NRL bans agents, fines clubs and gives Tonga more time The NRL has handed down close to $100,000 in fines, banned four agents, sanctioned two clubs and breached a player in a frantic end to the working year. AAP · Dec 18, 2025
Storm look in-house to cover Katoa injury blow While Eliesa Katoa is already back running, the Storm won't budge on him playing in 2026, with teammate Josh King saying they have depth in the second row. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Storm star admits he's in the sights of Perth Bears Nick Meaney is weighing up a move to Perth Bears, but he has no desire to shift to fullback as Melbourne mull how to fill the big void left by Ryan Papenhuyzen. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
'Can't get sent off in boxing': why Nelson left the NRL Former NRL star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has opened up on why he left the Melbourne Storm after two premierships and 215 games to pursue a fulltime boxing career. AAP · Dec 4, 2025
Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon Ryan Papenhuyzen says the only sport he's contemplating playing next year is golf, with the former Melbourne star satisfied with his decision to quit the NRL. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Eli Katoa hopeful of NRL return as he pays tribute to partner and Storm after brain surgery Melbourne star says his recovery is ‘going well’ in Instagram post The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2025
Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL He has been ruled out of the 2026 season, but Storm star Eli Katoa says he's in a "good place" and hopeful of returning to the NRL after his brain surgery. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season Melbourne have extended the contract of skipper Harry Grant until the end of the 2028 NRL season after losing four key players in the off-season. AAP · Nov 19, 2025
Storm's Katoa 'struggling to process' brain injury Melbourne chief executive Justin Rodski has addressed Eli Katoa's uncertain NRL future. AAP · Nov 19, 2025
Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Eli Katoa ruled out of entire 2026 NRL season after head impacts and brain surgery Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home while the club refuses to put a timeframe on his return to playing after injuries The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025
Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025
NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless. AAP · Nov 17, 2025
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 Storm to push Bellamy for early call on coaching future Storm boss Justin Rodski says the club wants an early decision from coach Craig Bellamy about whether he will be at the helm for a 25th NRL season.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025 Eli Katoa’s playing future uncertain as recovery from head impacts, seizures and brain surgery continues Storm star faces weeks in hospital but condition stabilised while the NRL is investigating why Katoa played after warmup head injury
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 Storm star faces long recovery after brain bleed NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2025 Sandy Brondello Turned Down Multiple Offers From WNBA Teams Before Accepting Tempo Job The former Liberty coach reportedly turned down more money from one of the teams, too.
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks Tonga second-rower Eliesa Katoa is stable and awake after undergoing surgery for a seizure and brain bleeding following three head knocks in the Pacific Cup.
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025 New York Liberty Lose Another Coach After Sandy Brondello Exit Liberty assistant Sonia Raman is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the Seattle Storm.
AAP · Oct 24, 2025 Titans all in on Hannay as Bellamy puts call on hold Josh Hannay will coach Gold Coast for the next three years after Craig Bellamy pushed back any decision on his coaching future.
AAP · Oct 23, 2025 Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.
AAP · Oct 23, 2025 Storm call blindsided playmaker Pezet: manager Manager Braith Anasta says Jonah Pezet's decision to move from Melbourne is opportunities, which are limited with Jahrome Hughes now locked in until 2030.
AAP · Oct 22, 2025 Titans star backs club to make right call on Bellamy Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes Craig Bellamy would improve any club, while Harry Grant says it's hard to see him leaving Melbourne.