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Eels’ bumper $500k boost as rising star makes final contract call; Knights lock down star flyer

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 at 3:37pm AEST

The Eels have locked down emerging playmaker Ronald Volkman, unveiling his fresh contract after an impressive end to his 2026 campaign.

No room for ‘Taine Carter’ as Warriors eye early NRL finals injury boost

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 at 3:05pm AEST

Two key figures could line up in week one of the finals series next weekend, where the Warriors will face the Dolphins or Roosters in Auckland. Andrew Voerman

‘Still working through that’: Madge’s Reynolds reveal after messy exit, call on struggling star

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 at 12:30pm AEST

Under fire Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has guaranteed Adam Reynolds will be at the club next year but wouldn’t say what his role would be, a week after a reported rift between the pair.

‘I lost close to a million’: Ex-Test star’s shock reveal; Souths’ warning behind Arrow — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 at 8:51am AEST

Former NSW State of Origin and Test player Tony Williams has revealed boxing has saved him after he lost about $1 million following his retirement.

‘P*** weak’: Broncos slammed over ‘cheap’ act as fuming NRL rival launches complaint

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 at 7:37am AEST

Just when it was thought the turmoil at the Broncos couldn’t get any worse, they’ve been labelled “piss weak” for a controversial tactic employed last Thursday against the Storm.

NRL 2026: Inside Mitchell Pearce’s infamous ‘Bella the dog’ bender, Sacked NRL podcast, video, latest news

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 at 6:00am AEST

Mitchell Pearce says he felt “like a criminal” after being ushered through a horde of media and out of the country following his now infamous Australia Day bender.

‘Can’t whinge about it’: Eels’ looming PNG ‘circus’ as fresh contract headache emerges

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 at 10:01pm AEST

The Eels are facing a “circus” next season with the impending arrival of Jarome Luai, who was met with heavy criticism this week for his latest trip to Papua New Guinea.

‘Rewarding mediocrity’: Heated debate erupts over NRL wildcard finals plan... and when it’d work

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 at 8:16pm AEST

Could the NRL introduce a wildcard weekend?

Roosters make so many changes some of the fill-ins don’t even have headshots

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 at 5:56pm AEST

The Friday night derby with South Sydney was shaping as the biggest game of the season. But the Tricolours have opted to give nine frontline stars the night off. Adrian Proszenko

‘Take my spot’: Cleary speaks on future as Jett’s breakout game could spark surprise twist

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 at 5:36pm AEST

Nathan Cleary says the prospect of playing alongside brother Jett next year is “exciting” as the Panthers halfback gave the latest update on his future.