NRL news from around the web

Forgotten $250k twist in Lomax saga that left Eels rivals ‘gobsmacked’ — Crawls

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 7:51am AEST

The great Jack Gibson would have every reason to be looking down on this current Parramatta administration and smiling proudly after the events of this week.

Star halfback’s massive Warriors boost; Storm set to unleash NAS replacement — NRL Late Mail

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:46am AEST

The Warriors are set to welcome back star half Luke Metcalf earlier than expected in a massive boost for the club.

Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026

from sportsnews.com.au

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:39am AEST

Melbourne’s remarkable record in Round 1 under Craig Bellamy will face a stern test when the Storm host Parramatta at AAMI Park on Thursday night. While Melbourne are traditionally fast …

The post Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 1 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.

Why Eels’ Lomax stance may spell danger for comp; Manly’s ominous Turbo warning: Talking Pts

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 5:18am AEST

The first two games of the season are done and dusted, with the Knights and Bulldogs picking up wins to open the year in Vegas.

Broncos aim to make ‘great signing’ as ‘leader’ emerges as Haas’ replacement

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 6:52pm AEST

One of six teams that are interested in Mitchell Barnett, the Brisbane Broncos have ramped up their pursuit of the NSW Blues front-rower as they look to find a replacement for Payne Haas.

‘Benefit our team’: How a ‘good swap’ between rivals could see Lomax make NRL return

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 6:10pm AEST

Since the 1980s, the Canterbury Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels have had a storied rivalry with one another but the latest episode could potentially reach a boiling point.

Lomax captured leaving rival HQ as exiled star explores shock switch after Storm setback

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 2:56pm AEST

Twenty-four hours after Zac Lomax settled his legal battle with the Parramatta Eels and agreed that he wouldn’t return to the NRL, the exiled winger has been linked with another code.

The 2am exorcism: Inside the mind of Madge... and why the Broncos noise has started again

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 11:01am AEST

“You can complain or you can compete—but you cannot do both at the same time—the choice is yours.”

‘Behind closed doors’: The secret sauce and brutal roster calls set to spark an NRL revolution

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 9:27am AEST

“A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation”.

‘Already held discussions’: Sydney club leading race for star prop as potential Lomax-like saga looms

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 8:37am AEST

Warriors and Blues star Mitch Barnett is reportedly on the radar of several clubs with one team leading the race at this early stage.