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Alleged NRL recording of meeting angers players union

Players' union board member Christian Welch says the NRL integrity unit must investigate an alleged recording of a player meeting by one of their executives.

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Roosters recruit Brandon Smith to face Storm in trial

Brandon Smith will take on his former teammates after the ex-Melbourne hooker was named in the Sydney Roosters side for their Pre-season Challenge trial.

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Munster, Storm leaders impress NRL convert Joel Selwood

Melbourne Storm won't select a captaincy structure until after their NRL trial games but new leadership coach Joel Selwood says Cameron Munster is a candidate.

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NRL players want action on new agreement

The RLPA says negotiations with the NRL over the new collective bargaining agreement remain frustratingly slow, despite the season getting under way soon.

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Achilles recovery 'worse than knee': Welch

With four Wallabies players suffering achilles injuries, Melbourne NRL star Christian Welch, who did the same in March, says his recovery has been tough going.

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Storm Academy designed to boost locals

Melbourne have launched a Storm Academy, with a dozen youngsters training alongside their NRL crop with the goal of boosting the number of homegrown players.

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Former Cats skipper Selwood joins Storm

Retired Geelong captain Joel Selwood will try his hand at rugby league, joining Melbourne to work with the Storm's leadership group.

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Pay talks explode as stars hit out at NRL

Some of the NRL's biggest names have hit out at head office as the pay war between the league and its players is further engulfed in drama.

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Cameron Munster signs NRL contract extension with Melbourne Storm

Cameron Munster ends speculation about his playing future in the NRL, rejecting a massive offer from the Dolphins to re-sign with the Melbourne Storm.

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NRL star Munster re-signs with Storm

NRL superstar Cameron Munster has ended months of speculation by signing a new deal to remain with the Melbourne Storm until the end of 2027.

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Why the Melbourne Storm are starting to look like everybody else

For the first time in a long time, the road to the NRL premiership doesn't run through the Melbourne Storm. Nick Campton explains why the seemingly eternal superpower is struggling for the first time in years.

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Knights legend Andrew Johns leads call for battered Kalyn Ponga to sit out rest of season

"I don't think Kalyn will play again this year."

Newcastle Herald

How the Melbourne Storm went from premiership contention to striving for NRL finals

Once favourites for this year's premiership, Melbourne now looks unlikely to even make the top four. How did it come to this, and is there any hope of a turnaround with the finals looming?

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Storm's season at a 'crossroads': Bellamy

Craig Bellamy believes his players must work out if they want to salvage their season, saying he doesn't believe he can arrest their ugly run.

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Smith embarrassed by Storm's recent form

As Melbourne prepare to face Melbourne, the Storm's Brandon Smith says his team's recent NRL form is embarrassing.

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Storm cop NRL reality check from Panthers

Melbourne were given a crash landing after a blistering early season start in their Magic Round loss to Penrith.

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Melbourne Storm lock Josh King has to put emotion aside against his former Newcastle Knights teammates

"I just have to prepare like I do for any other game and worry about what I can control."

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Dragons' Tariq Sims set to link with Storm

St George Illawarra forward Tariq Sims is expected to finalise a move to Melbourne for the 2023 season.

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Melbourne Storm eye up replacements after losing Christian Welch in brutal NRL opener

Craig Bellamy confirms Melbourne will look to bring players into their squad after a horror early run of injuries, with NSW Origin star Tariq Sims a likely option.

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Storm eye NRL replacements, Sims an option

Craig Bellamy has confirmed Melbourne will look to bring players into their squad after a horror early run of injuries, with Tariq Sims a likely option.

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Depleted Storm ready to rise in NRL again

Melbourne survived their first iteration of life after the "big three" but face another challenge in 2022 following key personnel changes in their NRL line-up.

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Welch joins Bromwich as Storm co-captain

Melbourne have announced Christian Welch will join Jesse Bromwich as co-captain of the Storm for the 2022 NRL season.

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