NRL news from around the web

‘No, I don’t’: Kevvie’s ‘honest’ admission on big Kangaroos selection mystery — World Cup Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 at 10:42am AEST

Kevin Walters remains coy on who could line up alongside Cameron Munster in Australia’s World Cup opener, revealing he still is undecided on his halfback for the clash against New Zealand.

‘Wish I could be half the player Teddy is’: Reece Walsh’s big admission as surprise switch emerges

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 at 7:00am AEST

In 2019, Reece Walsh first pulled on the green and gold jersey.

‘Thank God’: Inside the shock phone call and ‘magic’ Kevvie moment that saved Kangaroos

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 at 5:00am AEST

Kevin Walters almost single-handedly won Australia a World Cup Final with what looked like a simple pass, but he won’t be able to teach it to his players when he coaches the national side at this year’s event.

Latrell’s cheeky three-word response to big Bunnies question that could blow up Nov 1

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 5:22pm AEST

Latrell Mitchell has refused to shed any light on his future at the South Sydney Rabbitohs, instead delivering a cheeky three-word response when pressed on negotiations with the club.

Broncos join stunning $2.5m race for NRL’s most sought-after man amid club’s shock call — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 4:11pm AEST

A three-way bidding war is developing for recruitment guru Peter O’Sullivan with the Broncos and Eels joining the race for the Knights’ head of recruitment.

‘Didn’t expect it’: Turbo’s shock admission as return to Test arena looms — World Cup Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 3:24pm AEST

Tom Trbojevic has revealed his Kangaroos call up caught him by surprise as the Manly skipper prepares for his first appearance for Australia in nearly two years.

Massive double blow for PNG as luckless rising star’s injury revealed — Every WC squad

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 2:34pm AEST

The NRL season is over and attention has quickly turned to the Rugby League World Cup, with a host of nations already naming their final squads for the tournament.

NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 1:43pm AEST

New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.

‘Mind-blowing hypocrisy’: NRL fires back at NZ Rugby in legal drama over PNG Chiefs

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 12:59pm AEST

Peter V’landys has fired back amid fears the PNG Chiefs could be renamed after New Zealand Rugby launched legal action against the NRL over the naming of the league’s soon-to-be 19th team.

Eels confirm immediate signing of four-time premiership winner Spencer Leniu in mammoth deal

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 12:30pm AEST

It’s official. Four-time premiership winning prop Spencer Leniu will link up with the Eels effective immediately, reuniting with former teammate Jarome Luai.