Brisbane star Payne Haas signs three-year deal with South Sydney
South Sydney have pulled off one of the biggest recruitment moves in NRL history after signing Brisbane enforcer Payne Haas to a three-year contract from 2027.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-08/payne-haas-signs-with-south-sydney-for-2027/106319316
How this Wests Tigers hopeful went from an excavator to an NRL pre-season
By Nick Campton
After three years away from first grade, Pat Herbert was ready to get on with the rest of his life but a call from Wests Tigers got him off the job site and into an NRL pre-season.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-07/pat-herbert-nrl-wests-tigers-train-and-trial/106317620
Kiwi great backs State of Origin being played across the ditch
The NRL's reported landmark move to host a State of Origin match in New Zealand is hailed as "sensational" by Kiwi legend Gary Freeman.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-05/state-of-origin-2027-in-new-zealand-boost-says-kiwi/106308612
Trailblazing dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su'a
The work ethic of a former Test fast bowler and the mentoring of an elite prop are inspiring Dolphins rookie Sebastian Su'a's NRL quest.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-05/nrl-rookie-sebastian-su-a-poised-for-breakout-year/106307552
Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax
Parramatta's next generation of outside backs must step up if they are to fill the void left by Zac Lomax, his ex-teammate Josh Addo-Carr has said.
Change to rugby league kick-off rule delayed until end of season
By Michael Doyle
A proposed rule change to the rugby league kick-off will not be enforced at the start of the 2026 NRL season and will instead be trialled during matches later in the year.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-04/nrl-rule-changes-announced-kick-off-trial/106303402
'Scary is good': Why Fifita will lean on Bennett to rebuild NRL career
After a season lost to injury, newly minted South Sydney backrower David Fifita will lean on Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett in an effort to reclaim his status as one of the NRL's most dangerous players.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-03/david-fifita-south-sydney-rabbitohs-wayne-bennett/106300192
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I like the idea of taking #NRL games to Singapore - it's a rich market in a good time zone that has had teams in Australian leagues, and would be travelled to.
I don't think it should be a club that is already deciding to play 'home' matches in Sydney though.
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