NRL news from around the web

‘You can’t miss 13 tackles’: Bulldogs called out over late-season decision to change hooker

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 9:56pm AEST

Veteran journalist Phil Rothfield says the Bulldogs made the wrong decision to replace Reed Mahoney with Bailey Hayward at hooker.

‘Shouldn’t stop our game!’ League great fumes over AFL’s impact on finals draw that’ll hurt NRL side

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 8:19pm AEST

Gorden Tallis said the AFL grand final “shouldn’t stop our game” after the NRL confirmed it wouldn’t hold a preliminary final on the same day.

‘Foul play outweighs a d**khead’: Debate rages over Walsh headbutt amid NRL’s ref admission

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 8:00pm AEST

The NRL admitted Ashley Klein got the penalty wrong in the Reece Walsh headbutt incident, as debate raged over whether the Broncos star and Hudson Young’s punishment matched the crimes.

NRL announces 18-year first for preliminary finals weekend

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 7:37pm AEST

The NRL has shaken up its preliminary finals weekend, electing to host one of its grand final qualifiers on a Sunday for the first time in 18 years.

Holbrook returns to NRL head coaching with Newcastle Knights

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 6:26pm AEST

Sydney Roosters assistant coach Justin Holbrook has been named the new head coach of the Newcastle Knights. 

‘Pumped to be back’: Sexton ‘grateful’ for NRL recall as Dogs star reflects on ‘crazy’ journey

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 6:01pm AEST

The wacky world of rugby league can be pretty unpredictable.

‘No one ever gives us a chance’: Hynes calls for respect on Sharks’ name

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 5:38pm AEST

Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes has channelled his inner Aretha Franklin by asking for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T ahead of their semi-final clash against the minor premiers, sick of the media focusing on Cronulla’s rivals instead of giving them the praise they deserve.

BREAKING: Knights’ search for new coach over as Holbrook set to be rubber-stamped

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 2:26pm AEST

The Newcastle Knights are reportedly set to appoint Roosters assistant Justin Holbrook as their new head coach.

BREAKING: Broncos star suffers ACL injury in crushing Madge blow — Team Tips

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 2:16pm AEST

In a crushing blow for the Broncos, Billy Walters will likely miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against the Raiders.

Allegations surface of 'horrendous' abuse referencing Reece Walsh's daughter

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 at 1:23pm AEST

The Broncos superstar reacted to Raiders fans with a middle finger gesture. Simon Brunsdon