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Storm warning with spine playing better than in 2025

Melbourne made the 2024 NRL grand final, but Jahrome Hughes believes more time together has made the club's all-star spine a better combination in 2025.

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Storm star shrugs off knee issues to play round one

"Resilient bugger" Ryan Papenhuyzen has overcome knee issues to be fit for Melbourne's NRL season-opener against the Jason Ryles-coached Parramatta

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Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move

Looking to challenge himself, Stefano Utoikamanu says he's getting comfortable with being uncomfortable after joining NRL heavyweights Melbourne.

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Just who can stop a fifth-straight Penrith premiership?

As a new NRL season nears, Penrith remain the team to beat after conquering Melbourne in last year's grand final.

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Australia defeat Tonga 20-14 in men’s Pacific Championships final – as it happened

The Kangaroos withstand a Tonga fightback to clinch the men’s Pacific Cup with a 20-14 victory at CommBank Stadium

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New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis

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Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026

Star hooker Harry Grant will remain with Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season after taking up a player option in his contract.

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Complacency a dirty word for Kangaroos rake Grant

Harry Grant will embrace playing big minutes as Kangaroos hooker against New Zealand, but he is not prepared to bank on being the long-term starting No.9 yet.

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Meninga ponders changes to new-look Roos against Kiwis

Mal Meninga will toss up his selection options to face New Zealand after the Kangaroos shut out Tonga 18-0 to begin the Pacific Championships in Brisbane.

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Meninga details Burton call, insists Ponga not punished

Mal Meninga says Kalyn Ponga has not been blacklisted from Test duties and that Matt Burton's ability to cover Tom Trbojevic earned him the nod over Ben Hunt.

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Storm eager for Utoikamanu to help topple Penrith

Shawn Blore says the arrival of Stefano Utoikamanu can further bolster Melbourne's forward pack as they seek to end Penrith's dominance.

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Storm's big four malfunction in face of Penrith machine

Melbourne's much-vaunted spine quartet have come unstuck on the NRL's biggest stage in the Storm's 14-6 loss to Penrith.

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Storm's new big four prepares to halt Penrith dynasty

Melbourne will claim their first post-Cameron Smith premiership if they beat a Penrith side chasing a fourth consecutive crown in Sunday's grand final.

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Jahrome Hughes wins maiden Dally M Medal

Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has claimed the NRL's top individual prize, edging out James Tedesco by one point to win his maiden Dally M Medal.

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How Melbourne Storm unlocked Loiero's career-best form

While Storm skipper Harry Grant dates his sister, Trent Loiero is still the family favourite, with the lock earning praise for his break-out NRL season.

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Storm bolter gets title nod after Asofa-Solomona ban

With just six NRL games under his belt, Melbourne bolter Lazarus Vaalepu is the least experienced player to line up for an NRL grand final.

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Storm to heed Cronk lesson with Cleary shoulder injury

Melbourne stars Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes says the Storm have learnt better than to target Nathan Cleary's injured shoulder in the NRL grand final.

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Storm trio declare they'll be fine for NRL grand final

Melbourne's Dally M favourite Jahrome Hughes, captain Harry Grant and centre Nick Meaney are all adamant injuries won't rule them out of the NRL grand final.

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Storm set on not missing another title chance: Grant

Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says his team have learnt from falling short in recent NRL finals campaigns and are determined to go all the way this season.

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Munster 'excited' to be target for Roosters bruiser

Melbourne star Cameron Munster isn't shying away from an anticipated physical challenge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in Friday's NRL preliminary final.

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Storm teammates just wild about Harry's captaincy

As they await their opponents in the NRL preliminary final, Storm players credit captain Harry Grant with helping build a brotherhood at the club.

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'Threats everywhere': Papenhuyzen hails Storm's potency

Ahead of their NRL preliminary final, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says Melbourne's multiple attacking threats have given them an edge this season.

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Grant gives Melbourne AFL fans something to cheer about

Scoring his first-ever NRL hat-trick, skipper Harry Grant is hoping that AFL fans in Melbourne, with no finals team, jump on the Storm bandwagon.

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Storm roll Sharks, Bellamy declares Panthers favourites

Minor premiers Melbourne held Cronulla scoreless in the second half as they roared to a 37-10 win in their NRL qualifying final.

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Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith

Ahead of their qualifying final against Cronulla, Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says he's inspired by retired club legend Cameron Smith.

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