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Bulldogs eye shock left-field option as ‘premiership-defining’ halves gamble looms

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 9:04pm AEST

The Canterbury Bulldogs hopes of winning a premiership in the next decade are set to rest on a huge halves call, with the club facing major uncertainty over who will partner Lachlan Galvin in 2027.

‘I’d be waiting’: NRL great delivers blunt Broncos warning over Maguire’s future

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 7:36pm AEST

The Brisbane Broncos have been urged to hold off extending the contract of coach Michael Maguire amid growing pressure on the club following a dramatic slump in form.

Dragons axe star playmaker; Blues veteran headlines Tigers triple boost — NRLW Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 5:51pm AEST

St George Illawarra Dragons coach Nathan Cross has made a major statement axing star playmaker Taliah Fuimaono after struggling throughout this year’s campaign.

Warriors coach makes his call on who replaces Luke Metcalf

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 5:25pm AEST

It’s a familiar name in the Warriors’ No.7 jersey for this week, but a hamstring strain will not end Luke Metcalf’s season. Stuff sports reporters

Bunnies’ Latrell stunner as Benji sends statement in axing; Madge’s big halves call — Round 25 Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 4:54pm AEST

Look who’s back.

Why Tallis Duncan could be the answer for Australia's World Cup shortage

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 1:48pm AEST

Australia are facing a shortage of backrowers for this year's Rugby League World Cup but South Sydney tyro Tallis Duncan could prove to be the answer.

Curious timing of Warriors’ huge signing news amid halves crisis; Storm bolster pack — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 11:25am AEST

Chanel Harris-Tavita’s stellar form for the Warriors this year has been rewarded, with the playmaker signing a two-year extension which will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2029.

‘Historic occasion’: Origin headed overseas for first time in 40 years at iconic stadium

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 10:23am AEST

State of Origin is heading overseas for the first time in 40 years.

Date announced for New Zealand’s first State of Origin game

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 10:02am AEST

The historic fixture set to be played on June 16, 2027 at Eden Park. Sam Smith

Twist in race for Raiders Test gun with window for rival club to snatch signature — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 10:00am AEST

The Raiders could grant Test backrower Hudson Young a one-week window to negotiate a deal with the PNG Chiefs.