NRL 2024
‘Unheralded civil case’: Text from Topine’s father to Bulldogs
Lawyers for former NRL player Jackson Topine and the Canterbury Bulldogs have appeared together in court for the first time.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
Latest
NRL’s rule change puts Cameron Smith in line to be next rugby league Immortal
Queensland’s generation of Origin champions will be front and centre of voting on the game’s 14th Immortal next month after a change to eligbility rules.
- by Dan Walsh
Smith in Immortal race under NRL’s new rules
Cameron Smith and Queensland’s era of State of Origin greats are in contention to become Immortals as soon as August under the NRL’s revised hall-of-fame rules.
- by Scott Bailey
‘Everyone’s on notice’: Eels ready for Ryles roster shake-up
Eels skipper Clint Gutherson expects incoming coach Jason Ryles to put his stamp on the club’s roster. If that means giving the fullback jersey to Blaize Talagi, he’ll do it.
- by Billie Eder
Analysis
NRL
‘Point to prove’: Why returning stars’ traits may signal Maroons’ game plan
A Maroons champion feared his Origin days were over, but his selection could speak to how Queensland intend to counter their rivals in the decider.
- by Nick Wright
How Nicho Hynes saved a life with compassionate act
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes helped talk down a man from a bridge in Sydney on the weekend.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cleary’s Penrith to spearhead Las Vegas quadruple-header in 2025
Las Vegas 2025 is being marketed as ‘bigger, bolder and better’. See which NRL and Super League teams will feature – and when.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Keary backflips on retirement plans to extend career overseas
The Roosters halfback is set to join Catalans Dragons despite announcing his plans to retire from the game at the end of the NRL season.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Analysis
Parramatta Eels
‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed their man Ryles
Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came through. The deal was done a few hours later.
- by Michael Chammas
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
NRL
Slater is yet to lose a series as coach. But has he got it wrong this time?
Billy Slater is undefeated at the Queensland helm. But as a shock snubbing continues after the capitulation in game two, has he got it right?
- by Nick Wright