NRL news from around the web

Rising Panthers star confirms NSW Blues interest after ‘tough’ Kiwis call earlier in career

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 10:17am AEST

Penrith Panthers rookie sensation Casey McLean has become the third New Zealand international to confirm interest in playing State of Origin football.

‘AFL engineers’: PVL reignites code wars with cheeky aeroplane dig, opens up on Global Round plan

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 9:37am AEST

Peter V’landys has reignited code wars with the AFL and rugby union, taking cheeky digs at both rival sports after touching down in Las Vegas.

Bellamy scrambles to solve Storm crisis; Panthers’ shock injury blow: NRL Team Tips

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 9:04am AEST

While the four Vegas teams have been locked in for this weekend’s season opening double header, there is still a bit of uncertainty around the make-up of the rest of the Round 1 teams.

‘F*** yeah’: Reed Mahoney’s Vegas reveal as NRL ‘mongrel’ opens up on ‘ugly’ Bulldogs exit

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 7:05am AEST

It’s just before 10 o’clock on a still cool Las Vegas morning, and already Todd Payten is asking his sweaty Cowboys players how the lungs are feeling? Then, if everyone is good?

Prodigy turns head; rising Eel set to make leap: NRL stars reveal every club’s big standout

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 6:10am AEST

The Pre-Season Challenge is officially in the books and the focus now shifts to the 2026 season, but it’s worth noting some unheralded players around the league who have made a strong impression on teammates over the past two to three months.

Lomax’s potential NRL return delayed again as Eels land early blow in court

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 6:05am AEST

Zac Lomax’s potential NRL return has been delayed again.

NRL 2026: Penrith Panthers preview, Nathan Cleary, Ivan Cleary, Dylan Edwards, Mitch Kenny, Billy Scott, Isaah Yeo

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 5:00am AEST

The dirt didn’t just feel different at the foot of the mountains in early 2025, it was.

False start! Vegas-bound plane carrying NRL bosses forced to turn back — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 at 4:41pm AEST

A Las Vegas-bound plane carrying ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, Knights CEO Peter Parr and several Newcastle fans was forced to make a dramatic return to Sydney airport this afternoon.

Knights pull selection shocker; Dragons to unleash 26yo debutant — Vegas Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 at 3:14pm AEST

The first team list Tuesday of the 2026 season proper is here with the four Las Vegas teams locked in.

What time does the NRL start in Las Vegas and how to watch?

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 at 1:41pm AEST

The 2026 NRL season once again kicks off with a Las Vegas rugby league extravaganza — and this year is set to be bigger and better than ever.