NRL news from around the web
DCE’s return to Brookvale with Roosters; Souths recruit’s wait to face Titans — Grudge Matches
Key fixtures have been gradually released all week, with fans already knowing the details for the grand final rematch and when Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin will clash again.
Brutal run could put Benji in firing line; Ryles’ big Eels boost — NRL Draw Winners and Losers
The Tigers face a brutal run as they bid to end the longest finals drought in the NRL, while the Eels have a huge home advantage as the 2026 draw is revealed.
See your team’s full fixture: Every game, every round as 2026 NRL draw revealed
The NRL draw for the 2026 season has landed, with 27 rounds of rugby league action now set in stone for next year.
All 66 games, start times and venues — Full 2026 NRLW draw unveiled
Yet another 66-game NRLW regular season has been scheduled, with the 12 teams all vying to best the Broncos and win a premiership in 2026.
Neuroscientist calls for doctors at games following Katoa concussions
A leading concussion expert calls for sporting bodies to strengthen their protocols on players who are concussed before and during matches.
John Hopoate says son copping abuse over Eli Katoa clash
John Hopoate says his son Lehi has been targeted on social media after being involved in a sickening accidental collision with Tonga teammate Eli Katoa earlier this month. Christian Nicolussi
BREAKING: Big NRL draw issue that frustrated fans is gone in 17-year first
It was one of the more heavily criticised parts of last year’s NRL draw, but rugby league fans will be cheering after a key change to the 2026 schedule was announced on Friday morning.
Ex-Knights coach joins Bulldogs in Ciraldo support staff shake-up — Off-season Central
The Bulldogs have signed ex-Knights coach Adam O’Brien as an assistant coach in a shake-up of Cameron Ciraldo’s support staff heading into 2026.
Cold $6m Haas truth after worrying words; ultimatum Knights must give Ponga — Crawls
It was interesting listening to Payne Haas give the latest update about his future during the week as the Broncos prop flew out for a family holiday to Fiji.
‘Want to compete for premiership’: Souths enforcer linked to two NRL rivals — NOV 1 LIVE
Off-contract Souths and Kangaroos enforcer Keaon Koloamtangi is reportedly being chased hard by two NRL rivals as he weighs up his future beyond 2026.
