NRL news from around the web

‘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.

‘Devastated by his loss’: Fiji star, ex-Dogs junior mourned after death at just 22 — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 11:13am AEST

The rugby league community is in mourning following the passing of Fijian international and former Canterbury Bulldogs junior Mesake ‘Mes’ Ravonu.

Another NRL star to defect to rugby for World Cup tilt with Wallabies

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 10:08am AEST

Angus Crichton is the latest Roosters player to confirm a code switch ahead of the next World Cup in Australia. Iain Payten and Christian Nicolussi

BREAKING: Roosters, Test star Angus Crichton signs blockbuster rugby deal in bold World Cup bid

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 9:47am AEST

Australian Kangaroos and NSW Blues representative Angus Crichton is set to become the latest NRL star to depart the Sydney Roosters with the backrower reportedly agreeing to a code switch to rugby union.

An undercover masterstroke... and huge halves problem solved: Best NRL recruits ranked 15 to 1

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 6:12am AEST

Daly Cherry-Evans in the tricolours.

‘Not going to hide anything’: Reuben Garrick reveals ‘hardest part’ of Sea Eagles contract call

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at 10:31am AEST

Reuben Garrick has broken his silence on his pending departure from the Manly Sea Eagles, admitting it was a “bloody tough” decision.

Eels, Tigers’ stunning rise; Broncos’ hangover risk — Every NRL team’s 2026 floor/ceiling

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at 6:08am AEST

At this time of the year, expectations around the NRL are high, but how realistic are they?

‘See what’s out there’: Super League star on radar of multiple NRL clubs — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 at 10:17am AEST

Super League hooker Jarrod O’Connor could potentially find himself becoming the latest Leeds Rhinos player to make the switch to the NRL, with the 24-year-old finding himself in hot demand.