It’s been a weekend to remember in the NRL — not because of a last-minute field goal or a shock upset, but because of what’s happening off  the field. As the 2025 season barrels toward the business end, two stories have dominated headlines: the league’s growing global ambitions and the emergence of fresh talent from Australia’s west. Together, they signal something bigger — rugby league is evolving fast, and fans should be ready for the ride. NRL’s Global Round — The Big Leap The NRL is...

It’s not often the NRL sees a move that changes the future of three clubs at once  — but that’s exactly what happened this week when Melbourne Storm playmaker Jonah Pezet  signed one of the most unusual contracts in recent memory. The 22-year-old half has officially agreed to join the Parramatta Eels in 2026 , before moving north to the Brisbane Broncos in 2027 , in a deal that’s already being called the most strategic signing manoeuvre of the decade . The Move That Started It All Pezet was...