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Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer

Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer

Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.

Birth of the Broncos whiz kid: moment Walsh became No.1

Birth of the Broncos whiz kid: moment Walsh became No.1

Birth of the Broncos whiz kid: moment Walsh became No.1

Birth of the Broncos whiz kid: moment Walsh became No.1

A stunning Grade 10 display launched Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's career, but he has also made key changes to his approach ahead of the preliminary final.

Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith

Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith

Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith

Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith

Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.

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Perth Bears take NRL to France with dollars and sense

Perth Bears take NRL to France with dollars and sense

Perth Bears are exploring a key Super League affiliation as they prepare to link with Brisbane Tigers on the back of an annual $1.2 million bonanza.

Field of dreams: Aussie up for UK rugby league top gong

Field of dreams: Aussie up for UK rugby league top gong

Wigan's star Australian fullback has been short-listed for British rugby league's top individual honour, the Man of Steel award.

Sharks star shrugs off personal barbs in NRL title race

Sharks star shrugs off personal barbs in NRL title race

Nicho Hynes no longer cares what anyone thinks of him, but says he will always stand up for the Sharks as they hunt their first NRL premiership since 2016.

Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks

Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks

Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend.

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Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith's master shogun

Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith's master shogun

Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith's master shogun

Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith's master shogun

Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.

Told career was over, Dragon continues long road back

Told career was over, Dragon continues long road back

Told career was over, Dragon continues long road back

Told career was over, Dragon continues long road back

Cody Ramsey will cap a remarkable comeback from battling ulcerative colitis to captain St George Illawarra in the NSW Cup final.

Broncos weapon to target Panthers' weakest link

Broncos weapon to target Panthers' weakest link

Broncos weapon to target Panthers' weakest link

Broncos weapon to target Panthers' weakest link

Penrith leaked four tries down their left defensive edge against Canterbury and Brisbane strike weapon Kotoni Staggs is ready to cash in at Suncorp Stadium.

Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma

Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma

Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma

Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma

If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.

Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.

Tino stays with Australia for Ashes with family support

Tino stays with Australia for Ashes with family support

Tino stays with Australia for Ashes with family support

Tino stays with Australia for Ashes with family support

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui received the crucial support of his father Fereti to stick with representing Australia in the Ashes series that kicks off next month.

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.

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Storm include injured star with grand final on the line

Melbourne have recalled three big guns, led by star half Jahrome Hughes, as their NRL title hopes go on the line in their preliminary final against Cronulla.

Reynolds back to answer critics, Mam's new Broncos role

Brisbane playmakers Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam return from injury for the grand final qualifier against Penrith, with Mam set for an X-factor bench role.

'Bit of banter': To'o stands by Instagram comments

Penrith officials have told Brian To'o his Instagram comments were not a good look but the gun winger says he's unsure what the fuss is about.

Former Wests Tigers bigwigs buy netball franchise

Justin Pascoe and Lee Hagipantelis have accelerated their sports ownership portfolio, purchasing the Sunshine Coast Lightning off the Melbourne Storm.

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Battered Penrith stars make calls on prelim fitness

Penrith's Liam Martin says he will be able to antagonise Brisbane's halves in their NRL preliminary final, while Jesse McLean has spoken on his hip issue.

'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.

Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers have announced their new NRLW head coach after Brett Kimmorley stepped down from the role following a poor 2025 campaign.

Broncos nemesis Cleary's numbers demand Walsh response

Nathan Cleary has scored 49 points in his past four games against Brisbane, more than the entire Broncos side, as Reece Walsh eyes his first win over Penrith.

'Lot more scrutiny': Ciraldo explains Bulldogs NRL fall

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo claims he knows "what the headlines will be" after the club's promising campaign ended in a straight-sets finals exit.

Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive

Penrith have set up a blockbuster preliminary final with Brisbane by thumping Canterbury 46-26, knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals in straight sets.

How Ciraldo's tinkering brought Bulldogs' season undone

Canterbury's quest for an NRL premiership has come unstuck after late-season selection switches backfired in coach Cameron Ciraldo's face.

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