NRL news from around the web

NRL 2026: Alex McKinnon column, pressure on Manly Sea Eagles in Daly Cherry-Evans game, Lachie Galvin problem at Bulldogs, latest news

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 5:00am AEST

All eyes will be on Daly Cherry-Evans this week as he comes up against Manly.

How a WhatsApp joke helped a Scotsman become All Blacks assistant coach

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 1:00am AEST

A WhatsApp joke helped the most capped Scotland halfback become All Blacks assistant coach. Robert van Royen

‘Not going to work’: Flanno extension slammed amid Dragons’ ‘elephant in the room’

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 7:50pm AEST

Shane Flanagan’s long-term extension at the Dragons has been called into question as he persists with a halves pairing of son Kyle and Daniel Atkinson, despite the side’s lack of attack.

‘Had a gutful’: Truth behind shock Broncos exit as Origin snub and player links revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 6:57pm AEST

The reasons around why Ben Te’o quit the Brisbane Broncos after a run-in with Michael Maguire have been debated after rumours mental health played a role were squashed.

‘Clumsy mistake’ that ended Eels star’s season sees ‘high integrity’ Dragon handed monster ban

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 6:29pm AEST

A remorseful Ryan Couchman has copped a four-match ban for a “clumsy mistake” that has ruled Eels rival J’maine Hopgood out for the rest of the season after scans confirmed an ACL tear as a result of a hip-drop tackle.

Broncos 'surprised' as key cog resigns after dispute with coach

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 5:30pm AEST

Brisbane defensive coach Ben Te'o, the mastermind behind the scrambling defence in the 2025 grand final win, hands in his resignation.

‘We were shocked’: Broncos boss speaks on Te’o bombshell.... and external criticism that ‘pains’ Maguire

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 4:13pm AEST

Brisbane Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy said the club was left “shocked and disappointed” after assistant coach Ben Te’o suddenly handed in his resignation from the club on Tuesday.

Broncos’ bumper Haas call amid turmoil; star playmaker returns in stunner — NRL Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 3:41pm AEST

The Broncos have made a huge call on superstar prop Payne Haas for the Battle of Brisbane.

Warriors spring surprise in halves as playmaker returns ahead of schedule

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 3:07pm AEST

Luke Metcalf is back early for the unbeaten NRL leaders. Andrew Voerman

Crossover feud goes to next level with NRL enforcer’s ‘nasty’ sledge as Gallen blockbuster looms

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 3:04pm AEST

North Queensland Cowboys enforcer Matt Lodge has upped the ante in his ongoing feud with Nelson Asofa-Solomona, describing the Australian crossover star’s latest heavyweight bout as “nasty”.