NRL news from around the web

Landmark study exposes scale of brain injury crisis in rugby league

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 3:30pm AEST

A study finds 31 former rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

‘Thought I was done’: Fifita opens up on ‘dark days’ and emotional tribute to late father

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 2:38pm AEST

South Sydney superstar David Fifita has one eye on Friday night’s elimination final against the Knights, but the following day will be an emotional one for him and his family as they remember his father who died a year ago.

‘He’s got my number’: Latrell returns serve after Teddy questions his actions

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 2:15pm AEST

Latrell Mitchell has fired back at James Tedesco after the Rooster captain questioned his decision to stand over two-gamer Toby Rodwell.

How shock Jett move turned Nathan Cleary’s decision on its head, as megastar drops huge hint on future

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 12:30pm AEST

Penrith players have reacted to the news that Jett Cleary’s impending arrival at the club could help keep superstar brother Nathan at the Panthers for life.

Warriors get tireless forward back from injury for NRL finals campaign

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 12:06pm AEST

Jackson Ford was in the form of his life in the first half of the 2026 season. His return comes at the perfect time. Andrew Voerman

Covering Hayne-mania was one of the highlights of my career. But not because of him

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 10:16am AEST

Cam Inman is a San Francisco Bay Area-based sports reporter who has specialized in the San Francisco 49ers and NFL since 2000. He covered Jarryd Hayne extensively for Fox Sports Australia during the 2015 49ers season.

‘Never said it’: Jamie Humphreys denies backflipping on the Bears as he seeks new deal with Souths

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 8:39am AEST

If you believed everything you read, then you would assume Jamie Humphreys is off to Perth next year.

Walsh outs troll in epic revenge act; Munster twist as Dearden makes big call on future — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 8:06am AEST

Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has turned the tables on a prankster who gave out his mobile phone number to members of the public.

NRL boss ‘90% sure’ the Warriors will be going to Eden Park for second playoff game

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 at 7:31am AEST

A Warriors victory over the Dolphins on Saturday would lock in preliminary final hosting rights in Auckland. Dan Walsh

‘High on their radar’: 3-club Munster fight as $900k squeeze could force out Bronco

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 at 7:32pm AEST

Cameron Munster’s decision to test his value on the open market could have major ramifications for the Brisbane Broncos, with links to the Storm star raising fresh questions over the future of Ezra Mam.