NRL news from around the web

‘Brings unpredictability’: V’landys backs ‘tactical’ kick-off change to grow NRL product

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at 10:31am AEST

ARLC boss Peter V’landys has backed the proposed kick-off rule changes to create tactical entertainment as part of selling the game ahead of the next broadcast deal.

‘One family across two coasts’: Meninga’s call to arms as Perth Bears unveil logo — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at 8:06am AEST

The Perth Bears have officially unveiled their logo for their inaugural season in 2027, with coach Mal Meninga praising the club’s connection between its past and future.

‘Hit me between the eyes’: Legend opens up on mental health battle that forced rehab stint

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at 7:11am AEST

Rugby League legend James Graham has opened up on his mental health issues and battle with alcohol abuse, after revealing he spent time in a rehabilitation facility last year.

Madge’s halves call as Broncos casualty revealed; Roosters DCE question — Every team’s best 17

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at 6:02am AEST

In a perfect world with no injuries or suspensions foxsports.com.au dissected each squad to determine the best 17 for every NRL club heading into the 2026 premiership race.

Rugby league great reveals mental health battles and rehab stint

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at 5:39am AEST

NRL great James Graham has opened up on his battle with mental health issues, revealing he spent time at a rehabilitation facility. Liam O'Loughlin

‘The game is losing its bones’: Why NRL enforcer turned boxer fears for rugby league’s future

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 at 7:24am AEST

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has accused the NRL of “losing its bones” after missing consecutive grand finals due to suspension, and questions if athletes his size even have a place in elite rugby league anymore.

‘Didn’t target anyone’: R360 boss breaks silence with stunning claim around NRL interest

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 at 10:55am AEST

R360 boss Mike Tindall has broken his silence over claims the breakaway union competition lured under contract NRL players to R360.

‘It’s worldwide’: NRL legend’s plunge into radical hybrid game as ‘huge’ $3m proposal floated

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 at 7:39am AEST

Sam Burgess has thrown his support behind Hybrid Rugby, with the Rabbitohs legend jumping on as an investor.

NRL’s top 25 players under 25... as Storm sensation tops rising stars who missed out

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 at 5:57am AEST

They are the 25 best players under the age of 25 in the NRL, but in a scary omen for the rest of the competition they have barely scratched the surface of their potential yet.

Ex-NRL star says All Blacks could be wooed by Hybrid Rugby

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 at 5:57am AEST

Rugby league enforcer Sam Burgess Sam Burgess has thrown his support behind the Hybrid Rugby concept, and is confident cross-code internationals will soon be staged. Adrian Proszenko