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Christian Welch’s NRL future in doubt after latest blow as Storm consider $600k move — Hoops

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 at 9:16am AEST

The playing future of Melbourne Storm forward Christian Welch is in doubt with the one-time Queensland Origin forward contemplating a medical retirement.

‘Wanted a decent quality team’: Panthers reignite Storm rivalry after cancelling trial

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 at 7:48am AEST

The Panthers have reignited their rivalry with last year’s grand finalists the Storm after cancelling a trial with their feeder team the North Sydney Bears.

‘I can be anything’: Walsh’s huge goal revealed as Broncos’ No.1 tightens inner circle

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 at 6:53am AEST

Broncos star Reece Walsh is targeting the mantle of best player in the game, and has tightened his inner circle to avoid drama and focus on winning with his Brisbane teammates in 2025.

‘He’s been through a lot’: Souths skipper and luckless fellow star pushing for season opener

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 at 6:00am AEST

Cameron Murray says he has “a few more boxes” that he has to tick before he’s cleared to play in round 1, but all signs are positive that the Souths skipper will be there for the Dolphins showdown where he could be joined by a luckless teammate.

‘My off-field stuff probably didn’t suit it’: Bad boy turned Test star puts hand up for big job

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 at 5:25am AEST

There was a time when Mitch Barnett concedes his on-field and off-field behaviour “didn’t suit” captaining an NRL side, but the representative forward is now one of the leading candidates and keen to lead the Warriors in 2025.

‘I’m not here to play reserve grade’: Star rookie speaks out after brilliant trials showing

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 at 5:17am AEST

Ethan Sanders is still trying to unlock the secret recipe needed to be a long-term halfback in the NRL, but the Raiders recruit has declared he’s “not here to play reserve grade” after he made the big switch from the Eels in the off-season.

Rep stars set for new roles; doubt over boom Panthers recruit — Predicted Rd 1 Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 at 5:00am AEST

The first trial matches of the year are in the books, meaning the new NRL season is less than three weeks away.

‘We’ll find a spot’: Gutho’s Dragons reveal, big ‘generational talent’ praise for new teammate Sloan

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 at 1:48pm AEST

Newly-appointed St George Illawarra co-captain Clint Gutherson has labelled young gun Tyrell Sloan a “generational talent” while revealing Shane Flanagan will find a place for him in the Dragons’ starting 17.

Brandy’s bold finals prediction as another Blues great makes unthinkable call: NRL 2025 launch

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 at 12:40pm AEST

Rugby league legends Greg Alexander and Paul Gallen have made some bold finals predictions at the NRL’s 2025 season launch event.

DCE insists ‘there’s more left in me’ but champion half ‘not scared’ to delay big call on future

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 at 10:53am AEST

Sea Eagles skipper Daly Cherry-Evans is in no rush to sort out his future beyond 2025, with the veteran halfback “not scared” about what it may hold as he ponders life after footy.