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Bellamy hopes Hughes signature nets more deals at Storm

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy wants Jahrome Hughes' new contract to be the first of several key deals, desperate to keep his all-star spine intact.

AAP · Jul 30, 2025

Cricket Australia’s mooted BBL sell-off pits big risk against megabucks reward

Selling Big Bash League teams to private investors would improve its global standing and help attract the best players but raises serious questions over control and flexibility

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025

Hunt wants to run towards cloud nine in Broncos 200th

Brisbane hooker Ben Hunt will play his 200th game for the club but admits he must start making more of a contribution in his new role.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025

Townsend closes curtain on premiership-winning career

Chad Townsend has announced he will retire at the end of 2025, ending a career that included more than 250 NRL games and a premiership at Cronulla.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025

Youth proving key for rampant Raiders in NRL title bid

The ladder leading Canberra Raiders enjoy a two-point gap over second place despite being the youngest team in the NRL.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025

Storm lock down star playmaker with long-term deal

Jahrome Hughes believes his best football is ahead of him after signing a new four-year deal with Melbourne, urging his star teammates to follow his lead.

AAP · Jul 28, 2025

Veteran props back for Dolphins as finals run heats up

The cavalry is returning for the Dolphins ahead of their Warriors away clash and the availability of Mark Nicholls and Felise Kaufusi isn't the only good news.

AAP · Jul 28, 2025

Confidence hit, but Dodd still wants to be an NRL No.7

Lewis Dodd has spoken about his tough first year at South Sydney, the hits to his confidence and why the Englishman still believes he can be an NRL halfback.

AAP · Jul 28, 2025

Penrith's mid-season rise destined for history books

Penrith are tracking to become the first NRL team this century to make the finals after sitting last on the ladder through 12 rounds.

AAP · Jul 28, 2025

'Each game is important' as NRL finals race heats up

With six weeks remaining in the NRL's regular season, plenty is still up for debate when it comes to the make-up of the top eight.

AAP · Jul 27, 2025