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‘What about his head?’: Eels star sin-binned for controversial high shot on Storm enforcer

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 8:10pm AEST

The Eels will be sweating on the match review committee after J’maine Hopgood was sin-binned for a controversial high shot on Storm lock Alec MacDonald.

Live: 24-year NRL record on the line as Storm host Eels in Melbourne

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:45pm AEST

The Melbourne Storm host the Parramatta Eels in round one, after both clubs were central to one of the biggest dramas this offseason. Follow live.

NRL LIVE: Ex-teammate’s cheeky warning shot as Eels recruit Jonah Pezet faces former club

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:31pm AEST

Jonah Pezet makes his Eels debut against his former team on Thursday night when Parramatta travels to Melbourne to face the Storm at AAMI Park.

Cleary reveals kitchen nightmare; Broncos’ advantage in race to sign Origin gun — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 4:13pm AEST

Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary has documented the damage after the roof of his house caved in.

Storm concerns laid bare as stunning streak at risk; legend’s insane Moses call — Buy or Sell

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 10:55am AEST

The Storm will unveil a new-look team on Thursday night as they aim to keep their remarkable Round 1 record alive … but there are some concerns.

Forgotten $250k twist in Lomax saga that left Eels rivals ‘gobsmacked’ — Crawls

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 7:51am AEST

The great Jack Gibson would have every reason to be looking down on this current Parramatta administration and smiling proudly after the events of this week.

Star halfback’s massive Warriors boost; Storm set to unleash NAS replacement — NRL Late Mail

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:46am AEST

The Warriors are set to welcome back star half Luke Metcalf earlier than expected in a massive boost for the club.

Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026

from sportsnews.com.au

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:39am AEST

Melbourne’s remarkable record in Round 1 under Craig Bellamy will face a stern test when the Storm host Parramatta at AAMI Park on Thursday night. While Melbourne are traditionally fast …

The post Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.

Why Eels’ Lomax stance may spell danger for comp; Manly’s ominous Turbo warning: Talking Pts

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:18am AEST

The first two games of the season are done and dusted, with the Knights and Bulldogs picking up wins to open the year in Vegas.

Broncos aim to make ‘great signing’ as ‘leader’ emerges as Haas’ replacement

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 6:52pm AEST

One of six teams that are interested in Mitchell Barnett, the Brisbane Broncos have ramped up their pursuit of the NSW Blues front-rower as they look to find a replacement for Payne Haas.