NRL news from around the web

‘We won’t play in NZ’: Huge threat over court case; Dragons in $1.2m-a-year search — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 1:32pm AEST

The PNG Chiefs had a mini win in their legal battle against NZ Rugby this week, but if they lose the war don’t expect to see them in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

Kiwi Ferns face Fiji in Rugby League World Cup opener

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 12:30pm AEST

Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between Kiwi Ferns and Fiji. Stuff sports reporters

‘There can be exceptional circumstances’: The change that could rock the player market

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 8:57am AEST

The NRL has made a big decision that could change contract negotiations dramatically.

Two clubs monitoring Kangaroos champ’s contract situation ahead of November 1

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 8:45am AEST

Two NRL clubs are watching what happens with Liam Martin at Penrith in the hope they might be able to sign the Kangaroos forward.

'Outstanding' Tonga puts England on the brink of World Cup elimination

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 8:25am AEST

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says his team's depth and quality mean the Mate Ma'a can go on with it after their big win over England at the Rugby League World Cup.

Tonga fire warning shot in World Cup ‘statement’... but sweat on star’s injury

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 10:56pm AEST

Plenty of people picked Tonga as their tournament roughies, and that faith appears justified as the big red machine bashed their way to a 30-12 win over England in front of their passionate fans.

Kangaroos halfback's World Cup ends with calf muscle injury

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 7:19pm AEST

Mitchell Moses will play no further part in Australia's Rugby League World Cup campaign after suffering a calf injury.

England face Tonga in crucial opening World Cup clash in Perth

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 6:30pm AEST

Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between England and Tonga in Perth. Stuff sports reporters

Addo-Carr faces monster ban... even if Eels star is given NRL lifeline

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 6:24pm AEST

Josh Addo-Carr is facing a monster ban even if he is given a lifeline by a rival club after allegedly failing a roadside drug test.

Kangaroos’ big World Cup blow as full extent of Moses injury revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 4:31pm AEST

Mitchell Moses has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup after an MRI revealed the Kangaroos half suffered a high-grade muscle tear in Australia’s win over New Zealand.