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Beloved rugby league personality Darryl Brohman reveals devastating cancer diagnosis
Beloved rugby league personality Darryl ‘Big Marn’ Brohman has revealed he is battling cancer.
‘Simply cannot happen’: Legend’s emotional plea to NRL in wake of ‘upsetting’ and ugly Katoa saga
Eli Katoa’s ugly trio of head knocks which led to an emergency brain surgery was “very upsetting” according to one league legend — who has declared a similar situation can “never happen again”.
NRL 2025: Canterbury Bulldogs roster state of play, Lachlan Galvin, Leo Thompson, Cameron Ciraldo, Matt Burton, Bailey Hayward, Mitchell Woods
The Bulldogs were first in the NRL early last season, but a couple of brutal recruitment and retention calls has left Cameron Ciraldo with more unknowns than certainties heading in 2026.
Why Ryles was right to draw line in sand over Lomax... but Pezet gamble leaves legends split
League legend Cooper Cronk believes fans have to “tip your cap” to Eels coach Jason Ryles after he made yet another brutal salary cap call to release winger Zac Lomax.
‘The total package’: Legend’s Broncos blueprint to retain Haas... as R360 concerns arise
The Broncos’ title hopes in 2026 hinge on Payne Haas’ contract decision, but one league legend believes the club could keep him by offering the “total package”.
‘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.
