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Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Storm's first-round masters power past Parramatta

Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.

'My style of player': Maguire meets with Barnett

'My style of player': Maguire meets with Barnett

'My style of player': Maguire meets with Barnett

'My style of player': Maguire meets with Barnett

The future of Warriors prop Mitch Barnett has taken another twist with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire meeting with the man he gave a NSW debut to.

'I'm not that strong': Roosters' forward pack enforcer

'I'm not that strong': Roosters' forward pack enforcer

'I'm not that strong': Roosters' forward pack enforcer

'I'm not that strong': Roosters' forward pack enforcer

Naufahu Whyte says heart and hard work have made him the star player he is today, not the brute strength typically associated with NRL middle forwards

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Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders

Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders

Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.

'Every effort': Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence

'Every effort': Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence

Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced.

The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart

The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart

Former Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he owes Ricky Stuart for saving his NRL career, as he prepares to face the Raiders in round one with new club Manly.

Car ride and hugs sealed Titans skipper Tino until 2030

Car ride and hugs sealed Titans skipper Tino until 2030

When Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui put pen to paper until 2030 it had a transformative impact on the side.

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Eels' Matterson hits out over Storm's failed Lomax bid

Eels' Matterson hits out over Storm's failed Lomax bid

Eels' Matterson hits out over Storm's failed Lomax bid

Eels' Matterson hits out over Storm's failed Lomax bid

Ryan Matterson has taken aim at his public portrayal as a stumbling block to Melbourne's quest to land Zac Lomax.

Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters

Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters

Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters

Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters

Sydney Roosters hooker Benaiah Ioelu still spends training sessions being a "fan boy" around his teammates but it doesn't stop him taking charge on the field.

'A bit scary': Trbojevic forced to confront NRL future

'A bit scary': Trbojevic forced to confront NRL future

'A bit scary': Trbojevic forced to confront NRL future

'A bit scary': Trbojevic forced to confront NRL future

Manly favourite Jake Trbojevic says his future beyond the NRL is "scary" as he returns from a concussion-enforced lay-off.

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

The Parramatta Eels have declared the club won't be "steamrolled" after star winger Zac Lomax's audacious bid to join NRL rival Melbourne was blocked.

Nick Meaney takes Lomax's would-be wing spot at Storm

Nick Meaney takes Lomax's would-be wing spot at Storm

Nick Meaney takes Lomax's would-be wing spot at Storm

Nick Meaney takes Lomax's would-be wing spot at Storm

Nick Meaney has been named on the wing for Melbourne's clash against Parramatta after the Storm failed to secure the services of NSW winger Zac Lomax for 2026.

Knowles credits 'Jammer' ethos as Dolphins debut looms

Knowles credits 'Jammer' ethos as Dolphins debut looms

Knowles credits 'Jammer' ethos as Dolphins debut looms

Knowles credits 'Jammer' ethos as Dolphins debut looms

England lock Morgan Knowles learnt plenty from legend James Graham at St Helens as he aims to bring the same grit and fire to the Dolphins.

Eels show interest in Barnett following Zac Lomax saga

Eels show interest in Barnett following Zac Lomax saga

Eels show interest in Barnett following Zac Lomax saga

Eels show interest in Barnett following Zac Lomax saga

Parramatta remain open to allowing a rival club to sign Zac Lomax at the right price, as coach Jason Ryles indicates his interest in Warriors gun Mitch Barnett.

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'Close to going': Bennett helped keep Reynolds a Bronco

Adam Reynolds is glad he decided to play his final year at Brisbane after the allure of playing under his idol Benji Marshall for two years was tempting.

Be a top-five prop: Seibold challenges Manly's Paseka

Recovered from an achilles injury, Manly giant Taniela Paseka now wants to rise to Anthony Seibold's challenge and become one of the NRL's top-five props.

Souths skipper's Dally M pick will surprise many

Souths are set to have the most potent attacking edge in NRL history this season, but it's the Rabbitohs No.1 that captain Cameron Murray is most excited about.

Cronulla want NRL to pay out if they lose home final

Cronulla CEO Dino Mezzatesta says the Sharks deserve financial compensation if they can't host a home final, while Manly now believe they will be able to.

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Raiders recruit at centre of NRL drugs investigation

The NRL is investigating if it should have been made aware of withdrawn police charges against a former Penrith, and now Canberra, player.

'Didn't scratch surface': Broncos spine just warming up

Brisbane's best spine is yet to play together on a consistent basis, but if they do this year Reece Walsh insists it will be an exciting prospect.

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts.

Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash

While Melbourne and Parramatta fight over Zac Lomax off the field, the Storm players are ready to target another Eels player in young halfback Jonah Pezet.

Didn't strip it: Dragons prop says he was hard done by

Ryan Couchman has revealed he initially told St George Illawarra captain Clint Gutherson to challenge a controversial strip penalty in the loss to Canterbury.

V'landys maintains there's life left in Las Vegas party

Peter V'landys is adamant Las Vegas can remain a success beyond 2027, insistent fans will continue turning up once their team returns for a second time.

Brown ready to revert to old role for Knights

Newcastle's attack took a step forward in Vegas, but Dylan Brown is happy to relinquish organising responsibilities if Fletcher Sharpe's injury forces a change.

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