John Hopoate says his son Lehi has been targeted on social media after being involved in a sickening accidental collision with Tonga teammate Eli Katoa earlier this month. Christian Nicolussi

It was one of the more heavily criticised parts of last year’s NRL draw, but rugby league fans will be cheering after a key change to the 2026 schedule was announced on Friday morning.

The Bulldogs have signed ex-Knights coach Adam O’Brien as an assistant coach in a shake-up of Cameron Ciraldo’s support staff heading into 2026.

It was interesting listening to Payne Haas give the latest update about his future during the week as the Broncos prop flew out for a family holiday to Fiji.

Off-contract Souths and Kangaroos enforcer Keaon Koloamtangi is reportedly being chased hard by two NRL rivals as he weighs up his future beyond 2026.

Broncos superstar Payne Haas is facing a mammoth $3 million decision, which could virtually end his rugby league career if he signs on to join rebel rugby competition R360.

The NRL has unveiled the 2026 Magic Round fixtures, with eight bumper fixtures scheduled for the yearly Suncorp Stadium spectacle.

With the Ashes series done and dusted in a 3-0 whitewash of England, the Kangaroos’ attention now turns to next year’s World Cup on home soil.

The rugby league community is mourning the tragic death of South Sydney Rabbitohs junior Johannes Logan.

Victor Radley will reportedly sit out for only five NRL games, with the Roosters making a big call surrounding his matches served leading up to Round 1.