NRL news from around the web

Recruit’s statement after demotion; return creates awkward Eels dilemma — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 6:12am AEST

The returns of Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga may have seen him demoted to reserve-grade but Harrison Graham has shown why he belongs in the NRL with a standout performance in NSW Cup.

Luai's shock NRL move means Australian and NZ rugby must be 'on their toes'

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 5:33am AEST

The NRL's expansion has ramifications for more than the existing 17 clubs, with Australian and New Zealand rugby talent also in the crosshairs. 

‘It’s nuts’: Manly urged to pull trigger on Foran after ‘crazy’ turnaround before rivals circle

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 8:46pm AEST

Questions are being asked why Manly have not signed Kieran Foran as their head coach after the interim boss led them from last on the ladder to genuine premiership smokeys in a month.

‘Got it wrong’: Bulldogs blasted for ‘clanger’ axing as ‘kicked out’ star exposes what they’re missing

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 7:45pm AEST

The Bulldogs have been criticised for pushing Reed Mahoney out of the club without a ready-made replacement after the shunted hooker returned to haunt his old club in Round 9.

Lockyer reveals Wayne chat he’ll ‘never forget’... and how close he came to mid-career AFL switch

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 4:52pm AEST

Watch Yvonne Sampson go Face to Face with Broncos, Maroons and Kangaroos legend Darren Lockyer on Fox League at 7:30pm AEST on Tuesday!

Broncos release timeline leading to Mariner's 'limb-saving surgery'

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 3:20pm AEST

Brisbane Broncos's chief medical officer releases the timeline of Deine Mariner's serious leg injury against the Roosters, leading to "limb-saving surgery" at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

‘Selfish of me to go on’: Dolphins star lifts lid on retirement amid tears for ‘proudest moment’

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 3:06pm AEST

Daniel Saifiti has described the decision to medically retire from rugby league due to a shoulder injury as emotional and easy after putting his partner and kids ahead of playing on in the NRL.

NZ-born NRL star needed emergency surgery to save his leg after Sydney match

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 2:47pm AEST

Brisbane’s doctor has detailed a frightening post-match episode which saw Deine Mariner rushed to hospital in the early hours of Sunday following Saturday night’s match. Chris Barrett

Broncos reveal 1.30am phone call, stunning details behind Deine Mariner’s limb-saving surgery’

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 2:23pm AEST

The Brisbane Broncos have revealed that outside back Deine Mariner underwent “limb-saving” surgery in the early hours of Sunday morning after picking up an injury the previous night against the Roosters.

Saifiti medically retires from league due to shoulder issue

from ABC News: Rugby League

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 1:56pm AEST

Daniel Saifiti's stellar career with the Dolphins, Newcastle, NSW, and Fiji comes to a premature end due to injury.