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'I want to play fullback': Why Warriors’ latest signing creates selection headache

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 12:23pm AEST

It was the question Andrew Webster was asked more than any other in 2025 and after this signing, the ‘who will play fullback’ query is an ever hotter topic. Mat Kermeen

This Manly youngster played against future NFL stars. Now he's trying to crack the NRL

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 11:52am AEST

After some eye-catching performances in the pre-season, young Manly backrower and former American high school football linebacker Hugo Hart is edging closer to an NRL debut.

Walker opens up on NRL future as Souths playmaker reveals key contract deadline

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 11:45am AEST

One of seven South Sydney Rabbitohs players that off-contract at the end of the 2026 season, star five-eighth Cody Walker has provided an insight into his rugby league future as he prepares for the club’s opening match against the Dolphins.

‘Something special’: Who are the Vegas stars tipped to sell NRL to the world

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 11:39am AEST

Matty Johns reckons Canterbury skipper Stephen Crichton is the NRL superstar best equipped to sell rugby league to Americans – while also suggesting the conditions inside Allegiant Stadium this Saturday could see Kalyn Ponga play one of the greatest games of his life.

‘What, really?!’: Brown opens up on $13m call as Matty reveals Knights star’s ‘class’ Eels act

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 9:49am AEST

Watch Matty Johns go face-to-face with Knights star Dylan Brown on Fox League at 7:30pm AEDT on Friday.

‘You’ve played the All Blacks?’: Holmes sells rugby league’s Vegas dream to US after NFL crack

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 9:46am AEST

It’s just after 11 o’clock on Thursday morning here at the NRL Las Vegas fan fest, and St George Illawarra’s Val Holmes is being dragged from a chaotic Dragons signing session for which the line of fans, no lie, stretches several hundred metres.

Broncos face $500k squeeze as five clubs circle Origin star; Bears target duo — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 8:29am AEST

Broncos star Gehamat Shibasaki is a man in demand, with five clubs reportedly vying for his signature.

Warriors fullback makes decision on future; Ex-NRL duo predict wooden spooners - NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 8:11am AEST

New Zealand Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki has shunned rivals to extend with the club on a new contract.

Flanno made a $5m statement... but a big roster ‘concern’ could see the Dragons fall behind

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 7:08am AEST

What direction are the Dragons heading in?

Final verdict on Broncos saga; brutal DCE reality...what’s real in Eels hype — NRL Buy or Sell

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 5:12am AEST

It might be tougher to pick a wooden spoon winner this season than it is to pick the grand final winner, however there is one team who is shaping as an early contender to potentially free fall down the ladder.