LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Fox League has announced a significant reshuffle in its on-air team for the 2026 NRL season, featuring the much-anticipated return of Yvonne O'Keefe as one of the marquee presenters.
The beloved host, who took a break from her television role following the birth of her second child with journalist Chris O'Keefe, will be back on screen next season. This marks a major transformation behind the Fox League desk.
O'Keefe has previously led NRL 360 and various other key shows before starting her maternity leave earlier this year. According to Code Sports, her return will trigger a series of notable changes within Fox Sports' rugby league coverage.
Additionally, retired Manly Sea Eagles premiership winner Kieran Foran is set to step into a full-time analyst role after captivating audiences in 2025. Foran will juggle his media responsibilities with a new position as an assistant coach at the Sea Eagles, reuniting with coach Anthony Seibold.
In the background, Mitch Diffin, formerly a producer for NRL 360, has been promoted to head of rugby league. Jamie Lockyer will take on the role of head of cricket, while Joe Bromham will continue as executive director of sport.
Fox Sports boss Steve Crawley has commended the emerging talent within the organization. "In the world, it's hard to find good young producers, and I feel like I've got the best young producers in Australian broadcasting," he stated.
Fox League will maintain a star-studded commentary lineup, including Matty Johns, Cooper Cronk, Braith Anasta, Greg Alexander, Michael Ennis, Nathan Hindmarsh, Shaun Johnson, Mal Meninga, Lara Pitt, Gorden Tallis, Warren Smith, Andrew Voss, and more.
O'Keefe's comeback concludes an eventful year for the presenter, who will balance her family commitments with her long-awaited return to rugby league broadcasting.