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Kiwis rugby league ‘party boy’ reveals he spent month in rehab

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at 11:27am AEST

Kiwi rugby league star Brandon Smith says he has spent a month in rehab addressing his addictions to alcohol and gambling. RNZ reporter

The Titans just underwent a roster shake-up. These brothers are the future

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at 10:24am AEST

Yet to play in an NRL Grand Final, the Gold Coast Titans are looking to rely on three sets of brothers to lead them into the next generation as they attempt to win their maiden NRL premiership.

Brad Arthur eyes off new role; premiership winner’s surprise coaching resignation — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at 9:32am AEST

Brad Arthur could be set for a new coaching gig, with the former Parramatta Eels coach reportedly interested in an international coaching role.

Broncos star’s retirement hint amid another brutal Madge pre-season

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at 9:14am AEST

Broncos star Ben Hunt has revealed he has pondered a potential call to hang up the boots amid another tough pre-season.

‘Dig your own hole’: Legend’s warning after Lomax’s big Eels call ‘blew up in his face’

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at 8:00am AEST

Braith Anasta is against the NRL’s decision to intervene in the Zac Lomax contract saga and backed the Eels to hold out for what they want, but warned they might not get it anyway.

Seibold’s huge call on Turbo future; Souths halves shock as Fifita transforms — Crawls

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at 6:52am AEST

The debate that has been raging all summer over Tom Trbojevic’s future in Manly’s starting team has been settled.

Teddy’s stunning second act; Eels gun chasing elite company — Top 30 stars over 30

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at 5:00am AEST

They are the 30 best players over the age of 30 in the NRL, but in a scary omen for the rest of the competition, they have shown no signs of slowing down any time soon.

‘I was rattled’: Papenhuyzen opens up on Storm exit... and his future in the NRL

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 8:04pm AEST

Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on his Storm exit — revealing the moment he knew he needed to step away from the game and quit rugby league.

Million-dollar war chest: The eight stars Roosters could target... including Crichton replacement

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 3:47pm AEST

Over the past two seasons, the Sydney Roosters have farewelled 14 players, including international stars, premiership winners and future icons of the game.

Crichton set for rugby defection to chase Wallabies World Cup dream

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 11:56am AEST

Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to pursue a career in rugby union.