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NRL to step in to resolve Lomax stand-off, even as club chiefs 'unanimous' in opposition

The NRL will be wading into the Parramatta vs Melbourne negotiating battle, with the game's administrators eager to have Zac Lomax playing in the competition in 2026 — even if it goes against the...

'Deliberately lowkey': Dragons held talks with Bula after Wests turmoil

The St George Illawarra Dragons may be hoping to use the civil war that exploded at the Wests Tigers late in 2025 as a chance to get themselves a fullback star for the future, with the joint venture...

Bennett tells clubs against NRL's kick-off changes to 'stop whingeing'

Wayne Bennett has spoken out strongly against the NRL clubs blocking a new kick-off rule change that would let the team scored against choose whether or not to receive the ball to restart the game,...

Howarth for exiled Lomax: Eels ears prick at mooted Storm player trade

Melbourne may have found a path to signing Zac Lomax, with early reports suggesting that Jack Howarth could be offered as a makeweight to Parramatta to get the Eels to release their in-exile New...

Perth favourites to sign Wishart, will play released Storm star as hooker

The Perth Bears are red-hot favourites to land versatile playmaker Tyran Wishart, with the expansion club heavily linked to the 26-year-old after he was released by the Melbourne Storm earlier this...

Stuck in exile: Eels block Storm from speaking to Lomax for '26 signing

Parramatta has stood between Zac Lomax and the Storm these last few weeks, holding true to their word to let Lomax leave to play any other code but guaranteeing he won't play for another club before...

Leading 'next era' of young gun fowards sold Koloamatangi on Dragons future

Keaon Koloamatangi has signed with the St George Illawarra Dragons for the next five years, through to 2031, on a multimillion-dollar deal, choosing Shane Flanagan's rebuilding club over the...