Parramatta star Zac Lomax is released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

Zac Lomax’s stint at Parramatta has come to a premature end, with the Eels winger granted an immediate release to “pursue opportunities outside the NRL”.

Dual premiership winning coach Michael Maguire has poured cold water on any rumours linking him to the England job.

The NRL’s scheduling could undergo a historic revamp when a 20th team enters the competition.

The Wallabies are in early danger of losing the first two games of their four-Test spring tour of Europe. After 20 minutes, Ireland lead Australia 14-7 at Aviva Stadium

Canberra boss Don Furner has called out the NRL for favouring the Broncos, claiming the league “orchestrates” the draw to favour them.

Storm star Eli Katoa is set to be released from a New Zealand hospital in the coming days and head back to Australia, two weeks after suffering three separate head knocks in a Pacific Championships clash.

Tongan rugby league star Eliesa Katoa is set to be shifted from an Auckland hospital to Melbourne, as he continues his recovery from brain surgery. Karanama Ruru

The NRL draw for the 2026 season has been revealed, with Melbourne facing a tough road to return to the grand final while the Bulldogs have a few reasons to smile.

NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.