Dogs downplay injury fears after dousing Dragons' fire Canterbury have played down injury concerns over their captain after downing a depleted St George Illawarra outfit to kick off their 2025 NRL season. AAP · Mar 8, 2025
More pain for Souths as Wighton faces high-tackle ban Jack Wighton is facing a one-game ban for a high tackle in South Sydney's win over the Dolphins, adding to the Rabbitohs' backline issues. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Souths edge Dolphins in clash moved from cyclone's path Wayne Bennett's second stint coaching South Sydney is off to a winning start, with the Rabbitohs beating the Dolphins in their first game under Kristian Woolf. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Luai brings new hope to Tigers, before same old result Newcastle have spoiled Jarome Luai's house-warming party at Campbelltown Stadium, beating Wests Tigers 10-8 in their NRL season opener. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
NSW coach John Strange backs women's Origin in Vegas NSW State of Origin coach John Strange has weighed into debate as to the future of the women's fixture on the Las Vegas program. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
New-look Dragons spine hoping practice makes perfect After some promising pre-season results, St George Illawarra will be put under pressure by Canterbury, with coach Shane Flanagan backing his new spine. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Broncos fly into Brisbane, beating Alfred and Roosters The Broncos have arrived home in Brisbane on a charter flight, leaving Sydney straight after steamrolling the Roosters in their NRL round-one clash. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Manly players know premiership window hinges on one man As Daly Cherry-Evans begins a 15th NRL season that could yet be his last, teammates understand they can't afford to waste the premiership platform he has built. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
From Las Vegas to Hull: Super League comes home with a thriller With the sport on a roll from trip across the Atlantic, Hull FC and Leigh kept up the momentum with a 22-22 draw The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
Penrith await Roosters after Radley blow, 50-point loss Victor Radley will miss the Sydney Roosters' trip to face Penrith, depriving Trent Robinson's side of much-needed experience. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
Maguire's Broncos bully Roosters in 50-14 NRL bash-up Michael Maguire's Brisbane Broncos era is off to a flying start after his side ran roughshod over the Sydney Roosters in a 50-14 win. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
'My moment': Tigers debutant never gave up Hope At the age of 27 and after considering a change of career, Wests Tigers hooker Tristan Hope will make his NRL debut and prove that persistence does pay off. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
Dolphins give Woolf hope of avoiding Bennett curse Wayne Bennett has proven a tough act for previous successors to follow but there's a simple reason Kristian Woolf believes his Dolphins will succeed in 2025. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
Storm's milestone man ready to fire against Eels Will Warbrick will make his first appearance of the year in Storm colours against Parramatta, which also doubles as his 50th NRL match since switching codes. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
AAP · Mar 6, 2025 Eels' Mitch Moses to miss six weeks with foot injury Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses will miss the first six weeks of the new NRL season in a blow to the rebuilding side.
AAP · Mar 6, 2025 Tapine, Savage suspended after Raiders' big Vegas win Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage have both pleaded guilty and will be sidelined following Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
AAP · Mar 6, 2025 No option but to move game: Dolphins, Souths coaches The coaches of South Sydney and the Dolphins have backed the NRL's decision to relocate their match, while the AFL has rescheduled their respective games.
The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025 Australia’s major sports codes are considered not-for-profits – is it time for them to pay up? Not-for-profit organisations support a range of needs and activities, such as financial disadvantage, health and education.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Changing of the guard as Roosters enter next evolution Trent Robinson says his side shouldn't be underestimated just because they have said goodbye to some 1000 NRL games of experience over the off-season.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Dolphins centre's rise to stardom poles apart from rest Herbie Farnworth's rise from Lancashire village to one of the world's best centres has a lot to do with six training poles, a lifelong mentor and a big dream.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 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
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Broncos start Hunt for title with apple of Adam's eye Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt will play his first NRL game for the club since 2017, giving captain Adam Reynolds another cool head to launch a title tilt.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Dolphins stars pull out of NRL clash due to cyclone Dolphins players Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls have put family first and pulled out of the clash with South Sydney in Parramatta as Cyclone Alfred looms.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2025 NRL caps expansion with broadcast rights puzzle to dominate in 2025 The league faces challenges and opportunities this season with broadcast negotiations, expansion and showpiece events in the spotlight
AAP · Mar 4, 2025 NRL avoids opening-round postponement with Sydney move The Dolphins and South Sydney will swap home games under an NRL move to bring the opening-round clash between the two teams away from Cyclone Alfred.