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Deadlock Break: Matterson's head injuries reshape Lomax saga

LeagueNews.co15:30, February 21, 202615:30, February 21, 2026

Ryan Matterson's latest concussion problems may unintentionally ease the stalemate between Melbourne and Parramatta over Zac Lomax. Matterson has endured recurring head injuries through his NRL career, and recent symptoms...

Knights 2026: Knights start 2026 rebuild under Holbrook

LeagueNews.co11:58, February 21, 2026

The Newcastle Knights enter 2026 with a new coach and high expectations after a poor season. There is significant pressure on the club to rebound following one of the weakest...

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Cleary Ban: Cleary to miss opening two rounds

Robbie Hamilton10:46, February 21, 202610:46, February 21, 2026

Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary faces a significant setback after being cited and is expected to miss the first two rounds of the NRL season. The halfback was sent to the...

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Cleary Faces Suspension for High Tackle Charge

LeagueNews.co9:32, February 21, 20269:32, February 21, 2026

NRL's Match Review Committee has charged Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary after a trial match against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval on Friday night. Cleary faces a grade two charge...

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Talking Points: Tigers, Dolphins win; Panthers, Warriors lose

LeagueNews.co8:24, February 21, 20268:24, February 21, 2026

The Wests Tigers and Dolphins closed their pre-seasons with encouraging wins on Friday night while the Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Warriors finished with defeats. All four teams revealed both...

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Cleary Suspension: Cleary sin-bin jeopardises Round One

LeagueNews.co6:40, February 21, 20266:40, February 21, 2026

Nathan Cleary's readiness for round one is uncertain after being sin-binned in the Panthers' 26-12 trial defeat to Wests Tigers. He was sent to the bin at Leichhardt Oval after...

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Cleary Doubtful: Cleary risks ban after high shot

Robbie Hamilton22:18, February 20, 202622:18, February 20, 2026

At Leichhardt Oval, Penrith's season plans may already be unsettled by an early incident. Champion Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary faces the possibility of missing the club's NRL opener against premiers...

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Māori Signing: Wests Tigers Sign Patrick Herbert

LeagueNews.co18:08, February 18, 202618:08, February 18, 2026

The Wests Tigers have secured Patrick Herbert on a two-year contract after his standout preseason in 2026. Herbert earned the deal following a train-and-trial stint aimed at rekindling his NRL...

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MRC Decisions: MRC Issues Single Preseason Charge

LeagueNews.co10:05, February 15, 202610:05, February 15, 2026

The NRL's match review committee issued only one charge after Saturday's four-game pre-season challenge, despite on-field officials placing four players on report during the slate. Canterbury Bulldogs prop Josh Curran...

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Tiger Try: Rookie Tavana's Contortionist Try

LeagueNews.co8:22, February 15, 20268:22, February 15, 2026

Wests Tigers rookie Faaletino Tavana produced one of the season's most remarkable tries during a preseason trial against the Sydney Roosters. The contest, largely featuring second-string combinations, saw the Tigers...

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Tiger Try: Tavana's acrobatic try steals show

Robbie Hamilton18:51, February 14, 2026

A spectacular effort in February put a Wests Tigers trial on track to be an early contender for try of the year. The match ended 42-26 in favour of the...

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Madden Returns: Jock Madden Returns to Wests Tigers

LeagueNews.co7:34, February 14, 2026

Jock Madden has announced his return to the Wests Tigers and will bolster Benji Marshall's halves group. The 25-year-old playmaker, who originally debuted for the Tigers in 2021, spent the...

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Fainu Signs: Tigers re-sign Fainu brothers

Robbie Hamilton16:34, February 11, 202616:34, February 11, 2026

Wests Tigers have locked Sione Fainu into a fresh three-year deal that will keep him at the club beyond the 2026 season. The 24-year-old joins brothers Latu and Samuela, who...

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Luai's Plan: Wests Tigers' Halves Uncertainty Grows

LeagueNews.co9:41, February 11, 20269:41, February 11, 2026

The Wests Tigers endured off-field turmoil from summer optimism to mid-season chaos that forced the club into unexpected changes. The 13th-place finish in 2025 showed progress after years near the...

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Coach Withdraws: Ex-NRL Coach Quits Dangerous Run Event

LeagueNews.co15:30, February 9, 202615:30, February 9, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe "What the heck am I doing here?": Former NRL star withdraws from coaching controversial event Former Manly Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers forward Josh Aloiai joined...

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Gold Coast Titans' 2026 Comeback Plans

LeagueNews.co12:06, February 8, 202612:06, February 8, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe NRL Best 19s for 2026: Gold Coast Titans The Gold Coast Titans concluded the 2025 season poorly, finishing at the lower end of the ladder. However,...

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Knights Face Injury Woes Before Season Opener

LeagueNews.co10:35, February 8, 202610:35, February 8, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy The Newcastle Knights are facing uncertainty as they approach their season opener against the North Queensland Cowboys in Las Vegas. The team is currently dealing with...

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From Excavator Operator to NRL Aspirant

LeagueNews.co16:24, February 7, 202616:24, February 7, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Pat Herbert found himself three years after his last NRL game, operating an excavator and focusing on life away from rugby. His aspirations resurfaced unexpectedly when...

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Rivals Deny Lomax Signing Speculation

LeagueNews.co16:05, February 6, 202616:05, February 6, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Canberra Raiders CEO Don Furner has clarified that the club has no interest in signing Zac Lomax, contrary to recent speculation. Reports emerged from the Supreme...

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NRL Player Tempted by Rugby's Financial Offer

LeagueNews.co11:32, February 6, 202611:32, February 6, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Wests Tigers prop Terrell May has openly expressed that lucrative offers from Rugby 360 could entice him away from the NRL. May, recognized as one of...

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Panthers' Selection Dilemmas for 2026

LeagueNews.co9:29, February 4, 20269:29, February 4, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy For the first time in several years, the Penrith Panthers are entering a new season without losing any major players, allowing them to approach the 2026...

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Wests Tigers' 'Crash Bros' Lose 15kgs Together

Robbie Hamilton15:39, January 31, 202615:39, January 31, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe The Wests Tigers' "Crash Bros," Royce Hunt and Bunty Afoa, have collectively shed around 15 kilograms, though some at the club believe the actual figure is...

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Broncos' New Recruit Set for Impact

LeagueNews.co12:20, January 31, 202612:20, January 31, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe The Brisbane Broncos have unexpectedly benefited from a last-minute contract fallout at the Melbourne Storm, with Aublix Tawha now positioned to play a significant role in...

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Tigers Offer Upgrade to Keep Fainu

LeagueNews.co16:21, January 29, 202616:21, January 29, 2026

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe The Wests Tigers have made a move to secure Sione Fainu, whose contract expires at the end of 2026. Originally a product of the Manly Sea...