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Rugby League Daily Digest – October 3, 2026

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

Ten injured as car drives into crowd gathered to support NRL team

Newcastle Knights CEO Peter Parr has expressed his deep concern after a vehicle drove into a crowd of people supporting the NRL team on Saturday, as they prepared for their Grand Final against Sydney Roosters.

Sky Sports


Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity make history as Super League confirm Grand Final sell-out

A ball has not even been kicked ahead of tonight’s Super League Grand Final but history has already been made as the RFL have confirmed that the clash at Old Trafford has sold out. It marks the first time in the 29-year history of the Super League that the showpiece event has sold to capacity,

Serious About Rugby League


Teenager arrested and two in critical condition after crash at NRL Grand Final send-off

Ahead of Newcastle Knights’ first NRL Grand Final appearance in 25 years, thousands of fans lined the streets to farewell the team bus but the event turned into tragedy as a car ploughed into fans.

Serious About Rugby League


‘Our fans mean everything to us’: Crash set to cast pall over grand final

Events in Wallsend on Saturday morning have left Newcastle’s players and staff shaken as they arrive in Sydney for Sunday’s grand final, which is set to take place under a cloud.

Brisbane Times


‘Special circumstances’: Grand final star in shock eligiblity switch

Dane Gagai has been given permission to make a shock switch from Australia to New Zealand, positioning the veteran centre to now represent the Kiwis at the upcoming World Cup.

FOX Sports Australia


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Watson all smiles despite devastating decision

Trent Robinson reveals how Connor Watson has reacted after missing out on the grand final due to concussion.

The Age


Phil Gould confirms FOUR Bulldogs signings for 2027

The Bulldogs boss has confirmed some major recruitment news.

Zero Tackle


‘My only secret’: Holbrook coy on selection plan

Knights coach Justin Holbrook is tight-lipped when asked about his plan for his hookers in the NRL grand final.

The Age


The Roosters lost the 2025 grand final without her. This time, Tarryn Aiken won’t let title slip

She missed last year’s grand final with an ACL injury. Now the star halfback is out to steer her side to the premiership that fell through their fingers in 2025.

The Sydney Morning Herald


Jada Taylor with the hat trick

Jada Taylor scores a hat trick in her PNG heroics for the Jillaroos.

Brisbane Times


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A grand final of legacies will determine how coaches and players are remembered forever

The storylines are obvious, but the 2026 grand final has more than meets the eye.

Zero Tackle


Hull KR confirm third signing of Nathan Cayless era as Kiwi prop secured

Hull KR have announced a third new signing in just five days with the Robins recruiting yet another overseas player from the NRL reserve grade.

Serious About Rugby League


Dominic Young reflects on Roosters exit ahead of Grand Final

He will face his former club after returning to Newcastle in 2025.

Zero Tackle


Australia breaks record in PNG

Australia breaks their previous points margin after a second half blitz, with Rory Owen scoring the final try of the game.

The Sydney Morning Herald


‘Incredible’ Robinson hands lead to Australia

Rugby icon Ruan Sims was impressed by Andie Robinson’s try in Port Moresby that handed Australia the lead.

The Sydney Morning Herald

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