Cameron Munster has been rocked by the passing of his father just days out from the Origin decider, with the Queensland captain given time off from Camp Maroon to be with his family.
With both teams heavily impacted by Origin selections, the Melbourne Storm have escaped Townsville with a hard-fought win, while the Cowboys’ woes continue.
NSW Blues adviser Craig Bellamy’s tongue lashing sprays are a thing of rugby league legend, but those closest to the great coach insist there’s another side of the man that the public do not see.
He is born in Port Moresby and made his Test debut for Papua New Guinea at age 18. But while Maroons flyer Xavier Coates hopes the new team is a success he has no interest in joining them.
Melbourne are under siege for their best talent with the Perth Bears and PNG set to hit the player market. As a result, the Storm are ready to launch one of the richest retention drives in the club’s history.
While Melbourne will end their 27-year association with Queensland feeder teams, they won’t leave the Sunshine State alone, with the Storm turning up the heat on the Broncos in the battle for Queensland talent.
Kristian Woolf’s Dolphins have rocketed into the NRL’s top eight after Isaiya Katoa led his team in an attacking rout against the hapless Dragons.
Star halfback Jahrome Hughes was back to his Dally M-winning form against the Cowboys, keeping the Storm in touch with the competition’s leaders.
Craig Bellamy, who has guided the Storm to three NRL premierships and 21 finals series, has made a decision on his coaching future.
From the brother of the game’s best player to the son of a current NRL coach, and a ready-made Kalyn Ponga replacement – these are the prodigies ready to make their first grade debuts.
Craig Bellamy’s glittering career at the Storm could be coming to an end, with the coach set to make a call on his Melbourne future and make a move that has piqued the interest of the Gold Coast Titans.
Powerhouse NRL nursery Sunshine Coast is prepared to hit the open market and sign with a rival club should the Melbourne Storm cut ties with the Falcons who remain in limbo about its future pathways program.
Craig Bellamy is yet to make a call on his coaching future, but one of his key playmakers has weighed in on what he thinks the Storm boss will do in 2026.
The Melbourne Storm won the game, but Craig Bellamy still wasn’t happy and one of his star’s gave the coach a cheeky clip.
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