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Rugby League Daily Digest – October 22, 2026

The latest rugby league headlines, team news, match reaction and talking points from Super League, the NRL and beyond.

Ponga scores epic solo try on Kiwis debut

Kalyn Ponga breaks through and steps Reece Walsh cold to score a crucial New Zealand try.

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‘Devastating’: Roosters star in ‘freak accident’; moment that left NRL hard man in tears — Daily

England has suffered a “devastating blow” with premiership-winning Rooster Jasmin Strange ruled out of the World Cup after scans confirmed she suffered a major knee injury following a freak accident at training.

FOX Sports Australia • Read More »


North Wales Crusaders pull out of 2027 Championship season as “failed by RFL” statement made

North Wales Crusaders will not take part in the RFL Championship in 2027, after a five-month process between the club and the governing body has reached a conclusion.

Serious About Rugby League • Read More »


McDermott blames ’harsh’ Rugby League World Cup format as exit looms

‘You’ve got to hit the ground running, which we didn’t do’ Coach bemoans 10-team structure and Tonga defeat Brian McDermott has conceded England’s hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals may already be over, the head coach blaming the tournament’s “harsh” format and their opening…

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Best takes crack at departing recruitment boss

Knights gun Bradman Best fires a shot at departing recruitment boss Peter O’Sullivan as he’s grilled about his contract situation.

The Sydney Morning Herald • Read More »


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Broncos prodigy set to leave club after Madge’s shock call — Whispers

A dummy-half once likened to rugby league legend Cameron Smith has been tapped on the shoulder by the Broncos and is now free to leave the club.

FOX Sports Australia • Read More »


Wakefield Trinity stalwart seals return to former club as Championship switch completed

Former Wakefield Trinity captain Matty Ashurst has sealed a return to a former club following his exit from Oldham RLFC. Ashurst has inked a new two-year deal at Salford RLFC, as he sees out the remainder of his career at a club where he spent seasons 2012-2014.

Serious About Rugby League • Read More »


‘We were nervous’: Why Tonga players feared for Haumole Olakau’atu before England clash

The Manly forward was chosen to lead the pre-match Sipi Tau – regarded as the ultimate honour for a Tongan player.

The Sydney Morning Herald • Read More »


Ruck’s family sacrifice to represent Wales

Amberley Ruck will miss her brother’s wedding this weekend as she will be representing Wales at the Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

BBC Sport • Read More »


England hooker Brad O’Neill unphased by pressure of Man of Steel tag as Hull KR counterpart hailed

Reigning Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel Brad O’Neill has admitted he doesn’t feel any pressure to step up on the international stage despite being labelled as Super League’s best player.

Serious About Rugby League • Read More »


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Controversial great convinced star to join Tonga

Controversial rugby league great John Hopoate convinced star winger Jojo Fifita to play for Tonga at the World Cup.

The Sydney Morning Herald • Read More »


Jason Taumalolo weighing up extending career, Cowboys make call

His decade-long contract ends at the conclusion of 2027.

Zero Tackle • Read More »


Newcastle Thunder appoint Craig Huby as head coach

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have appointed Craig Huby as their new coach – and the former Castleford Tigers forward has promised an expansive style of play.

Total Rugby League • Read More »


Harry Smith confident Wigan Warriors can move on after setback

HARRY SMITH is backing Wigan to bounce back from successive seasons of Super League disappointment and get back on the title trail – by taking…

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Veteran former Super League stalwart Liam Watts makes decision on Goole future

The 36-year-old says 2027 will ‘almost definitely’ be his last as a player…

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