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Prodigy’s huge response after axing; ex-Raider resurfaces after three-year exile — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 8:09am AEST

Heamasi Makasini may have found himself dropped to NSW Cup by coach Benji Marshall, but the young talent has responded emphatically.

Bears sign ‘highly sought-after’ recruit; big hole Roosters have to fill: NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 7:00am AEST

The Perth Bears have continued to round out their roster after adding an NRL star of the future in 17-year-old hooker Asher Chapman.

‘You f***ing liked it’: The moment ex-Bronco triggered Madge’s fury — and ended his own career

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 6:10am AEST

“Marty, you f...ing liked it.”

Unthinkable 0.5% Broncos reality; how Warriors could get huge advantage in title race — Run Home

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 6:09am AEST

The finals race is starting to take shape, with three teams fighting it out for the minor premiership while there is suddenly hope for the Dragons in their bid to avoid the wooden spoon.

Bulldogs eye shock left-field option as ‘premiership-defining’ halves gamble looms

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 9:04pm AEST

The Canterbury Bulldogs hopes of winning a premiership in the next decade are set to rest on a huge halves call, with the club facing major uncertainty over who will partner Lachlan Galvin in 2027.

‘I’d be waiting’: NRL great delivers blunt Broncos warning over Maguire’s future

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 7:36pm AEST

The Brisbane Broncos have been urged to hold off extending the contract of coach Michael Maguire amid growing pressure on the club following a dramatic slump in form.

Dragons axe star playmaker; Blues veteran headlines Tigers triple boost — NRLW Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 5:51pm AEST

St George Illawarra Dragons coach Nathan Cross has made a major statement axing star playmaker Taliah Fuimaono after struggling throughout this year’s campaign.

Warriors coach makes his call on who replaces Luke Metcalf

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 5:25pm AEST

It’s a familiar name in the Warriors’ No.7 jersey for this week, but a hamstring strain will not end Luke Metcalf’s season. Stuff sports reporters

Bunnies’ Latrell stunner as Benji sends statement in axing; Madge’s big halves call — Round 25 Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 4:54pm AEST

Look who’s back.

Why Tallis Duncan could be the answer for Australia's World Cup shortage

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 1:48pm AEST

Australia are facing a shortage of backrowers for this year's Rugby League World Cup but South Sydney tyro Tallis Duncan could prove to be the answer.