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Warriors looking to beat Broncos in Brisbane for second time this season

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 7:15pm AEST

Follow live coverage as the Warriors face the Broncos in round 24 of the NRL season at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Stuff sports reporters

‘They were so offside’: Sharks coach questions refs... but won’t blame loss on ‘s*** call’

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 6:56pm AEST

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has repeatedly refused to blame the officials for his team’s crucial loss to the Raiders on Saturday but couldn’t help but question a number of rulings.

Sharks stumble as Dolphins stay in NRL's vital top four

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 6:41pm AEST

Cronulla blows a huge opportunity to move back into the NRL's top four with a painful and potentially fatal 24-20 loss to lowly Canberra. 

Storm respond to Slater coaching rumour after shock Maroons call

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 3:59pm AEST

Billy Slater’s decision to quit his role as Queensland coach won’t affect his role at the Melbourne Storm next year, but what happens beyond 2027 remains up in the air with the legendary fullback regarded as one of the best options to replace Craig Bellamy when he eventually retires.

Panthers’ huge retention win as superstar young gun recommits — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 2:48pm AEST

A busy week on the retention front for the Panthers has continued with the club announcing they’ve signed the talented Casey McLean to a multi-year extension.

LIVE NRL: Cowboys chasing finals spot as Eels unleash highly-touted debutant

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 2:43pm AEST

The Cowboys can virtually guarantee a spot in the finals if they’re able to beat the struggling Eels at CommBank Stadium this afternoon.

LIVE NRL: Sharks out to right the ship after shock hiccup in Raiders showdown

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 1:59pm AEST

Cronulla will be out to atone for a shock loss last weekend and recommence a charge to the finals when they take on the Raiders, who are playing for pride.

‘As bad as it’s been’: Drastic change urged for Bulldogs as two stars placed under microscope

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 9:40am AEST

Former Bulldogs star Michael Ennis has implored the club to “seriously consider” changing their much-discussed spine following a loss to Souths which has virtually ended their finals hopes.

Star’s career in limbo with four Dragons on chopping block as details of secret meeting revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 8:13am AEST

Up to four Dragons could be on the chopping block at season’s end amid the club’s rebuild while details of a secret meeting with a star playmaker has been revealed.

‘Not working with the Orcas’: Meet the council-backed group aiming to land an NRL team in Christchurch

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 2:00am AEST

Southern Orcas, the bid chaired by Kiwi rugby league royalty Sir Graham Lowe, has been left out in the cold by the working group. Mat Kermeen