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Knights battle to sign NZ rugby great Woodman-Wickliffe

Newcastle want to bring New Zealand rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the NRLW, but are yet to have her potential arrival cleared by head office.

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Cobbo's Broncos switch a wing and prayer for Yow Yeh

Selwyn Cobbo is back at wing for Brisbane in 2025 and the club's former Queensland and Test star Jharal Yow Yeh says it is a move which will reignite him.

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Brigginshaw questions timing of Jillaroos coaching call

Australia's Jillaroos are entering a new era under interim coach Jess Skinner, but co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is unsure about the timing of Brad Donald's exit.

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Sharks get creative in bid to keep Hazelton at Cronulla

From crystal balls to reverse-psychology tactics, Tom Hazelton's teammates are willing to get creative to keep the big man at Cronulla.

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Hunt eyes Broncos title in twilight zone with Reynolds

Returned Brisbane star Ben Hunt will play his first game for the club since 2017 and is excited about linking with fellow veteran half Adam Reynolds.

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Tigers charge more for trials seat than Origin ticket

Wests Tigers' ticket prices for a pre-season challenge double-header have come under the microscope.

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Carpool coaching has Saints' sevens convert up to speed

Former rugby sevens star Nathan Lawson is keen to make an impact in rugby league after signing with the NRL's St George Illawarra.

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Murray, Mitchell injured in double blow for Rabbitohs

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray's NRL season is in tatters with a suspected ruptured achilles, while Latrell Mitchell has suffered a hamstring injury.

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Why Mitch Barnett won't overthink Warriors captaincy

Mitch Barnett spent almost half of his best NRL season acting as captain, so he's not worried about taking on the mantle fulltime.

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Dearden gets new No.7 partner as Cowboys rope young gun

The off-season exits of three veterans has opened up the race for key North Queensland outside backs spots ahead of the Melbourne Storm trial.

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AFL fans expected to fork out as Saturday live coverage goes behind paywall in 2025

The head of Foxtel says AFL fans will ‘run towards the light’ this season and subscribe to its pay TV service or sports streaming platform Kayo

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NRL players to be given loose leash in Las Vegas

If Warriors coach Andrew Webster runs into one of his players on the infamous Las Vegas Strip late at night, he won't react in the way you might expect.

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Sea Eagles embrace chaos in bid to end capitulations

Anthony Seibold hopes a summer of training chaos, with weekly mystery sessions, can help eradicate Manly's habit of cracking amid adversity in the NRL.

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Canberra Raiders earmark Pattie as long-term hooker

Canberra have re-signed up-and-coming hooker Owen Pattie, as Tyrone Munro and Brodie Jones ink new NRL deals of their own.

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AFL and NRL pre-seasons are among the longest in world sport – here’s why

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

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Nawaqanitawase undaunted by being centre of attention

Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase has brushed off concerns about his ability to handle the centre position at the Sydney Roosters.

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'A nightmare': Bronco Ben in bench battle of beasts

Brisbane's tall timber Ben Te Kura has impressed Payne Haas and put himself in contention for an NRL bench spot, as have two other hulks in the pack.

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Dodd warns Souths attack won't hit top gear immediately

South Sydney halfback Lewis Dodd has warned it will take time for he and Rabbitohs players to feel confident together after his arrival from England.

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'Do I know you?': axed NRL star's line before pub spit

A heated argument between former St George Illawarra player Talatau Junior Amone and a woman at a pub ended with him spitting in her face, a court has heard.

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Peter V’landys issues plea to Donald Trump to attend NRL showcase in Las Vegas

The US president has been invited to attend rugby league’s season-launching showcase in Las Vegas next month during a blitz on American television

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Burgess brothers tread very different paths after Super League showdown

Sam’s Warrington enjoy 20-12 win against Tom’s Huddersfield in latest twist of the family tale

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Walters won't give up Broncos No.9 jersey without fight

Cory Paix has thrown out a challenge to Billy Walters to be Brisbane's new starting hooker as the battle reaches its climax.

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Dragons see off Roosters in NRL trial win

Kyle Flanagan has helped lead St George Illawarra to a 26-8 NRL trial win over the Sydney Roosters.

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Galvin on song as Tigers pipped by Dogs in NRL trial

Wests Tigers' Lachlan Galvin was the standout performer in a 40-minute cameo as his side fell to a 20-14 trial loss to Canterbury.

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Maoris call on NRL to prevent All Stars absences

Maori coach Adam Blair says the NRL must police and enforce the availability of players in the All Stars matches.

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