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Donoghoe has nose for NSW after Dolphins extension

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

NRL dumps kick-off change, reveals 2026 rule tweaks

NRL dumps kick-off change, reveals 2026 rule tweaks

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

'Confident' Storm not stressed about Lomax uncertainty

'Confident' Storm not stressed about Lomax uncertainty

'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.

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Cowboys unleash 'natural footballer' Purdue at No.6

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.

Room for two: Dolphins coach reveals Plath, Donga plan

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

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

'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.

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New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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.

It took 19 seconds for Tigers to win Pearce-Paul over

It took 19 seconds for Tigers to win Pearce-Paul over

It took 19 seconds for Tigers to win Pearce-Paul over

It took 19 seconds for Tigers to win Pearce-Paul over

On an August afternoon last year, Kai Pearce-Paul was convinced once-and-for-all he'd made the right call signing with Wests Tigers.

Busted Stone reveals brave Dolphin act amid Plath shock

Busted Stone reveals brave Dolphin act amid Plath shock

Busted Stone reveals brave Dolphin act amid Plath shock

Busted Stone reveals brave Dolphin act amid Plath shock

Ray Stone had needles to get through 11 games with two damaged shoulders in 2025 but off-season surgery either side of his wedding has him braced for more pain.

Can NRL switch save Titans discard's career?

Can NRL switch save Titans discard's career?

Can NRL switch save Titans discard's career?

Can NRL switch save Titans discard's career?

He has scored 53 tries in 54 NRL games but Alofiana Khan-Pereira is looking to reboot his NRL career after joining the Warriors.

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Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels

Documents have been provided to four-time NRL premiers Parramatta as part of their bid to stop Origin star Zac Lomax jumping ship to rivals Melbourne Storm.

'In the 13': Anderson lays down Broncos gauntlet

Grant Anderson says he left Melbourne to improve his NRL game at Brisbane and has already found his groove as he sets his sights on a coveted backline spot.

Titans have calm plan amidst storm over Bai and Tino

Gold Coast have a battle on their hands to retain rookie sensation Cooper Bai and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, but the club's brains trust has a plan to win them over.

Sami eyes 'The Don' record for Titans as Dragons loom

Gold Coast try whiz Phillip Sami is fresh from a career-best season and another strong start to the year will give him a shot an an extension, and club record.

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Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences

A former rugby league player jailed for attempting to collect more than a tonne of cocaine from ships and home-made submarines has admitted more drug offences.

The key factor in code-hopper's Wallabies start date

If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.

'My position': Dolphins back-row scramble heats up

Key injuries will impact the round-one side, but the Dolphins have a log-jam of edge forwards in the running to play the NRL season opener against South Sydney.

'With the greats': Broncos driven to conquer world

Brisbane will train against the London Broncos before the World Club Challenge clash with Hull KR as coach Michael Maguire reveals why a win would mean so much.

Wiki peaks: Tawha gives Broncos coach welcome headache

New Brisbane signing Aublix Tawha has been such a force at pre-season training that coach Michael Maguire is considering him for the World Club Challenge.

Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff

Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.

Eels take Lomax to court after collapse in Storm talks

Parramatta have launched legal action against former Eels star Zac Lomax over his bid to return to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm.

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