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Duelling Knights halves outshone by teenaged ex-ballboy

Duelling Knights halves outshone by teenaged ex-ballboy

It was meant to be the night Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe lit up Kogarah Oval, but the Newcastle duo were outshone by a teenager from St George Illawarra.

Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle

Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle

Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle

Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle

Jake Clifford starred in North Queensland's pre-season win over Canterbury as Todd Payten considers his halves combination for the Las Vegas season opener.

Bellamy extends his record-breaking run with the Storm

Bellamy extends his record-breaking run with the Storm

Bellamy extends his record-breaking run with the Storm

Bellamy extends his record-breaking run with the Storm

Record setting NRL coach Craig Bellamy has extended his contract with the Melbourne Storm and will lead the club until the end of the 2028 season.

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Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.

'There's no loose leashes' for Dragons in Vegas

'There's no loose leashes' for Dragons in Vegas

St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan is warning the Dragons they are in Las Vegas on a work trip, not to party.

Titans cap historic 24 hours with Bai re-signing

Titans cap historic 24 hours with Bai re-signing

Gold Coast's signing spree has continued with the extension of boom forward Cooper Bai, just one day after captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui committed his future.

Hynes, Fisher-Harris headline NRL All Stars squads

Hynes, Fisher-Harris headline NRL All Stars squads

The squads for the NRL's annual All Stars match have been unveiled, with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to miss the match for a second consecutive year.

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'On my bucket list': Staggs targets his Mt Everest

'On my bucket list': Staggs targets his Mt Everest

'On my bucket list': Staggs targets his Mt Everest

'On my bucket list': Staggs targets his Mt Everest

Brisbane legend Steve Renouf insists Kotoni Staggs is now one of the world's top three centres but the 2025 title winner has a NSW Blues goal he wants to reach.

Bottom to top: Tino insists Titans can follow Broncos

Bottom to top: Tino insists Titans can follow Broncos

Bottom to top: Tino insists Titans can follow Broncos

Bottom to top: Tino insists Titans can follow Broncos

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has explained why he did not pursue talks with Perth Bears and why a maiden Titans' premiership is no pipe dream.

Broncos recruits called up for World Club Challenge

Broncos recruits called up for World Club Challenge

Broncos recruits called up for World Club Challenge

Broncos recruits called up for World Club Challenge

Brisbane have named their 20-man squad for the World Club Challenge, with new faces and recalled members of last year's team winning spots on the plane.

Black Cap dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su’a

Black Cap dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su’a

Black Cap dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su’a

Black Cap dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su’a

Dolphins rookie Sebastian Su'a aspires to reach the greatest heights in rugby league like his father Murphy Su'a did in cricket, with Daniel Saifiti as mentor.

'Sensational': NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch

'Sensational': NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch

'Sensational': NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch

'Sensational': NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch

One of New Zealand's most prolific international rugby league players has backed a move to play State of Origin across the ditch in 2027.

Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax

Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax

Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax

Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax

Josh Addo-Carr has issued a call to Parramatta's next generation of outside backs following the departure of winger Zac Lomax.

Titans coup as Tino commits future after Hannay revamp

Titans coup as Tino commits future after Hannay revamp

Titans coup as Tino commits future after Hannay revamp

Titans coup as Tino commits future after Hannay revamp

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui will stay and see out his long-term deal after being convinced new coach Josh Hannay can lead the Titans to success.

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Donoghoe has nose for NSW after Dolphins extension

Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe has inked a new deal and wants to follow in the footsteps of Paul Gallen and become a NSW Blues representative.

NRL dumps kick-off change, reveals 2026 rule tweaks

The NRL has reversed plans to drastically alter the kick-off, but made a handful of eye-catching tweaks to its rules for the 2026 season.

'Confident' Storm not stressed about Lomax uncertainty

Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster insists the Storm are well placed to go one better in 2026, even if they can't sign embattled star Zac Lomax.

Cowboys unleash 'natural footballer' Purdue at No.6

North Queensland will play speed demon Jaxon Purdue in the halves in their opening trial as star back-rower Heilum Luki returns from an ACL rupture.

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Room for two: Dolphins coach reveals Plath, Donga plan

The Dolphins will miss Jeremy Marshall-King for the opening six rounds and Kristian Woolf has outlined how Max Plath and Kurt Donoghoe can both fit in his 17.

Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight

Embattled rugby league star Zac Lomax could be left in legal limbo for the start of the 2026 season as his court case with Parramatta threatens to expand.

'Scary is good': Bennett reunion gives Fifita bounce

David Fifita has set his sights on regaining his Queensland jersey after reuniting with Wayne Bennett at South Sydney after a injury-plagued year at Gold Coast.

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.

Ex-NRL player's child-choking and assault charges heard

Josh McGuire's solicitor has pressed for "pertinent" evidence to be disclosed to his legal team after the ex-NRL star was charged with assaulting a child.

'Don't pigeonhole him': Woolf open to Cobbo slot

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf is keeping an open mind about where he plays new recruit Selwyn Cobbo, who has shone in pre-season with his fitness and attitude..

Size doesn't matter for Titans' new-look middles: Moe

Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika is on a mission to make up for a below-par season in 2025 and insists the mobile but smaller pack can shine in the NRL.

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