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‘Deeply troubling’: Ex-Warriors player slams Broncos over Ben Roberts-Smith visit

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 1:35pm AEST

Omar Slaimankhel, whose parents fled Afghanistan, says it is deeply troubling that someone charged with war crimes is given a public platform. Christian Nicolussi

Ivan shuts down big Nathan debate; ominous Storm warning — NRL Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 12:41pm AEST

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary isn’t buying into the debate about his son “dominating” State of Origin, with Nathan set to be joined by Isaah Yeo and Brian To’o as the big guns return for Penrith’s grudge match with the Wests Tigers.

Outcast star nears NRL return; Bears poach talented Dragon... and they’re not done — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 10:45am AEST

Josh Schuster could be on the verge of an NRL return, with his advisor claiming there has been plenty of interest from rival clubs in signing the 25-year-old before the June 30 deadline.

‘Not a gangster’: Terrell May lifts lid on Panthers meeting... and moment he ‘lost all respect’ for Roosters

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 10:38am AEST

Wests Tigers front rower Terrell May has opened up on his exits from the Panthers and Roosters, while revealing why he “will never be loyal to an actual club again”.

Ciraldo blasted refs over four plays. The verdict on each... and why it masks bigger Dogs ‘issue’

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 9:16am AEST

A “frustrated” Cameron Ciraldo has been accused of “deflecting” from his own team’s poor performances after a string of press conferences which have seen him take aim at the referees.

Storm finds their future No.7; how Warriors star fared in return — Ressies Wrap

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 6:07am AEST

Ever since Jonah Pezet departed the club for the Eels and Broncos, the Melbourne Storm have been on the lookout for a long-term successor to Jahrome Hughes in the No.7 jersey

English rugby league great dies on way home from Challenge Cup final

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 5:24am AEST

John Kear was taken ill on the journey back from commentary stint. Ben Rumsby

‘No respect whatsoever’: Fiery Daley debate explodes after Origin ‘abomination’ saved by send off

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 9:53pm AEST

Laurie Daley was under immense pressure heading into the 2026 Origin series — but now he deserves “respect” after a series-opening victory according to one leading journalist.

‘They are gone’: Broncos’ title hopes in tatters... as pressure returns in ugly Madge reality

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 8:04pm AEST

Are the Broncos out of the premiership race?

‘Sick and tired’ ex-NSW star calls out Daley critics, ‘masterstroke’ no one is talking about

from FOX SPORTS League

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 4:19pm AEST

Former Blues five-eighth Josh Reynolds has come to the defence of Laurie Daley, taking aim at critics who have “had a crack” at the NSW coach.