NRL news from around the web

‘Couldn’t afford to lose him’... but can’t afford other stars? Dogs’ big deal sparks fresh dilemma

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 9:28pm AEST

News of Jacob Preston’s contract extension will no doubt please Bulldogs fans, but could it cost them another star player?

‘Backflip under duress’: Broncos blasted for ‘making Reynolds clean up’ messy final-game saga

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 8:04pm AEST

Adam Reynolds has been accused of performing a backflip “under duress” after he tried to hose down talk of a rift between himself and Michael Maguire following his decision to retire.

Struggling Broncos’ huge boost; Warriors’ luckless run continues — NRLW Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 5:13pm AEST

The Broncos welcome back a star playmaker as they attempt to arrest a troubling three-game slide.

‘Feel for Madge’: Reynolds lifts lid on final game snub after Broncos teammate declares his ‘shock’

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 4:31pm AEST

Departing Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds insists it was his call to hang up the boots with two games to go while defending Michael Maguire’s role in his non-selection this week.

'The most finals ready': Why Warriors are being backed for deep playoff run

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 4:18pm AEST

Key halfback returns from injury for Warriors and a mid-season signing will make his club debut in place of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. Stuff sports reporters

NRL 2026: List of all players who will retire at season’s end, names, reasons, Josh Papali'i, Adam Reynolds, news, reaction

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 3:04pm AEST

Veteran halfback Adam Reynolds is the latest of a long list of stars who will hang up the boots this season.

‘Always going to happen’: Bulldogs coach breaks silence on shock NRLW exit

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 1:46pm AEST

Brayden Wiliame has broken his silence on his pending departure from the Canterbury Bulldogs’ NRLW side, admitting it was “always going to happen” as he prepares for the next step of his coaching career.

Jai Arrow to ‘play’ final two Rabbitohs games after special rule change

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 12:15pm AEST

The NRL has approved special rule changes to allow Jai Arrow to play two more games for South Sydney in order to reach a club milestone. Simon Brunsdon of Nine

‘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.