast Titans coach John Cartwright put out an SOS to retired dual-code legend Mat Rogers, signing a stunning $1 one-year deal. BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE INCREDIBLE DEAL
River City rumble: Dolphins deny breaching rules in fresh war
Teen sensation Karl Oloapu recently asked for a release from his contract – and the Broncos think the Dolphins are behind it. So is the new club in the wrong?
Buzz: Punters short-changed after ‘unusual’ GF betting plunge
There was a late deluge of money for an obscure betting market in Sunday’s grand final – but the sting didn’t pay off, writes Phil Rothfield.
Retiring Titan’s secret agony
Retiring Titan Corey Thompson has revealed he played the last season of his NRL career with a secret injury that left him in agony and living on pain killers. READY WHY
NRL signings: Where the 2022 schoolboys are going
NRL signing news: Your guide to where the schoolboys of 2022 are going from the Langer Trophy and GPS First XV competitions – along with some top notch AIC talent.
Titanic target: Gold Coast join battle to sign Munster
Culture boss Mal Meninga is circling Maroons maestro Cameron Munster as the Titans seek a marquee man to reignite the Gold Coast as a finals force.
The biggest losers from NRL’s shonky draw
When it comes to the draw, parity is not possible in the NRL but the price being paid by some clubs is an injustice, writes Paul Kent.
Langer final countdown: Storm, Sharks snap up high school stars
The Melbourne Storm has swooped on the eve of the Langer Cup grand final to sign a state high school young gun, just days after the Sharks secured the same school’s blockbusting centre.
Meet 35 big boppers from the Langer, Walters Cup
Grand final countdown: We name 35 big boppers who have broken through in the Langer and Walters Cup this season – including the big players set to impact Wednesday’s Langer Trophy, Langer Reserves and Walters Cup finals.
Why too much footy is never enough for milestone man
Veteran prop Aaron Woods has opened up on his rugby league obsession and his advice for today’s players as he prepares to play his 250th NRL game.
‘Do wonders’: Star’s arrival could turn Titans around
The Gold Coast Titans showed what’s possible against Manly on Sunday and will get better when a Sea Eagles star joins them next season.
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