Lewis Dodd will be key for the Rabbitohs in 2025. Even if Wayne Bennett doesn’t know who he is
South Sydney haven’t been able to settle on a halfback since Adam Reynolds left. Their new recruit reckons he can make the No.7 jersey his own.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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NRL 2024
‘I thought it was a prank call from Robbo’: Terrell May breaks silence on Roosters exit
Terrell May has spoken for the first time about the moment his Roosters career ended, and the ugly fallout that followed.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
State of Origin
Bellamy appointment proves State of Origin is entering its Victorian era
Craig Bellamy is the latest Melbourne Storm staffer added to the NSW brains trust, giving the traditional battle between blue and maroon a distinctly purple tinge.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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State of Origin
Daley and Bellamy failed as Origin coaches. Why have they come back for more?
After being on the wrong end of a dynasty, Laurie Daley has the chance to create his own. However, he and Craig Bellamy must learn from their mistakes.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Teams become their coaches’: How Flanagan is moulding the Dragons
Shane Flanagan was a plumber by trade. He wants the Dragons side he coaches to get into the trenches.
- by Adrian Proszenko
He struggled to replace Adam Reynolds. Now Lachlan Ilias must fill Ben Hunt’s boots
The young halfback is perhaps the Dragons’ most important off-season signing, and will be under scrutiny from the outset. He says the challenge doesn’t faze him.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
NRL 2025
The $30 investment that led Hunt back to the Broncos
Knowing they had to pull at Ben Hunt’s heartstrings, the Broncos killed the fatted calf for their prodigal son.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Bulldogs withdraw from pursuit of Hunt, leaving Broncos in box seat
The Bulldogs have been mulling over the potential recruitment of Hunt for days but have decided that he isn’t the right fit for the club.
- by Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
Addo-Carr may make Eels debut against Bulldogs as grudge matches mark 2025 draw
From a grand final replay to superstar recruits facing their former clubs for the first time, the 2025 NRL season is poised to get off to an explosive start.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
Analysis
NRL 2025
Tough run for Rabbitohs, Roosters – but which team struck it rich in 2025 draw?
Arch rivals the Rabbitohs and Roosters have been handed two of the toughest schedules in the NRL next season, according to analysis of the 2025 draw.
- by Dominic Brock, Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
Why Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr are the big winners in All Stars draw
There was a push to hold the All Stars game at the end of the season, but the decision for it to remain at the beginning could be a blessing for two Sydney clubs.
- by Adrian Proszenko