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Souths’ Shock $800k move in contract freeze... and why it could spark bombshell raid on bitter rival
from FOX SPORTS League
South Sydney have reportedly put all contract talks bar one on hold despite facing a potential November 1 feeding frenzy from rival clubs.
Revealed: Eels in fight to keep Junior Paulo as Bears launch three-club raid
from FOX SPORTS League
The Parramatta Eels are in a fight to retain veteran prop Junior Paulo as the Perth Bears move to land the former NSW forward away from western Sydney.
Spanner thrown in mega deal for Lomax NRL return; Madge’s big pitch to Test star — Whispers
from FOX SPORTS League
The PNG Chiefs are reportedly eyeing off dual-sport star Zac Lomax as a second marquee signing but Lomax’s former coach isn’t so sure the expansion club will land the prized signature.
‘Insane’ Walsh twist after stunning Broncos switch; Wayne’s finals nightmare explodes — NRL Talking Points
from FOX SPORTS League
The Broncos have been urged to give Reece Walsh full control if they want to keep their finals hopes alive and deliver a miracle to close out the 2026 season.
‘Shouldn’t need this’: Broncos’ motivation under fire as puzzling Madge move revealed
from FOX SPORTS League
Michael Maguire has taken his players to a “mini camp” ahead of a must-win Cowboys clash — but one veteran reporter believes the Broncos should already have all the motivation they need to deliver.
‘I’m not being a suck’: Reporters’ WILD TV clash over ‘disgraceful’ Broncos ‘mouthpiece’ claims
from FOX SPORTS League
Veteran journalists Brent Read and Pete Badel have fired shots at each other in a heated on-air clash centred around reporting of the Broncos’ 2026 campaign described as “disgraceful”.
Reason behind veteran centre’s omission revealed in injury blow: NRL Early Mail
from FOX SPORTS League
The Knights have been handed a backline blow ahead of what shapes as a crucial clash in the race for finals spots.
Eels defend Luai's 2027 signing ahead of Chiefs move
from ABC News: Rugby League
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is unapologetic about agreeing to Jarome Luai's one-season stopover at the Eels.
‘We are 15th’: Ryles’ blunt message to unsettled Eels in defiant defence of Luai move
from FOX SPORTS League
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has dismissed claims Jarome Luai’s one-year deal is a ‘sugar hit’, while also giving his players a brutal reminder of the reality they’re currently in.
Why NRLW’s uncomfortable truth is a ‘sign of respect’... and the four stars highlighting a staggering shift
from FOX SPORTS League
If you’ve followed the conversation around the NRLW this week, you’ll have noticed two themes.