NRL injury ward
The NRL stars casting turmoil aside – and why one comeback will be most crucial
We break down every player your club dearly missed in 2024 through their injury heartaches, and how they will return in 2025.
- Nick Wright
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Double blow for Panthers as second superstar has same shoulder operation as Cleary
Nathan Cleary is not the only Penrith star racing the clock to overcome shoulder surgery in time for next year’s season opener Las Vegas.
- Christian Nicolussi
Bunker, judiciary, obstructions: NRL asks clubs to tackle hit list before 2025
A secret survey has been sent out to all clubs for feedback in time for next season, and seemingly no issue has been spared – with the bunker officiating front and centre after Ivan Cleary’s blast.
- Adam Pengilly
Samoan captaincy duties delay start of Luai’s life as a Tiger
Jarome Luai won’t join his new teammates for training until the new year as he wants to tour England with Samoa.
- Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Billie Eder
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- NRL grand final
Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers
Despite the Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension, Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.
- Andrew Johns
A ticking time bomb: Can Cleary’s shoulder survive one more game?
The champion halfback kept a hand problem secret for a fortnight. But it’s the shoulder which will be most scrutinised as he was warned it could go in the first minute of the decider.
- Adam Pengilly
Panthers could farewell traditional home with Friday finals blockbuster
Ivan Cleary’s record breakers are favourites to kick off the finals series, pending last-round results. But they also have their eyes on how to get back to their new home as quickly as possible in 2026.
- Adam Pengilly
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- NRL 2024
‘A hot dog bun with flesh hanging out’: Knights star’s emergency surgery on gruesome injury
Kai Pearce-Paul initially thought it was just like any other graze. But after taking a second look, he realised he had a serious problem.
- Adam Pengilly
Broncos’ woes mount, with Walsh nursing a fracture and Mam out for season
The Broncos have confirmed Reece Walsh suffered a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland, while Ezra Mam is out after surgery.
- Jacob Shteyman
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- Australia
Former NRL player loses $1 million legal battle against rugby league insurer
Ethan Lowe had alleged he had suffered permanent paralysis to one side of his body after a tackle ended his career in 2020 in what was a test case for NRL players challenging the current policy.
- Adam Pengilly
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