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The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top

Reece Walsh enters 2026 with more attention on him than any other player, but few fullbacks have been able to back up untouchable seasons year after year.

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'Big shoes': New Storm No.1 set to do Papenhuyzen proud

Cameron Munster said new Melbourne fullback Sua Fa'alogo will "prove people wrong'" this year and be a worthy heir to Billy Slater and Ryan Papenhuyzen .

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Titans belt Storm as Hannay era builds momentum

Gold Coast's key spine players fired and the Titans defended like demons in a 42-12 trial game thrashing of Melbourne.

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Fresh Lomax twist as Melbourne Storm lose star winger

Melbourne have suffered another blow in their nightmare off-season, with Xavier Coates to undergo achilles surgery and miss the first nine rounds of 2026.

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Bellamy 'hopeful' as Lomax saga rolls on

Storm coach Craig Bellamy is unsure whether he'll have Zac Lomax at his disposal this season, but is hopeful the star back's playing future can be sorted out.

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'Confident' Storm not stressed about Lomax uncertainty

Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster insists the Storm are well placed to go one better in 2026, even if they can't sign embattled star Zac Lomax.

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Papenhuyzen reveals moment he pulled pin on NRL career

Former Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen has outlined the real reasons why he made the brave call to step away from the NRL.

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Storm star admits he's in the sights of Perth Bears

Nick Meaney is weighing up a move to Perth Bears, but he has no desire to shift to fullback as Melbourne mull how to fill the big void left by Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon

Ryan Papenhuyzen says the only sport he's contemplating playing next year is golf, with the former Melbourne star satisfied with his decision to quit the NRL.

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Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Former Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton and Englishman Harry Newman have officially become the Perth Bears' first two NRL signings for their 2027 entry.

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Eli Katoa hopeful of NRL return as he pays tribute to partner and Storm after brain surgery

Melbourne star says his recovery is ‘going well’ in Instagram post

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Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

He has been ruled out of the 2026 season, but Storm star Eli Katoa says he's in a "good place" and hopeful of returning to the NRL after his brain surgery.

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R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.

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R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.

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Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

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Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

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NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees

Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.

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Papenhuyzen explains exit, exploring life after NRL

Ryan Papenhuyzen has taken to Instagram to explain his decision to leave the Melbourne Storm, indicating he won't return to the NRL in 2026.

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Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future

Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.

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'Fresh opportunities': R360 boss hits back at V'Landys

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

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NRL to seek legal advice over potential R360 defectors

NRL bosses have met with club counterparts over the threat of breakaway rugby competition R360, and are seeking legal advice on ways to deter players.

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Players who join rebel R360 comp face Wallabies ban

Rugby Australia has joined forces with seven national unions in banning any players from representing the Wallabies if they join the rebel R360 league.

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Swaggering Reece Walsh reaches NRL summit with ascendant grand final display

Sunday’s performance proved a powerful response to those who may find the Brisbane Broncos fullback’s antics immature

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Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title

Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.

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Reece Walsh a Broncos hero with Clive Churchill Medal

Reece Walsh has written his name into the history books next to several Brisbane legends with an award-winning performance on grand final day.

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