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Fans flood the field after NRL try record broken

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 8:22pm AEST

Alex Johnston became the greatest try-scorer in NRL history on Friday, sparking incredible scenes at Allianz Stadium. Christian Nicolussi

NRL 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs score, Alex Johnston try-scoring record, Ken Irvine, team news, highlights

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 6:05pm AEST

Are we about to be treated to rugby league history at Allianz Stadium tonight?

NRL world watching as Alex Johnston on verge of passing all-time try-scoring record

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 5:27pm AEST

South Sydney flyer Alex Johnston is just two tries away from breaking Ken Irvine’s all-time record, with the NRL world waiting to see if he passes the legendary winger on Friday night.

LIVE NRL: Recent record favours Raiders in NZ clash as Warriors aim to back up statement win

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 4:22pm AEST

The Warriors were one of the most impressive teams in Round 1 and they’ll be aiming to replicate that performance against the Raiders.

Live: Warriors host Raiders before AJ goes for try-scoring record

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 4:13pm AEST

The Raiders travel across to Auckland to face the Warriors before Alex Johnston tries to equal or even break Ken Irvine's try-scoring record against the Roosters. Follow live.

‘Stay alive as long as possible’: Bunnies legend Nathan Merritt reveals devastating diagnosis

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 1:35pm AEST

Former South Sydney winger Nathan Merritt has revealed that he has been diagnosed with two forms of stage 4 cancer.

‘Dropped because of me’: Benji chat that sparked forgotten Tigers recruit’s turnaround

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 12:09pm AEST

Royce Hunt has revealed that a conversation with Benji Marshall proved to be the turning point after a rocky start to his career with the Wests Tigers last season.

‘What the hell is going on?’: Why ‘ruthless’ Ivan wake-up call should have the entire NRL on notice

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 11:43am AEST

Technically, their season started last week at Suncorp Stadium.

Tickets being snapped up for first All Blacks test in Christchurch’s new stadium

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 10:48am AEST

The test against France doubles as the first for new head coach Dave Rennie. Stuff sports reporters

Pezet out to 'prove a point' after dicing Broncos in NRL upset

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 10:39am AEST

Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet destroyed the team he will play for next year — but in a sign of his appetite for excellence, he was far from satisfied.