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‘Walk a day in my shoes’: Rival’s Luai jab as Tigers gun hits back; clubs react to kick-off shift — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 12:07pm AEST

Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has delivered a blunt response to the critics who believe he has failed to live up to his big-money deal at the club.

NRL changes rules to allow Jai Arrow to 'play' 100 games for Souths

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 11:48am AEST

The Rabbitohs successfully petition the NRL to change the league's interchange rules to allow Jai Arrow to take the field for his 99th and 100th games for South Sydney in the last two rounds of the year.

Seven Raiders confirmed to depart; Storm’s squad reveal — Every NRL team’s exits

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 11:36am AEST

As the season comes to a close, NRL clubs have began confirming the players who are set to depart their squads ahead of the 2027 season.

How a personal pitch from the PNG prime minister helped seal Kiwis star’s NRL return

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 8:28am AEST

Speaking from France after committing to PNG as their seventh signing, Joey Manu said James Marape’s passion for bringing an NRL side to the wider Pacific region had helped sway him. Dan Walsh

Maguire’s bizarre Broncos contract twist as unique coaching plan emerges

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 8:10am AEST

Michael Maguire’s coaching future at the Broncos has taken another intriguing turn with the club considering a unique change to his contract.

‘I don’t want to go back there’: Warriors star lifts lid on retiring... and miraculous NRL return

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 8:00am AEST

Watch Jake Duke go Face to Face with New Zealand Warriors star Te Maire Martin on Fox League at 7:30pm AEST on Tuesday!

Banned prodigy’s NRL comeback gathers steam; Penrith gun’s struggles continue — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 6:09am AEST

Former NRL prodigy Talatau Amone has continued to press his case for a return to the NRL, nearly three years after finding himself deregistered.

Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 5:11am AEST

Joey Manu has revealed how a conversation with Papua New Guinea's prime minister helped convince him to return to the NRL and join the Chiefs in 2028. 

The Warriors sit atop the NRL ladder: Why this could finally be their year

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 2:00am AEST

ANALYSIS: The hype is only going to continue to grow, but the Warriors appear to be living up to it. Andrew Voerman

Revealed: Why NRL will trial controversial new rule... this week

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 at 8:00pm AEST

The NRL has decided to trial a controversial kick-off rule this week that was knocked back by clubs in the pre-season and it’s set to make the game even more unpredictable.