St George Illawarra have their first win of the 2025 NRL season after stunning Melbourne 14-8.
George Clarke
Andrew Webster knows Jarome Luai better than most coaches in the NRL, and the Warriors mentor is well aware how dangerous the half can be for Wests Tigers.
Scott Bailey
Brisbane's Jordan Riki and Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert are both set to miss some action with early guilty pleas after being charged with careless high tackles.
Joel Gould
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says he is "at peace" with Daly Cherry-Evans' exit, but won't rush his teenage heir apparent Joey Walsh into the role in 2026.
The resurrection of Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki's NRL career took another incredible step forward after he played his best-ever game against the Dolphins.
Wigan's Australian standout Jai Field has signed a new four-year deal with England's world champions.
Ian Chadband
Former St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo has arrived in Redcliffe but the Dolphins will need more immediate forward input to break their winless drought.
Brisbane journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki has played the best game of his NRL career in a 20-12 derby victory over the winless Dolphins.
Jayden Campbell has scored a try and shown his growing calibre as a playmaker in Gold Coast's 30-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Two major Aussie events are set to battle it out over the first weekend in May, but fans have been assured they can vote and enjoy the footy.
Holly Truelove
Despite his spine failing to ice a late lead against South Sydney, Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is sticking solid with his four main men.
Martin Gabor
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he's been checking in with each player as they look to avoid a 0-4 start to the season, next facing Canberra.
Melissa Woods
The Storm will be without some of their big guns for the game against the Dragons, with the club making a call on injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has addressed his club's decision to bow out of the race to sign Daly Cherry-Evans, who will leave Manly at the season's end.
Jasper Bruce
The Bulldogs won’t be chasing Daly Cherry-Evans for next year, but they have their own halfback contract to worry about with Toby Sexton’s future still up in the air.
Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.
Herman Ese'ese has starred in another win for Hull FC, scoring a try after signing a long-term deal with the Super League club.
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Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to line up for the Storm against the Dragons with coach Craig Bellamy expecting a tough trip despite contrasting results.
The Rabbitohs are in a better spot than anyone could have predicted, and master coach Wayne Bennett is about to unleash his best player with Latrell Mitchell tipped to return against his former side next week.
Manly have started to prepare for life without Daly Cherry-Evans, with the veteran half having played more games than any other for one team at No.7.
Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce
Salford have confirmed their players and staff at the crisis-hit Super League club have not been paid on time for the second month in a row.
Alex Johnston has suffered damage to his shoulder blade in South Sydney's shock NRL win over Penrith, but the Rabbitohs are confident the injury is not serious.
Penrith have suffered three straight defeats for the first time since 2019, losing to South Sydney, but coach Ivan Cleary says the real Panthers will emerge.
Brisbane and former NSW coach Michael Maguire insists Kotoni Staggs can regain his NSW jersey as the club ramps up plans to keep him long-term.
