NRL news from around the web

Minor premiership or bust? Predicting where the Warriors will finish

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at 2:00am AEST

The Warriors’ minor premiership hopes are alive and kicking, but the top eight race is so tight that they could still finish as low as sixth. Mat Kermeen

‘I’d never turn my back on QLD’: Gordie’s huge Origin coaching offer... with one key condition

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 9:13pm AEST

Former Queensland captain Gorden Tallis says he’d join the state’s coaching staff for next year’s Origin series if asked, saying he’d find it impossible to reject the offer.

‘Put a real strain on their salary cap’: Panthers star’s demands revealed after bold Nov 1 threat

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 8:08pm AEST

Penrith forward Liam Martin will ask the Panthers to make him a million-dollar player, which will have other clubs taking notice as the market heats up later in the year.

‘I’d like to see...’: Bellamy reveals who he wants as Storm successor

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 4:18pm AEST

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy wants a Storm man to be his successor, whether it’s Billy Slater or someone else.

How the Warriors arrived at their sixth starting halves combination this season

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 2:30pm AEST

Chanel Harris-Tavita will step into the No 7 jersey this weekend, after signing his second contract extension in the space of three months. Andrew Voerman

Wayne’s hint on Latrell’s role in potential return; Dragons star sweats on scans: Late Mail

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 9:58am AEST

The Rabbitohs could welcome Latrell Mitchell back in a big boost and now Wayne Bennett has hinted at his potential role should he return — and it’s not in the centres.

Prodigy’s huge response after axing; ex-Raider resurfaces after three-year exile — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 8:09am AEST

Heamasi Makasini may have found himself dropped to NSW Cup by coach Benji Marshall, but the young talent has responded emphatically.

Bears sign ‘highly sought-after’ recruit; big hole Roosters have to fill: NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 7:00am AEST

The Perth Bears have continued to round out their roster after adding an NRL star of the future in 17-year-old hooker Asher Chapman.

‘You f***ing liked it’: The moment ex-Bronco triggered Madge’s fury — and ended his own career

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 6:10am AEST

“Marty, you f...ing liked it.”

Unthinkable 0.5% Broncos reality; how Warriors could get huge advantage in title race — Run Home

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 6:09am AEST

The finals race is starting to take shape, with three teams fighting it out for the minor premiership while there is suddenly hope for the Dragons in their bid to avoid the wooden spoon.