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Ricky’s big call in shake-up; Bellamy solves mammoth headache — NRL Teams
from FOX SPORTS League
The second half of Round 1 teams have been named — and there’s a host of big decisions that have been named across the six games.
‘I called Wayne straight away’: The pros and cons list that decided Keaon Koloamatangi’s future
from FOX SPORTS League
A simple pros and cons list at dinner with his partner was enough to convince Keaon Koloamatangi that joining the Dragons would give him the best chance to become “a better man” for his family.
‘We just found out’: Eels coach reacts to big Lomax call... and confirms interest in Origin star
from FOX SPORTS League
Eels coach Jason Ryles said he has “a little bit” of sympathy for wantaway winger Zac Lomax after the club’s legal proceedings against him came to a close on Tuesday.
NZRL CEO Greg Peters joins exodus of high-profile sports bosses
from Stuff.co.nz - League
The NZ Rugby League board has announced that Greg Peters will step down from his position as chief executive officer. Stuff sports reporters
Eels just started a Lomax bidding war... this is what every NRL team could offer them
from FOX SPORTS League
The future of Zac Lomax is still in limbo after legal proceedings between the Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm came to an end.
Storm left with huge legal costs as Lomax saga reaches shock conclusion
from ABC News: Rugby League
Parramatta and Melbourne reach an out-of-court settlement that leaves Zac Lomax unable to join the Storm until 2028.
‘Expect compensation’: Warriors boss’ blunt reveal on terms of Origin star’s release — NRL Daily
from FOX SPORTS League
Warriors CEO Cameron George has revealed he expects compensation from whichever club signs Mitch Barnett, who was released from the final year of his deal on compassionate grounds.
BREAKING: Ugly Lomax legal saga over as shock twist leaves Eels star in limbo
from FOX SPORTS League
Zac Lomax has sensationally settled his legal fight with Parramatta and agreed to not return to the NRL without the Eels’ consent before the 2028 season.
NRL 2026: Transfer Whispers, Jaxon Purdue, fullback, extension, North Queensland Cowboys, Round 1, Scott Drinkwater
from FOX SPORTS League
The Cowboys are reportedly in talks with versatile star Jaxon Purdue over a two-year contract extension with the young gun confident he can deliver at fullback for the club in the future.
‘Should be standing up’: Fears ‘not much has changed’ as Vegas nail-biter highlights key Dogs issue
from FOX SPORTS League
Matt Burton has come under quesstion for failing to stand up and ice the big moments in the Bulldogs’ tense 15-14 Golden Point win over the Dragons in Las Vegas.