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Breaking: NRL coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with form of neurodegenerative disorder

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 7:02pm AEST

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said. 

BREAKING: Storm reveal Craig Bellamy diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 6:58pm AEST

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder.

Live: Final team lists confirmed for Women's State of Origin Game I

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 6:27pm AEST

The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Sky Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.

NSW looks to defend shield as Maroons eye Game 1 upset — Women’s Origin LIVE

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 5:55pm AEST

State of Origin is underway for 2026 with game one between New South Wales and Queensland in the women’s series in Newcastle.

The rise of Cameron Ciraldo: How Gus’ masterplan began with a secret Maccas meeting followed by a ruthless choice

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 1:25pm AEST

If an NRL coaching job were to become vacant tomorrow, any fan could rattle off the top 10 contenders. Why? Because they’ve been tossed up for every other job that has opened in the last few years. It is a recycled mixture of sacked coaches, young assistants, and maybe even a commentator thrown in for good measure.

Blues star Penitani ‘excited’ and ‘quietly confident’ ahead of Origin positional swap

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 1:04pm AEST

On Thursday evening, Tiana Penitani-Gray will put on the NSW Blues jersey for the 12th time in her illustrious career, but this time she will be playing in a position that is completely new to her.

‘He could’ve got more’: Jarome Luai contract twist revealed as PNG Chiefs detail ‘shock’ signing

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 12:12pm AEST

PNG Chiefs general manager Michael Chammas says he and the club are “still in shock” they were able to land Jarome Luai while admitting the star playmaker could’ve taken more money from the club despite signing for a reported $1.2 million per season tax-free.

Former NRL young gun learns fate over drunken crash

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 11:08am AEST

Former NRL young gun Curtis Scott has walked from a Sydney court without conviction after he drove drunk and left the scene of a crash in the city’s south.

Edwards v Tedesco: Who has the edge as huge decision looms in Blues No.1 selection race

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 11:00am AEST

The shootout for the NSW No.1 jersey is on.

‘Basket case’ Bears’ big issues exposed as ‘mess’ takes toll on PNG player race

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 10:45am AEST

Papua New Guinea’s signing of Jarome Luai has highlighted the Perth Bears’ roster-building challenges, but some of it is their own making with the expansion club branded a “basket case” in recent months.