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Broncos sweat on mega deal as salary cap crunch set to cost club two stars — State of Play
The Broncos were the toast of the NRL in 2025, winning their first title in 19 years. Yet that doesn’t mean there aren’t any question marks or uncertainty around the make-up of their roster.
Bombshell backflip: Tigers try to bring back sacked chairman, extend Benji after chaos
A stunning backflip will reportedly see sacked Wests Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell return to the club, just nine days after being axed along with three others.
Seven Tigers stars threaten to quit club if Benji leaves amid secret bid for coach replacement
Seven Wests Tigers have reportedly threatened to quit if or when Benji Marshall is sacked or quits as head coach as the club nominated ex-Eels coach Brad Arthur as a potential replacement.
Huge No.1 dilemma, halves headache as Achilles heel pressures Payten — Cowboys State of Play
The Cowboys need to settle on a halves pairing and find a way to fix their glaring Achilles heel as coach Todd Payten feels the pressure to rebuild his roster into a contender in a make or break year.
How ‘impossible’ Pezet plan ‘evolved’ in Munster uncertainty... and Eels’ shock contract call
Braith Anasta has opened up on Jonah Pezet’s unique contract future, revealing Cameron Munster’s departure to the Perth Bears was a real possibility while the rising halfback’s Eels move was only ever going to be for one season.
NRL proposes lengthy bans for Tonga officials following Katoa head knocks
Three Tonga team officials are facing two-year suspensions following the NRL's investigation into the incident that forced Eli Katoa out of the 2026 season.
BREAKING: Doctors handed NRL breach notices over Storm star’s Pac Champs injury
The NRL has revealed the findings of their investigation into the circumstances which led to Eliesa Katoa’s hospitilisation, handing down four breach notices to Tongan XIII officials.
Tigers CEO quits club in turmoil as nasty board room drama results in another casualty
Shane Richardson’s tenure as Tigers CEO is ending, with the club’s board room drama resulting in another casualty.
Carrigan’s hilarious cricket quip after Haas’ R360 twist as Broncos prepare for World Club Challenge
Broncos captain Pat Carrigan joked that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Cricket Australia was out in Brisbane trying to sign superstar teammate Payne Haas with a potential move to R360 off the table for now.
NRL legend arrested as details of alleged dramatic clash with police emerge
Former NRL legend Wendell Sailor’s recent brush with custody has been chalked up to his divorce and subsequent “rough patch in life”, a court has been told.
