The battle to be the NRL’s 17th team is gathering pace, with Redcliffe Dolphins readying a $20 million bid with former Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett eyed as a potential rivalry igniter.
Peter Badel
With a 17th NRL team likely to be based in Brisbane, the Gold Coast’s borders will be increasingly under pressure – and Mal Meninga has challenged the Titans to make sure their destiny is in their own hands.
The NRL has been criminal in overlooking the slow corruption of tackling that now infects the game. But South Sydney’s wrestling dossier has the potential to save the game on two levels, writes PAUL KENT.
Paul Kent
Squads for the second week of NRL trials have been revealed and there are more than a few suprises. Check out all the teams!
Wilson Smith, Travis Meyn, Peter Badel
The proposed creation of a second Brisbane NRL team has many in the game dreaming of a new rivalry – but where would a new competitor leave Queensland’s perennial battlers?
As more rugby league legends back calls for Brisbane to get a second team in the NRL expansion, the ARL Commission has confirmed it will take a major step in the plans to review the Broncos’ potential new rivals.
Who could beat a side featuring David Fifita, Latrell Mitchell, Jai Arrow, Cameron Murray and Damien Cook? South Sydney are building a potential super team. CHECK IT OUT HERE
Staff writers
The Titans, Dragons, Cowboys and Warriors all had years to forget but as the NRL season fast approaches there are reasons to be excited. Don’t miss Campo’s Corner.
Nick Campton
The Titans will have a “red-hot crack” in their attempts to lure star Broncos forward David Fifita to the Gold Coast with Mal Meninga signalling his intent to chase the young phenom.
Peter Badel, Amy Price
He’s the hottest talent on the NRL market right now, and the South Sydney Rabbitohs have rolled out their star power in a bid to entice David Fifita away from Brisbane.
Dean Ritchie
Rookies put their hand up, injuries wreaked havoc and coaches were given selection headaches — check out what we learned from all the weekend's rugby league action.
Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley, Travis Meyn, Peter Badel, Chris Honnery, Joe Barton, Michael Blok, Michael Burgess
With time running out before the start of the NRL season, the Gold Coast Titans are set to bring an experienced prop from across the Tasman as cover for injured skipper Ryan James.
Travis Meyn
The Titans’ Nines form was quickly forgotten as they lost in a trial match to the Burleigh Bears but there was good signs from a key prop.
David Fifita’s signature is the most sought-after in the NRL, and the Gold Coast Titans have a secret weapon that could convince the gun teen to head down the M1.
Travis Meyn and Peter Badel
As NRL players grow bigger and more powerful than ever, Gold Coast hero Preston Campbell says the little guy can still have a big effect. Just watch his son Jadyn when he runs out for the Titans this weekend.
Competition for starting spots is heating up and players will get a big chance to impress this weekend. CHECK OUT ALL THE TEAMS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S NRL TRIAL MATCHES
Dean Ritchie, staff writers
Ash Taylor admits it couldn’t have got any worse for him last year. But with a newfound motivation in his heart, the Gold Coast’s million dollar man is determined to repay the Titans.
A teenage sensation could spell trouble for Brodie Croft’s attempts to make the Broncos his own. PLUS Trent Robinson narrowly escapes a ‘manslaughter charge’. NINES REVIEWED.
Peter Badel, David Riccio, Nick Walshaw, Nick Campton
After the financial failure of the Nines, Perth’s viability as the NRL’s new ground has passed. Which leaves Brisbane as the best option, and the rebirth of a club that remains everyone’s second favourite team, writes PAUL KENT.
The North Queensland Cowboys have won their second NRL Nines tournament, beating the Dragons in the Grand Final 23-14, while the Titans surpassed everybody’s expectations.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui knows he’s know Sonny Bill Williams yet, but the Titans’ $2 million wonder boy dreams of having the same sort of impact on the Gold Coast as his NRL hero.
Anthony Milford is out of the rest of the Nines after the Broncos superstar suffered a hamstring injury in Brisbane’s loss to North Queensland.
The Titans are taking a more relaxed approach to the NRL Nines tournament this weekend but their squad boasts some very talented youngsters looking to impress.
Chris Honnery and Rikki-Lee Arnold
It was set to be the trip of a lifetime for Titans owners Darryl and Joanne Kelly, but a brazen robbery outside Miami’s Super Bowl hosting stadium turned it into a disappointment.
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