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After 17 years, Jason Taumalolo is still forging new legends

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 11:54am AEST

As he prepares to become the most capped player in North Queensland history, Cowboys veteran Jason Taumalolo has come back from the brink to forge one last legend in his glittering career. 

Broncos star’s huge Origin admission; Knights youngster forced to retire — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 10:29am AEST

Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam is hoping for an unlikely Origin Game 1 berth for Queensland but concedes that defensively, his game is not up to scratch.

The No.7 tug-of-war: Why Luke Metcalf camp is seeking a crunch meeting

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 10:29am AEST

Luke Metcalf is reportedly seeking reassurance about his future after being relegated to the bench in favour of Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita. RNZ sports reporters

Dean Young reality Dragons can’t ignore as ‘nightmare’ looms; door open for NSW’s forgotten man — Crawls

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 9:16am AEST

Dean Young should not be judged on wins and losses. Not this weekend against the Newcastle Knights. And certainly not over the next month.

‘Outrageous’: Selection stunner sparks fiery debate as awkward Blues Origin headache emerges

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 9:15am AEST

Inside a fortnight until Origin squads for Game 1 are selected and debate has raged over who Blues coach Laurie Daley should name in his backline.

Robbo’s warning over shock Roosters change; truth behind rise no one saw coming — Alex McKinnon

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 8:48am AEST

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‘That’s an issue’: Star seeking clarity from Warriors as resurgent half creates selection headache

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 7:35am AEST

The management of star halfback Luke Metcalf are reportedly seeking a meeting with the New Zealand Warriors to gain clarity on his future and role in the team.

Truth in Bulldogs blame game; why Eels could soon be forced to make awkward call — Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 6:12am AEST

The Bulldogs are under enormous pressure to turn around their mini-slump this week, but what is really the problem that has seen them drop back to the pack?

‘Watch this space!’: Leniu exits looms as three clubs linked to firebrand forward

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 7:47pm AEST

Spencer Leniu’s future at the Sydney Roosters looks set to come to an end sooner than expected, with the NSW Blues forward unlikely to see out his contract with the club.

‘It’s a common thing’: Bulldogs quartet handed ‘internal punishments’ after missing team flight

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 7:14pm AEST

The four Canterbury Bulldogs players who missed the team’s flight to Brisbane Airport have been sanctioned as the club’s culture continues to be put under the microscope.