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‘What are you talking about?’ Fiery debate over Warriors furore as ‘absurd’ call leaves experts split 

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 10:16pm AEST

The trio of controversial calls that ended the Warriors’ finals campaign has been put under the microscope in the wake of Ashley Klein’s axing and several shock NRL admissions.

Bombshell $1.2m call on Latrell’s Rabbitohs future emerges... as potential suitors named

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 8:10pm AEST

Latrell Mitchell is reportedly certain to hit the open market come November 1 with claims emerging the marquee superstar could leave the Rabbitohs in 2028.

NRL set to axe ref Klein after controversial semifinal ending

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 6:18pm AEST

The NRL admits the Warriors were wrongly denied a crucial late penalty in their 12-10 semi-final loss to Newcastle, and that could cost top referee Ashley Klein a preliminary final.

Warriors seek answers from NRL over ‘escort’ play that went unpunished

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 12:35pm AEST

The Warriors have contacted the NRL to seek answers over several contentious calls in Sunday’s semi-final loss to Newcastle. Christian Nicolussi

Two former referees on the big calls that ended the Warriors’ NRL hopes

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 11:27am AEST

ANALYSIS: Andrew Webster called out the officiating after the agonising loss to the Knights. After examining the footage, he had a point. Steve Kilgallon

NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 11:23am AEST

The NRL is threatening to ban spectators who threw projectiles at referee Ashley Klein, with the league's integrity unit investigating the aftermath of Sunday's semifinal in Auckland.

‘Wanted to risk it’: Halasima defies injury to be Warriors’ best in semifinal loss

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 10:36am AEST

The star centre’s 50th NRL match didn’t end the way he wanted, but his individual performance was an all-timer. Andrew Voerman

‘It’s done’: Broncos star tipped to leave after Madge falling out as powerhouse circles — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 9:41am AEST

The Brisbane Broncos are set to be dealt a massive blow, with the club resigned to losing an international forward due to his complicated relationship with coach Michael Maguire.

‘I deadset will track this man down’: New Zealand goes scorched earth in wake of dubious Warriors calls

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 9:00am AEST

Warriors fans and New Zealand media have taken aim at the NRL bunker and officials in the wake of three dubious calls that went against the Warrior’s in their 12-10 loss to Newcastle on Sunday.

Crawls: Seven years ago the NRL made a promise. Now it’s a ticking time bomb ready to explode

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 8:06am AEST

We are two weeks out from the grand final and there is no hiding from the fact the NRL has a refereeing crisis it can no longer ignore.