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‘Complete and utter rort’: Ex-Wests Tigers boss unloads on PNG... and cops stinging Luai clause comeback
from FOX SPORTS League
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have thrown a spanner in the works for the NRL’s player market, hitting back at criticism after former Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson branded their tax-free salary advantage “a complete and utter rort”.
Broncos halfback race turned upside down; looming exits and bargain buys: State of Play
from FOX SPORTS League
Over the past fortnight, the Brisbane Broncos have managed to turn their season around despite being in the midst of an ongoing injury crisis.
Foran was ‘thrown in deep end’ in a ‘PR stunt’. He could be Manly’s saviour, but the ‘real test’ is here
from FOX SPORTS League
Soon after he was named the Sea Eagles’ interim coach in a decision that surprised many, Kieran Foran told his struggling NRL team that the expectation was to play finals in 2026.
Rugby converts respond to PNG links; Roosters veteran’s one-club ultimatum — Transfer Whispers
from FOX SPORTS League
Former State of Origin teammates Zac Lomax and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii have distanced themselves from a potential return to rugby league with the PNG Chiefs in 2028.
Former Blues prop facing early retirement; Dogs icon calls for halves switch — NRL Daily
from FOX SPORTS League
Veteran Dolphins frontrower Daniel Saifiti remains no guarantee to play in the NRL again amid fears that he has potentially played his final match due to injury.
‘Something not right’ after shock Dogs call; only fix for Storm’s stunning downfall — NRL Talking Points
from FOX SPORTS League
The Canterbury Bulldogs have gone from a premiership threat to just plain ‘confusing’, but they will be looking to get their season back on track against the Cowboys.
The two plays that flipped the script on Women's State of Origin Game I
from ABC News: Rugby League
With Queensland on the verge of another classic ambush, it took two "Origin plays" for New South Wales to turn the tide in the women's series opener in Newcastle.
Breaking: NRL coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with form of neurodegenerative disorder
from ABC News: Rugby League
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said.
BREAKING: Storm reveal Craig Bellamy diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder
from FOX SPORTS League
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder.
Live: Final team lists confirmed for Women's State of Origin Game I
from ABC News: Rugby League
The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Sky Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.