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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Xavier coates - The Untold Story

Broncos glory days with Maroons fade as Dolphins soar

Brisbane once provided Queensland with multiple guns in State of Origin but their poor season has led to the Dolphins taking their mantle.

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RL: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.

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RL:Storm star suffers injury setback which ends season

Xavier Coates won't play in 2026 after the Melbourne winger snapped his Achilles at training while attempting to return from an earlier injury.

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Storm star suffers injury setback which ends season

Xavier Coates won't play in 2026 after the Melbourne winger snapped his Achilles at training while attempting to return from an earlier injury.

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New Coates unleashed as 2006 Broncos provide incentive

Brisbane have given several young stars debuts this year and Phil Coates, brother of Xavier, has been backed to produce his own highlight reel.

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Broncos winger's leg saved by surgery after rare injury

The frightening extent of Deine Mariner's right leg injury has been laid bare by Broncos doctor Mat Hislop as more injuries force backline changes.

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Fresh Lomax twist as Melbourne Storm lose star winger

Melbourne have suffered another blow in their nightmare off-season, with Xavier Coates to undergo achilles surgery and miss the first nine rounds of 2026.

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Loss and injury compound Storm star's misery

Xavier Coates claimed Melbourne's players' award for the second time, but the Storm winger says their NRL grand final loss is still a hard pill to swallow.

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Lomax, Coates ruled out of Kangaroos' Ashes tour

Australia have been forced into making a double change for their Ashes squad, with Zac Lomax and Xavier Coates out injured.

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How Storm’s high-flying winger Xavier Coates could play decisive role in NRL grand final

Brisbane will be desperate to limit the impact of the Melbourne player known for his aerial ability and eye-catching corner tries

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Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal

James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.

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Munster and Hughes masterclass takes Storm past Sharks and into grand final

Melbourne Storm defeat Cronulla Sharks 22-14 at AAMI Park with halfback pairing too much for valiant opponents

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Storm into NRL grand final after taking down Sharks

Melbourne have secured a spot in consecutive NRL grand finals, after claiming a 22-14 win over Cronulla in the preliminary final at AAMI Park.

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'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery

Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.

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Storm lock down flyer until 2027, but door open for PNG

Melbourne have taken one of their key players off the market for 2027, meaning he cannot become a priority target for the Perth Bears' first roster.

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Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Melbourne have edged Canterbury to cap a pulsating night of NRL games, with the win allowing the Storm to seal a top-two spot on the ladder.

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'One of the greatest': Roosters boss hails his flyer

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has paid tribute to Daniel Tupou after the winger moved into fourth on the NRL's all-time try-scorers list.

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Grant strikes gold as Melbourne storm to classic win

In a possible NRL grand final preview, Storm skipper Harry Grant scored a stunning golden-point try to end Penrith's nine-game winning streak.

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Cleary urges 'common sense' on mid-air tackle ruling

Ahead of a key top-four NRL game against Melbourne, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary hopes a controversial penalty try rule won't impact the game.

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Storm go top as Broncos cop bizarre halves injury blows

Brisbane are sweating on the fitness of their star halves Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam, who were both injured in the first half of their 22-2 loss to Melbourne.

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Munster steps up as Storm stay in top-two fight

With Jahrome Hughes out injured, Cameron Munster played a role in all three Melbourne tries as the Storm scraped to a crucial 16-10 win over Parramatta.

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Manly hold off late Storm surge to boost finals hopes

Manly have held off a late challenge from Melbourne to win 18-16, inflicting the first home loss of the season upon the high-flying Storm.

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Déjà Blu: Daley's new era begins with same old story

Laurie Daley's comeback State of Origin series has played out similarly to the 2017 series that proved the end of his first stint as NSW coach.

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Queensland stun NSW to reign in State of Origin arena

Queensland have beaten NSW 24-12 in Sydney to win back the State of Origin shield and complete one of the Maroons' most unlikely series comebacks.

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Expansion clubs unlikely to prise star duo from Storm

Melbourne have a knack of securing their big guns long-term but Harry Grant and Xavier Coates are two that are more than happy where they are.

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