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Broncos shellshocked! Hull KR race out to big 1st half lead in fiery World Club Challenge — LIVE

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 at 6:11am AEST

The Broncos and Hull KR, the reigning NRL and Super League champions, are facing off in the World Club Challenge on Friday morning.

Glaring reason Roosters’ DCE move may backfire; how Wayne unlocked marquee Rabbitohs recruit — Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 at 6:00am AEST

The final round of the Pre-season Challenge gives star recruits and fringe players alike their last chance to force their way into the NRL teams for Round 1.

He gambled and it backfired. Now, there is a new danger for Ricky after Raiders’ finals flop

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 at 4:51am AEST

The Canberra Raiders enter 2026 as a team that proved they can dominate the NRL, only to find out how quickly a ‘perfect’ season can turn into a nightmare with the simple nod of Reece Walsh’s head. After claiming the 2025 Minor Premiership — their first in 35 years — Ricky Stuart’s men finished the year in a tailspin that still has fans questioning: Did the rest cost them the quest?

Bears blow as Kangaroos enforcer makes call on Panthers future — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 4:26pm AEST

The Panthers have received a massive boost ahead of the new season with representative prop Lindsay Smith inking an extension with the club.

‘Does wear thin’: Madge is a ‘gun for hire’ winner. But must he ‘change’ to stay at Broncos?

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 2:11pm AEST

Broncos boss Michael Maguire is a proven winner having won titles with three different teams, but the question remains can his tough style make him a long-term coach with a club?

Broken hands, red cards and one ‘last chance’: Inside Broncos bolter’s ‘out of this world’ rise

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 1:16pm AEST

There was a rumour going around the Netherlands.

Forgotten Blues enforcer; ex-Maroons utility — Predicted NSW, QLD teams amid eligibility changes

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 10:43am AEST

The new eligibility changes will allow NSW and Queensland to pick some new stars to bolster their Origin squads, but which players are a realistic chance of cracking the teams?

‘Yeah, it’s real’: Tigers star opens up on mental health diagnosis... and new diet behind Origin push

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 10:12am AEST

Taylan May has opened up on his mental health struggles, admitting he “always felt different” as the Tigers gun eyes an Origin debut.

‘I said put me down’: Hilarious Reynolds reply as Madge reveals ‘favourite’ moment in Broncos GF

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 9:28am AEST

Michael Maguire has revealed his “favourite shot” out of the entire 2025 grand final, while Adam Reynolds had a hilarious reaction to the moment he was carried off injured as the Brisbane Broncos played re-lived their famous 26-22 win over the Melbourne Storm.

'Hope you pull through': Matt Utai's former teammates rally around him after shooting

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 9:01am AEST

The former Kiwis winger remains in a critical but stable condition after being shot twice in a drive-by shooting. Lachlan Harper