New Zealand down spirited Tonga to reach Rugby League World Cup final New Zealand came from behind to beat Tonga 34-10 to reach their first Rugby League World Cup final since 2013 The Guardian - UK · Nov 7
Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup The Kangaroos overrun the Kiwis in the dying stages for a 24-22 victory as Jack Bostock scores three tries including the match-winner in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia Jahrome Hughes is channelling the lingering anguish of New Zealand's 2022 World Cup semi-final heartbreak into their opener against their trans-Tasman rivals. AAP · Oct 11
Dolphins veteran on track for Kiwis recall at World Cup New Zealand will need a new No.6 at the World Cup with Dylan Brown out of action and Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has been endorsed to make his Test return. AAP · Jul 27
Storm clouds gather as fresh injury hurts finals hopes Melbourne's finals hopes have taken another hit as Will Warbrick suffered a serious injury in a loss to the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium. AAP · Jul 17
Coach rolls dice on rookie half in Storm survival bid Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy believes Trent Toelau has the game to tame the Sydney Roosters as the Storm face their rivals without their first-choice halves. AAP · Jul 16
Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said his players drew motivation from a season-ending injury to winger Xavier Coates, to down Newcastle. AAP · Jun 5
Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form Melbourne can thank their so-called "big three" - Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes - for orchestrating their Magic Round defeat of Parramatta. AAP · May 16
Storm troops inspired by Bellamy's health battle Acknowledging his coach would hate the attention on him, Jahrome Hughes says the Storm are inspired by Craig Bellamy amid his health fight. AAP · May 6
Storm success was as certain as death and taxes. So how has it all gone wrong? Last year’s NRL grand finalists are in dire straits but their sharp decline is more about controllable factors than any bad luck that has befallen the club The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
Mitchell watch for Storm with records on the line Melbourne recognise the threat that Latrell Mitchell poses and are aware they could lose two valued records with a loss to South Sydney in the Anzac Day clash. AAP · Apr 22
Storm warning from coach as Cowboys' clash looms Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has denied complacency was an issue in their grand-final replay loss to Brisbane, as the Storm prepare to face the Cowboys. AAP · Mar 25
Fa'alogo makes huge statement as Storm's new No.1 Sua Fa'alogo has scored a hat-trick to lead Melbourne from a 20-18 deficit with less than 20 minutes to play to a 46-20 thumping of St George Illawarra. AAP · Mar 14
Storm call blindsided playmaker Pezet: manager Manager Braith Anasta says Jonah Pezet's decision to move from Melbourne is opportunities, which are limited with Jahrome Hughes now locked in until 2030. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 Broncos break 19-year NRL premiership drought in thriller against the Storm Brisbane beat Melbourne 26-22 in grand final as Reece Walsh rises to the occasion and wins Clive Churchill medal at Accor Stadium
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 NRL 2025 grand final: Brisbane Broncos beat Melbourne Storm – as it happened Broncos crowned premiers with 26-22 win over the Storm as Reece Walsh awarded Clive Churchill Medal at Accor Stadium
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Foran preparing for Kiwis Test swansong in Pac Champs Kieran Foran has been told to keep fresh in case he is called upon by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, one month after retiring from the NRL.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025 All eyes on Reece Lightning as dashing Broncos seek to mesmerise Storm in NRL grand final The superstar Brisbane fullback is out to prove his team are more than ‘show ponies’ in season decider that could prove unpredictable
AAP · Oct 4, 2025 Hughes' shock reveal about Storm before grand final Jahrome Hughes admits to once being sick of watching Melbourne win, but now the Kiwi can help lead them to another premiership in the NRL grand final.
AAP · Oct 3, 2025 One of the greats: Hughes in rare air with a win Jahrome Hughes is already the only New Zealand halfback to win an NRL grand final, but more history awaits if he can lead Melbourne to a win over Brisbane.
AAP · Oct 3, 2025 'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day Former Brisbane hardman Shane Webcke says the Broncos can get back their winning DNA with grand-final victory, while Melbourne have their own point to prove.
AAP · Oct 2, 2025 Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes Brisbane's defensive weapon Brendan Piakura is set to put a target on Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes, and one Broncos legend is salivating over the prospect.
AAP · Sep 29, 2025 Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.
AAP · Sep 28, 2025 No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.