NRL 2026 Big Board 6: Bai rises, Makasini falls, and two new names emerge
The first real sample size of the 2026 season is in, and the movement both up and down the Big Board has already been significant.
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Sea Eagles certainties; guess work on who wins the Cowboys, Sharks clash
Will shock losers from last week bounce back? Will the Dragons rise from the ashes of the Shane Flanagan reign? Are the Cowboys serious contenders or hopeless pretenders? Will the Storm win another game this season, and if so, when?
NRL teams: Dragons drop Kyle, Crichton back for Dogs
It is hard to believe that Anzac Day is here already, as the NRL season rolls into Round 8 and we take a minute to remember those brave souls who gave everything so that we might have the freedoms that we currently enjoy.
Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks
Canterbury talisman and skipper Stephen Crichton returns from a shoulder injury in a major boost to the NRL heavyweights' quest to get their season on track.
Wahs are up, Dogs take a dive, Storm remain down
Round 7 concluded with an upset of epic proportions as the Eels completely embarrassed the Bulldogs in what can only be described as a typical result for this infuriating season.
Midweek mail: Kamikamica visit lifts struggling Storm
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 7, with a new feeling of optimism around Manly -- particularly if they can land an off-contract Origin star.
V'Landys, expansion, rule changes: Is the NRL heading in the right direction?
With the NRL charging ever onwards, we pause to ponder; where does the game we all love currently stand?
Surely the Bunnies bounce back; the Knights upset the Chooks?
The 2026 NRL season continues to confuse and confound, providing plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Brown back for Knights, Thompson in Dogs' debut
This week throws up some more conundrums. Do teams bounce back from shock losses last week? Do those showing unexpected form reversals continue to shine? And, is it at all possible that the Storm will slump to a fifth-straight defeat?
Rabbitohs and Sharks blow it, Taumalolo tramples and Bulldogs blitz it
The upsets continued over the weekend, starting with the biggest of them all as the Bulldogs toppled the Panthers. The Storm's woes continued, while the Rabbitohs and Sharks really should have won their games in the Perth.
Roosters overcome contentious call vs. Sharks
Trent Robinson has warned interpretation of the NRL's disruptor rule has gone too far after his Sydney Roosters overcame a contentious call in their 34-22 win over Cronulla.
Cronulla vows to fight Bears' poaching players
Cronulla Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has a simple but stern message to the Perth Bears: you won't get our players without a fight.
NRL 2026 Big Board 5: Walsh, Rodwell surge as rising stars reshape rankings
The first real sample size of the 2026 season is in, and the movement both up and down the Big Board has already been significant.
Stocks: Sea Eagles bounce back, the Raiders continue to slide
The Easter weekend provided plenty of exciting football, with some teams enjoying statement wins, while others did absolutely nothing to console their fans.
Awesome Panthers roll on, Cowboys capable of upset
The 2026 NRL season continues to confuse and confound, providing plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Xerri returns, Arthars to Broncos No. 1
We move into Round 6 of the NRL season with some teams starting to show some consistency, with others still capable of springing surprises.
Midweek mail: Moses a certainty for Eels on Sunday
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 6, with the Rabbitohs happy to be building up their form with plenty of improvement remaining.
Kennedy keeping options open after Sharks double
Will Kennedy has warned he's open to the prospect of leaving Cronulla if he feels it's best, after the off-contract fullback scored a double in the Sharks' 36-22 win over the Warriors.
NRL midweek mail R5: Ciraldo not panicking, Marshall building systems
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 5, where the Dragons are adamant they have the game plan to register a first win of 2026, instead blaming their 0-4 record on "execution".
Broncos certainties this week, Sharks to win toss of the coin
The 2026 NRL season continues to confuse and confound, providing plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Hunt back for Knights, Haas for Broncos
The Easter long weekend brings us a feast of NRL action, which, with the spate of recent upsets, is bound to be another nightmare for tippers.
Sharks young gun Riley Pollard playing the long game towards NRL debut
Patience isn't always associated with young halves chasing an NRL debut, but for young Cronulla star Riley Pollard it has become central to his development.
Stocks: Top guns tumble; Panthers prove unstoppable
The upsets continue to baffle experts and punters alike, the Tigers ventured across the ditch to upset the Wahs, the Knights belted the Bulldogs, and the Cowboys produced a minor miracle against the Storm in Townsville.
Raiders 'self-destruct' as Sharks snap losing streak
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders are their own worst enemies, warning they won't win unless they tighten up after suffering a 34-22 loss to Cronulla.
NRL tiers: One team stands alone, the rest are stumbling behind
After four full rounds of the NRL season, it is time to evaluate the teams. Who are the premiership favourites? Who are legitimate contenders? And which teams should be looking towards the 2027 season.