The NRL and QRL are set to rubber-stamp a historic mini-Super League style tournament between elite junior talent from the Broncos, Dolphins, Cowboys and Titans in preparation for the National Youth Competition.
Queensland Maroons and Manly Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans has made a call on his State of Origin future, and revealed he has spoken with rival clubs about playing on in 2026.
The NRL’s biggest stars have revealed their biggest threat to the premiership in 2025, while the four Las Vegas-bound representatives selected the teammate most likely to go missing in Sin City. WATCH THE VIDEO.
NRL: The 2025 NRL season was officially launched in Sydney ahead of the openers in Las Vegas.
Cowboys skipper Tom Dearden has declared the North Queensland halves race is still wide open, while a Rabbitohs star is set to miss their pre-season trials.
South Sydney junior Jordan Mailata’s immense size cost him a future in rugby league. That same 203cm, 166kg frame helped Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LIX and the NRL world couldn’t be prouder.
The Raiders suddenly have a genuine selection dilemma for round 1 after a rookie’s eye-catching performance against the premiers.
Newcastle great Matty Johns has revealed he has been sought out by an NRL club to gauge his interest in becoming their next head coach.
The Warriors have plenty of options to lead the side this season, but there’s one clear candidate who deserves it after a stunning 12 months.
Souths could have two of their most important players on the park for their season opener, with skipper Cameron Murray recovering well from off-season surgery.
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has dished the dirt on Corey Oates in a hilarious on-air exchange with his former teammate.
Daly Cherry-Evans will be peppered with questions about his future almost every week this season, but it isn’t worrying him right now.
The player market frenzy has set-up a hotly contested field for ‘buy of the year’ honours, and former NRL star Mitchell Pearce is tipping a surprise contender to win the crown. SEE THE VOTES
An unknown host will take over the Continuous Call team on Sundays following Ray Hadley’s retirement, Kevvie Walters has vowed not to rip off fans in his return to commentary, Tom Hazelton could leave Cronulla and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
It’s arguably the biggest selection question facing SuperCoaches in 2025 – which McLean brother takes Penrith’s vacant left wing spot? Coach Ivan Cleary has had his say.
Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield sits down with Kaylie Stuart, the wife of Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart, to talk about the rugby league legend’s weirdest superstition and beating him at golf.
Matty Johns’ squillion-dollar TV contract at Fox Sports expires at the end of the footy season. And it just happens to coincide with one NRL club reaching out to gauge his interest in becoming a head coach.
They may have been missing their stars but Brisbane’s first trial match showed fans why they are ready to return as a long-term premiership force. Here are our major takeaways from the first week of trials as round 1 looms closer.
The NRL has one important hurdle to overcome before introducing a Perth Bears side into an expanded competition. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield reveals his highlights and lowlights.
Wallabies convert Carter Gordon is facing a delay to his NRL debut for the Gold Coast Titans after being hospitalised with a mysterious injury with the club still seeking answers.
Still clubless through the new year, Matt Lodge had all but secured a move to St George Illawarra. The 29-year-old prop reveals why he turned down the one-year deal.
Kevin Walters has corrected a rumour that was spread during his tumultuous departure from the Broncos after a year of misery.
Week one of the Pre-Season Challenge is done and won with a number of young guns proving their SuperCoach worth, but even more falling flat.
Brisbane’s Michael Maguire era has started with a bang, with a rising star impressing as the Broncos proved too strong for the Burleigh Bears in their first pre-season trial. TRAVIS MEYN has all the trial hot takes.
Travis Meyn has the lowdown on how the Brisbane Broncos performed in Michael Maguire’s first match as coach, a 22-0 trial win over Burleigh Bears….
The Raiders have invested heavily in youth and the gamble looks to be paying off, as a host of rookies impressed as Canberra held off a Panthers comeback to claim victory. MARTIN GABOR explains why a Raiders rookie will have Eels fans seething.
They’re the glamour club for a reason. In the saturated Sydney market which includes 14 sporting clubs across the three sports, the Roosters have the most expensive option of any NRL, AFL or A-League club. FULL CLUB MEMBERSHIP BREAKDOWN
Reporter Martin Gabor highlights the key performers in Canberra’s 22-16 Pre-Season Challenge win over the Panthers, including a player Eels fans…
At a special lunch on Friday, Ricky Stuart pulled up a seat next to Nathan Cleary. What happened next could change the course of history for NSW, writes DAVID RICCIO.
NRL: Canberra notched up a pre season win over Penrith in wet conditions at Shark Stadium.
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