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Crawls: Seven years ago the NRL made a promise. Now it’s a ticking time bomb ready to explode

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 8:06am AEST

We are two weeks out from the grand final and there is no hiding from the fact the NRL has a refereeing crisis it can no longer ignore.

Roosters’ Walker gamble; Cleary plan revealed as cloud hangs over premiership star — Team Tips

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 8:05am AEST

Over the next 48 hours, all eyes will be on Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker as he attempts to make a miraculous comeback to the field after initial concerns had him ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Officials pelted with cans and rubbish by furious fans at Eden Park after Warriors defeat

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 6:19am AEST

Their finals exit has been marred by referee Ashley Klein and his assistants getting pelted with beer cans after their painful loss to the Knights. Joseph Pearson

Aussie media target late call in Warriors loss: 'Penalty every day'

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 6:17am AEST

Outlets across the Tasman have questioned several late decisions after Newcastle knocked the Warriors out in a 12-10 thriller. Stuff sports reporters

The switch shattered Sharks must make; why NRL has to act after ‘devastating loss’ — NRL Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 6:00am AEST

The preliminary finals are set, with the Newcastle Knights continuing their stunning turnaround while the Warriors made a shock straight sets exit.

‘I feel like crying’: Emotional Ponga reveals big difference behind Knights’ fairytale run

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 at 8:22pm AEST

An emotional Kalyn Ponga said he “felt like crying” after the Newcastle Knights defied all the odds by upsetting the Warriors to seal an unlikely preliminary final berth.

‘Trying to find ways to take it off us’: Coach’s scathing take on calls that ended Warriors’ season

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 at 8:16pm AEST

A frustrated Warriors coach Andrew Webster was left stunned after watching some of the calls his team was on the end of in the final 10 minutes of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.

‘They were all right’: Knights boss says he ‘didn’t even notice’ game-deciding missed call

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 at 8:12pm AEST

The semi-final match between the Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors may have ended in controversy but Justin Holbrook was adamant he had no issue with the officiating.

‘Taking the absolute piss’: Controversial late calls hurt the Warriors in agonising loss

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 at 7:58pm AEST

Andrew Webster said the bunker was “trying to find ways” to take decisions away from them in their loss to the Knights that ended their season. Joseph Pearson

Knights hero’s clutch play you may have missed; X-factor to worry Panthers: Player Ratings

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 at 7:12pm AEST

The Newcastle Knights’ fairytale finals run continued as they upset the Warriors on Sunday afternoon.