Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm Storm players are praising skipper Harry Grant for coaching from the sideline as the superstar hooker repairs his hamstring AAP · Jul 28
Roosters coach takes aim at 'laughable' penalty Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson was left shaking his head following a bizarre penalty in the win over Melbourne. AAP · Jul 17
Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers. AAP · Jun 14
Storm success was as certain as death and taxes. So how has it all gone wrong? Last year’s NRL grand finalists are in dire straits but their sharp decline is more about controllable factors than any bad luck that has befallen the club The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong. AAP · Mar 11
Molo cleared for Pacific Cup final after shot on rival Samoa will have Frank Molo available for the Pacific Cup final after the prop avoided a ban for the tackle that ended Tonga's Stefano Utoikamanu's game early. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Hail Nanai: Storming Samoa into Pacific Cup final Lightning stopped play for 95 minutes as the biggest crowd in 68 years for a league Test in Australia not involving the Kangaroos watched Samoa beat Tonga 34-6. AAP · Oct 26, 2025
Haas set to rip into 'special' Stefano in Pacific war Samoa prop Payne Haas expects Tonga opposite Stefano Utoikamanu to be at his best in the Pacific Cup clash, but says the pair are far from off-field enemies. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Tabuai-Fidow makes huge call on 2026 World Cup Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has promised Samoa's fans he will play for them in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, returning from two years with Australia. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Swaggering Reece Walsh reaches NRL summit with ascendant grand final display Sunday’s performance proved a powerful response to those who may find the Brisbane Broncos fullback’s antics immature The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025
Why Katoa's No.1 fan can't watch Storm's grand final Damaging Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa has enjoyed a career-best year but revealed his biggest supporter won't attend the NRL grand final. AAP · Oct 4, 2025
'When we win': GF moment looms for Utoikamanu Stefano Utoikamanu will become the first player of the NRL era to go from three straight wooden spoons to a premiership with a grand-final victory. AAP · Oct 3, 2025
Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'. AAP · Oct 2, 2025
AAP · Oct 1, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · 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
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 29, 2025 A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.
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 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 27, 2025 No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Storm signing feels big shift south has been vindicated Stefano Utoikamanu is set to finally realise his goal of playing in an NRL final, with the hard-running prop leading the Storm forward pack against Canterbury.
AAP · Aug 23, 2025 Storm's Stefano commits to Tonga after firing for Samoa Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has opened up on why he will make himself available for Tonga in the Pacific Championships, and reveals his early Tongan heroes.
AAP · Aug 11, 2025 Storm gun has point to prove with Panthers on the prowl Ahead of their NRL grand final rematch, Melbourne's Stefano Utoikamanu is hopeful of getting Nelson Asofa-Solomona back to help halt Penrith's winning run.