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Live: Coaching great Bellamy says he will coach Storm in 2027

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 4:59pm AEST

Legendary NRL coach Craig Bellamy says he will be coach of the Melbourne Storm in 2027, despite recent health issues. Follow live.

BREAKING: Perth Bears unveil ‘bold’ new jersey as hidden nod to iconic roots revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 3:58pm AEST

Things are starting to feel real for the Perth Bears after they unveiled their inaugural home jersey for the 2027 season which pays tribute to North Sydney’s strip when they entered the top grade in 1908.

Season 25: NRL super coach to go on despite neurodegenerative disorder

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 2:52pm AEST

Many within the game thought the veteran coach would retire after he was diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder back in April. Adrian Proszenko

NRL 2026: Wayne Bennett hits back over NRL threat to players avoiding media duties, Latrell Mitchell media ban

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 1:42pm AEST

Legendary coach Wayne Bennett says he will continue to shield players from the media spotlight if he feels it’s in their best interests following a report that the NRL is monitoring certain stars who haven’t been made available this season.

‘NRL should be looking into it’: Ex-NRL prospect’s mission after career-ending diagnosis

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 12:08pm AEST

Nearly twelve months ago, Sam Stephenson was forced to give up on his rugby league dream after being forced to medically retire due to a serious neck injury.

Ex-Broncos assistant tipped for new NRL coaching gig; Ciraldo’s big Bulldogs claim — Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 8:57am AEST

Resigning from his post as the defence coach of the Brisbane Broncos earlier in the year, Ben Te’o is set to land a new coaching job for the 2027 season.

Some of rugby league's truest believers await the NRL in Perth

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 8:29am AEST

This weekend marks the final NRL game in Perth before the city has it's own team in the big league and as the beginning of forever looms, rugby league in the west is ready for it's close-up.

‘Strips away all the garbage’: The simple secret to Wayne... and blueprint to a finals ambush

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 8:00am AEST

Long before Wayne Bennett stepped up to the microphone at Shark Park on Sunday, everyone knew what to expect.

Broncos contract standoff as rival closes in, Cleary reveal as Penrith makes big move — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 6:27am AEST

The future of Billy Walters remains up in the air at the moment with the Brisbane Broncos yet to secure the hooker’s signature on a new deal despite his desire to remain at the club.

Why a key positional switch at the Warriors is set to stay in 2026

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 2:00am AEST

Catch up on all you need to know about the Warriors clash against the Panthers in Auckland on Friday night. Mat Kermeen