NRL news from around the web
‘It hasn’t been spoken about for a reason’: The topic off limits at surging Wests Tigers
So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
‘I thought he was mucking around’: How secret Blues chats helped Haas seal Samoa defection
Stephen Crichton thought Payne Haas was just mucking around in Origin camp when they discussed the possibility of him playing for Samoa later this year, but those Leura chats have become a reality with the world’s best prop committing his allegiance to the reigning World Cup finalists.
Are the Blues about to move away from Eden Park?
The Super Rugby team is considering moving up to two home games to Go Media Stadium next season. Sam Smith
Why Warriors coach finds forward’s three-match NRL ban 'frustrating'
First Jackson Ford received a small fine, then he received a larger fine. Then for his third offence this season, it was straight to a three-match ban. Andrew Voerman
DCE’s red flags exposed: Cronk calls out struggling star, with blunt advice on future
Daly Cherry-Evans had two timid moments on the weekend that were red flags for an older player, NRL legend Cooper Cronk says, as conjecture over the halfback’s future rages.
I didn’t hide your contract’: David Gallop on salary cap scandal that rocked NRL... and his one regret
Long-serving former NRL boss David Gallop has reflected on the infamous Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal that rocked the game, revealing one regret in how it was handled but ultimately believing it strengthened the sport.
How the youngest of a new generation helped build Canberra's brave new world
At 21 and on the back of a breakout season, Ethan Strange has the ball on a string, Canberra's finals fate in his hands and the rugby league world at his feet.
Truth time for plummeting Bulldogs; how form could leave finals spots looking — Power Rankings
The Bulldogs are running hot and cold late in the season, while Reece Walsh saved the Broncos’ finals hopes and Manly’s season is imploding.
‘They insist’: Manly tipped to make shock call on coach as ‘extenuating circumstances’ laid bare
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is being tipped to keep his job beyond this season despite what has been a disappointing 2025 Sea Eagles campaign.
Broncos half’s timely return as unwanted Rooster makes contract statement: Reserves Wrap
The Broncos’ halves stocks have received a timely boost with Jock Madden returning from a pectoral injury, while a couple of Titans players are also back on deck after lengthy lay-offs.