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Upbeat Flanagan says early signs show improved Dragons

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan says that rather than being wooden spoon favourites, the signs point towards his team climbing the NRL ladder to play finals.

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NRL's PNG team expected to be confirmed next week

Papua New Guinea's NRL dream is set to become a reality as soon as next week, when the Prime Minister of the rugby league-mad nation visits Australia.

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Foran targets title with 'new ankle' after 17th surgery

Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran has recovered from major ankle surgery and enters his 17th pre-season with no end to his stellar NRL career in sight.

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Former NRL boss Greenberg becomes Cricket Australia CEO

Todd Greenberg has gone from NRL boss to Cricket Australia CEO in the space of five years, after being appointed as Nick Hockley's replacement at Jolimont.

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Petaia chasing NFL dream sparked by Super Bowl memories

Super Bowls, skipping school and former Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu helped put rugby star Jordan Petaia on a path to a potential NFL call-up.

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No grudges but Dragons will regret letting me go: Bird

NRL premiership winner Jack Bird is beginning life at Wests Tigers after St George Illawarra allowed him to leave ahead of the 2025 season.

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Holmes at ease with Flanagan after Sharks exit

Valentine Holmes' last stint under Shane Flanagan ended in drama when he left for the NFL, but he's far more comfortable talking to the coach now.

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Wests Tigers allow fast-food lover Galvin to feast out

Lachlan Galvin is an open book this NRL pre-season, but before he begins learning from Jarome Luai he's counting on a familiar friend in Ronald McDonald.

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Wallabies out to bring sunshine to help rugby flourish

A Wallabies' win in the final Test of the year with Ireland would help Australian rugby flourish in its tough battle to survive and thrive, says Joe Schmidt.

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Ilias at ease filling Hunt's boots after Souths exit

Lachlan Ilias has already felt the spotlight of replacing Adam Reynolds at South Sydney, but feels well placed to fill Ben Hunt's boots at St George Illawarra.

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Benji 'unsure' if John Bateman will be at Tigers in '25

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits he does not know whether John Bateman will play for the NRL club in 2025 but wants the situation resolved promptly.

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Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith's NRL sights

Sydney Roosters No.9 Brandon Smith wants his future sorted by the time he returns from his ACL rupture, but a swap deal to North Queensland is not preferred.

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NRL star's mum ordered to stand trial after fatal crash

The mother of NRL star Payne Haas has been ordered to stand trial for manslaughter following a fatal crash, sparking emotional scenes from the victims' family.

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Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business

Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.

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What has happened to gambling reform under Labor? It’s simple – the government has been cowed by vested interests

A year ago, at Peta Murphy’s funeral, I felt sure her legacy would be honoured. Now it seems any gambling ad reform has been squibbed

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Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms

The race for Ben Hunt's signature is officially down to three NRL teams, after Canterbury left the Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane to battle it out.

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Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers

Talented young forward Fonua Pole has signed a new deal with Wests Tigers in a major boost for the rebuilding NRL club.

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NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane

The Dolphins have been given a Suncorp Stadium bonanza by the NRL in the 2025 draw and have bumped the Brisbane Broncos out of a key prime time slot.

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Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen is poised to recommit to Melbourne, likely adding another year to his current Storm contract.

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NRLW in right spot despite increased clashes with men

The NRLW will have 30 matches clashing with the men in 2025, significantly up on the seven games that were played at the same time as the NRL in 2024.

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Sharks dealt hardest run in NRL draw, Bulldogs benefit

Cronulla have been handed the equal-most top-eight opponents of any side in the 2025 draw, while Canterbury, Canberra, Newcastle and the Warriors have won out.

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Josh Addo-Carr could make NRL return against Bulldogs

The stage is set for Parramatta's Josh Addo-Carr to return to the NRL against Canterbury, who cut him loose following a positive roadside drug test.

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Gilbert eyes round-one Dolphins return, credits Cotter

Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert is on track to return to NRL action for the Dolphins against South Sydney as he opens up on his ordeal, inspirations and hopes.

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Manly get Magic Round bye, Brisbane to play Sunday

Brisbane have been moved from their usual primetime Friday slot in Magic Round, while their usual opponents Manly have been given the bye for the first time.

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NSW open to handing NRLW coach women's Origin side

NSW could have a first-grade coach back in charge of a State of Origin side for the first time in 15 years, with NRLW mentors an option for the women's team.

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