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Ryan Matterson of Parramatta has criticized the "public narrative" surrounding Melbourne's interest in Zac Lomax after becoming a pawn in negotiations. Currently facing concussion-related challenges, Matterson's future in the NRL...

Canterbury Bulldogs Melbourne Storm Parramatta Eels

Rivalry Heats Up With Potential Trade

Robbie Hamilton18:28, March 4, 202618:28, March 4, 2026

The rivalry between the Canterbury Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels dates back to the 1980s, and their latest developments may escalate tensions further. On NRL 360, the topic of Zac Lomax's...

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Sea Eagles Return for NRL Round 1

LeagueNews.co16:36, March 4, 202616:36, March 4, 2026

The long-awaited moment has arrived. After 184 days, the Sea Eagles are back at 4 Pines Park for Round 1 of the 2026 Telstra NRL Premiership, facing the Canberra Raiders....

Canterbury Bulldogs Newcastle Knights

NRL Tactics Shift Amid Technical Glitch

LeagueNews.co15:36, March 4, 202615:36, March 4, 2026

The strategy for this week was straightforward: to examine a tactical aspect from Round 1 of the NRL season. On Sunday, I intended to thoroughly assess the Newcastle Knights' offensive...

New Zealand Warriors Penrith Panthers

Warriors' Metcalf Recovering Faster Than Expected

LeagueNews.co14:20, March 4, 202614:20, March 4, 2026

The New Zealand Warriors are poised to experience an unexpected early-season advantage, as Luke Metcalf is recovering from his ACL injury faster than anticipated. Metcalf sustained the injury during the...

Melbourne Storm Parramatta Eels

Disappointment over Lomax's NRL Delay

LeagueNews.co13:04, March 4, 2026

Craig Bellamy, the coach of Melbourne Storm, has expressed his disappointment regarding the absence of Zac Lomax for the upcoming 2026 season. Following a legal dispute between the Parramatta Eels...

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Shock Player Move Shakes Rugby League Landscape

LeagueNews.co10:32, March 4, 2026

Payne Haas' surprising transfer to the South Sydney Rabbitohs took the rugby league community, including the Brisbane Broncos, by surprise. This move has created a significant gap in the Broncos'...

State of Origin

Melbourne Awaits New Star Fullback

LeagueNews.co8:46, March 4, 20268:46, March 4, 2026

For a significant period, Sua Fa'alogo has been anticipating his opportunity to shine as Melbourne's fullback. However, this wait pales in comparison to Melbourne's quest for a player of his...

Cronulla Sharks

Colquhoun Aims to Be One-Club Player

LeagueNews.co8:24, March 4, 20268:24, March 4, 2026

Jesse Colquhoun, recently re-signed by the Sharks, is committed to being a one-club player. At 24, he aims to fulfill expectations following a four-year contract extension. Regarded as a potential...

St George Illawarra Dragons

Keaon Koloamatangi Makes Big Career Move

LeagueNews.co8:00, March 4, 20268:00, March 4, 2026

Keaon Koloamatangi has opened up about the difficult conversations he had with South Sydney's coach, Wayne Bennett, and his longtime teammate, Cameron Murray, regarding his departure from the club at...

Brisbane Broncos

Haas' Departure Sparks Rumors of Discontent

Robbie Hamilton7:04, March 4, 20267:04, March 4, 2026

The recent developments surrounding Payne Haas' choice to leave the Brisbane Broncos for South Sydney suggest a level of discontent within the club. Following the announcement of his free agency,...

Gold Coast Titans

Titans Coach Fosters Unlikely AFL Partnership

LeagueNews.co6:44, March 4, 2026

In an unexpected move, Gold Coast Titans coach Josh Hannay is bridging the gap between codes by forming an unusual partnership with his AFL counterparts. This innovative collaboration aims to...

National Rugby League

Contract Dispute Restores NRL Faith

Robbie Hamilton19:40, March 3, 202619:40, March 3, 2026

Zac Lomax's contract dispute has officially concluded, leaving a notable positive in its wake - "faith in the NRL's contract system" has been rejuvenated. On Tuesday, Lomax reached a settlement...

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Warriors Welcome Back Key Players for Opener

LeagueNews.co17:06, March 3, 202617:06, March 3, 2026

In the Maxigesic Recovery Report, two players have been cleared for the first round. Winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and standoff Chanel Harris-Tavita are set to play in the NZ Warriors' NRL...

Redcliffe Dolphins South Sydney Rabbitohs

Rabbitohs Await Arrow's Shoulder Recovery Insights

LeagueNews.co16:48, March 3, 202616:48, March 3, 2026

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are currently in a state of uncertainty regarding the health of their forward Jai Arrow, following a string of evaluations into a persistent shoulder concern that...

Canberra Raiders

Raiders unveil Round One lineup

Robbie Hamilton15:46, March 3, 202615:46, March 3, 2026

The Canberra Raiders have finalised their Round 1 squad to face the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park on Saturday night. Jayden Brailey has been named on the interchange and...

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Eels Eye Signing of Mitch Barnett

LeagueNews.co15:32, March 3, 2026

The Parramatta Eels have officially expressed their desire to sign the newly available Mitch Barnett. After being released from his contract with the New Zealand Warriors on compassionate grounds, Barnett...

National Rugby League

Lomax Settlement Ends Eels Legal Drama

Robbie Hamilton14:36, March 3, 202614:36, March 3, 2026

Eels coach Jason Ryles expressed a degree of sympathy for the departing winger Zac Lomax following the conclusion of the club's legal matters concerning him on Tuesday. Lomax reached an...

New Zealand Warriors Parramatta Eels

Paulo Eager to Extend Eels Career

LeagueNews.co14:16, March 3, 202614:16, March 3, 2026

Veteran Parramatta Eels prop Junior Paulo has shared his thoughts on his NRL future, expressing a desire to continue his journey in the west. As his contract nears its conclusion...

Newcastle Knights

Fletcher Sharpe Suffers PCL Injury, Targets Round 3 Return

LeagueNews.co14:08, March 3, 202614:08, March 3, 2026

Fletcher Sharpe has suffered a PCL injury, as confirmed by scans after his return to Newcastle. This injury occurred during the nib Knights' victory in Round 1 in Las Vegas....