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LIVE: Huge finals ramifications as Sea Eagles face must-win game against Dolphins

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 5:31pm AEST

Manly’s season goes on the line on Friday afternoon when they host the Dolphins in a must-win clash with massive finals implications.

BREAKING: Bombshell as QLD legend Billy Slater steps down as Maroons coach

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 5:16pm AEST

Queensland Rugby League (QRL) is on the lookout for a new Maroons coach with Billy Slater stepping down from the role on Friday afternoon.

Billy Slater to step down as Maroons' head coach

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 4:30pm AEST

The 43-year-old, who oversaw five State or Origin series with Queensland, says he will not stay in the role for 2027.

N‘Knows he didn’t perform’: Fitzy reveals big Nicho Hynes difference as finals fears linger

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 2:32pm AEST

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his star halfback Nicho Hynes is a stronger player, mentally, heading into this year’s finals series.

How Walker outpointed Cleary after bombshell... bar one glaring moment where Iceman still rules

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 2:32pm AEST

Sam Walker has overcome a week of controversy to help send the Roosters to the top of the NRL ladder while also outpointing Nathan Cleary in the battle of the halves.

The dream Moses move I want to see happen... and brutal roster reality facing Eels — Alex McKinnon

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 1:36pm AEST

Sam Walker is the name in all the headlines this week, while Nathan Cleary’s future has also been a hot topic of conversation in the past month too.

Panthers’ new hidden gem; prodigy stuns after signing war: NRL’s top 10 breakout stars for 2026

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 12:51pm AEST

Each and every year another crop of rising stars stamp their mark on the competition and become regular fixtures for their respective teams.

‘I like Corey’: Ricky lifts lid on Horsburgh fallout, reacts to exit rumours on another Raiders star

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 12:46pm AEST

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart insists his relationship with fiery forward Corey Horsburgh hasn’t changed this week and that there are no ill-feelings towards the prop who has been “rested” following his brain explosion against the Knights last week.

Bold cross-town poaching bid claim as Eels set sights on Panthers kingpin — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 11:50am AEST

It’s not just Penrith players who rival clubs are coming after, but the man who has helped orchestrate the organisation’s dynasty.

Fresh boost for Roosters’ minor premiership tilt as Victor Radley set to escape ban for high shot

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 11:11am AEST

The top-of-table Sydney Roosters’ minor premership hopes have received another boost with lock Victor Radley set to escape a ban over a high tackle.