The Latest Breaking News from NRL

Storm star shrugs off knee issues to play round one

"Resilient bugger" Ryan Papenhuyzen has overcome knee issues to be fit for Melbourne's NRL season-opener against the Jason Ryles-coached Parramatta

AAP · Mar 5, 2025

Broncos start Hunt for title with apple of Adam's eye

Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt will play his first NRL game for the club since 2017, giving captain Adam Reynolds another cool head to launch a title tilt.

AAP · Mar 5, 2025

Dolphins stars pull out of NRL clash due to cyclone

Dolphins players Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls have put family first and pulled out of the clash with South Sydney in Parramatta as Cyclone Alfred looms.

AAP · Mar 5, 2025

Maguire challenge that got Paix on hook for Broncos

Cory Paix has capped a remarkable comeback from oblivion under new Brisbane coach Michael Maguire to be given the starting No.9 jersey in round one.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025

Ilias declares he's a better player than when at Souths

Lachlan Ilias believes a year of maturing and watching from the sidelines has made him a different footballer to when he was dropped by South Sydney.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025

Why are so many people obsessed with fantasy sports?

With the AFL and NRL seasons kicking off, fantasy footy players have been deep in draft mode, carefully building their best teams.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2025

Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney

The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

Dolphins brace for Cyclone Bennett as Gilbert steps up

New Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has warned that South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett will be out to rain on the parade of his former club at Suncorp Stadium.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

Family guy Fifita reveals reasons for Roosters backflip

Gold Coast forward David Fifita has spoken for the first time about his decision last May to stay at the Titans when on the cusp of joining Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

Local-focused AFL lukewarm on trying a US push

The AFL will continue the campaign to boost its profile in Queensland and NSW, although boss Andrew Dillon won't rule out an NRL-style experiment in the US.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025