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Forgotten Blues enforcer; ex-Maroons utility — Predicted NSW, QLD teams amid eligibility changes

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 10:43am AEST

The new eligibility changes will allow NSW and Queensland to pick some new stars to bolster their Origin squads, but which players are a realistic chance of cracking the teams?

‘Yeah, it’s real’: Tigers star opens up on mental health diagnosis... and new diet behind Origin push

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 10:12am AEST

Taylan May has opened up on his mental health struggles, admitting he “always felt different” as the Tigers gun eyes an Origin debut.

‘I said put me down’: Hilarious Reynolds reply as Madge reveals ‘favourite’ moment in Broncos GF

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 9:28am AEST

Michael Maguire has revealed his “favourite shot” out of the entire 2025 grand final, while Adam Reynolds had a hilarious reaction to the moment he was carried off injured as the Brisbane Broncos played re-lived their famous 26-22 win over the Melbourne Storm.

'Hope you pull through': Matt Utai's former teammates rally around him after shooting

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 9:01am AEST

The former Kiwis winger remains in a critical but stable condition after being shot twice in a drive-by shooting. Lachlan Harper

What time does the World Club Challenge between the Broncos and Hull KR start?

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 8:43am AEST

The Broncos are desperate to secure their third World Club Challenge title — while their opponents are making their debut in the showcase event.

Fresh Storm salary cap headache emerges in Lomax legal battle as $250k bill looms

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 7:03am AEST

The Storm’s pursuit of Zac Lomax could come with an extra salary cap headache after they allegedly made a promise to the gun winger ahead of his legal battle.

‘Scary’ Walsh reality laid bare; huge opportunity for NRL’s next big thing — WCC Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 6:01am AEST

Broncos superstar Reece Walsh is arguably the best player in the game and Hull KR must keep him quiet if they want to win the World Club Challenge.

They are the NRL’s ultimate entertainers... but there is a darker reality Dolphins can’t ignore

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 5:04am AEST

While the ‘ex-teacher’ label is a common tag in the NRL coaching ranks, Kristian Woolf carries a unique edge that isn’t found in a faculty lounge: he has the ‘core’ of a fighter.

'Would die for that jersey': Proud Kiwi turns down Origin 'cash grab'

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 1:00am AEST

Under the new eligibility rules, Jahrome Hughes could have been eligible for Queensland, but he won’t be turning his back on the Kiwis jersey. Liam O'Loughlin

‘Die for that jersey’: Storm star makes shock Origin call despite eligibility changes — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 1:56pm AEST

Storm and New Zealand star Jahrome Hughes has ruled himself out of playing State of Origin even if he is able to, despite changes to the eligibility rules.