NRL news from around the web

Warriors chasing NRL finals boost in last month of the regular season

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 3:00pm AEST

A top-two finish is within the Warriors’ grasp – and that would mean two home finals matches. Andrew Voerman

Roosters star racing clock as fullback rival nearing return in shock development — Early Mail

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 1:51pm AEST

A couple of interesting developments have emerged regarding two of the game’s best fullbacks ahead of tomorrow night’s blockbuster between the Panthers and Roosters.

The four clubs who could snatch Sam Walker from Sydney Roosters... and why it’s come to this

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 12:49pm AEST

A breakdown in contract talks between Sam Walker and the Roosters could have huge implications for several NRL clubs.

‘You can’t compete’: Cleary’s emotional reveal on To’o exit... and brutal PNG raid admission

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 10:36am AEST

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary admits the difficulty in competing with the Chiefs in free agency in the wake of Brian To’o’s decision to sign with PNG.

Bondi bombshell! Sam Walker contract talks break down in $5m Roosters shock

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 9:42am AEST

Sam Walker is reportedly set to hit free agency on November 1 after contract talks with the Roosters broke down this week.

History beckons for Phil Sami after the hard life of a Gold Coast hero

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 8:22am AEST

Phil Sami has spent his career giving his all for a cause that seems to always be starting over, but in his final days on the Gold Coast the Titans flyer is eyeing a serious piece of history. 

Auckland joins the race to host the 2028 NRL grand final

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 7:51am AEST

Melbourne and Auckland are the latest cities to express an interest in hosting the 2028 grand final Adrian Proszenko

Panthers pounce to poach young gun from rival amid exodus fears — Transfer Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 7:36am AEST

The Panthers have given their 2027 forward stocks a much-needed boost, reportedly inking promising Rabbitoh Liam Le Blanc to a deal.

Twist in heated No. 1 race; Bulldogs season on thin ice after choke

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 6:15am AEST

With just a month of regular season footy left until the finals, we’ve virtually been whittled down to 10 teams.

‘Huge loss’: Growing fears Chiefs to poach another Origin star as Nov 1 tensions build

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 at 8:51pm AEST

Twenty-four hours after confirming the signing of Brian To’o, the PNG Chiefs have already set their sights on poaching another NRL star.