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Munster's knee surgery deals major blow to Storm's NRL finals push

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 10:24am AEST

Cameron Munster goes under the knife for knee surgery, likely ruling him out of action for the majority of regular season.

‘They have to plan’: Why latest ‘heartbreaking’ Bulldogs blow could spark shake-up

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 10:03am AEST

He was the man pencilled in to be Canterbury’s long-term halfback, but questions have been asked about the future of Mitchell Woods after he suffered another hamstring injury on the weekend.

‘Borderline childish’: Premiership winner calls out Luai antics as ‘major factor’ in split revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 8:43am AEST

Jarome Luai’s “childish” social media antics have come under fire, with suggestions the Tigers dressing room could become “fractured” by the news of his early exit from the club.

Next big rivalry to dominate NRL; forgotten $1m star’s resurgence — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 6:01am AEST

Two of the brightest young halfbacks yet to make their NRL debuts have gone head-to-head for the second time in what promises to be a rivalry for years to come.

‘Smacks of desperation’: Eels warned of Luai ‘band-Aid’ solution as shock rugby link emerges

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 9:36pm AEST

Parramatta’s reported interest in Jarome Luai is being questioned with concerns raised it could be a mistake to sign the star playmaker.

NRL plotting shock World Cup contract offer to cross-code star

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 8:29pm AEST

The NRL are considering a stunning move to ensure Mark Nawaqanitawase represents the Kangaroos at this year’s Rugby League World Cup.

‘That’s weak’: Journos erupt in heated on-air Origin debate

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 8:10pm AEST

This year’s Origin series may have wrapped up with a famous Blues victory five days ago, but there’s still plenty of feeling around the result as evidenced when journalists Brent Read and Dean Ritchie went head-to-head in a fiery debate.

'I won't backflip': Samoa star Payne Haas reveals plan for World Cup

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 2:54pm AEST

Payne Haas has cleared the air about his World Cup plans and says there is a "great chance" Samoa can lift the trophy for the first time.

‘You can quote me’: Broncos boss makes emphatic Madge claim, slams ‘garbage’ rumour

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 11:23am AEST

Dave Donaghy has come out and declared in no uncertain terms that Michael Maguire will still be the Broncos’ head coach in 2027.

‘Haven’t got a clue’: Daley hits back at ‘made-up’ claim after Blues series win

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 9:23am AEST

Laurie Daley has hit back at “made-up” claims that he was putting his players to sleep in what will now go down as one of the most memorable series wins in State of Origin history.