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Why NRL is punching itself in the face; moment that could save Storm from disaster — Paul Crawley

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 7:43am AEST

Have you ever known a sport to punch itself in the face as hard and as often as the NRL does?

Why legend’s son is Roosters’ future; Storm call-up options as mass changes loom — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 7:28am AEST

The halves combination of Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker may be the present of the Sydney Roosters halves, but Toby Rodwell has shown why he is considered by many to be the future of the club.

‘This was the fear’: Claims timing of Dragons’ coach call could ruin the replacement’s future, too

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 10:03pm AEST

Concerns have been raised that Dean Young’s chances of winning the Dragons’ head coaching role full-time may have taken a hit after the embarrassing loss to the Roosters on Anzac Day.

‘We’re not helping him enough’: Star’s passionate Galvin defence as Bulldogs concerns mount

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 9:07pm AEST

Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton is adamant Lachlan Galvin remains the club’s best option at halfback despite calls from legendary playmaker Andrew Johns that he should shift to five-eighth.

Secret airport move sparks bombshell Luai exit claims... and fears of a Tigers exodus

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 7:55pm AEST

Jarome Luai is being tipped to sign with the PNG Chiefs from 2028 in a bombshell decision.

Could another Canterbury franchise make Christchurch’s new stadium home?

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 5:05pm AEST

A-League bosses have undertaken a guided tour of the stadium and believe it could make a suitable home for a South Island based team in the future. Tony Smith

‘Help them out’: The emotional reason behind rising star’s impending move to Perth

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 4:43pm AEST

Wests Tigers rising star Luke Laulilii has opened up on his impending move to the Perth Bears, revealing that the decision was driven largely by family rather than football alone.

‘Struggling to adapt’: NRL’s big change has Bellamy’s Storm facing evolve or die ultimatum

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 1:38pm AEST

Matty Johns has warned the Melbourne Storm they may need to change their approach as Craig Bellamy’s side struggles to adapt to the speed of the modern game amid rule changes.

‘Quite sad’: Origin hopeful’s Roosters reality starting to sink in ahead of code switch — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 11:58am AEST

A potential State of Origin debut in a few weeks looms for Mark Nawaqanitawase, but the game’s most electrifying winger has other things on his mind as the emotion of having to say goodbye to the Roosters at the end of the year starts to sink in.

‘Last thing they want’: Matty’s concern for Tigers as greats react to $2m Luai defection link

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 11:37am AEST

Matty Johns feels it would be a devastating blow to the Tigers’ progress if skipper Jarome Luai decides to quit the club to join the PNG Chiefs in 2028.