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Injuries and Wallabies commitments have pushed Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter to recall unlikely reinforcements for Super Rugby AUS. Former Warriors winger David Fusitua will start at outside centre against...

Penrith Panthers

Penrith's Finals Record Faces Cleary Test

Robbie Hamilton12:54, September 17, 202612:55, September 17, 2026

Isaah Yeo delayed surgery on a ruptured pec before returning for Penrith's final-round match. "It's just been a bit of see how it travels. So far it has given me...

Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen Questions His Storm Role

LeagueNews.co12:50, September 17, 202612:55, September 17, 2026

Sua Fa'alogo's breakout performance made Ryan Papenhuyzen question his place at Melbourne, after Fa'alogo scored twice and assisted five line breaks in a 52-4 victory. Watching from New Zealand, Papenhuyzen...

Cronulla Sharks

Slater Unconvinced by Cronulla's Premiership Credentials

LeagueNews.co12:34, September 17, 202612:40, September 17, 2026

Jesse Trindall's return from a dislocated shoulder gave Cronulla a needed lift, with Billy Slater describing his display as "Physical courage to go after the game." Trindall's influence helped the...

Wests Tigers

Luai's Wests Tigers awards no-show criticised

Robbie Hamilton12:22, September 17, 202612:25, September 17, 2026

Jarome Luai's absence from the Wests Tigers' end-of-season awards has triggered criticism from several former players and NRL commentators. The Tigers said Luai was in Samoa promoting his nation's Rugby...

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle's Gagai Faces Fitness Race

Robbie Hamilton12:14, September 17, 202612:25, September 17, 2026

Dane Gagai's contest with Latrell Mitchell left the Newcastle veteran struggling physically ahead of the Knights' semi-final against the New Zealand Warriors. Gagai, 35, had been outstanding against Mitchell last...

Penrith Panthers

Penrith Prelim Timing Raises Fairness Questions

Robbie Hamilton11:34, September 17, 202611:45, September 17, 2026

The NRL's preliminary-final schedule gives Friday's winner nine days before Sunday October 4, two more than Sunday's winner. Announced Thursday, the games are Friday September 25 at 7.50pm and Sunday...

Melbourne Storm

Melbourne Storm secure five amid exits

LeagueNews.co10:42, September 17, 202610:55, September 17, 2026

Melbourne's 2027 backline changes could increase Moses Leo's opportunities after Warbrick and Meaney leave for the Warriors and Perth Bears. Melbourne Storm confirmed Leo, Hugo Peel, Stanley Huen, Trent Toelau...

Penrith Panthers Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins, Panthers Face Uneven Finals Schedule

Robbie Hamilton10:30, September 17, 202610:40, September 17, 2026

The NRL's 2026 preliminary finals will be played on Friday, September 25, and Sunday, September 27. The Dolphins will face either the Sydney Roosters or Cronulla Sharks at Brisbane's Suncorp...

Melbourne Storm

Papenhuyzen Regrets Messaging Storm Teammates

Robbie Hamilton10:14, September 17, 202610:25, September 17, 2026

Ryan Papenhuyzen is pursuing life beyond the NRL, working as a professional golf caddie and joining Channel 7's coverage team for the Rugby League World Cup in October and November....

Penrith Panthers

Panthers Selection Squeeze After Cogger Return

Robbie Hamilton9:26, September 17, 20269:40, September 17, 2026

Blaize Talagi made a strong return at centre against the Roosters, rushing up on Hugo Savala and forcing the pass that Brian To'o turned into the decisive try. His position...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins' Dark Arts Face Finals Test

LeagueNews.co8:34, September 17, 20268:40, September 17, 2026

With six teams still alive, finals football is exposing which sides can manage pressure as well as produce attacking moments. Two teams disappear each week, while opponents become more familiar...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins Move Pays Off for Marshall-King

Robbie Hamilton8:22, September 17, 20268:25, September 17, 2026

Jeremy Marshall-King's move from Canterbury to the Dolphins has taken him within one victory of an NRL grand final. The 30-year-old hooker finally won a final in his 168th NRL...

Brisbane Broncos

Injured Bukowski Faces Broncos No 9 Battle

Robbie Hamilton7:50, September 17, 20268:00, September 17, 2026

At Easts Tigers, Pat Carrigan recently praised fellow Brisbane hooker Cameron Bukowski's progress. Carrigan said, "He's got a huge future at the club and I'm just really happy his hard...

Sydney Roosters

Roosters Face Finals Turnaround Dilemma

LeagueNews.co7:30, September 17, 20267:35, September 17, 2026

The Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks will play at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, September 19, with the winner meeting The Dolphins in Brisbane. The NRL has confirmed a second consecutive...

Sydney Roosters

Roosters stars chase final NRLW title

Robbie Hamilton7:18, September 17, 20267:30, September 17, 2026

The Roosters are unbeaten this season, with their only defeat coming in Brisbane's 2025 decider. Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter said Wednesday that this NRLW campaign would be their last....

NRL News

V'landys Set for Expanded NRL Role

Robbie Hamilton6:14, September 17, 20266:25, September 17, 2026

The NRL's leadership structure could soon change dramatically, with Peter V'landys poised to become its first executive chairman. The Australian Rugby League Commission approved the proposal on Tuesday, according to...

Parramatta Eels

Addo-Carr's Management Pleads With Parramatta

Robbie Hamilton5:18, September 17, 20265:29, September 17, 2026

Josh Addo-Carr's future at Parramatta is uncertain after an alleged positive cocaine indication during a random roadside test in Newtown. The winger was stopped on Enmore Road on Friday night,...

Parramatta Eels

Parramatta's Moses Expected To Choose Australia

Robbie Hamilton5:10, September 17, 20265:15, September 17, 2026

International eligibility remains unsettled four weeks before the World Cup, with several players listed in more than one preliminary 40-man squad. AAP understands Mitch Moses would select Australia if included...

Newcastle Knights

Marzhew's Newcastle Rise Began With Holbrook

Robbie Hamilton3:50, September 17, 20264:05, September 17, 2026

Marzhew has scored 59 tries in 86 games for Newcastle, where he and Dom Young rank among the NRL's most effective wingers. At 29, he is preparing for a semi-final...

NRL News

Toowoomba Bid Enters NRL Expansion Race

LeagueNews.co18:40, September 16, 202618:45, September 16, 2026

New Zealand had long been considered the leading destination for the NRL's 20th licence, with South Island proposals gaining momentum after Christchurch opened a new stadium. Toowoomba has now entered...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins Secure Schneider Amid Halves Competition

Robbie Hamilton17:24, September 16, 202617:25, September 16, 2026

The Dolphins will host their first preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium next weekend, with a maiden NRL grand-final appearance at stake. They have also secured an important part of their...

Sydney Roosters

Roosters' Walker Eyes Preliminary-Final Return

Robbie Hamilton15:32, September 16, 202615:40, September 16, 2026

Angus Crichton could play his final NRL match for the Roosters against Cronulla before switching codes next year. The backrower is expected to return from a lengthy absence caused by...

Canterbury Bulldogs

King Backs Bulldogs Future Over PNG

LeagueNews.co14:56, September 16, 202615:10, September 16, 2026

Canterbury's 2026 season ended with 11 wins and no finals berth, after the Bulldogs finished in the top four under Cameron Ciraldo the previous year. Despite that setback, Max King...

Category: Rugby League

Fusitua Earns Shock Queensland Reds Call-Up

Penrith's Finals Record Faces Cleary Test

Papenhuyzen Questions His Storm Role

Slater Unconvinced by Cronulla's Premiership Credentials

Luai's Wests Tigers awards no-show criticised

Newcastle's Gagai Faces Fitness Race

Penrith Prelim Timing Raises Fairness Questions

Melbourne Storm secure five amid exits

Dolphins, Panthers Face Uneven Finals Schedule

Papenhuyzen Regrets Messaging Storm Teammates

Panthers Selection Squeeze After Cogger Return

Dolphins' Dark Arts Face Finals Test

Dolphins Move Pays Off for Marshall-King

Injured Bukowski Faces Broncos No 9 Battle

Roosters Face Finals Turnaround Dilemma

Roosters stars chase final NRLW title

V'landys Set for Expanded NRL Role

Addo-Carr's Management Pleads With Parramatta

Parramatta's Moses Expected To Choose Australia

Marzhew's Newcastle Rise Began With Holbrook

Toowoomba Bid Enters NRL Expansion Race

Dolphins Secure Schneider Amid Halves Competition

Roosters' Walker Eyes Preliminary-Final Return

King Backs Bulldogs Future Over PNG