Are the Dolphins genuine premiership contenders in 2026, or is the hype getting ahead of reality? With plenty of experts tipping them to take another step, the spotlight is firmly on how high this group can climb.

We break down their forward pack depth, the impact of key players returning to full fitness, and the biggest selection call of all: who gets the fullback jersey between Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Trai Fuller.

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00:00 Intro

00:25 2025 Season Review

00:54 2026 Signings & Returns

03:37 Who Should Start At Fullback?

04:52 Players In Spotlight

08:21 Where Will They Finish?

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Can the Warriors build on their recent progress and take another step in 2026? With questions around their attacking spark and a key early-season loss, there’s plenty riding on how they start the year.

We break down the fullback battle between Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Taine Tuaupiki, how big a loss Luke Metcalf is to open the season and whether the Warriors’ forward pack can again be the platform for success. We also look at where the attack needs to improve and where we realistically see the Warriors finishing in 2026.

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00:00 Intro 

00:42 2025 Review 

04:15 Projected Round 1 Team 

09:06 Where Will They Finish? 

10:34 Players In Spotlight

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Breaking news rocks the NRL as Payne Haas signs with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Souths have officially lodged a signed contract with the NRL, confirming one of the biggest player movements the game has ever seen.

We break down why Haas chose the Rabbitohs, what this means for the Broncos and whether this is the biggest signing in NRL history. We also look ahead to how South Sydney’s squad could shape up in 2027, how Haas fits into their forward pack and whether this move puts the Rabbitohs firmly on a premiership path.

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00:00 Intro

01:26 Signing Details

01:57 Best Signing Of All Time?

02:56 Why The Rabbitohs?

04:44 2026 Off Contract Players

05:08 Potential Souths Contract

06:16 Potential 2027 Forward Pack

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Can the Eels take a step forward in 2026, or does their season still live and die with Mitchell Moses? With a new halves pairing taking shape, Parramatta face big questions around identity, consistency and style of play.

We break down whether new signing Jonah Pezet can be the much needed answer at five-eighth alongside Moses, how the Eels can establish a clear Parramatta DNA and what their brutal early-season draw means as they face three of the four NRL favourites to start the year.

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00:00 Intro

00:32 Most Exciting Team This Season?

04:41 Moses Or Bust?

05:50 Where Will They Finish This Season?

08:36 Players In Spotlight

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Can the Cowboys finally find consistency in 2026 and push back into the top 8? After another up and down season, the spotlight is firmly on North Queensland to turn potential into results.

We break down the new centre pairing, ongoing defensive issues, and the biggest question hanging over the Cowboys, can they deliver full 80-minute performances on a weekly basis? 

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00:00 Intro

00:43 What Do They Need To Improve This Season?

03:15 Who Starts In The Halves?

04:14 2026 Ins & Outs

06:10 Where Will They Finish?

08:12 Players In Spotlight

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What does the Manly Sea Eagles’ 2026 season really hinge on? After losing more than 1200 games of NRL experience, including long-time skipper Daly Cherry-Evans, there’s a new look and plenty of questions at Brookvale.

We break down whether Manly’s season still lives and dies by Tom Trbojevic, or if new signing Jamal Fogarty can steady the ship and guide them back into the top 8. We assess how the squad shapes up after the departures, where the depth is tested and which players are under the most pressure.

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00:00 Intro

00:24 Where Will They Finish?

02:02 2026 Losses

04:31 Player In Spotlight

08:16 Are They A Top 8 Team?

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Do the Dragons have what it takes to push back into the top 8 in 2026? After another inconsistent season, the pressure is on for the Dragons to turn potential into results.

We break down the new halves pairing, who the Dragons’ most important player will be and how they can unlock an attack with Daniel Atkinson that has struggled for consistency. We assess their projected Round 1 lineup, highlight the players under the most pressure, and identify which positions are still up for grabs.

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00:00 Intro

00:22 Where Will They Finish?

01:12 New Halves Pairing

02:12 Spots Up For Grabs

06:00 Player In Spotlight

07:27 How Do They Become A Top 8 Side?

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Can the Brisbane Broncos go back to back in 2026? After a premiership-winning season, the pressure is on to prove it wasn’t a one-off.

We break down whether Reece Walsh and Payne Haas can reach another level after career-best years, and which players are under the most pressure heading into the season. We spotlight the key Broncos to watch, assess their projected Round 1 lineup, and identify the positions still up for grabs.

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00:00 Intro

00:46 The Million Dollar Question

02:26 Positions Up For Grabs

03:14 Player In Spotlight

06:13 Where Will They Finish?

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R360 is in chaos. The “global rugby revolution” has been postponed until 2028, leaving NRL stars like Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen stranded without contracts.

We unpack how a billion-dollar competition promising world tours and massive paydays delayed before a single game was played. Will the NRL welcome the rebels back? Or is R360 officially dead before it even began?

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00:00 Intro

00:30 What is R360?

01:00 Rugby Union World Cup 2027 Problem

01:45 How Many Players Already Signed to R360?

02:25 What Does This Mean for The NRL?

03:06 Zac Lomax Left Stranded?

04:15 Ryan Papenhuyzen Return To NRL?

06:15 NRL Get the Last Laugh

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Get ready for the race that stops the nation! In our 2025 Melbourne Cup Preview, we go through all the top contenders with form analysis, key stats, jockey changes, and the latest betting odds. In this bite-sized preview, we share our best tips, value plays and trifecta numbers you need to know before placing your bets.

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0:00 Intro

1:55 Melbourne Cup Stats & Trends 

3:53 Half Yours 

6:28 Valiant King 

8:13 Al Riffa

10:29 Presage Nocturne

12:23 Buckaroo

15:42 Meydaan 

17:35 River of Stars

20:00 Onesmoothoperator 

21:53 Flatten The Curve

23:52 Further

25:23 Absurde

27:31 Winner & Tips 

29:29 Boxed Trifecta Play

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