The NRL have announced the draw for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with the pools confirmed for the men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions.

The Brisbane Broncos are reportedly set to expand their $81 million brand into the billion-dollar Middle East on the back of their drought-breaking 2025 premiership win.

Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy has hit back at claims from Raiders counterpart Don Furner that the NRL rigs the draw to favour the Brisbane club.

Angus Crichton is set to make a decision on his future in the coming months, with the Roosters gun to sit down with his management this weekend to discuss a potential code switch.

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has earmarked his all-important halves pairing for the start of 2026, with a new recruit set to earn first crack in the No. 7 jersey.

Peter V’landys is adamant any ban enforced to R360 defectors will stick, stating the NRL’s “legal position is strong”.

Five players have been short-listed for the 2025 IRL Golden Boot, including Kangaroos pair Cam Munster and Harry Grant.

Eels coach Jason Ryles has opened up on the “honest” conversations with Zac Lomax before the winger’s exit just one season into his four-year contract with the club.

Reece Walsh’s camp is seemingly intent on making him the richest NRL player in history after stepping in to remove him from the Broncos’ 2026 calendar.

Daly Cherry-Evans is adamant he only decided to join the Roosters two weeks ago and that his bombshell decision to leave Manly didn’t cause an ugly split in the ranks as it was made out in the media.