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NRL 2025
A PNG team will enter the NRL in 2028. We took $12.5m and built their inaugural roster
It’s real-life fantasy football as the PNG expansion side prepares to start recruiting its top 30 squad. We break down the key elements in building an NRL team from scratch.
- by Dan Walsh
Insight & Analysis
‘That’ll do me’: Paul Vautin calls it a day after 33 years in TV
When Channel Nine sounded out “Fatty” about an on-screen role during the twilight of his playing career, he thought it was a prank phone call from Wally Lewis.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
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.
Robinson turns to NBA great for help in bid to rebuild Roosters
With the Roosters staring at their most challenging season in a decade after losing a host of star players, coach Trent Robinson has gone global in his preparation for 2025.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
More News
Star player’s agent swap could have impact on Tigers’ future
Following revelations of Jarome Luai’s shock exit clause, the Tigers have to contend with one of their best young players linking with the agent whose player deals helped dismantled the big-four era.
- by Michael Chammas
Exclusive
NRL 2025
The shock clause in Jarome Luai’s $6 million Wests Tigers deal
A previously unreported feature of the playmaker’s five-year contract allows him to leave after two years if things don’t work out at Concord.
- by Michael Chammas
Analysis
NRL 2025
The 51 roster moves and 18 debuts behind Benji’s rebuild of Wests Tigers
- by Dan Walsh
Analysis
State of Origin
Bellamy appointment proves State of Origin is entering its Victorian era
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
State of Origin
Daley and Bellamy failed as Origin coaches. Why have they come back for more?
- by Adrian Proszenko