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NRL 2026: South Sydney Rabbitohs preview, Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, Wayne Bennett, Brandon Smith, David Fifita

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 at 5:00am AEST

In the cutthroat world of the NRL, the game pulses at a different frequency when the Rabbitohs are firing. It’s louder, more tribal, and — for the bean counters at League Central — it’s the sound of turnstiles clicking and revenue climbing.

'Twist his arm': Broncos hold out hope of Haas backflip

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 at 4:47am AEST

Brisbane prop Payne Haas is set to arrive in England for the World Club Challenge where his teammates will try to convince him not to honour his deal with South Sydney.

Big court twist confirmed as Zac Lomax’s limbo set to be extended

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 7:32pm AEST

Star winger Zac Lomax now faces an excruciating wait for approval to play for the Melbourne Storm in Round 1 after his legal showdown against the Parramatta Eels was officially delayed.

‘Good way to walk out’: Cross-code star’s rugby switch confirmed… but wants an NRL title first

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 6:27pm AEST

Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year.

‘Shocked’ Souths stars thought it was ‘April Fool’s’ as Haas move compared to NBA trade bombshell

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 5:14pm AEST

Tallis Duncan was scrolling on Instagram when he saw the Payne Haas bombshell break on Sunday, while Jack Wighton had just woken from a nap and thought it was April Fool’s Day when he received endless calls and messages asking if the world’s best prop had joined South Sydney.

Broncos captain announces retirement day after shock Haas defection

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 3:26pm AEST

Adam Reynolds will finish his stellar career at the end of the season after fulfilling his Broncos mission to perfection.

‘Madge is visibly upset’: Why Haas left ‘furnace’ for Bennett... and awkward fallout for Broncos

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 11:26am AEST

In the modern NRL, we are told that data is king. We are told that GPS metrics, spew buckets and marathon video sessions are the only way to climb the mountain.

‘Lodged a signed contract’: Peculiar Broncos, Souths move that has 10 day shock in spotlight

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 11:02am AEST

10 days.

Marquee stars Broncos could recruit with $1.5m war chest... as shock comeback gets real

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 9:01am AEST

All of a sudden, Michael Maguire has a headache on his hands.

Watch: Ex-All Black revels in try-scoring spree in Japan

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at 8:59am AEST

It might require an electric fence and barbed wire to prevent former All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick from crossing the tryline during club matches in Japan this season. Stuff sports reporters