Katoa Optimistic About NRL Comeback
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Eliesa Katoa, the Melbourne Storm back-rower, expressed optimism about returning to the NRL after a career-threatening brain injury. A month post-surgery to address a brain bleed,...
Jamie Feeney Named New Head Coach
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Jamie Feeney, a former NRL forward for the Canterbury Bulldogs and Melbourne Storm, has landed a new head coaching position for the upcoming season after being...
Eli Katoa Honors Partner Amid NRL Injury Battle
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Eli Katoa is optimistic about making a return to the NRL, sharing that his recovery following brain surgery is progressing positively. The Melbourne Storm player faced...
Maguire Wins Coach of the Year Award
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Maguire named Coach of the Year at Queensland Sport Awards Michaels Maguire, the head coach of the Broncos NRL, celebrated a remarkable season by being honored...
Fitzgibbon Signals Future Changes Amid Salary Constraints
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In 2025, the Cronulla Sharks surpassed expectations, but coach Craig Fitzgibbon still found the outcome lacking. Reflecting on the team's recent defeat in the preliminary finals...
Reynolds Addresses Rabbitohs Reunion Rumors
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has addressed reports suggesting a potential return to the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2027. As one of several Broncos players whose...
Hetherington Set to Join Storm After Knights Exit
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick The Melbourne Storm are close to signing Kobe Hetherington, a forward from the Newcastle Knights, to fill the gap left by Eliesa Katoa, who will miss...
Turpin Stays with Bulldogs, Rejects Rival Interest
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Phil Gould, the Canterbury Bulldogs GM of Football, has announced that dummy-half Jake Turpin has secured a new contract with the team, rejecting offers from a...
Gallen Demands Life Bans Over Katoa Concussion
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Cronulla Sharks legend Paul Gallen has urged for life bans for staff who overlooked concussion symptoms in Melbourne Storm's Eliesa Katoa during the recent Pacific Championships....
Five Storm Players Needing 2026 Improvement
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe The Melbourne Storm are gearing up for the 2026 season with heightened expectations. Two consecutive grand final defeats in 2024 and 2025 have left this storied...
2025 IRL Golden Boot Contenders Announced
LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken The shortlist for the 2025 IRL Golden Boot has been revealed, with standout Kiwis stars Dylan Brown and Joseph Tapine, influential Toa Samoa prop Payne Haas,...
Harry Grant Re-signs with Storm Until 2028
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe The Melbourne Storm has officially announced the re-signing of star dummy half Harry Grant, extending his contract through to at least the end of the 2028...
Harry Grant Extends Contract with Storm Until 2028
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Melbourne Storm is thrilled to announce that their captain and star hooker, Harry Grant, has secured a two-year contract extension, ensuring he remains with the team...
Melbourne Back Targeted by Perth Bears
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick A utility back from Melbourne Storm has emerged as a potential target for the NRL's newest team, the Perth Bears, as they begin to assemble their...
Drinkwater Joins Taulagi in Cowboys Exit Rumors
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Recent reports indicate that North Queensland Cowboys star international winger Murray Taulagi may not receive a contract extension, leading to speculation about a second player leaving...
Concerns Arise Over R360's Influence
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick In the wake of the abrupt exits of footy stars Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax, following speculation about Payne Haas's shrouded future, the messages sent across...
R360 Faces Setback in NRL Recruitment Efforts
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy R360 has faced a significant setback in its recruitment ambitions within the NRL. Prominent player agent Clinton Schifcofske, who represents Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax, has...
Katoa Out for 2026 NRL Season Due to Injuries
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Eliesa Katoa, the second-rower for Melbourne Storm, has been officially ruled out for the entire 2026 NRL season as he continues to recover from head injuries...
Eli Katoa Out for 2026 NRL Season Post-Surgery
LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Melbourne Storm player Eli Katoa will be sidelined for the entire 2026 NRL season as he focuses on recovering from brain surgery necessitated by previous head...
2026 NRL Team with Most Flight Hours
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Air Time: Which NRL Team Spends the Most Time Flying in 2026? In 2026, the New Zealand Warriors will no longer hold the title for the...