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‘Totally different’: Another Luai joins Tigers as ‘quiet achiever’ tipped for big future
Another member of the Luai family is set to turn out for the Tigers, with Jarome’s brother Calvary earning selection in Balmain’s under 19s SG Ball squad.
From dynasty to extinction: NRL expansion clubs ranked, including dead and resurrected teams
Expansion has been a hot topic in the NRL over recent seasons.
‘Won’t be having anything to do with it’: Huge twist as Lomax, Paps’ agent pulls out of R360 talks
NRL player agent Clinton Schifcofske, who represents Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed he won’t negotiate with the R360 rebel rugby union competition officials from now on.
'This is homophobia': Gay NRL great slams NZ Breakers as ‘cowards’ over pride jersey
The NRL's first openly gay player has slammed the NZ Breakers as "cowards" for not wearing the rainbow Pride flag in next year's NBL Pride Round. RNZ Sport
NRL 2025: South Sydney Rabbitohs roster state of play, Latrell Mitchell, Wayne Bennett, Keaon Koloamatangi, David Fifita, Cody Walker
Wayne Bennett came back to South Sydney to chase an elusive premiership after their 2021 Grand Final heartbreak, but the Rabbitohs’ current roster has more questions than answers.
‘Long road ahead’: Tongan star ruled out for 2026 season after brain bleed
Eli Katoa’s long-term playing future remains unclear after having surgery to ease the pressure on his brain following a bleed. Stuff sports reporters
BREAKING: Storm make final call on Katoa’s NRL return after triple head knock horror
Storm enforcer Eliesa Katoa has been ruled out of the 2026 season after a trio of horror head knocks saw him hospitalised and in need of brain surgery.
Eli Katoa to miss 2026 NRL season after brain surgery
Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery.
BREAKING: Haas’ shock $1.5m backflip as Broncos beast set to make R360 call
Payne Haas has reportedly informed a representative player close to him that he will remain at the Broncos with rumblings emerging rebel competition R360 could fold before it begins.
Rugby League great Trevor Gillmeister hit with multiple charges over pub bust-up
Rugby league great Trevor Gillmeister has had a run-in with the law and has been hit with multiple police charges following an incident over the weekend.
