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Madge’s Broncos ‘reality check’ headache; coach’s stunning NRL job pitch — WCC Talking Pts
Australia’s winless run in the World Club Challenge since 2020 has continued after the Broncos were stunned by Hull KR 30-24.
NRL 2026: Coaching Pressure Gauge, Todd Payten, Cowboys, Shane Flanagan, Dragons, Benji Marshall, Tigers, Wayne Bennett, Rabbitohs
Benji Marshall might be locked up until 2030, but the Tigers need to end the longest finals drought in the NRL sooner rather than later.
Broncos shellshocked! Hull KR race out to big 1st half lead in fiery World Club Challenge — LIVE
The Broncos and Hull KR, the reigning NRL and Super League champions, are facing off in the World Club Challenge on Friday morning.
Glaring reason Roosters’ DCE move may backfire; how Wayne unlocked marquee Rabbitohs recruit — Talking Points
The final round of the Pre-season Challenge gives star recruits and fringe players alike their last chance to force their way into the NRL teams for Round 1.
He gambled and it backfired. Now, there is a new danger for Ricky after Raiders’ finals flop
The Canberra Raiders enter 2026 as a team that proved they can dominate the NRL, only to find out how quickly a ‘perfect’ season can turn into a nightmare with the simple nod of Reece Walsh’s head. After claiming the 2025 Minor Premiership — their first in 35 years — Ricky Stuart’s men finished the year in a tailspin that still has fans questioning: Did the rest cost them the quest?
Bears blow as Kangaroos enforcer makes call on Panthers future — NRL Daily
The Panthers have received a massive boost ahead of the new season with representative prop Lindsay Smith inking an extension with the club.
‘Does wear thin’: Madge is a ‘gun for hire’ winner. But must he ‘change’ to stay at Broncos?
Broncos boss Michael Maguire is a proven winner having won titles with three different teams, but the question remains can his tough style make him a long-term coach with a club?
Broken hands, red cards and one ‘last chance’: Inside Broncos bolter’s ‘out of this world’ rise
There was a rumour going around the Netherlands.
Forgotten Blues enforcer; ex-Maroons utility — Predicted NSW, QLD teams amid eligibility changes
The new eligibility changes will allow NSW and Queensland to pick some new stars to bolster their Origin squads, but which players are a realistic chance of cracking the teams?
‘Yeah, it’s real’: Tigers star opens up on mental health diagnosis... and new diet behind Origin push
Taylan May has opened up on his mental health struggles, admitting he “always felt different” as the Tigers gun eyes an Origin debut.
