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Legend’s shock Panthers title call after brutal blow; huge call looms over Warriors hero — NRL Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 at 6:30am AEST

The Panthers sit atop the ladder and in the box seat for the minor premiership, but their title hopes have taken a massive hit, with two NRL greats believing the latest blow will dash their chances of lifting the trophy.

Bulldogs junior runs out despite brother benched over gang war concerns

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 at 5:14am AEST

Escalating gangland tensions see a junior member of the Alameddines benched from playing rugby league, but his brother has been given the green light to play.

‘He’s that good’: Young’s huge World Cup call after promising forward stars in upset

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 9:33pm AEST

Dragons coach Dean Young has made a huge representative call on young back rower Hamish Stewart, stating it “wouldn’t shock” him if the 21-year-old earns selection in the Kangaroos’ World Cup squad.

‘We need to wake up’: Fitzy’s stern ‘kick in the a***’ message to Sharks after horrific loss

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 8:28pm AEST

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon hopes his side’s shock upset loss to the last-placed Dragons is the “kick in the ass” the club needs just a month out from the finals.

Munster free to play after dangerous contact charge downgraded

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 6:26pm AEST

Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoids suspension after the NRL match review committee downgrades his dangerous contact charge from Saturday's win over Manly.

‘One s**t decision’: Ricky unloads, blames loss on Raiders star’s ‘fu***** brain explosion’

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 5:32pm AEST

An irate Ricky Stuart has blasted Corey Horsburgh’s costly sin bin as a “fu*****” brain explosion.

Broncos’ stunning streak ends in one of biggest NRLW upsets ever

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 4:20pm AEST

The Broncos’ stunning 15-match win streak has ended at the hands of the Raiders in one of the biggest upsets in NRLW history.

LIVE NRL: Red-hot Sharks aim for sixth straight wins as Nicho closes in on history

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 3:06pm AEST

The Cronulla Sharks will be chasing their sixth straight win and consolidate a top four spot when they take on fierce rivals St. George-Illawarra.

How Luke Metcalf returned to the driver’s seat at the Warriors – with a new edge

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 3:00pm AEST

He’s leaving the club at the end of the season. Before then, the Australian halfback could be key to their premiership charge. Andrew Voerman

Live: Knights and Raiders trade blows in the Canberra wet

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 1:19pm AEST

The Newcastle Knights will look to keep their slim hopes of a top four finish alive when they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. Follow live.