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Ex-footy star faces court over alleged drunken rampage

Ex-footy star faces court over alleged drunken rampage

A former rugby league and union great is looking to have at least one assault charge dropped following an alleged rampage at a bar.

Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith's NRL sights

Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith's NRL sights

Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith's NRL sights

Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith's NRL sights

Sydney Roosters No.9 Brandon Smith wants his future sorted by the time he returns from his ACL rupture, but a swap deal to North Queensland is not preferred.

Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business

Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business

Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business

Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business

Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.

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Saifiti hungry like the Woolf for Dolphins' finals push

Saifiti hungry like the Woolf for Dolphins' finals push

New Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti insists a close bond with coach Kristian Woolf from his Newcastle days can help revive his NSW career.

Reynolds keen to partner Hunt in halves as D-Day looms

Reynolds keen to partner Hunt in halves as D-Day looms

Brisbane will soon know if Ben Hunt will rejoin the club in 2025 and skipper Adam Reynolds is relishing how he might improve the club.

Dragons sign Ilias, insist his best is still to come

Dragons sign Ilias, insist his best is still to come

St George Illawarra have signed Lachlan Ilias from South Sydney on a two-year deal, leaving him to partner Kyle Flanagan in the halves in 2025.

Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms

Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms

The race for Ben Hunt's signature is officially down to three NRL teams, after Canterbury left the Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane to battle it out.

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Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers

Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers

Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers

Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers

Talented young forward Fonua Pole has signed a new deal with Wests Tigers in a major boost for the rebuilding NRL club.

NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane

NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane

NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane

NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane

The Dolphins have been given a Suncorp Stadium bonanza by the NRL in the 2025 draw and have bumped the Brisbane Broncos out of a key prime time slot.

Ryles takes blank-canvas approach to Eels summer

Ryles takes blank-canvas approach to Eels summer

Ryles takes blank-canvas approach to Eels summer

Ryles takes blank-canvas approach to Eels summer

Jason Ryles says he is undecided on his captain, fullback, hooker or where Zac Lomax will play headed into his first season in charge of Parramatta.

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen is poised to recommit to Melbourne, likely adding another year to his current Storm contract.

NRLW in right spot despite increased clashes with men

NRLW in right spot despite increased clashes with men

NRLW in right spot despite increased clashes with men

NRLW in right spot despite increased clashes with men

The NRLW will have 30 matches clashing with the men in 2025, significantly up on the seven games that were played at the same time as the NRL in 2024.

Knights let star NRLW No.1 go for personal reasons

Knights let star NRLW No.1 go for personal reasons

Knights let star NRLW No.1 go for personal reasons

Knights let star NRLW No.1 go for personal reasons

Newcastle have released the NRLW's best player from the final three years of her contract, allowing the star No.1 to return to Queensland for personal reasons.

Titans must fire beyond Broncos to make top draw count

Titans must fire beyond Broncos to make top draw count

Titans must fire beyond Broncos to make top draw count

Titans must fire beyond Broncos to make top draw count

Gold Coast's mastery of Brisbane in recent outings must translate to wins against other opponents after being given a favourable draw for the 2025 NRL season.

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Sharks dealt hardest run in NRL draw, Bulldogs benefit

Cronulla have been handed the equal-most top-eight opponents of any side in the 2025 draw, while Canterbury, Canberra, Newcastle and the Warriors have won out.

Josh Addo-Carr could make NRL return against Bulldogs

The stage is set for Parramatta's Josh Addo-Carr to return to the NRL against Canterbury, who cut him loose following a positive roadside drug test.

Gilbert eyes round-one Dolphins return, credits Cotter

Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert is on track to return to NRL action for the Dolphins against South Sydney as he opens up on his ordeal, inspirations and hopes.

Manly get Magic Round bye, Brisbane to play Sunday

Brisbane have been moved from their usual primetime Friday slot in Magic Round, while their usual opponents Manly have been given the bye for the first time.

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Papenhuyzen adamant money won't dictate contract call

Ryan Papenhuyzen insists he won't necessarily go to the highest bidder as he weighs up his NRL future, but he does want to make a call by the end of pre-season.

Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round

Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton.

NSW open to handing NRLW coach women's Origin side

NSW could have a first-grade coach back in charge of a State of Origin side for the first time in 15 years, with NRLW mentors an option for the women's team.

Wests Tigers land prop May, Addo-Carr joins the Eels

Benji Marshall has landed Sydney Roosters castaway Terrell May as he continues his Wests Tigers rebuild, while Parramatta have signed Josh Addo-Carr.

Walsh credits old foe Maguire for change in mindset

Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has already learned key home truths about where he must improve from coach Michael Maguire, who six months ago plotted his downfall.

Sky Blues coach steps down after four-year Origin stint

NSW are on the hunt for a new Women's State of Origin coach after Kylie Hilder announced she would not seek to extend her four-year reign.

Men's Origin to open in Qld, Allianz to host women

The NRL will take women's State of Origin to Sydney's second biggest rugby league stadium in 2025, while Queensland will host the opener of the men's series.

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