Michael Nicholls

It couldn’t be further from a grand final re-match, but the Western Bulldogs will hope to garner some positive news in their first-up clash with the Roos. It’s been an …

It’s taken one relatively unsuccessful Opening Round, but the Grand Final re-match is upon us as the Lions look to open their account against the Swans at the SCG. It …

Another team whose Opening Round fixture was dismantled by the wild winds of Cyclone Alfred, Geelong will now host Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium in their first game of the season. …

Reeling from having a half-century put on them in Round 1, Sydney Roosters take on the NRL’s toughest assignment courtesy of a showdown with four-time premiers Penrith. The Panthers play …

The Warriors returned home from Las Vegas with their tails between their legs after meek season-opening showing, but it doesn’t get any easier for Andrew Webster’s crew as they welcome …

Don’t you dare worry about the end of Hokball, it’s here to stay and the Hawks’ traditional rivals are next in line to feel its wrath. While many questioned the …

Two-point opening-round winners Newcastle Knights host two-point first-up losers the Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday. After an error-riddled first-half performance, the Knights grafted out a 10-8 win over …

Do we thank the AFL Lord this isn’t the first game of the season? While that may sound blasphemous to Aussie Rules traditionalists, never has there been a greater disparity …

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Wayne Bennett’s return to South Sydney has been marred by serious pre-season injuries, and his clash with the Dolphins, the club he helped create, has been overshadowed by Cyclone Alfred, …

The Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks will open their 2025 campaigns at the SCG on Friday night, both aiming for a successful season. For the Swans, a new era begins …

Wests Tigers are under pressure to deliver this season after heavy spending and promises of a new era. Despite their optimism, the Tigers remain three-time wooden spooners with notable gaps …

Melbourne Storm looks to extend its famed undefeated Round 1 record under Craig Bellamy in a showdown with Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park. The Eels have been hit with a …

The two beaten teams in the second week of the 2024 finals series, Manly Sea Eagles and North Queensland Cowboys are out to make an early statement that they are …

Two significant improvers in 2024, archrivals St George Illawarra and Canterbury will both be fired up to start the season with two valuable competition points. The Dragons exceeded expectations in …

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Wayne Bennett’s second coming at South Sydney has been overshadowed by catastrophic pre-season injuries, while his initial showdown against the fledgling Dolphins organisation he created is also shrouded in drama …

It’s time for Wests Tigers to deliver on the field after spending up large and spruiking the dawn of a new era. The reality is the Tigers are three-time wooden …

Two high-profile clubs under plenty of pressure square off in the first Thursday night match of 2025, with the new-look Sydney Roosters hosting a Brisbane Broncos outfit starting life under …

The Opening Round will wrap up on Sunday afternoon when the GWS Giants host the Collingwood Magpies at ENGIE Stadium. GWS’ 2024 season ended in devastating fashion, blowing a 44-point …