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.
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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.
Dragon Atkinson 'trying too hard', moved to No. 6
Prized recruit Daniel Atkinson has been accused of "trying too hard" to ignite St George Illawarra's flailing NRL season as he prepares to vacate the halfback jersey after only five games.
Manly understand St George Illawarra's poor start
If anyone understands St George Illawarra's dire situation it's Manly.
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: Eels injury toll could see youngster debut
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 6, with the Rabbitohs happy to be building up their form with plenty of improvement remaining.
Dragons' record low adds more pressure
The pressure on Shane Flanagan is set to intensify after St George Illawarra slumped to their worst ever start to a season with a 32-0 flogging from North Queensland.
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.
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.
Flanagan out of hospital after five-minute KO
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been taken to hospital in an ambulance after a sickening head knock in the 22-14 loss to Gold Coast.
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.
Fierce storm and comical boos greet Daly Cherry-Evans return to Brookvale
Daly Cherry-Evans returned to Brookvale Oval for the first time since his departure to the Sydney Roosters. The reception he received was both understandable and actually deeply complimentary.
NRL midweek mail R4: Panthers tie down rising star Cordell Arama
The 2026 NRL season has moved quickly towards Round 4, where the Sharks are already under the pump and questions around Jake Trbojevic's future at Manly continue to come.
NRL 2026 Big Board 4: New No.1 crowned as Cleary joins the fold
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.
Couchman cops lengthy ban for ACL-tearing tackle
St George Illawarra forward Ryan Couchman has received a four-game ban from the NRL judiciary for the hip-drop tackle that ended the season of Parramatta's J'Maine Hopgood.
Warriors on a roll, toss a coin for DCE's return
The 2026 NRL season is underway, and looks likely to provide plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Injured 7s Doueihi, Reynolds, Sharpe named
The NRL season heads into the fourth round, with form lines still a bit muddied, this week teams line up in a way which might make the casual tipper feel like it's relatively easy.
Couchman to face NRL judiciary over hip drop
Ryan Couchman has been summoned by the NRL judiciary to explain himself over the hip-drop style tackle that looks to have ended J'Maine Hopgood's season.
Stocks: Panthers are roaring, Sharks sink and Munster lets the Storm down
The reigning premiers finally had a win, shocking everyone with an upset victory over the Storm in Melbourne. The Bulldogs did just enough to beat the Raiders and the Panthers were awesome as they dismembered the Roosters.
Da Silva vital, Ryles sounds rules warning as Eels lose star to ACL
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has warned increased fatigue will cause more injuries from hip-drop tackles, after J'maine Hopgood ruptured his ACL in the Eels' win over St George Illawarra.
NRL teams: Sharpe in for Knights, Robson for Roosters
The NRL season moves into Round 3, after the Broncos and Sea Eagles joined the Cowboys, Dragons and Titans without a win. Surely none of these teams will want to be 0-3 after this weekend.
Deciphering the Dogs: Tactically brilliant or inept in attack?
With the Bulldogs scraping home against the Raiders the question has been raised; are they amongst the most inept attacking sides in the competition or are they masterful tacticians?