Evolving Bellamy at top end of NRL coaching tree Craig Bellamy will coach Melbourne in an 11th NRL grand final on Sunday, his ability to adapt evident in the way this Storm side compares to his early teams. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has rejoined the Sydney Roosters but this time in a full-time role, working with their forwards and emerging coaches. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times Ezra Mam thought his season was over after the last time he played Melbourne but now he gets another shot at a grand final he never believed would come. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Storm centre wants to make big grand final play count Finally free of injury and illness, Melbourne centre Jack Howarth is looking to make an undeniable mark in this year's NRL premiership decider against Brisbane. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
‘He’s a machine’: Payne Haas could be NRL’s most compelling character – and a grand final gamebreaker The Broncos star has captured attention for his story of resilience and a controversial brand endorsement. Not to mention his superhuman on-field feats The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025
Daytime grand final to be considered in TV talks ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says a daytime grand final will be considered in the next round of TV talks for 2028 and beyond. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Not ideal: How Bellamy would have reacted to GF sledge Cameron Smith says Craig Bellamy would have told Stefano Utoikamanu to back up his words, after calling Brisbane players as "stuck up" before the grand final. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Souths release import playmaker after six NRL games English half Lewis Dodd will go down as one of the worst overseas imports in the NRL era after being released by Souths just six games into a three-year deal. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Klein dumped as NRL appoint new grand-final referee Ashley Klein's reign as the NRL's top referee is over after a first-time grand-final referee was put in charge of Sunday's game between Brisbane and Melbourne. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
V'landys adamant R360 no threat to NRL's best talent ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says R360 can't be taken seriously as a threat to the NRL, but says clubs want sanctions stopping players from joining. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Future Fund profits from war, Liberal women sound net zero warning, and Trump spruiks new Gaza peace plan Sovereign wealth fund surges in value helped by investments in defence firms; party told it risks losing more key voting groups if it drops net zero The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025
The Broncos ended one dynasty but must beat the NRL’s benchmark to return to glory While Melbourne Storm have a legacy like few others, Brisbane were once rugby league royalty too. The stage is set for a huge grand final The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025
AAP · Sep 29, 2025 Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025 Storm star trains sights on ‘stuck up’ Broncos as grand final contenders eye vacant NRL throne Stefano Utoikamanu says there are ‘a lot of people I don’t like’ in Brisbane team
AAP · Sep 29, 2025 Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched Penrith's premiership run is over after four straight titles, but their feat in the salary-cap era of the NRL could take lifetimes to chase down.
AAP · Sep 29, 2025 Storm enforcer puts target on 'stuck up' Broncos Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has promised the NRL grand final will have fireworks from the kick-off as he attempts to make his mark on the big stage.
AAP · Sep 29, 2025 Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban Brisbane's pack will be at full strength for the NRL grand final, after prop Xavier Willison avoided a ban for a cannonball tackle against Penrith.
AAP · Sep 28, 2025 'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary Penrith were forced to play almost the whole NRL preliminary final with one less man, despite Scott Sorensen passing a mid-game head injury assessment.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2025 Penrith’s long NRL reign is over. Even as a Panthers fan, I feel a little relieved The success was dazzling but it became almost awkward. We can now celebrate the achievements and see another team lift the trophy
AAP · Sep 28, 2025 'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead Penrith insist their NRL dynasty is not over, despite a charmed run of premierships coming to an end in their preliminary final loss to Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 28, 2025 No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.
AAP · Sep 28, 2025 Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.
AAP · Sep 27, 2025 'Pretty similar': Panthers climbing Everest again Penrith adopted the theme "Climbing Everest" as motivation in the 2021 finals series, and are finding themselves scaling the mountain again four years later.