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NRL club claims player Keith Titmuss contributed to training death

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 2:02pm AEST

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles respond to a lawsuit from the family of a player who died at preseason training saying he was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape.

Warriors re-sign key forward for two more years

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 11:58am AEST

He’s due back on the field in the coming weeks and he’s used the time away to secure his long-term future with the club. Stuff sports reporters

Forgotten ace emerges in Bulldogs halves puzzle; hidden Tigers X-factor — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 11:19am AEST

The Canterbury Bulldogs boast one of the NRL’s deepest halves stocks, but their long-term playmaking puzzle could already have another contender waiting in the wings.

Ali’s suspension, Kelleher’s milestone and Titans’ rise: The moments defining the NRLW’s next chapter

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 10:14am AEST

There comes a point in every professional sporting competition where the conversation changes.

‘He’s gone’: Dolphins on alert as Farnworth faces $1m call; Another Dragon to exit — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 10:03am AEST

The links between English international Herbie Farnworth and the Sydney Roosters refuse to disappear as the Dolphins face a battle to retain their star centre.

Pope Leo’s Sydney visit set to clash with 2028 NRL Grand Final

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 9:24am AEST

Pope Leo’s Sydney visit will coincide with one of NSW’s biggest events of the year and take place on the same weekend as the NRL Grand Final.

Surprising reason behind Eels star’s omission; Cowboys dealt big finals blow — Early Mail

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 8:32am AEST

North Queensland’s finals hopes have taken a hit after the club confirmed a new injury blow to a State or Origin forward.

Shock top-eight dark horse and contender’s dream draw; fallen giant’s 0.1% miracle

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 6:00am AEST

With five rounds remaining, four teams have been given a chance to take out the minor premiership, according to the Fox Sports Lab.

Forward departs Cowboys for new deal; England star makes surprising NRL admission — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 5:37am AEST

John Bateman’s time in the NRL will officially come to a close at season’s end after the North Queensland Cowboys forward decided to ink a two-year contract with the Bradford Bulls.

‘Unfair’: The $4m detail in PNG contract saga which has ‘miffed’ rival clubs... after they said yes

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 9:26pm AEST

The tax breaks the PNG Chiefs received ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028 have been labelled “unfair” and a real threat to “compromise” the competition.