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‘Smacks of desperation’: Eels warned of Luai ‘band-Aid’ solution as shock rugby link emerges

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 9:36pm AEST

Parramatta’s reported interest in Jarome Luai is being questioned with concerns raised it could be a mistake to sign the star playmaker.

NRL plotting shock World Cup contract offer to cross-code star

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 8:29pm AEST

The NRL are considering a stunning move to ensure Mark Nawaqanitawase represents the Kangaroos at this year’s Rugby League World Cup.

‘That’s weak’: Journos erupt in heated on-air Origin debate

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 8:10pm AEST

This year’s Origin series may have wrapped up with a famous Blues victory five days ago, but there’s still plenty of feeling around the result as evidenced when journalists Brent Read and Dean Ritchie went head-to-head in a fiery debate.

'I won't backflip': Samoa star Payne Haas reveals plan for World Cup

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 2:54pm AEST

Payne Haas has cleared the air about his World Cup plans and says there is a "great chance" Samoa can lift the trophy for the first time.

‘You can quote me’: Broncos boss makes emphatic Madge claim, slams ‘garbage’ rumour

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 11:23am AEST

Dave Donaghy has come out and declared in no uncertain terms that Michael Maguire will still be the Broncos’ head coach in 2027.

‘Haven’t got a clue’: Daley hits back at ‘made-up’ claim after Blues series win

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 9:23am AEST

Laurie Daley has hit back at “made-up” claims that he was putting his players to sleep in what will now go down as one of the most memorable series wins in State of Origin history.

‘Not as close as they were’: Luai’s dad’s cryptic social media move hints at Benji fallout

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 7:11am AEST

It is not just Jarome Luai creating headlines with his social media activity.

‘Ugly’ Tigers fear following drastic Luai call; shock factor behind Manly freefall — Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 6:04am AEST

The Tigers are in turmoil once again after the club essentially told skipper Jarome Luai he could walk out the door. How did a once promising season turn so grim?

‘Hoping we get a fair crack’: Fuming Hannay lets rip with stunning ref claim

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 9:53pm AEST

Titans coach Josh Hannay has let rip in his post match press conference, believing his side was on the wrong end of a couple of dubious calls in the Gold Coast’s heartbreaking 22-18 loss to the Storm.

‘We knew what we were doing’: Wayne Bennett explains surprise selection call

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 6:23pm AEST

Wayne Bennett was pulling some of his best moves in the press conference following his side’s frenetic 26-24 win over Newcastle on Sunday.