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What the Warriors are playing for this week as they juggle injury concerns

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 at 2:00am AEST

Last Sunday’s win over the Knights locked in a top-two finish. Andrew Voerman

‘It’s a race’: Why tantalising contract showdown could develop after unfortunate Walker twist

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 9:39pm AEST

Sam Walker’s season-ending ankle injury has complicated his contract situation but led to one NRL great to float a potential scenario which could leave the Roosters high and dry.

Madge time frame to save job revealed as stunning ‘left-field’ replacement option floated

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 8:04pm AEST

Michael Maguire survived the club’s internal review into their dismal 2026 campaign but the Broncos coach could be given just a ten-week time frame next season to spark a turnaround.

‘Not going to go over it’: Haas bristles at exit question as CEO admits Reynolds farewell ’learnings’

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 2:29pm AEST

Payne Haas has refused to further explain his decision to walk out on the Broncos ahead of his last game while CEO Dave Donaghy claimed there were “many good things happening” at the embattled club.

‘I am absolutely stunned’: Luai called out after Tigers star’s latest PNG trip

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 1:08pm AEST

Jarome Luai’s ongoing commitment to the PNG Chiefs is in the spotlight once again after the star playmaker was snapped at a golf tournament in Port Moresby on the weekend.

Dolphins star’s hint on future; Dragons’ big $600k move in roster cleanout: NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 11:48am AEST

Dolphins centre Jack Bostock says he would prefer to stay with the club beyond 2027 and talks have already begun on an extension as the Origin rookie’s remarkable winning streak shows no signs of slowing down heading into the finals.

Knight's prop cops season-ending ban after send-off

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 11:45am AEST

Jacob Saifiti's NRL season is all but over after the Newcastle prop was handed a four-game suspension for a high tackle on Warriors winger Luke Laulilii. 

Knights forward faces season-ending ban for head shot on Warriors debutant

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 11:32am AEST

Jacob Saifiti was sent off as the Warriors rallied to beat Newcastle 46-32 and secure a top-two finish. Stuff sports reporters

‘Made for the arena’: Jett Cleary shines in bittersweet Warriors debut

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 10:15am AEST

The rookie halfback is set to return to the Panthers to play for father Ivan and with brother Nathan in 2027. Andrew Voerman

Big Penrith boost; Star’s crucial fitness test as Roosters prepare for Walker-less season — Team Tips

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 9:41am AEST

The Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Warriors are set to receive massive boosts