NRL Pre-Season Deep Dive: Broncos reunite 2023 strike weapons
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire will field a devastating one-two punch on his right edge in the trials. Check out the big issues faced by every club in our NRL pre-Season ultimate guide
Cowboys
Flood carnage: Cowboys stars, staff on evacuation alert
Flooding in north Queensland is threatening to send Todd Payten’s pre-season preparations into disarray, with a Maroons star and multiple players and officials told to be ready to evacuate their homes.
30 NRL coaches sacked in ruthless decade: Why Benji won’t be 31
There have been 30 NRL coaches sacked in less than a decade. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield asks Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson – who has axed three coaches in his career – whether Benji Marshall will be 31.
What Laybutt’s injury return could mean for Cowboys in round 1
PNG Kumuls star Zac Laybutt’s rehabilitation from an ACL injury is coming along nicely, but it could have huge implications for Todd Payten and SuperCoach fans alike. Find out what it could mean.
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$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.
Cowboys scouting report and best 17: Burning issues in 2025
The North Queensland Cowboys have all the talent they require to win a second NRL premiership, but what they lack is defensive resolve. TRAVIS MEYN dives deep into one of the NRL’s most inconsistent teams.
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.
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.
Cowboys rocked as horror injury run continues
North Queensland’s off-season from hell gets worse, while South Sydney’s horror run of injuries has continued. See the latest injury news.
NRL saga ends with brutal Tigers face slap
Benji Marshall and the Wests Tigers have finally got their wish to get a star player out the door, but it’s come at a heavy cost.
Bateman released from Tigers, signs with Cowboys
John Bateman has played his last game for the Wests Tigers, with the England international signing a two-year deal with North Queensland. SEE THE DETAILS.
Cowboys legend signs on to coach at elite school footy factory
A legendary former Cowboys, Maroons and Kangaroos test star has been unveiled as coach for one of North Queensland’s elite school footy talent factories. See who’s leading the charge.
Young star who played major role in Cowboys’ Robson call
The Cowboys refused to match the Roosters’ $3m bid for star hooker Reece Robson, but behind their decision was one of Queensland’s best emerging talents that the club is desperate to keep.
Reece Robson quits, signs with NRL powerhouse
The Cowboys have lost a key player to a rival club, with the representative star joining the Roosters in 2026.
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