NRL news from around the web

Shock top-eight dark horse and contender’s dream draw; fallen giant’s 0.1% miracle

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 6:00am AEST

With five rounds remaining, four teams have been given a chance to take out the minor premiership, according to the Fox Sports Lab.

Forward departs Cowboys for new deal; England star makes surprising NRL admission — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 5:37am AEST

John Bateman’s time in the NRL will officially come to a close at season’s end after the North Queensland Cowboys forward decided to ink a two-year contract with the Bradford Bulls.

‘Unfair’: The $4m detail in PNG contract saga which has ‘miffed’ rival clubs... after they said yes

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 9:26pm AEST

The tax breaks the PNG Chiefs received ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028 have been labelled “unfair” and a real threat to “compromise” the competition.

NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw gets three-match ban

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 8:15pm AEST

NRWL great Ali Brigginshaw has been banned for three weeks by the judiciary for a dangerous throw tackle against Canterbury's Tayla Preston.

How Madge signing exposed Broncos’ $1.3m problem as ‘unacceptable’ reality laid bare

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 7:54pm AEST

Not even 12 months after breaking a 19-year title drought, there are concerns the Broncos’ premiership window has already closed.

Bizarre pre-hearing judiciary twist as NRLW great cops MONSTER ban for ‘WWE toss’

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 7:42pm AEST

Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw has avoided the longest ban in NRLW history but will still miss the next three games after a fascinating night at Rugby League Central that saw the case delayed after a judiciary panel member was swapped out.

Roosters’ huge boost; Broncos legend’s incredible eight-year streak over — NRLW Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 6:12pm AEST

The Roosters have received a huge boost with a gun playmaker returning from injury.

Madge wields axe in big Broncos call; superstar’s shock early return — NRL Team Lists

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 5:11pm AEST

The Storm welcome back one of their superstars for their blockbuster in Perth while Souths have received a huge boost as they aim to save their season.

Clear verdict in Kangaroos battle... and proof Wayne is right: Top 10 NRL fullbacks ranked

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 5:00pm AEST

The NRL season is obviously far from over, with teams entering the home stretch as they look to lock down a spot in the top eight.

‘They could’ve kept them’: Broncos great accuses club of $1m roster blunder

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 2:29pm AEST

Broncos legend Gorden Tallis has accused his former club of making a $1 million mistake, going as far as to claim it may have cost them superstar front rower Payne Haas.