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Broncos coach spills on playmaker’s shock demotion, responds to star’s ‘BS’ remark

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 10:50am AEST

Broncos coach Michael Maguire has opened up on the controversial axing of Brisbane playmaker Ezra Mam for this weekend’s Queensland derby against the Gold Coast Titans, confirming the decision was purely form-based.

‘It’s just wrong’: The ‘unfair’ reality in women’s Origin — and why this is the perfect time to fix it

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 9:00am AEST

NRL Hall of Famers Tahnee Norris and Tarsha Gale have joined a growing chorus calling for the women’s State of Origin to be moved to within the NRLW season after an error-riddled series which they claim is not a fair representation of the women’s game.

‘No limits’: Foran’s huge claim in ‘surreal’ Manly turnaround as Turbo return locked in

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 8:58am AEST

Manly coach Kieran Foran has declared there are “no limits” to what the Sea Eagles can achieve this season after the club’s “surreal” turnaround.

Major contract twist in Broncos’ halfback succession plan puts shock heat on stars — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 7:17am AEST

Emerging playmaker Tom Duffy is reportedly on the verge of signing a two-year extension with the Brisbane Broncos, keeping him at Red Hill until the end of 2028.

‘Still don’t get it right’: Wayne Bennett takes aim at Bunker, calls out Rabbitohs stars

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 11:05pm AEST

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has taken aim at the officials over a missed error at the play the ball that led to a crucial try for Manly who kicked clear to win 28-14 to celebrate Kieran Foran’s new deal to coach the side for the next three years.

‘Changed my mind’: Manly star’s early nightmare after cryptic Wayne reply on team change — LIVE

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 8:13pm AEST

Fozball is here to stay after Kieran Foran was locked in as Manly’s longtime head coach earlier in the week, and the Sea Eagles will be looking to celebrate the news in style when they face the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Thursday night.

Live: Surgery forces Maroons star out for rest of State of Origin series

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 6:12pm AEST

Brisbane Broncos star Pat Carrigan will spend approximately six weeks on the sidelines after the club revealed he requires surgery to repair a syndesmosis injury. Follow live.

Ex-Kiwis star opens up on whirlwind 208 days journey from player, to full-time NRL coach

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 4:50pm AEST

Not since John “Bomber” Peard 46 years ago has a player traded the boots for a clipboard so quickly. Billie Eder and Dan Walsh

Inside brutal 6am torture tests and unshakeable hardness behind Kristian Woolf’s rise to Dolphins

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 12:37pm AEST

Tommy Raudonikis once said of the Queensland Maroons: “I hate them. I hate the colour. I hate the way they operate. I used to tell the boys, if you see an old lady crossing the road up there, and she’s wearing a Maroon cardigan, knock her down.”

‘A genuine leader’: Knights extend star forward on long-term deal — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 12:08pm AEST

The Newcastle Knights have confirmed the extension of star back-rower Dylan Lucas, who will remain at the club for the foreseeable future.