ANALYSIS: The hype is only going to continue to grow, but the Warriors appear to be living up to it. Andrew Voerman

The NRL has decided to trial a controversial kick-off rule this week that was knocked back by clubs in the pre-season and it’s set to make the game even more unpredictable.

The Brisbane Broncos have confirmed that captain Adam Reynolds has played his final NRL after failing to overcome an ongoing calf injury.

Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is unable to get up for one last game at Lang Park, ending his glittering NRL career.

A thrilling minor premiership race means the Panthers are unlikely to rest players for the remainder of the regular season, with Jack Cole emerging as the leading candidate to replace the suspended Jack Cogger in the halves.

They are the players who can turn a game on its head, and according to the Red Bull High Flyer Rankings it is an unwanted utility who has been the best of the lot in the 2026 season.

There is no guarantee James Tedesco will return this week for the Roosters while Adam Reynolds is racing the clock to get his Suncorp Stadium farewell.

The last time the Warriors won the minor premiership was back in 2002 when they were beaten by the Roosters in the grand final.

The PNG Chiefs confirm Joey Manu will join them, ending the former Roosters star's dream of playing for the All Blacks.

Former Roosters star Joey Manu has signed with the PNG Chiefs on a two-year deal. Dan Walsh