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‘Couldn’t even breathe’: Papalii’s raw admission after final Raiders home game

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 11:12pm AEST

An emotional Josh Papalii has opened up on the overwhelming scenes surrounding his last home match in the nation’s capital.

‘I’m not saying any more’: Jason Ryles fumes over call that’s ‘going to decide a grand final’

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 11:08pm AEST

Jason Ryles has blasted the Bunker after a controversial call in Parramatta’s 34-16 loss to the Dolphins on Friday night that he believes could “decide a grand final”.

‘Not good enough’: Ricky left gutted as Papalii’s farewell ends in heartbreak

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 10:20pm AEST

Ricky Stuart has admitted the Raiders’ failure to send club legend Josh Papalii out with a win in his final home match was simply “not good enough”.

LIVE: Pre-game drama throws Eels’ plans into chaos against Dolphins

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 7:57pm AEST

The Dolphins are chasing a spot in the top four as they host the Parramatta Eels in what is set to be battle of the game’s two best halfbacks.

Live: Canberra great given emotional ovation as Broncos cross twice with 12 men

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 5:18pm AEST

Josh Papali'i receives an emotional ovation at Canberra Stadium, before the Broncos cross twice while a man down in a frenetic opening half. Follow live.

LIVE NRL: Raiders legend’s emotional farewell as Papa’s House hosts Broncos clash

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 4:33pm AEST

Canberra have renamed their home venue as Papa’s House as legend Josh Papalii prepares for his last match in the nation’s capital against the Broncos.

Bennett answers big Maroons question, gives surprise endorsement for vacant job

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 1:22pm AEST

Wayne Bennett hasn’t ruled out coaching the Maroons again while also endorsing a former player for the vacant role.

Panthers NRL finals charge dealt blow by Cogger's three-match ban

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 1:15pm AEST

Penrith could be without five-eighth Jack Cogger for the first week of the NRL finals after he was suspended for a high shot. 

Brutally honest Madge lifts lid on horror season... and the shock moment ‘alarm bells’ started ringing

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 8:09am AEST

Broncos coach Michael Maguire has revealed that senior players at the club are pleading with him to not pivot from his hard-nosed approach despite an awful title defence.

Star opens up on ugly record; why major mismatch shapes as a danger for Chooks — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 6:47am AEST

Not even a debilitating virus that caused him to lose four kilos can stop Souths star Euan Aitken, who is about to bring up an unwanted milestone that will thankfully come to a spectacular end next month.