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Haas labels Maguire rumour 'BS' as he reveals reasons for Broncos exit

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 2:24pm AEST

Payne Haas speaks publicly for the first time about his move to South Sydney in 2027, explaining why he is leaving the Brisbane Broncos.

‘Really is beatable’: Ex-Origin star calls out NAS for shock rematch, promises ‘it will be a lot different’

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 2:07pm AEST

Only a day after igniting a surprise NRL Las Vegas brawl, Nelson Asofa-Solomona suddenly finds himself in another shock new heavyweight boxing challenge — and it’s not with George Burgess.

Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026

from sportsnews.com.au

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 1:25pm AEST

Newcastle opens its 2026 campaign on the Vegas stage under new coach Justin Holbrook, charged with reviving an attack that averaged just 14 points per game last season. The arrival …

The post Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026

from sportsnews.com.au

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 1:17pm AEST

Canterbury’s steady rise under Cameron Ciraldo faces its latest test against a Dragons outfit still searching for consistency. The Bulldogs returned to the finals in 2024 and pushed into the …

The post Canterbury Bulldogs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.

US set to spark international tug-of-war over Heamasi Makasini; Kyle Flanagan’s brutal Vegas hit

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 1:03pm AEST

Hyped Wests Tigers rookie Heamasi Makasini is in line to become the shock new face of American rugby league – with the barnstorming winger able to play Test footy for the United States.

The ‘superstar’ to replace Haas as Bronco opens up on ‘sleepless nights’... and ‘BS’ Madge rumour

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 12:57pm AEST

Broncos forward Payne Haas has opened up on the “sleepless nights” behind his shock South Sydney switch and strong connection with coach Wayne Bennett that made a “hard” decision a lot easier.

Rising Panthers star confirms NSW Blues interest after ‘tough’ Kiwis call earlier in career

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 10:17am AEST

Penrith Panthers rookie sensation Casey McLean has become the third New Zealand international to confirm interest in playing State of Origin football.

‘AFL engineers’: PVL reignites code wars with cheeky aeroplane dig, opens up on Global Round plan

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 9:37am AEST

Peter V’landys has reignited code wars with the AFL and rugby union, taking cheeky digs at both rival sports after touching down in Las Vegas.

Bellamy scrambles to solve Storm crisis; Panthers’ shock injury blow: NRL Team Tips

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 9:04am AEST

While the four Vegas teams have been locked in for this weekend’s season opening double header, there is still a bit of uncertainty around the make-up of the rest of the Round 1 teams.

‘F*** yeah’: Reed Mahoney’s Vegas reveal as NRL ‘mongrel’ opens up on ‘ugly’ Bulldogs exit

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 7:05am AEST

It’s just before 10 o’clock on a still cool Las Vegas morning, and already Todd Payten is asking his sweaty Cowboys players how the lungs are feeling? Then, if everyone is good?