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Pope Leo’s Sydney visit set to clash with 2028 NRL Grand Final

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 9:24am AEST

Pope Leo’s Sydney visit will coincide with one of NSW’s biggest events of the year and take place on the same weekend as the NRL Grand Final.

Surprising reason behind Eels star’s omission; Cowboys dealt big finals blow — Early Mail

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 8:32am AEST

North Queensland’s finals hopes have taken a hit after the club confirmed a new injury blow to a State or Origin forward.

Shock top-eight dark horse and contender’s dream draw; fallen giant’s 0.1% miracle

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 6:00am AEST

With five rounds remaining, four teams have been given a chance to take out the minor premiership, according to the Fox Sports Lab.

Forward departs Cowboys for new deal; England star makes surprising NRL admission — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 at 5:37am AEST

John Bateman’s time in the NRL will officially come to a close at season’s end after the North Queensland Cowboys forward decided to ink a two-year contract with the Bradford Bulls.

‘Unfair’: The $4m detail in PNG contract saga which has ‘miffed’ rival clubs... after they said yes

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 9:26pm AEST

The tax breaks the PNG Chiefs received ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028 have been labelled “unfair” and a real threat to “compromise” the competition.

NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw gets three-match ban

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 8:15pm AEST

NRWL great Ali Brigginshaw has been banned for three weeks by the judiciary for a dangerous throw tackle against Canterbury's Tayla Preston.

How Madge signing exposed Broncos’ $1.3m problem as ‘unacceptable’ reality laid bare

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 7:54pm AEST

Not even 12 months after breaking a 19-year title drought, there are concerns the Broncos’ premiership window has already closed.

Bizarre pre-hearing judiciary twist as NRLW great cops MONSTER ban for ‘WWE toss’

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 7:42pm AEST

Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw has avoided the longest ban in NRLW history but will still miss the next three games after a fascinating night at Rugby League Central that saw the case delayed after a judiciary panel member was swapped out.

Roosters’ huge boost; Broncos legend’s incredible eight-year streak over — NRLW Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 6:12pm AEST

The Roosters have received a huge boost with a gun playmaker returning from injury.

Madge wields axe in big Broncos call; superstar’s shock early return — NRL Team Lists

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 5:11pm AEST

The Storm welcome back one of their superstars for their blockbuster in Perth while Souths have received a huge boost as they aim to save their season.