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The depleted Broncos continued to impress, dismissing the dismal Bulldogs, the Tigers were sensational in their Leichhardt Oval victory over the Raiders, and the Storm slumped to yet another heavy defeat, this time at the hands of the Rabbitohs.
With 12 players unavailable, brilliant Brisbane handed cringeworthy Canterbury a reality check in a 32-12 win that came at a huge cost to the losers.
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 8, and while Manly will be missing Tommy Turbo, there's a replacement 'quicker than pretty much everyone' ready to go.
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.
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.
Brisbane will blood two club debutants in forwards Preston Riki and Va'a Semu against Canterbury amid an injury crisis.
Selwyn Cobbo has signed a one-year deal for the second season in a row after extending his stay at the Dolphins until the end of 2027.
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.
Brisbane's injury woes have gone beyond crisis point, with prop Corey Jensen in hospital with a blood clot in his lung.
Payne Haas will be sent for scans on a knee injury after the NRL's premier prop failed to finish Brisbane's 21-20 win over Wests Tigers.
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.
With the NRL charging ever onwards, we pause to ponder; where does the game we all love currently stand?
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?
Brisbane's player availability woes have escalated, with lock Pat Carrigan accepting a two-week suspension and second-rower Jordan Riki in doubt with a foot injury.
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.
Brisbane giant Ben Te Kura has been given permission to take a break from NRL training to attend a six-week NFL training camp.
Brisbane's personnel crisis has taken another hit with Pat Carrigan facing a two-match ban for a high tackle on Tom Chester.
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki secured his side a fourth win on the trot with a late try in a classic Queensland derby showdown with Brisbane.
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.
The Easter weekend provided plenty of exciting football, with some teams enjoying statement wins, while others did absolutely nothing to console their fans.
Tom Duffy is ready to replace Adam Reynolds at halfback if required, teammates insist, as Jesse Arthars prepares for an extended stint at fullback in the absence of Reece Walsh.
We move into Round 6 of the NRL season with some teams starting to show some consistency, with others still capable of springing surprises.
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is facing a new selection challenge against North Queensland, with Ben Hunt, Adam Reynolds and Reece Walsh likely to be absent at the same time.
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 6, with the Rabbitohs happy to be building up their form with plenty of improvement remaining.
