The NRL is preparing for urgent talks to resolve a $65 million funding spat that threatens to kill off an NRL team in Perth – but it won’t affect the Bears’ bid to return to the top flight.
Michael Maguire has named Adam Reynolds to start in Brisbane’s Round 6 clash despite the halfback carrying a niggling injury, while Brendan Piakura’s replacement has been locked in.
Teams are in for NRL round 6 and the big question must be asked: Who is the better SuperCoach cheapie between Thomas Cant and Dylan Egan?
Two club bosses with Super League connections have been revealed as the driving force behind a bid for the NRL to purchase a stake in the struggling UK competition.
Gold Coast could be forced to look to rugby union with cash to splash after another Jillaroos and Queensland player announced her pregnancy, sidelining her for the 2025 season.
ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has rejected calls for an overhaul of rugby league’s controversial representative eligibility rules, as a host of stars consider changing allegiances.
With Payne Haas and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui already targeted for international defections, Samoa has turned its attention to another Queensland star who is contemplating an allegiance switch from the Kangaroos.
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney admits he originally wasn’t sold on the appointment of Cameron Ciraldo at the Bulldogs. He now has no doubts head coach will help deliver the club’s first title in more than two decades.
One of rugby league’s most feared hit men winced when Broncos enforcer Brendan Piakura paid the price for his kamikaze style. Trevor Gillmeister analyses Piakura’s tackling technique.
The NRL future of a Dragons forward is up in the air due to repeated head knocks, the latest suffered in his comeback game in the NSW Cup.
Stephen Crichton has been dealing with a loss of feeling in his right arm following an incident in Townsville last year, with the Bulldogs skipper revealing fears a big hit on the field might lead to permanent damage.
Adam Reynolds’ replacement hiding in plain sight, a former Eels hooking dominating his first game in six months, plus a Dragons halfback catching eyes in the NSW Cup. See all the lower grade standouts in NRL Succession.
A contract formula which enabled Darren Lockyer to stay a Bronco for life may yet solve the Adam Reynolds riddle as Brisbane mulls over the veteran’s short and long term future.
The Sharks have beefed up their pack ahead of Saturday’s clash against Manly while a luckless Dragons forward is set for more time on the sidelines. See the latest NRL early mail.
Ezra Mam might never have imagined being relegated to a depth player, but it could be the move that ultimately extends Adam Reynolds’ time on the park in Broncos colours. FATIMA KDOUH has that and more in The Tackle.
De La Salle is investigating a dangerous lifting tackle that made a 12-year-old club junior quit rugby league. The incident has prompted demands for an overhaul to the junior grading system. WATCH THE FOOTAGE
A subtle piece of magic against Wests Tigers provided a strong message to the Broncos about the non-player contract they should offer Adam Reynolds, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes.
Qld junior rep rugby league picture gallery: Check out 150+ images from the Harvey under-17s and 19s latest clashes featuring the Easts Tigers, Tweed Seagulls, CQ Capras, Sunshine Coast Falcons, Souths Logan Magpies and Norths.
Broncos star Adam Reynolds has revealed he could be forced to play for another club in 2026 as the halfback awaits scan results for his injured hamstring.
The likes of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Jamie Humphreys headline our latest SuperCoach crisis, but thankfully there’s good news on Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Log into the SuperCoach app now and a total of seven players are now selectable in another position – and there are some big SuperCoach winners.
Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant were among the flops while a fresh injury concern for Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to dominate SuperCoach headlines all week.
A breakout South Sydney star has continued his dominance in the Dally M standings after claiming maximum points again. See the full votes after round 5.
All in sundry will deny it but there’s no hiding the fact Manly is suffering from the Daly Cherry-Evans contract drama as evidenced in the club’s diabolical loss to Melbourne at Brookvale Oval. Plus Buzz’s highlight, lowlight and spotted.
Queensland clubs have been hit hard by the NRL’s match review committee amid a high contact crackdown, with key forwards from the Broncos, Dolphins and Titans set for time on the sidelines.
Melbourne’s ‘big four’ put on a clinic in the Battle of Brookvale, dominating Manly from the opening whistle – but the impressive win may come at a cost.
Adam Reynolds has no interest in playing for any NRL club other than the Broncos, but with salary cap space tight and plenty of players pushing for upgrades, the champion half’s hand may be forced.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire got some revenge over his former team, but the win has come at a potentially massive cost, with Adam Reynolds injured as Brisbane blew the Wests Tigers away.
The player agent of under-fire Dragons halfback Lachlan Ilias believes his client has just “two or three” games to save his spot in the side.
The Roosters have named a new-look line-up while the Rabbitohs have confirmed a big change for Latrell Mitchell this weekend.
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