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Boom or bust: NRL and AFL clubs gamble with their future amid long player contracts

Long-term deals that lock down stars and key players are becoming more common and lucrative in Australia’s most popular codes but risks remain

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Boom or bust: the stark reality of Knights' $13m gamble

Dylan Brown's $13 million deal with Newcastle has the potential to turn them into legitimate title contenders. It could also cause decade-long problems.

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How NRL merry-go-round could give Tigers space for May

The Wests Tigers appear the most likely landing spot for Taylan May, as the final piece in an early-season, multi-club, NRL transfer jigsaw puzzle.

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Manly expect Vegas disappointment to spark Warriors

Manly are wary of the Warriors after the Kiwi side struggled under the bright Las Vegas lights in round one of the NRL season.

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Flanagan backs Ilias to prove a point against Souths

Lachlan Ilias believes he is a better player on arriving at St George Illawarra, and the No.7 has a chance to prove it in his return bout against South Sydney.

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Dolphins suffer double injury blow after week from hell

The Dolphins have further adversity to face in Newcastle with forwards Connelly Lemuelu and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki both ruled out.

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$13m man Dylan Brown to swap Eels for Knights in richest deal in NRL history

Parramatta have confirmed Dylan Brown will leave the club at the end of the season, with the five-eighth poised to join Newcastle

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Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star's return

Ex-Penrith Panthers player Taylan May's domestic violence charges have been dropped after his wife did not come to court, costing taxpayers $20,000.

AAP

'No bad blood': New Bulldog shines as Roosters toil

Canterbury's Sitili Tupouniua says he has no ill feeling toward the Sydney Roosters, whose decision to part ways with him has refreshed his NRL career.

AAP

Humphreys set to hold No.7 spot when Souths meet Ilias

Jamie Humphreys looks set to retain South Sydney's No.7 jersey when the Rabbitohs face off against former halfback Lachlan Ilias for the first time in the NRL.

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Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp

Melbourne have continued their opening-round winning streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first-half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.

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Manly dismantle Cowboys in early-season statement

Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have shown off Manly's attacking threat, leading the Sea Eagles to a 42-12 win over North Queensland.

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Dogs downplay injury fears after dousing Dragons' fire

Canterbury have played down injury concerns over their captain after downing a depleted St George Illawarra outfit to kick off their 2025 NRL season.

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Tara Jones has no regrets over retirement after making history as referee

The 28-year-old became the first female to take charge of a senior men’s fixture when she oversaw a League One encounter between Oldham and Cornwall.

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Souths edge Dolphins in clash moved from cyclone's path

Wayne Bennett's second stint coaching South Sydney is off to a winning start, with the Rabbitohs beating the Dolphins in their first game under Kristian Woolf.

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NSW coach John Strange backs women's Origin in Vegas

NSW State of Origin coach John Strange has weighed into debate as to the future of the women's fixture on the Las Vegas program.

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New-look Dragons spine hoping practice makes perfect

After some promising pre-season results, St George Illawarra will be put under pressure by Canterbury, with coach Shane Flanagan backing his new spine.

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Manly players know premiership window hinges on one man

As Daly Cherry-Evans begins a 15th NRL season that could yet be his last, teammates understand they can't afford to waste the premiership platform he has built.

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Penrith await Roosters after Radley blow, 50-point loss

Victor Radley will miss the Sydney Roosters' trip to face Penrith, depriving Trent Robinson's side of much-needed experience.

Evening Standard

MP calls for knighthood for rugby league ‘hero’ Billy Boston

Labour MP for Makerfield Josh Simons said it ‘is a scandal that for over a century, no rugby football league hero has received a knighthood’.

AAP

Maguire's Broncos bully Roosters in 50-14 NRL bash-up

Michael Maguire's Brisbane Broncos era is off to a flying start after his side ran roughshod over the Sydney Roosters in a 50-14 win.

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'My moment': Tigers debutant never gave up Hope

At the age of 27 and after considering a change of career, Wests Tigers hooker Tristan Hope will make his NRL debut and prove that persistence does pay off.

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Dolphins give Woolf hope of avoiding Bennett curse

Wayne Bennett has proven a tough act for previous successors to follow but there's a simple reason Kristian Woolf believes his Dolphins will succeed in 2025.

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NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain

NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.

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Why Nanai will become a more fearsome Cowboys beast

North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai is one of the game's best attacking forwards and has now set his sights on becoming just as damaging in defence.

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