NRL news from around the web

‘Play in PNG’: Tigers stars rock fans with video prank before contract reveal

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 3:12pm AEST

Brothers Terrell and Taylan May have both inked contract extensions with the Wests Tigers until the end of 2030, but not before giving fans a scare.

How a future Bronco hero Jesse Southwell broke Queensland's heart

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:45pm AEST

In her final act as a Novocastrian before heading to Brisbane, Jesse Southwell kicked the first field goal of her life to deliver victory for New South Wales in Origin I.

While PNG are counting their tax-free bucks, Mal and the Bears will prove everyone wrong

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:00pm AEST

Like a lot of footy fans, I’m worried about the narrative around the Perth Bears at the minute.

Stuart tells Bellamy to put himself first after shock neurological diagnosis

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:33am AEST

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Craig Bellamy needs to start putting himself first after the Storm revealed the coaching legend had been diagnosed with a neurological condition.

‘Complete and utter rort’: Ex-Wests Tigers boss unloads on PNG... and cops stinging Luai clause comeback

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:57am AEST

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have thrown a spanner in the works for the NRL’s player market, hitting back at criticism after former Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson branded their tax-free salary advantage “a complete and utter rort”.

Broncos halfback race turned upside down; looming exits and bargain buys: State of Play

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 9:32am AEST

Over the past fortnight, the Brisbane Broncos have managed to turn their season around despite being in the midst of an ongoing injury crisis.

Foran was ‘thrown in deep end’ in a ‘PR stunt’. He could be Manly’s saviour, but the ‘real test’ is here

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:47am AEST

Soon after he was named the Sea Eagles’ interim coach in a decision that surprised many, Kieran Foran told his struggling NRL team that the expectation was to play finals in 2026.

Rugby converts respond to PNG links; Roosters veteran’s one-club ultimatum — Transfer Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:32am AEST

Former State of Origin teammates Zac Lomax and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii have distanced themselves from a potential return to rugby league with the PNG Chiefs in 2028.

Former Blues prop facing early retirement; Dogs icon calls for halves switch — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:14am AEST

Veteran Dolphins frontrower Daniel Saifiti remains no guarantee to play in the NRL again amid fears that he has potentially played his final match due to injury.

‘Something not right’ after shock Dogs call; only fix for Storm’s stunning downfall — NRL Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 6:00am AEST

The Canterbury Bulldogs have gone from a premiership threat to just plain ‘confusing’, but they will be looking to get their season back on track against the Cowboys.