NRL news from around the web
South Sydney might never get a better chance to end the longest NRL hoodoo
from ABC News: Rugby League
The Rabbitohs have never won a game in Melbourne in almost three decades of trying but they might never get a better chance than this weekend.
NSW welcomes back superstar, hands Origin debut to Dragons gun
from ABC News: Rugby League
The Sky Blues welcome back Millie Elliott for the 2025 Women's State of Origin series opener, while Emma Verran's pregnancy opens up a spot for Teagan Berry to make her debut.
Breaking: New era starts as Maroons name side for Women's Origin I
from ABC News: Rugby League
With stalwart halves Ali Brigginshaw and Tarryn Aiken unavailable for selection, the Maroons name a new-look Queensland side for the first Women's State of Origin game in Newcastle.
Young benches ex-coach's son and fires assistant to start Dragons tenure
from ABC News: Rugby League
Dean Young names the first team of his tenure as Dragons coach, dropping Kyle Flanagan to the bench and sacking assistant and attack coach Michael Ennis.
Warrior set for milestone outing; injury forces change to winning team
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Andrew Webster has named his extended squad for Saturday’s clash with the Dolphins in Wellington. RNZ
Junior clubs and brain experts welcome NRL training changes
from ABC News: Rugby League
Junior rugby league clubs and neuroscientists have welcomed changes to address growing concerns around injuries but say more should be done to protect children.
Dragons name interim head coach after the axing of Shane Flanagan
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Dean Young will take over St George Illawarra as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Christian Nicolussi and Chris Barrett
Former Warrior Phil Blake sues Sydney club over sacking as coach
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Former rugby league try-scoring whiz Phil Blake is suing Shute Shield strugglers West Harbour Pirates, claiming he was wrongfully terminated as their first-grade head coach. Chris Barrett
Dragons name Flanagan's replacement after coach-less hours
from ABC News: Rugby League
After about 12 hours without a head coach, the Dragons appoint assistant Dean Young to lead the winless side for "at least" the rest of the 2026 NRL season.
NRL overhauls training rules in landmark player safety move
from ABC News: Rugby League
The move to restrict training loads is aimed at mitigating injuries, including player head injuries, which continue to be a major issue for all contact sports.
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