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NRL's greatest ever try-scorer hints at imminent PNG switch

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 3:17pm AEST

Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.

Why NSW hasn’t met a problem Tiana Penitani Gray couldn’t solve

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 2:34pm AEST

Tiana Penitani Gray has never played second row before, but as the Origin stalwart prepares to play her third position in as many series such a bold change is nothing new.

'How the hell?' How Millie Elliott bounced straight back into Origin post-baby

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 2:31pm AEST

Millie Elliott could have taken an easy route back into competitive action after having a baby. Instead, she is throwing herself straight back into the State of Origin cauldron on Thursday night.

BREAKING: NRL’s PNG team land first-ever player in huge coup

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 12:43pm AEST

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have their first player.

NRL shuts down star’s deliberate Falcon tactic as ‘funny story’ behind bizarre play revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 10:24am AEST

The Sea Eagles literally used their heads to come up with a shock new tactic on the weekend, but the NRL has come out and said that Jason Saab will be penalised the next time he deliberately “Falcons” the ball forward.

‘Gus casts a long shadow’: Dogs dynamic under spotlight as Gould influence, roster moves questioned

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 10:08am AEST

Canterbury’s player recruitment and coaching decisions have come under scrutiny following the side’s fourth loss of the season, as questions linger over who is calling the shots.

Why NRL is punching itself in the face; moment that could save Storm from disaster — Paul Crawley

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 7:43am AEST

Have you ever known a sport to punch itself in the face as hard and as often as the NRL does?

Why legend’s son is Roosters’ future; Storm call-up options as mass changes loom — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 7:28am AEST

The halves combination of Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker may be the present of the Sydney Roosters halves, but Toby Rodwell has shown why he is considered by many to be the future of the club.

‘This was the fear’: Claims timing of Dragons’ coach call could ruin the replacement’s future, too

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 10:03pm AEST

Concerns have been raised that Dean Young’s chances of winning the Dragons’ head coaching role full-time may have taken a hit after the embarrassing loss to the Roosters on Anzac Day.

‘We’re not helping him enough’: Star’s passionate Galvin defence as Bulldogs concerns mount

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 9:07pm AEST

Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton is adamant Lachlan Galvin remains the club’s best option at halfback despite calls from legendary playmaker Andrew Johns that he should shift to five-eighth.