The Melbourne Storm will take a historic step forward on Thursday night as they experience rapid growth on and off the field.

Craig Bellamy has turned to a teenage forward who has trimmed down from 145kg as the Storm aim to maintain their remarkable 23-year unbeaten Round 1 record with him at the helm.

Recently re-signed Shark Jesse Colquhoun has declared his desire to finish his career a one-club player as he looks to deliver on the expectations that come with a four-year extension.

Titans enforcer Moeaki Fotuaika has spoken of what he is expecting of Sharks forward pack this week, as he faces fellow Tongan teammate Addin Fonua-Blake in an epic battle of the props.

Keep calm and work hard is the mantra driving Patrick Carrigan and his Broncos teammates in their mission to become a consistent, seemingly unstoppable force in 2026.

Isaiah Yeo and Billy Walters chat to Sofia Bamonte at the NRL Season launch about their round 1 matchup ...

Harry Grant and Mitchell Moses chat to Sofia Bamonte at the NRL Season launch about their round 1 matchup ...

Rocco Berry and James Tedesco chat to Sofia Bamonte at the NRL Season launch about their round 1 matchup ...

Mat Rogers and Sean Ormerod from Sportsbet preview this week's NRL clashes ...

Mat Rogers and Sean Ormerod from Sportsbet preview this week's NRL clashes ...

The NZRL Board has announced that Greg Peters has informed the board of his intention to step down from his position as CEO, ...

Mat Rogers and Sean Ormerod from Sportsbet preview this week's NRL clashes ...