LeagueNews.co

The Dragons have provided updates on several players: Valentine Holmes, Jacob Liddle, Dylan Egan, and Nathan Lawson. Valentine Holmes has fully recovered from his early-January hamstring injury. Although he is...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Signing Secrets: Haas Leaves Broncos For Bennett

LeagueNews.co15:05, February 12, 202615:05, February 12, 2026

The NRL community was stunned on Sunday when Payne Haas, a premiership-winning prop for the Broncos, confirmed he will leave the club at season's end to sign a three-year deal...

Cronulla Sharks

Sharks Injured: Katoa Surgery Opens Sharks Wing Race

LeagueNews.co12:59, February 12, 202612:59, February 12, 2026

The Cronulla Sharks have suffered a major setback on the eve of their preseason trials after winger Sione Katoa dislocated his shoulder and faces immediate surgery. The injury removes a...

Newcastle Knights Rugby League World Cup State of Origin

Ponga Switch: Kalyn Ponga Open To New Zealand

LeagueNews.co8:47, February 12, 20268:47, February 12, 2026

Kalyn Ponga has confirmed he is open to representing New Zealand in international rugby league. The Newcastle Knights fullback was born in Port Hedland and has both Australian and New...

St George Illawarra Dragons

Still Playing: Damien Cook Eyes 2027 Extension

LeagueNews.co6:42, February 12, 20266:42, February 12, 2026

St George Illawarra hooker Damien Cook is approaching his 11th NRL season and aims to remain on the field. The Dragons began talks during the off-season about a one-year extension...

National Rugby League

Haas Commits: Haas joins Rabbitohs for Bennett reunion

Robbie Hamilton18:43, February 11, 2026

'He shook Wayne's hand': Why Haas won't backflip on Souths deal. Payne Haas' manager says the chance to reunite with Wayne Bennett drove the unexpected move to South Sydney and...

Manly Sea Eagles

Forward injured: Manly's Navale Suffers ACL Rupture

LeagueNews.co18:05, February 11, 202618:05, February 11, 2026

The Manly Sea Eagles face a setback as lock Caleb Navale has sustained an ACL injury during training. The 24-year-old had been making the most of limited NRL chances and...

Brisbane Broncos National Rugby League

Broncos' Young Talent Set for Sunshine Coast Trial

LeagueNews.co16:41, February 11, 202616:41, February 11, 2026

The Broncos' traveling squad has arrived in London for the World Club Challenge. Back home, nearly 7,000 fans are gearing up to see the next generation of Broncos talent. This...

Wests Tigers

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...

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Contract Reasons: Bennett, Not Money, Lures Haas

LeagueNews.co11:47, February 11, 202611:47, February 11, 2026

Wayne Bennett, rather than money, prompted Payne Haas to agree to a switch to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Haas has committed to a three-year deal with the Rabbitohs, a move...

Wests Tigers

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...

Melbourne Storm Parramatta Eels State of Origin

Lomax Ban: Lomax Banned From Training Until Trial

LeagueNews.co18:58, February 10, 202618:58, February 10, 2026

Zac Lomax's pathway back to the NRL has been complicated by a fresh ruling that bars him from training with any club until his court case concludes. The winger was...

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Broncos Bid: Payne Haas Agrees Rabbitohs Deal

LeagueNews.co16:52, February 10, 202616:52, February 10, 2026

Payne Haas has reportedly signed a contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons, though the club has only been able to lodge the paperwork...

NRL Women's Premiership

Lomax Dilemma: NRL urges caution after Lomax standoff

Robbie Hamilton15:22, February 10, 202615:22, February 10, 2026

Andrew Abdo has said he does not want elite players excluded from the NRL, but stressed any reform to contracting rules after the Zac Lomax dispute would require careful consideration....

Brisbane Broncos

Player Responds: David Mead Chases Off Intruders

LeagueNews.co12:41, February 10, 202612:41, February 10, 2026

Former NRL player David Mead confronted intruders after a break-in attempt at his family home in the early hours. He and his family were sleeping when noises roused them shortly...

Gold Coast Titans National Rugby League Redcliffe Dolphins

Cooper Bai Cleared to Play in Trials

LeagueNews.co11:33, February 10, 202611:33, February 10, 2026

Rising Titans star Cooper Bai has been cleared to participate in the upcoming trials following a concussion assessment. After undergoing the NRL's mandatory 11-day stand-down period nearly two weeks ago,...

National Rugby League

Haas Surprise: 2:20pm Bombshell Rocks NRL

LeagueNews.co10:34, February 10, 202610:34, February 10, 2026

"I had no idea": Souths players share reaction to Haas signing February 8 arrived without fanfare and with no obvious signs that anything major was about to happen. The day...

National Rugby League

Haas Clause: Broncos Offer Payne Haas Five-Year Deal

Robbie Hamilton7:10, February 10, 20267:10, February 10, 2026

The Payne Haas situation could yet take another turn. Brisbane have reportedly tabled a five-year offer in an attempt to convince their marquee prop to remain at the club. Although...

St George Illawarra Dragons

Hame Sele Plans Reunion After Injury Setbacks

LeagueNews.co6:53, February 10, 20266:53, February 10, 2026

Dragons forward Hame Sele is excited about a family reunion in Las Vegas as he aims for an injury-free 2026 season. Concerns arose about his future when he was diagnosed...

National Rugby League

No Rift: Reynolds: Haas Exit Not Maguire Fallout

Robbie Hamilton18:24, February 9, 202618:24, February 9, 2026

Adam Reynolds, who is retiring as captain, said Brisbane teammates were stunned when Payne Haas confirmed he had signed with South Sydney. Reynolds rejected suggestions the departure was caused by...