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The Penrith Panthers are four-time defending premiers, but we're going back to the 2021 Preliminary Final to break down one of their best-ever plays.
Rugby League is constantly evolving, so I've gone back to 1985 to see how things looked when the Kiwis took on the Kangaroos in the second test at Carlaw Park.
With one having his effort questioned in Round 1, I'm looking into a few different ways fullbacks might defend the line in Round 2.
A good kick chase isn't the most exciting element of an NRL match, but it's a key factor in deciding who wins and loses each week.
Those carries in yardage might not always look like much, but each can have a massive impact in a set if it all goes to plan.
Rugby League is so often considered simple, but the detail is away from the ball and the focus of the cameras.
Round 2 is in the books for the 2026 NRL season with the Melbourne Storm already starting to assert their dominance on the competition.
The Notepad breaks down what is important heading into the upcoming round of the 2026 NRL Season.
The game slows down for Harry Grant before he speeds it up to score.
A week later, Round 1 of the 2026 NRL season is over with the Sharks, in particular, making a big statement in the premiership race.
The first stage Round 1 of the 2026 NRL season is in the books with the Knights and Bulldogs taking the chocolates.
There is wide debate over whether or not Lachlan Galvin can take the Bulldogs to a premiership as a #7, but he's their best option heading into the 2026 NRL season.
As halves play with more deception and changes in tempo than ever, defences will adjust to force another change in how the best ball-players in the NRL dominate.
Jaxon Purdue is still early into his NRL career, but profiles as a major piece of the North Queensland Cowboys attack in 2026.
In a time when building pressure is a focus for most teams in attack, I expect to see more teams run the ball on 5th tackle from long range in 2026.
Jye Gray impressed throughout 2025, but the best South Sydney Rabbitohs 19 has Latrell Mitchell at the back.
