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History against Broncos's NRL title defence if they fall to Storm

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 9:28am AEST

Defending premiers Brisbane are walking a tightrope as they head to Melbourne desperate to avoid a dreaded 0-3 to start the season.

‘Never wavered’: Dragons lock up injured enforcer with long-term extension — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 7:13am AEST

The Dragons have received a boost on the eve of their Round 3 clash with the Eels with boom forward Dylan Egan inking a long-term extension with the club.

Revealed: Alleged Madge act behind Tallis feud... and how it lit fuse for fiery TV clash — Crawls

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 6:41am AEST

Say what you want about Gorden Tallis.

‘Put your balls on the line’: Storm star relights fuse from Broncos ‘stuck-up’ sledge ahead of rematch

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 6:30am AEST

Storm enforcer Stefano Utoikamanu has doubled down on his controversial comments labelling the Broncos players stuck-up before the 2025 Grand Final ahead of the rematch in Round 3.

‘He knows...’: Patrick Carrigan set for $1m talks as PNG move puts premiers on notice — Transfer Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 6:28am AEST

Brisbane Broncos star Patrick Carrigan reportedly wants a pay rise when Payne Haas leaves the club with the representative forward looking to take advantage of his teammate’s exit.

NRL 2026: Talking Points, Round 3, Dylan Edwards vs James Tedesco, Roosters vs Panthers, Reece Walsh, Storm vs Broncos, Kalyn Ponga, Knights vs Warriors

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 5:00am AEST

Dylan Edwards is set for an epic showdown with James Tedesco when the Roosters host the Panthers, with an Origin Blues jersey on the line.

‘Toys out of the cot’: ‘Embarrassing’ Dogs star slammed for recent actions amid axing

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 8:33pm AEST

Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri has been slammed for his recent actions following reports he agitated for an early release.

‘Don’t come here with Madge’s s***’: Gordie, journo in all-time heated Reynolds debate

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 7:21pm AEST

Broncos legend Gorden Tallis and Brisbane journalist Peter Badel have gone head-to-head in a fiery NRL360 clash over the fitness of Adam Reynolds.

‘Reactions they regret’: Ciraldo’s brutal Xerri axing reveal as Dogs exit furore grows

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 4:19pm AEST

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has voiced his disappointment in axed outside back Bronson Xerri following reports the Canterbury speedster would seek an immediate release from the club.

Axed Bulldogs star challenged by coach, why Dolphins welcome fan abuse

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 2:42pm AEST

Cameron Ciraldo speaks for the first time since Bronson Xerri's discontent at the Bulldogs emerged over the weekend.