NRL news from around the web

Warriors chasing rare season-opening feat as Canberra Raiders come to town

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 1:00am AEST

All you need to know about the NRL round two match at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on Friday night. Andrew Voerman

‘Having a look’: Maguire puts Broncos players on notice as big question hangs over defending premiers

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 10:24pm AEST

Michael Maguire has put Brisbane’s playing group on notice, telling reporters he will be “having a look at each player in the squad” after a shocking 40-32 loss to Parramatta on Thursday.

Broncos sweat on Reynolds as star half’s injury adds insult to tough night

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 9:29pm AEST

The Brisbane Broncos will be sweating on the availability of skipper Adam Reynolds after he departed the field in the final minutes of the club’s clash against the Parramatta Eels.

NRL LIVE: Legend hits back at ‘unwarranted’ Madge criticism

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 5:59pm AEST

Two of the most disappointing teams from Round 1 face off on Thursday night when the Brisbane Broncos host the Parramatta Eels.

Live: Big first-round losers Brisbane and Parramatta try to restore some pride

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 5:56pm AEST

The Broncos and Eels are both trying to bounce back from demoralising losses to kick off their 2026 NRL seasons. Follow live.

Roosters NRL player involved in e-bike accident ahead of Rabbitohs clash

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 4:23pm AEST

Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is in doubt for Friday night's match against the Rabbitohs after he was involved in an e-bike accident.

The bizarre reason why Roosters star could miss NRL grudge match

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 3:00pm AEST

He played against the Warriors last Friday night but could now miss one of the biggest games of the regular season after an e-bike crash. Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh

Wests Tigers desperate to keep Jonah Lomu-like teen star

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 2:09pm AEST

Heamasi Makasini has shown off his talent in both rugby codes, but Wests Tigers are hopeful they will keep the 18-year-old at the club once his contract expires.

‘100 per cent an option’: Teen freak’s rugby reveal puts Tigers on notice as feeding frenzy loom

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 12:06pm AEST

Dual sport star Heamasi Makasini says a move to rugby union in 2027 is still on the table as the teen sensation prepares for his second NRL game this weekend.

NRL powerhouse wins the race to sign Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 12:04pm AEST

His departure comes on the proviso that the Warriors are ‘compensated in the form of a player or two’ after releasing their co-captain early. Adrian Proszenko, Billie Eder, Tom Decent and Dan Walsh