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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...

Canterbury Bulldogs Newcastle Knights

Bulldogs Blank Knights 28-0 in Pre-season Finale

LeagueNews.co23:02, February 14, 202623:02, February 14, 2026

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs concluded their Pre-season Challenge with a dominant 28-0 win against the Newcastle Knights. This victory sets the stage for their upcoming Round 1 match in Las Vegas....

St George Illawarra Dragons

Rabbitohs Defeat Dragons 28-24 in Charity Shield

LeagueNews.co22:12, February 14, 202622:12, February 14, 2026

The Dragons faced off against the Rabbitohs in a thrilling Charity Shield match, ultimately losing 28-24 at Wollongong's WIN Stadium on Saturday night. A lively crowd filled the stadium for...

St George Illawarra Dragons

Hamstring Risk: Burton hamstring threatens Vegas selection

Robbie Hamilton20:37, February 14, 2026

Bulldogs playmaker Matt Burton is set for scans after a hamstring issue that could cost him a trip to Las Vegas. The potential withdrawal looms with only five days before...

Wests Tigers

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...

National Rugby League

Tedesco Replacement: Roosters Eye Tedesco Fullback Replacements

LeagueNews.co14:39, February 14, 2026

The Roosters enjoyed a season with Tedesco playing every game, so a back-up plan wasn't needed last year. The club hopes that run of availability continues, but Trent Robinson must...

Cronulla Sharks State of Origin

Brailey Debut: Blayke Brailey Earns Kangaroos Call

LeagueNews.co12:52, February 14, 202612:52, February 14, 2026

Blayke Brailey's standout 2025 with the Cronulla Sharks earned him a spot in the Kangaroos touring party to England. The Shire dummy half continued to emerge as one of the...

Melbourne Storm Parramatta Eels

Lomax Texts: Storm Texted NRL Over Lomax

LeagueNews.co11:06, February 14, 202611:06, February 14, 2026

Court filings reveal the Melbourne Storm allegedly messaged NRL executives to kickstart discussions about Zac Lomax joining their club. The dispute over Lomax's contract has intensified, with the Parramatta Eels...

National Rugby League New Zealand Warriors Redcliffe Dolphins Sydney Roosters

Warriors' Key Players Out for Preseason Matches

LeagueNews.co10:18, February 14, 202610:18, February 14, 2026

Three players are poised for round one after missing trials. Winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, second rower Marata Niukore, and standoff Chanel Harris-Tavita won't compete in the NZ Warriors' Preseason Challenge matches....

Canberra Raiders

Tuialii Charged Over High Tackle

Robbie Hamilton9:50, February 14, 20269:50, February 14, 2026

Mark Tuialii has been cited by the Match Review Committee following his side's Pre-Season Challenge victory over the Storm at Seiffert Oval. He has been charged with a grade-two careless...

North Queensland Cowboys

Laybutt Faces Suspension for Lifting Tackle

LeagueNews.co9:46, February 14, 20269:46, February 14, 2026

Laybutt is facing suspension after being sent to the sin bin during the 27th minute of the game in Mackay. His infraction involved a lifting tackle on Panther Keahn Skipps,...

National Rugby League

Lomax stoush: Storm Accused of Pressuring Parramatta

LeagueNews.co7:37, February 14, 20267:37, February 14, 2026

Melbourne has been accused of asking NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo to "apply a blowtorch" to Parramatta in an effort to clear the way for Zac Lomax to join the...

Brisbane Broncos State of Origin Wests Tigers

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...

National Rugby League

Haas Shock: Shane Richardson: Architect of Souths' Stars

Robbie Hamilton4:40, February 14, 20264:40, February 14, 2026

South Sydney has a history of luring elite talent to Redfern under the stewardship of experienced administrators. Shane Richardson has previously overseen headline signings such as Greg Inglis, Sam Burgess,...

National Rugby League

Stoush Escalates: Melbourne accused of pressuring Parramatta

Robbie Hamilton19:44, February 13, 202619:44, February 13, 2026

'Apply the blow torch' - Stoush over Lomax ramps up. Melbourne have been accused of asking NRL CEO Andrew Abdo to "apply a blow torch" to Parramatta as part of...

Brisbane Broncos

Walters Hints: Walters Suggests Secrets Behind Haas Exit

LeagueNews.co15:38, February 13, 202615:38, February 13, 2026

Kevin Walters has suggested there might be undisclosed reasons behind Haas's sudden exit from the Brisbane Broncos. The former Broncos coach, who led the club from 2021 until his dismissal...

Brisbane Broncos National Rugby League

Tom Duffy Begins New Chapter with Broncos

LeagueNews.co12:48, February 13, 202612:48, February 13, 2026

Tom Duffy, the newest member of the Broncos, is set to debut in Saturday's trial against the Sunshine Coast Falcons. This game marks a significant milestone for the 22-year-old, who...

Canberra Raiders Melbourne Storm

Maori Standouts: Blair Praises Storm's Young Recruits

LeagueNews.co12:05, February 13, 202612:05, February 13, 2026

Adam Blair, coach of the Maori All Stars, says two recent Melbourne Storm recruits have stood out at training ahead of Sunday's match. "A big part of this game is...

Gold Coast Titans Redcliffe Dolphins

Tony Francis Cleared to Play Despite Charge

LeagueNews.co11:00, February 13, 202611:00, February 13, 2026

Tony Francis, the Titans outside back, will be available for next Saturday's trial match. This follows a charge by the match review committee after last Thursday's game against the Dolphins....

Melbourne Storm

Lomax Transfer: Storm urged NRL to blow-torch Parramatta

Robbie Hamilton10:36, February 13, 2026

The Melbourne Storm reportedly urged the NRL to step in and "apply the blow torch" to force Parramatta into releasing Zac Lomax. Explosive documents lodged with the Supreme Court claim...

Cronulla Sharks

Ladder Shakers: 2026 NRL: Wide-Open Season Ahead

LeagueNews.co9:59, February 13, 2026

FIVE NRL game changers: The most critical signings who could shake the ladder The 2026 NRL season looks set to deliver thrilling, unpredictable rugby league that will captivate fans. After...

National Rugby League

Puzzling Haas: Walters: I Could Have Kept Haas

Robbie Hamilton8:40, February 13, 20268:40, February 13, 2026

Kevin Walters, who lost the Broncos job last year, says the way Payne Haas's exit unfolded has left him bewildered. Haas will leave Brisbane after 2026 to join South Sydney,...

NSW Cup St George Illawarra Dragons

Cleary Backed: Jett Cleary poised for NRL debut

LeagueNews.co7:53, February 13, 20267:53, February 13, 2026

Rocco Berry has expressed confidence that young halfback Jett Cleary will force his way into the NRL picture in 2026 and begin carving out his own identity at the top...

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Emma Verran Returns to Dragons Until 2029

LeagueNews.co17:41, February 12, 202617:41, February 12, 2026

The Dragons are excited to reveal that Emma Verran (née Tonegato), a star for both the Jillaroos and Sky Blues, will return to the club in 2027. This agreement ensures...

Cleary Dismisses Warriors Move Rumors

Bennett Rejects Unique Contract Clauses for Mitchell

Leeds Rhinos Eyeing Cronulla's Uele Deal

Doueihi Issues Position Ultimatum to Tigers

Tiger Try: Rookie Tavana's Contortionist Try

Bulldogs Blank Knights 28-0 in Pre-season Finale

Rabbitohs Defeat Dragons 28-24 in Charity Shield

Hamstring Risk: Burton hamstring threatens Vegas selection

Tiger Try: Tavana's acrobatic try steals show

Tedesco Replacement: Roosters Eye Tedesco Fullback Replacements

Brailey Debut: Blayke Brailey Earns Kangaroos Call

Lomax Texts: Storm Texted NRL Over Lomax

Warriors' Key Players Out for Preseason Matches

Tuialii Charged Over High Tackle

Laybutt Faces Suspension for Lifting Tackle

Lomax stoush: Storm Accused of Pressuring Parramatta

Madden Returns: Jock Madden Returns to Wests Tigers

Haas Shock: Shane Richardson: Architect of Souths' Stars

Stoush Escalates: Melbourne accused of pressuring Parramatta

Walters Hints: Walters Suggests Secrets Behind Haas Exit

Tom Duffy Begins New Chapter with Broncos

Maori Standouts: Blair Praises Storm's Young Recruits

Tony Francis Cleared to Play Despite Charge

Lomax Transfer: Storm urged NRL to blow-torch Parramatta

Ladder Shakers: 2026 NRL: Wide-Open Season Ahead

Puzzling Haas: Walters: I Could Have Kept Haas

Cleary Backed: Jett Cleary poised for NRL debut

Emma Verran Returns to Dragons Until 2029