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1 week ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
Matt Burton may don the sky blue No. 18 jumper in State of Origin once again, with fellow Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs teammate, Stephen Crichton, struggling to get through Blues training today. Danny Weidler has reported that Burton was called into Blues camp today to begin preparing for his role as the 18th man, as South Sydney Rabbitohs star Campbell Graham gears up for his potential Origin debut.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
Dylan Edwards has spoken out regarding the Blues' halves combination for Game 1, admitting he is confident in Mitchell Moses' ability to play at five-eighth. Moses was electrifying for NSW last season, however, he was playing his natural position of halfback. With Nathan Cleary returning to the Blues squad in 2025, the Parramatta Eels skipper has had to make way, a move that Edwards believes will pay off. "Moses will be alright," Edwards told the media.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
Maroons and Storm forward, Trent Loiero, will make his Origin debut for Queensland next week, and while head coach Billy Slater highly rates the 24-year-old, a few lapses in judgement have tarnished Loiero's image. Loiero, who mostly plays second-row and lock, will come off the bench for Queensland at Suncorp next week, the same stadium where he committed a brain explosion a few weeks ago that cost the Melbourne Storm a win.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
Currently sitting in the top 10 of Dally M voting, Will Kennedy has cemented himself as a premium fullback in the NRL. His athletic archetype mirrors the likes of Dylan Edwards and Connor Tracey, which has been pivotal to the Cronulla Sharks' success over recent years.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
The Dolphins handed the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs just their second loss of the season, drowning the ladder leaders in a 44-8 thumping in their wet weather clash. Herbie Farnworth was a major contributor to his side's win, continuing his six-game try streak as he steered the Dolphins to victory. He was lethal in their victory, and as if his performance wasn't impressive enough, he revealed he was sitting in a hospital bed just hours before kick-off.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
Hudson Young has been a fringe Blues player for the last few years, dropping in and out of the squad despite his impressive form for the Canberra Raiders. Having now re-entered the NSW camp, Young has declared his intentions to remain a Blue for the long term, with his club coach backing his admission. "What I want to do is cement myself in this team and be the best teammate and player I can be for this state.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
Reece Walsh is one of the NRL's biggest stars, and while this title comes with a lot of shine, it also bears plenty of responsibility. Walsh was reminded of this after falling into yet another controversy, this time a TikTok video of him punching a friend with boxing gloves, causing an uproar throughout NRL media. While fans, critics, and even the Brisbane Broncos' board found Walsh's actions to be worthy of scrutiny, Phil Gould has highlighted a bigger problem in this online fiasco.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
The Dolphins have secured a major victory in the free agent market, reportedly securing the services of 17-year-old boom forward Brian Pouniu beyond this season. Pouniu, who has been widely regarded as one of the best young forwards in Australia, rejected significant rival interest to re-sign with the club, according to Wide World of Sports. A member of the Queensland Maroons' U19 emerging squad, Pouniu has been identified as the long-term backrower in Kristian Woolfe's first-grade outfit.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
Sydney Roosters supremo, Trent Robinson, has been touted as the next big name to head over to the Super League, as the Catalans Dragons hunt for their next head coach. The reports come following the departure of Steve McNamara, who was the longest-serving coach in the league after an eight-year stint with Catalans. Robinson is one of the longest-tenured coaches in the NRL, so the idea of joining a club that reflects the same standard of loyalty is sure to appeal to the 48-year-old.
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2 weeks ago | 
zerotackle.com | Isaac Issa
It has been reported by All Out Rugby that Warrington Wolves star captain, George Williams, could be on the move to Australia soon, as the Dolphins circle the 30-year-old halfback. The Super League veteran has been identified as the man to steer the ship in Redcliffe alongside superstar young gun Isaiya Katoa, with hopes that Williams can help guide the 21-year-old's development per All Out Rugby League.
