NRL news from around the web

Big court twist confirmed as Zac Lomax’s limbo set to be extended

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 7:32pm AEST

Star winger Zac Lomax now faces an excruciating wait for approval to play for the Melbourne Storm in Round 1 after his legal showdown against the Parramatta Eels was officially delayed.

‘Good way to walk out’: Cross-code star’s rugby switch confirmed… but wants an NRL title first

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 6:27pm AEST

Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year.

‘Shocked’ Souths stars thought it was ‘April Fool’s’ as Haas move compared to NBA trade bombshell

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 5:14pm AEST

Tallis Duncan was scrolling on Instagram when he saw the Payne Haas bombshell break on Sunday, while Jack Wighton had just woken from a nap and thought it was April Fool’s Day when he received endless calls and messages asking if the world’s best prop had joined South Sydney.

Broncos captain announces retirement day after shock Haas defection

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 3:26pm AEST

Adam Reynolds will finish his stellar career at the end of the season after fulfilling his Broncos mission to perfection.

‘Madge is visibly upset’: Why Haas left ‘furnace’ for Bennett... and awkward fallout for Broncos

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 11:26am AEST

In the modern NRL, we are told that data is king. We are told that GPS metrics, spew buckets and marathon video sessions are the only way to climb the mountain.

‘Lodged a signed contract’: Peculiar Broncos, Souths move that has 10 day shock in spotlight

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 11:02am AEST

10 days.

Marquee stars Broncos could recruit with $1.5m war chest... as shock comeback gets real

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 9:01am AEST

All of a sudden, Michael Maguire has a headache on his hands.

Watch: Ex-All Black revels in try-scoring spree in Japan

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 8:59am AEST

It might require an electric fence and barbed wire to prevent former All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick from crossing the tryline during club matches in Japan this season. Stuff sports reporters

Broncos’ second brutal blow emerges as veteran playmaker’s mammoth call looms

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 6:31am AEST

If losing Payne Haas wasn’t bad enough, the Broncos are set to be without another star player in 2027.

The Payne Haas bombshell has changed the fate of two NRL powerhouses

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 5:24am AEST

Payne Haas's decision to leave Brisbane for South Sydney in 2027 didn't just shock the rugby league world, it transformed the futures of two of rugby league's most powerful clubs in an instant.