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Out-of-contract Warrior begins contract talks with NRL club — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 8:21am AEST

The red-hot Warriors have reportedly opened up contract talks with free agent halfback Tanah Boyd.

Reed to keep starting role after Dragons suffer Anzac Day belting

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 7:01am AEST

Dean Young backs Kade Reed to remain St George Illawarra's halfback even after the Dragons slumped to a 62-16 thrashing in the 20-year-old's highly anticipated NRL debut.

‘The most embarrassed I've ever been’: Storm suffer worst ever loss at AAMI Park

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 5:47am AEST

In an telling press conference, Craig Bellamy has slammed his side and promised there'll be changes made after another thumping loss against South Sydney. Lachlan Harper

Bellamy ‘most embarrassed I’ve ever been’ — but Grant defends coach from ‘silly question’

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:51pm AEST

Craig Bellamy has made a huge declaration after the Storm’s 48-6 loss to the Rabbitohs, revealing he is “the most embarrassed I’ve ever been in my footy life”.

‘You want to write that? Go for your life’: Wayne’s classic presser after big Bunnies win

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:37pm AEST

Even after breaking a near three-decade hoodoo in Melbourne, Souths coach Wayne Bennett wasn’t in much of a mood to talk post-game.

‘A game of respect’: Why New Zealand want to revive Anzac Test against Australia

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 10:51pm AEST

The last Anzac Test was played in 2017, in front of fewer than 20,000 fans in Canberra, before it was dumped as part of the new broadcast deal. Christian Nicolussi

‘Unbelievable’: Bellamy blows up in dressing room spray as Bunnies stun Storm — LIVE

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 9:12pm AEST

The Melbourne Storm host the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a blockbuster ANZAC Day clash at AAMI Park.

Warriors survive fiery finish to sink Dolphins in the capital

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 8:11pm AEST

A late brawl and a scoreless second half define a high-stakes clash as the Warriors edge out the Dolphins in a 20-18 nail-biter. Phillip Rollo

Dragons disaster: ‘Worst nightmare’ for new coach as ‘dumb’ act says it all in Roosters rout

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 7:39pm AEST

A chaotic week at the Dragons ended in humiliation after they were thrashed by the Roosters on Anzac Day despite the best efforts of rookie Kade Reed who almost had one of the great welcome to the NRL moments.

‘Tough day’: Robbo’s emotional message for embattled Dragons after 62-point nightmare

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 7:32pm AEST

The Roosters may have piled on the points against a struggling Dragons outfit, but Trent Robinson has conceded he “felt for” Dean Young after being handed a reality check.