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Raiders gun out to make Origin statement against reshuffled Roosters — LIVE NRL

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 8:15pm AEST

The Raiders will be looking for two straight wins when they tackle the Roosters at GIO Stadium.

‘He has a problem’: Major Ponga issue exposed again in potential Maroons headache

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 7:53pm AEST

Kalyn Ponga’s suspect tackling technique has been placed under the microscope again, just nine days after he was sent off in Origin I for a shoulder charge.

Live: Storm and Knights trade blows after Newcastle forward's nasty head knock

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 5:41pm AEST

Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland leaves the game early in the first half as the Knights look for a drought-breaking victory in Melbourne. Follow live.

‘Two-way street’: Benji responds to star’s ‘loyalty’ comments; Seven players leading Storm into new era — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 5:07pm AEST

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has encouraged Terrell May to continue to speak his mind after the star prop forward opened up on his exits from rival clubs and then dropped a bombshell that his only loyalty was to his current coach.

LIVE NRL: Red-hot Knights looking to clinch top-four spot against defiant Storm outfit

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 4:45pm AEST

The red-hot Newcastle Knights travel to Melbourne on Friday evening as they face the Storm, who bounced back recently, winning three of their past four games.

‘I belong again’: Star opens up on secret Benji chats, teammates’ touching move in Tigers return

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 4:41pm AEST

Nothing is guaranteed in rugby league, even less so on a train-and-trial deal.

Melbourne Storm boss hails 'positive' talks with Tasmania to bring games south

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 11:35am AEST

Melbourne Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says he's "got no doubt" a deal with Tasmania can be reached if the commercial interests line up, following a round of courting from premier Jeremy Rockliff.  

Broncos coach spills on playmaker’s shock demotion, responds to star’s ‘BS’ remark

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 10:50am AEST

Broncos coach Michael Maguire has opened up on the controversial axing of Brisbane playmaker Ezra Mam for this weekend’s Queensland derby against the Gold Coast Titans, confirming the decision was purely form-based.

‘It’s just wrong’: The ‘unfair’ reality in women’s Origin — and why this is the perfect time to fix it

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 9:00am AEST

NRL Hall of Famers Tahnee Norris and Tarsha Gale have joined a growing chorus calling for the women’s State of Origin to be moved to within the NRLW season after an error-riddled series which they claim is not a fair representation of the women’s game.

‘No limits’: Foran’s huge claim in ‘surreal’ Manly turnaround as Turbo return locked in

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 8:58am AEST

Manly coach Kieran Foran has declared there are “no limits” to what the Sea Eagles can achieve this season after the club’s “surreal” turnaround.