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‘We’re a new team’: Why Tigers won’t be talking about the past

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 5:33pm AEST

The Wests Tigers have refused to discuss their form from the past as they embrace a “new year” and look to finally break their NRL Finals drought, which has stood for nearly 15 years.

Dogs stunned by star’s shock release request; Manly warhorse’s unique contract quirk — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 3:40pm AEST

Bulldogs star Bronson Xerri has sensationally requested an immediate release from his contract.

LIVE NRL: Dragons hunt three straight wins against Storm in blockbuster clash

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 3:34pm AEST

The St George Illawarra Dragons will be eager to open their 2026 account on Saturday afternoon, taking on a tough Storm outfit at WIN Stadium in Wollongong.

Watch: Warriors boss recalls Raiders star’s crybaby taunt while celebrating

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 2:26pm AEST

Cameron George was very excited after his club’s big win on Friday night. He also showed he has a good memory. Stuff sports reporters

Live: Tigers running riot in 2026 season opener against Cowboys

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 1:48pm AEST

The Wests Tigers start their 2026 season against the Cowboys before the Storm take on the Dragons and the Panthers face the Sharks in Bathurst. Follow live.

LIVE NRL: Benji’s Tigers kick off 2026 campaign with clash with reshuffled Cowboys

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 12:53pm AEST

The Wests Tigers host the North Queensland Cowboys in a blockbuster clash at Leichhardt Oval.

Bennett calls fan invasion 'pretty disruptive' after historic moment

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 8:19am AEST

A grumpy Wayne Bennett has told reporters he has already answered enough questions about Alex Johnston's try-scoring record, and described fans rushing the field as "pretty disruptive".

‘Worth it’: Souths tragic Albanese has no regrets over $5500 fine for storming field for AJ record

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 7:47am AEST

Anthony Albanese says any possible fine for storming the field to celebrate the Rabbitohs’ Alex Johnston becoming the greatest tryscorer of all time on Friday night was “worth it to be part of history”.

‘Embarrassed’: Robbo lifts lid on Roosters star’s e-bike crash amid ‘busy’ DCE call

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 7:13am AEST

Roosters coach Trent Robinson was thrilled with how his side bounced back to beat the Rabbitohs, even if they had to do it without centre Billy Smith who he says is feeling “embarrassed” after he missed the game due to a head knock following an e-bike accident.

Alex Johnston's record-breaking try was a moment of pure humanity

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 5:26am AEST

After all the speculation, the fans stormed the field in the aftermath of Alex Johnston's record-breaking try and the result was an outpouring of emotion celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.