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Rugby League Daily Digest – October 2, 2026

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

Wakey-Wakey: Trinity’s rapid rise and Grand Final run shocks fans from long slumber

Club was a ‘shambles’ before takeover by boyhood Wakefield fan Matt Ellis – and on Saturday they face Warrington for the titleLast one out of Wakefield on Saturday, turn off the lights.

The Guardian


Ex-England international Tyler Dupree and 44-year-old former Super League half among 18-man USA squad

Castleford Tigers’ Tyler Dupree, a one-time England international, has been named to the USA’s 18-man squad that will take on Wales this autumn in an international friendly.

Serious About Rugby League


Craven Park to host special testimonial for Hull KR and Hull FC icons

Hull KR’s season may be over but their home ground Craven Park will play host to one more game as a testimonial event for a former Hull KR back and a departing Hull FC forward has been announced. Ex-Robin Kris Welham will lead out one side in a special testimonial derby against a side led

Serious About Rugby League


Wakefield bid to grab another Oscar-worthy moment with ‘Hollywood ending’

The story unfolding at Wakefield Trinity is so remarkable you could think it was the premise of a Hollywood movie script. That would not be the first time that has happened at the club.

Sky Sports


Smith ‘pinching himself’ after icon’s advice

Sandon Smith received some stellar advice from Newcastle Knights icon before Sunday’s NRL grand final. October 2, 2026 — 7:09pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more.

The Age


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Wakefield’s Jake Trueman ‘under no illusions’ over Grand Final challenge after heroic Wigan win

JAKE TRUEMAN is ‘under no illusions’ that the Super League Grand Final against Warrington Wolves will be a completely different game to the 33-6 demolition…

Total Rugby League


Sir Kevin Sinfield smashes £1 million milestone in final 7 in 7 fundraiser as Old Trafford looms

Sir Kevin Sinfield has smashed past the fundraising target for the final 7 in 7 challenge, eclipsing the £777,777 target and even surpassing £1 million in donations. It’s the seventh year in a row that Kevin Sinfield, who was made a Sir this summer, has taken part in an ultra-marathon challenge.

Serious About Rugby League


Bradford Bulls make major Odsal pitch decision as CEO explains seven-figure reasoning

Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst has revealed that the club will not be altering the pitch dimensions at Odsal Stadium, confirming that the “seven-figure” cost would directly undermine their playing budget.

Serious About Rugby League


Talking Grassroots: Salute the Air Force, double champions

LET’S all salute the Royal Air Force. The Blue Bombers have topped the 2026 Military Inter-Services table following the 36-26 result between the British Army…

Total Rugby League


Second BARLA National Cup semi-final set for Friday

THE second semi-final of the 2026 BARLA National Cup will take place this weekend – with a berth in the decider at Castleford Tigers’ OneBore…

Total Rugby League


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The final countdown: Everything you need to know ahead of the NRLW decider

It’s déjà vu all over again as Brisbane and the Roosters face off in a repeat of the 2025 grand final. The Broncos were too strong on that occasion – but the Roosters insists they won’t carry any scars into Sunday’s clash.

The Sydney Morning Herald


The real reason the Roosters brought DCE to Bondi

James Tedesco was on the minds of Sydney Roosters powerbrokers in 2025. They wanted to honour a true club great.

The Sydney Morning Herald


‘Tears every day’: The Roosters fans who are feeling crushed

Days before kick-off in the NRL grand final, many supporters have been left disappointed because of the shortage of tickets.

The Sydney Morning Herald


Catalans Dragons snap up St George Illawarra forward Hame Sele

CATALANS DRAGONS have announced the signing of St George Illawarra Dragons forward Hame Sele on a two-year deal.

Total Rugby League


Why Broncos have ‘freakish’ rival to thank for their lethal spine

Tarryn Aiken returns to extract revenge on her former club – but she may have helped manufacture a beast too great to overcome.

Brisbane Times

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