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Walsh’s season in doubt as horror injury puts World Cup hopes at risk

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 8:59pm AEST

Reece Walsh is facing a devastating end to his season, with the Broncos star suffering a long-term ankle injury.

‘Absolutely cruel’: Warriors star’s season in doubt after devastating injury blow

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 8:19pm AEST

Luke Metcalf’s remarkable return to first-grade could be over after the New Zealand Warriors halfback suffered another hamstring injury in a devastating blow against the Broncos.

LIVE: ‘Devastation’ for luckless Warriors star as Walsh, Kangaroos face nervous wait

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 8:15pm AEST

The Warriors are facing the Broncos in a huge Saturday night clash which has cost both teams, with Reece Walsh and Luke Metcalf suffering potentially serious injuries.

Scott Robertson declines offer to swap union for league with Southern Orcas

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 7:42pm AEST

The NRL is looking to add a 20th team for the 2029 season, with the Orcas one of two parties looking to make it a Christchurch-based team. Stuff sports reporters

Ugly hip drop as NRLW drought finally ends; Roosters’ revenge — Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 7:24pm AEST

The Roosters have one hand on the minor premiership and are odds on to go all the way after they went on a second-half rampage to knock off Brisbane in the grand final rematch.

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.