NRL news from around the web

‘Not sure who teaches him that’: Ivan Cleary calls out the ‘bigger’ issue in Bunker blunder

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 9:14pm AEST

Ivan Cleary was left confused after a “pretty obvious obstruction” was overlooked in Penrith’s win over Manly, suggesting the NRL needs to have a more black-and-white approach to the ruling.

‘Don’t know what team was out there’: Benji lashes out at Tigers as Luai denies big contract claim

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 7:08pm AEST

Jarome Luai denied his contract call was a distraction, while Benji Marshall fumed at his side’s lack of effort in the Tigers’ horror 52-10 loss to the Sharks in Round 9.

LIVE: Hyped Sea Eagles teen faces baptism of fire in Foran’s biggest coaching test

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 6:11pm AEST

The Penrith Panthers will look to continue their winning ways on Sunday night when they face a red-hot Manly Sea Eagles team down a few big names.

‘Seems easy’: Murray’s damning response to high-scoring thriller as Bennett labels Souths’ loss ‘crazy’

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 5:13pm AEST

Cameron Murray had a damning response to Souths’ 42-38 loss to the Knights, while coach Wayne Bennett called the high-scoring thriller ‘crazy’ as both teams forgot about defence.

‘Not expecting good news’: Tigers star suffers cruel injury against clinical Sharks — LIVE NRL

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 3:22pm AEST

The Wests Tigers will be looking to celebrate the news of both the May brothers and, likely, Jahream Bula’s extension when they travel to take on a desperate Cronulla Sharks team on Sunday afternoon.

Live: Ponga returns as Knights and Rabbitohs kick off NRL Sunday's triple header

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 1:29pm AEST

Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best both return for the Knights as they host the rampant, free-scoring Rabbitohs at Hunter Stadium. Follow live.

‘What do I get him?’: Matty Johns’ stunning White House reveal; Bears recruit opens up on teary exit — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 11:31am AEST

NRL great Matty Johns has received a VIP invite to the UFC’s upcoming White House blockbuster, while an emotional Perth Bears major recruit revealed how he struggled to make the biggest call of his life. MORE IN NRL DAILY!

Hands off Gus! Huge Benji boost as Tigers set to lock in superstar on ‘mega deal’

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 8:57am AEST

Benji Marshall and the Wests Tigers have reportedly locked in gun fullback Jahream Bula in a big boost to the club.

Trent Robinson brutal reveal for Blues hopeful Mark Nawaqanitawase as injury carnage laid bare

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 7:19am AEST

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is expected to have surgery on a syndesmosis injury that is set to rule him out of the State of Origin series opener later this month.

‘Brain explosion’: ‘Trouble’ looming for Broncos as star’s ‘unnecessary’ moment lands him in hot water

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:18pm AEST

Broncos gun Kotoni Staggs delivered an ugly moment in his side’s loss to the Roosters, elbowing Hugo Savala in the back of the head in a moment labelled a “brain explosion” by Kevin Walters.