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Lomax legal wrangle ends Storm boss's NRL trip to Vegas

Melbourne Storm's chairman will face a courtroom grilling instead of enjoying the NRL opener from a luxury Las Vegas lounge as a battle over Zac Lomax heats up.

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Bellamy extends his record-breaking run with the Storm

Record setting NRL coach Craig Bellamy has extended his contract with the Melbourne Storm and will lead the club until the end of the 2028 season.

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Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.

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'Confident' Storm not stressed about Lomax uncertainty

Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster insists the Storm are well placed to go one better in 2026, even if they can't sign embattled star Zac Lomax.

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Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels

Documents have been provided to four-time NRL premiers Parramatta as part of their bid to stop Origin star Zac Lomax jumping ship to rivals Melbourne Storm.

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Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff

Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.

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Star NRL duo defect in major blow for Melbourne

Melbourne will lose Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart at the end of the 2026 NRL season with the key pair expected to announce they are joining the Perth Bears.

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Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season

Melbourne have extended the contract of skipper Harry Grant until the end of the 2028 NRL season after losing four key players in the off-season.

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Eli Katoa ruled out of entire 2026 NRL season after head impacts and brain surgery

Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home while the club refuses to put a timeframe on his return to playing after injuries

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Storm to push Bellamy for early call on coaching future

Storm boss Justin Rodski says the club wants an early decision from coach Craig Bellamy about whether he will be at the helm for a 25th NRL season.

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Papenhuyzen explains exit, exploring life after NRL

Ryan Papenhuyzen has taken to Instagram to explain his decision to leave the Melbourne Storm, indicating he won't return to the NRL in 2026.

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Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat

An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.

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Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs will join the NRL in 2028, with the name revealed before kick-off in the clash between PNG and the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.

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Melbourne Storm grant star veteran immediate release

Melbourne have made their first significant roster move since losing a second straight NRL grand final, granting a big-money forward an immediate release.

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NRL 2025 grand final: Brisbane Broncos beat Melbourne Storm – as it happened

Broncos crowned premiers with 26-22 win over the Storm as Reece Walsh awarded Clive Churchill Medal at Accor Stadium

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How Storm’s high-flying winger Xavier Coates could play decisive role in NRL grand final

Brisbane will be desperate to limit the impact of the Melbourne player known for his aerial ability and eye-catching corner tries

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The Broncos ended one dynasty but must beat the NRL’s benchmark to return to glory

While Melbourne Storm have a legacy like few others, Brisbane were once rugby league royalty too. The stage is set for a huge grand final

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Former Wests Tigers bigwigs buy netball franchise

Justin Pascoe and Lee Hagipantelis have accelerated their sports ownership portfolio, purchasing the Sunshine Coast Lightning off the Melbourne Storm.

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Melbourne Storm look to celebrate bronzed Bellamy

Craig Bellamy, who had feared his Melbourne career could have been over after 10 games, is set to bring up 600 matches as Storm coach.

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Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

A Senior Wurundjeri Elder will attend the NRL's Indigenous Round, despite tensions with the club's board, after her Anzac Day Welcome to Country was cancelled.

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Melbourne’s rugby landscape opened up with Rebels’ demise – Storm are pouncing on the opportunity

The NRL club hope to entice young rugby union players to league by investing in strong pathway programs while Rugby Victoria drags its heels

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Star Storm prop defends NSW Origin selection

Selected for the Origin decider, Melbourne Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has defended his NSW game in Origin II, saying it was difficult to make an impression.

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Glory and Fury to Devils and Dolphins: Australian team names come full circle

The trend for unorthodox sporting nicknames has made way for a return to more traditional monikers

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‘Run it straight’ competition announces event with $200,000 prize despite warnings about viral challenge’s head trauma risk

Liberal MP Moira Deeming and Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona reportedly join a concussion expert in expressing concern

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Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.

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