NRL news from around the web

How ‘fascinating’ NRL rule shift could change face of the game... and spark ‘death’ of one position

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 at 6:00am AEST

The NRL’s pre-season challenge is the first chance to see the new rules changes which were confirmed by rugby league powerbrokers on Wednesday.

Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 at 5:41am AEST

Parramatta's next generation of outside backs must step up if they are to fill the void left by Zac Lomax, his ex-teammate Josh Addo-Carr has said.

The cold, hard reality for Cowboys... and big coaching gamble to make or break them

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 at 5:00am AEST

The 2026 North Queensland Cowboys are a team standing on a razor’s edge. Forget the excuses; the cold, hard numbers tell a story of a club that has fundamentally lost its identity.

WATCH: Former NRL flyer chases masked intruders in nothing but his underwear after shock invasion

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 8:19pm AEST

Former Broncos flyer David Mead has been caught up in a terrifying home invasion, stopping two masked intruders in their tracks and chasing them off in nothing but his underwear.

‘Do this again, you’re going to jail’: Judge’s warning to ex-NRLW star as ugly court case ends

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 6:49pm AEST

NRLW star Maddie Studdon has been given a jarring dressing down by a magistrate after being told that she had only narrowly escaped being sent to jail for domestic violence-related stalking offences.

BREAKING: Titans’ mammoth boost as $12m superstar ends contract circus

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 3:23pm AEST

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has made the final call on his future.

Inside bid to settle Aussie sport’s great debate... and cheeky Foxx dig AFL champ couldn’t resist

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 2:06pm AEST

NRL stars Josh Addo-Carr and Reece Walsh and NRLW counterparts Ali Brigginshaw and Jamie Chapman have combined to settle the age old Australian sporting debate, which footy code is the best?

‘Who knows?’: Storm superstar leaves door open to Cam Smith theory, addresses Lomax saga

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 2:01pm AEST

Storm legend Cameron Smith achieved just about everything there is in the game, and former teammate Cameron Munster has left the door open for the future Immortal to potentially replace Craig Bellamy as coach despite heading north to work with fierce rivals the Broncos.

NRL backs down on proposed change to kick-off rule after backlash

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 2:00pm AEST

However, one change that will go ahead is the interchange bench growing from four to six players. Adrian Proszenko

Why teen phenom resisted rugby offers to stick with Tigers as potential position switch floated

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 12:34pm AEST

One of brightest talents in the NRL, Tigers teen sensation Heamasi Makasini burst onto the scene in a big way last season.