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Live: Knights out to continue top four hunt against Manly

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 2:56pm AEST

Newcastle will be looking to keep their top four hopes alive when they face Manly in the Hunter on Old Boys Day. Follow live.

Aussie coach in shock Super League exit as Dragons recruits ‘left in dark’

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 1:42pm AEST

The Castleford Tigers have confirmed Australian head coach Ryan Carr has “left the club due to personal reasons” with the club’s owner releasing a statement to silence the “frustrating media hysteria”.

Warriors eyeing fourth win in a row with Rabbitohs denied injury boost

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 2:00am AEST

All you need to know about the NRL round 25 match in Sydney on Saturday evening. Stuff sports reporters

‘Couldn’t even breathe’: Papalii’s raw admission after final Raiders home game

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 11:12pm AEST

An emotional Josh Papalii has opened up on the overwhelming scenes surrounding his last home match in the nation’s capital.

‘I’m not saying any more’: Jason Ryles fumes over call that’s ‘going to decide a grand final’

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 11:08pm AEST

Jason Ryles has blasted the Bunker after a controversial call in Parramatta’s 34-16 loss to the Dolphins on Friday night that he believes could “decide a grand final”.

‘Not good enough’: Ricky left gutted as Papalii’s farewell ends in heartbreak

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 10:20pm AEST

Ricky Stuart has admitted the Raiders’ failure to send club legend Josh Papalii out with a win in his final home match was simply “not good enough”.

LIVE: Pre-game drama throws Eels’ plans into chaos against Dolphins

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 7:57pm AEST

The Dolphins are chasing a spot in the top four as they host the Parramatta Eels in what is set to be battle of the game’s two best halfbacks.

Live: Canberra great given emotional ovation as Broncos cross twice with 12 men

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 5:18pm AEST

Josh Papali'i receives an emotional ovation at Canberra Stadium, before the Broncos cross twice while a man down in a frenetic opening half. Follow live.

LIVE NRL: Raiders legend’s emotional farewell as Papa’s House hosts Broncos clash

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 4:33pm AEST

Canberra have renamed their home venue as Papa’s House as legend Josh Papalii prepares for his last match in the nation’s capital against the Broncos.

Bennett answers big Maroons question, gives surprise endorsement for vacant job

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 1:22pm AEST

Wayne Bennett hasn’t ruled out coaching the Maroons again while also endorsing a former player for the vacant role.