The Bulldogs were first in the NRL early last season, but a couple of brutal recruitment and retention calls has left Cameron Ciraldo with more unknowns than certainties heading in 2026.

League legend Cooper Cronk believes fans have to “tip your cap” to Eels coach Jason Ryles after he made yet another brutal salary cap call to release winger Zac Lomax.

The Broncos’ title hopes in 2026 hinge on Payne Haas’ contract decision, but one league legend believes the club could keep him by offering the “total package”.

Another member of the Luai family is set to turn out for the Tigers, with Jarome’s brother Calvary earning selection in Balmain’s under 19s SG Ball squad.

Expansion has been a hot topic in the NRL over recent seasons.

NRL player agent Clinton Schifcofske, who represents Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed he won’t negotiate with the R360 rebel rugby union competition officials from now on.

The NRL's first openly gay player has slammed the NZ Breakers as "cowards" for not wearing the rainbow Pride flag in next year's NBL Pride Round. RNZ Sport

Wayne Bennett came back to South Sydney to chase an elusive premiership after their 2021 Grand Final heartbreak, but the Rabbitohs’ current roster has more questions than answers.

Eli Katoa’s long-term playing future remains unclear after having surgery to ease the pressure on his brain following a bleed. Stuff sports reporters

Storm enforcer Eliesa Katoa has been ruled out of the 2026 season after a trio of horror head knocks saw him hospitalised and in need of brain surgery.