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‘Thought it was AI’: NRL stars react to Haas bombshell … and one common theme emerges
from FOX SPORTS League
Payne Haas’ decision to leave the Broncos for South Sydney at season’s end was one of most shocking NRL stories in recent seasons, with several stars around the league left stunned.
‘Unreal’ Galvin making pre-season statement as Bulldogs ‘hungry’ for 2026 redemption
from FOX SPORTS League
Connor Tracey said Lachlan Galvin has been “unreal” over the pre-season, with the Bulldogs ready to put their end of year slump and spine re-shuffling behind them.
Seibold set to unleash halves pairing of the future; Gus’ big Dogs reveal: Trials Team Tips
from FOX SPORTS League
The second week of the pre-season challenge is here — the first full eight-game round of the NRL season.
‘A big decision to make’: Broncos reportedly insert contract clause in last-ditch bid to keep Haas
from FOX SPORTS League
The Payne Haas saga may not be over just yet, with the Broncos reportedly offering the superstar front rower a five-year deal in a last-ditch bid to spark a change of heart.
‘There’s no pressure’: Rival teams circle as NRL fullbacks address uncertain futures
from FOX SPORTS League
Star NRL fullbacks Connor Tracey and Trai Fuller have addressed their playing futures as they prepare for the opening round of the 2026 season amid contract uncertainty.
NRL 2026: South Sydney Rabbitohs preview, Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, Wayne Bennett, Brandon Smith, David Fifita
from FOX SPORTS League
In the cutthroat world of the NRL, the game pulses at a different frequency when the Rabbitohs are firing. It’s louder, more tribal, and — for the bean counters at League Central — it’s the sound of turnstiles clicking and revenue climbing.
'Twist his arm': Broncos hold out hope of Haas backflip
from ABC News: Rugby League
Brisbane prop Payne Haas is set to arrive in England for the World Club Challenge where his teammates will try to convince him not to honour his deal with South Sydney.
Big court twist confirmed as Zac Lomax’s limbo set to be extended
from FOX SPORTS League
Star winger Zac Lomax now faces an excruciating wait for approval to play for the Melbourne Storm in Round 1 after his legal showdown against the Parramatta Eels was officially delayed.
‘Good way to walk out’: Cross-code star’s rugby switch confirmed… but wants an NRL title first
from FOX SPORTS League
Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year.
‘Shocked’ Souths stars thought it was ‘April Fool’s’ as Haas move compared to NBA trade bombshell
from FOX SPORTS League
Tallis Duncan was scrolling on Instagram when he saw the Payne Haas bombshell break on Sunday, while Jack Wighton had just woken from a nap and thought it was April Fool’s Day when he received endless calls and messages asking if the world’s best prop had joined South Sydney.