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'Realist' Walsh opens up on State of Origin snub

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 1:23pm AEST

Reece Walsh says he understands why he was left out of Queensland's State of Origin squad for the series opener.

‘Not up to standards’: Reece Walsh breaks silence on ‘disappointing’ Origin phone call

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 12:07pm AEST

Reece Walsh admitted he has “not been living up to the standards” required to play State of Origin as the Broncos fullback opened up on a “disappointing” phone call from Billy Slater.

Round 14 Late Mail: Bulldogs star’s selfless call as Crichton mystery deepens; brutal Bunnies blow

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 10:43am AEST

A Bulldogs star has made a selfless call as Stephen Crichton remains under an injury cloud, while the Sea Eagles have been successful in their bid to have an Origin gun cleared to play.

‘Thought I was going to Africa’: Inside the incredible rise of PNG Chiefs CEO Lorna McPherson

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 9:13am AEST

When the PNG Chiefs CEO fronted the media to announce the marquee signing of Jarome Luai, it was the first time many had seen the boss of the NRL’s newest club and it’s fair to say she didn’t fit the usual picture of a club CEO.

Revealed: Ruthless sledge from Tigers player after Galvin snub

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 8:53am AEST

“Lachie, he doesn’t trust ya!”

Broncos repeat brutal mistake; coach’s $10m masterstroke: Mid-Season NRL Report Card

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 7:44am AEST

The first 13 rounds of the season are done. Yes, you read that correctly, so where did that time go?

‘Extraordinary’: ‘Significant’ curveball in Blues’ halves headache... as brutal call looms

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 8:12pm AEST

Mitchell Moses’ absence from the Eels’ team list in Round 14 due to “precautionary reasons” has thrown a curveball into Laurie Daley’s selection calculations.

Moses's Eels absence raises concerns over potential Origin return

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 5:14pm AEST

NSW coach Laurie Daley is facing a crunch call over the make-up of the Blues's spine with Mitchell Moses still sidelined with a hamstring injury.

'An outstanding choice': Kiwis legend signs three-year NRL coaching deal

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 5:07pm AEST

Interim no more. One of Manly’s favourite sons, who won a premiership as a player in 2011, will coach the side for three more years. Christian Nicolussi

Broncos bombshell as Madge axes Origin gun; Dogs’ big Crichton call

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 4:00pm AEST

Michael Maguire has swung the axe, dropping an Origin star in the wake of their disappointing Dragons defeat.